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Trillium brings Irish and Celtic music to life through driving dance tunes, expressive airs, songs in Irish, and engaging storytelling. Blending authentic regional styles, modern compositions, and inventive arrangements, the ensemble delivers performances that are both rooted in tradition and unmistakably their own.

Music by today’s leading Irish composers sits at the heart of Trillium’s programming. By featuring contemporary voices alongside beloved classics, the group highlights how Irish music continues to evolve while staying rooted in tradition.

Blending regional styles from Ireland—Sligo, Clare, and Donegal—with Québécois and Métis influences from Canada, Trillium explores the rich variety of Celtic music. The group brings out the distinct rhythms, ornamentation, and character that set each tradition apart.

Whether performing at a festival, concert series, educational program, or cultural celebration, Trillium creates performances that invite audiences to listen, laugh, sing, and become part of the music. Their engaging stage presence, storytelling, and sense of connection transform each program into a shared experience.

Trillium has appeared at Michigan Celtic Festival, Sparta Celtic Festival, Arts Beats & Eats, Wheatland Wheatscouts, Live at the Presby Concert Series, The Rhubarbary Concert Series, Battle Creek Mastersingers, and the Battle Creek Symphony Sound Bites Series, and continues to perform throughout the Midwest.

Trillium features Anne Harrigan (fiddle), Anna Kurtz (vocals), Cheryl Medvedenko (whistle), and Thom Jayne (guitar and didgeridoo), with frequent guest artists.

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Where to Hear us

Trillium at Third Nature Brewing

June 13, 2026

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Third Nature Brewing Company

Come enjoy the warm weather with an outdoor show at Third Nature! We look forward to seeing you there.

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"I FELT LIKE I WAS IN IRELAND"

Anne Harrigan

Fiddle

With a name like Harrigan, it’s no surprise that Anne was drawn to Irish music at an early age. But her passion really sparked when she got involved in presenting Irish music with orchestras, including the US Premiere of the Brendan Voyage for Uilleann Pipes and orchestra. Anne has collaborated with artists such as Jeremy Kittel, Cillian Vallely, Sierra Noble, Moxie Strings and the Founding. Her inspiration comes from the Sligo fiddling style, including fiddlers like Michael Coleman, Oisin MacDiarmada, Dylan Foley, and Brian Conway. Harrigan is a winner of the Fleadh Cheoil Midwest competition and represented the US in the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil competition in Mullingar. When not fiddling around Michigan, Anne can be seen on the podium directing the Battle Creek Symphony or the Billings Symphony in Montana, or hanging upside down on aerial silks.

Thom Jayne

Guitar, Didgeridoo

While appreciating the venerable traditions of Irish music, Thom also explores innovation at the crossroads between different genres. Thom has been part of Michigan’s music scene since the Lansing-based “Thom Jayne and the Nomads” emerged in the early 2000s with a hard-to-categorize blend of African, celtic, jazz, and Latin influences. His first two releases, The Forgotten Conquest and Road Trip, both won WYCE Jammie Awards for best local World Beat CD of the year. Thom is a member of the band “Whorled” and has performed in the last two Meijer Gardens summer series. In addition to playing and listening to music, Thom enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring, and petting dogs.

Anna Kurtz

Vocals

Anna Kurtz is a lifelong vocalist who grew up making and performing music with her family. She pursued singing during her time in Rockford Public Schools into college, where she earned her degree in Music Education with a vocal emphasis in 2024 from Grand Valley State University. Full time, she now teaches elementary music and middle school choir in Grand Rapids Public Schools, alongside performing with Trillium, Hope Street Project, and her own solo works.

Cheryl Medvedenko

Whistle

Cheryl's many talents include whistle, Tai Chi, and in 2023, hiked the entire Appalachian Trail on her own. In addition to Trillium, she is a member of Ten Penny Bit and is actively involved in the Irish session scene in GR.

Lino Venema

Flute

Lino comes from a talented family of folk musicians and calls herself "your friendly neighborhood flute player in Michigan." we think you'll love the vibe she brings to the band!

Lino and her cousin Keala recently placed first at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil and represented the US in the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford this summer!

Latest Trillium Videos

Trillium Irish Band 2026 Traditional Irish Music

Trillium plays Wild Rover Traditional Irish Song LIVE

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Star of the County Down (Traditional Irish Song) Trillium (High Kings Cover)

Chasing Rainbows Trillium (High Kings Cover)

Irish Music - Trillium Irish Band plays Tom Busby's Set Live at The Stray

Trillium plays James Brown's March (Traditional Irish Music)

The Wind That Shakes the Barley (Irish Traditional Song) — Trillium Irish Band (Solas Cover)

Trillium performs The Trip to Sligo Live at The Stray (Traditional Irish Music)

LIVE Traditional Irish Music Concert: Trillium Irish Band plays Cooleys set live at Horrocks

Irish Music -Trillium with Thom Jayne on the digeridoo

LIVE Irish Music Concert: Trillium performs Hanover Set Live at The Stray

Lino Venema and Trillium play Mouse in the Kitchen live at Horrocks - Celtic Music

Trillium Irish Band plays Julia Delaney live at Horrocks - Traditional Irish reels

Irish Music Concert: Trillium Irish Band performing Miss Thornton's reel LIVE at The Stray

Absolutely stunning...
Trillium brings the feel of an Irish pub to our humble Michigan brewery. Couldn't be happier with their performances.
- Troy Z. Third Nature Brewing
We've really enjoyed hosting Trillium...
. . . as part of our celebration of music and world talent. They create an atmosphere that warms the spirit.
- Dave, Director of Happiness, Küsterer Brauhaus
I felt like I was in Ireland...
Recently I spent two weeks in Ireland enjoying the music in the pubs. I came across Trillium right here in Michigan and their music took me right back to that feeling!
- Jack H.
Traditional Irish Music right here in Michigan...
...brought to you by four amazing talents. We encountered this wonderful quartet at our wedding reception and have been following them since. We look forward to hearing a lot from them.
- Xi Chen
You'll thank us for sure!
We recommend you check out West Michigan's newest Traditional Irish/Celtic group at the Grand River Folk Arts Society. You'll thank us, for sure!
- miIrish.com