Confluence

Hamden, CT

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Overview

Bring together folks young and old with a real New England contra dance. We play Celtic and Old Time music with an experienced dance caller for your wedding reception, party or gathering. We also provide Celtic or Old Time music as a background for parties and receptions, as well as a more “solemn” musical style for wedding ceremonies, memorial services and other social events. Confluence is where Celtic, Nordic and Old-time musical traditions meet. Sit back and enjoy haunting melodies, memorable songs and cheerful dance tunes played on a host of acoustic instruments: fiddle, banjo, Irish blackwood flute, Swedish nyckelharpa, and more.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Dorie P.

March 27, 2026

An Amazing Group!

Confluence played at my art opening on March 15. There were at least 100 people attending and they loved the music- a perfect mix of lively Gaelic and Folk
medleys made the afternoon a huge success.
Thank you!

Hired as: Folk Band


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Nancy W.

March 16, 2026

Good people, great music

This band performed at our Contra Dance, where a good beat and lively fiddle tunes are crucial for a successful dance. Confluence provided excellent music and was easy to work with. The caller could teach great contra dances, knowing that the music provided would support the success of the dancers

Hired as: Celtic Music


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Jim G.

March 16, 2026

Highly recommended, from many good encounters over decades.

Confluence is a fine band of trained, experienced, versatile musicians.
They draw from musical headwaters of deep tradition and have original tunes to offer.
From background music to stirring dance medleys the trio may treat you to 5 or 6 instruments.
The band is dependable, expandable, and able to handle their own sound amplification.
I have found them to be a delight to work with, dance with, or just listen to.

Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment


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Hank H.

March 16, 2026

Phenomenal, dependable musicians

Jim and Willow Sirch and Gary Wikfors of Confluence are wonderful and talented musicians. As individuals, they are engaging and easy to work with. They know how to entertain and hold the attention of an audience. In setting up shows with them at the venue for which I book music, I've found that they are dependable and exceptional in keeping lines of communication open. They are fluent in various folk idioms. I highly recommend them.

Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment

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