Here is a selection of PAST SHOWS
08
Mar
Recording Session in Mexico
Sun, Mar 08, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22, 2026
12:00 am
Very excited to have been asked to add harmonies to a musical project in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
06
Mar
Char's Landing – Port Alberni, BC
Fri, Mar 06, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This Friday, 6th of March, come to Char’s Landing for an evening of Irish joy and frivolity. First 20 people in the door receive a […]
11
Nov
Honolulu showcase
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 – Wed, Nov 26, 2025
12:00 am
Off for a few private shows and concert in the park, plus a few days of R&R
02
Nov
50th Children's Telethon – Sid Williams Theatre
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
5:30 pm – 5:45 pm
It’s time for the annual Child Development Fund Raiser in the Comox Valley, and we’re thrilled to be part of it again. All artists perform […]
24
Oct
Radio Interview
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Recording for November feature. CVOX radio interview with Sherri Smith to be aired in November. Chat about music, writing with a live performance and…well…who knows […]
18
Oct
Garage Showroom Concert
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
This will be a recorded concert at the Duncan Garage Showroom in Duncan, BC. There is very limited seating so advanced tickets are highly suggested. […]
08
Oct
Radio Interview and performance
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CVOX radio interview with Sherri Smith to be aired in November. Chat about music, writing with a live performance and…well…who knows where it will go. […]
24
Aug
Celebration of Life – Anela Kahiamoe
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
23
Aug
17
Aug
Big Yellow House Festival
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A lovely Sunday event. Browse the many vendours for a myriad of items and then come enjoy the show
25
Jul
Island Music Festival
Fri, Jul 25, 2025 – Sun, Jul 27, 2025
10:00 am – 11:45 pm
Times and stages are still to be announced, but come join in the musical joy. CD’s and Books will be available for purchase at the […]
13
Jul
Live @ Campbell River Farmers Market
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We’ll look forward to sharing a song and some stories, maybe a dance or two! CD’s and books will be available at the stage. […]
01
Jul
Featured window display for book release
Tue, Jul 01, 2025 – Tue, Jul 08, 2025
12:00 am
Mary’s new book (and other books) will be the featured window display at Second Page Books in Courtenay, BC for a week.
28
Jun
Live @ Quadra Island Farmers Market
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come say hi, catch a song or 10, get in a little dance! Get live updates on their facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/quadramarket/ CD’s and books […]
24
Jun
Away with the Fairies Book 4 Release
Tue, Jun 24, 2025
12:00 am
International Fairy Day – June 24th Away with the Fairies – Book 4 will be available!
16
Oct
Harbour City Concert Series
Sat, Oct 16, 2021
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
After cancelling all 2020/2021 shows due to Covid, and after safe guidelines were instated, Mary has taken two shows for the latter part of 2021. […]
04
Sep
Perseverance Folk Festival
Sat, Sep 04, 2021
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
After cancelling all 2020/2021 shows due to Covid, and after safe guidelines were instated, Mary has taken two shows for the latter part of 2021. […]
19
Apr
Guest Speaker – Writer's Society
Mary will be the guest speaker for the Comox Valley Writer’s Society and will be focusing on ‘Character Development.’ Mary will share how she goes […]
04
Nov
CD Release and Frivolity!
Mary is releasing her new CD, Lucy’s Fling! Please join her for this joyous occasion. Guest vocalist, Sue Medley, cellist Joride Robinson and of course […]
01
Jul
July 1st Celebration
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
3MK are back! Mary Murphy, (m #1) Sue Medley (m #2) John Mang (m #3) Paul Keim (k) This four piece is […]
18
Jun
Comox By The Sea Festival
The Will Millar and Mary Murphy Band Rotary Main Stage. Join Will Millar (Irish Rovers founder), Mary Murphy, guitarist Paul Keim, and Uilleann piper (Irish […]
18
Mar
Lecture Series – Stan Hagen Theatre
Mary will be part of a lecture series at the Stan Hagen Theatre. The Alchemy of Words – A Journey into the Psyche of an […]
17
Mar
A Taste of Ireland
The Evergreen Club of the Comox Valley will be hosting a luncheon with an Irish concert to follow. Tix and info: Helen 250-871-1118 FLorence Filberg […]
03
Nov
Hawaii Isles
Thu, Nov 03, 2016 – Tue, Nov 15, 2016
7:00 pm – 10:45 pm
Off for writing retreat and musical follies.
21
Oct
Folk Connection
An evening of folk songs from Ireland. 250-591-6883
08
Oct
01
Oct
Char's Landing
A ‘back by popular demand’ performance. Char’s Landing.
01
Sep
Take Me Away TV Series
Working at Dove Creek Recording Studios on next step for television series, including working with animators on look and feel of show.
01
Aug
Take Me Away TV Series
Working at Dove Creek Recording Studios on next step for television series, including working with animators on look and feel of show.
01
Jul
Take me Away TV Series
Working at Dove Creek Recording Studios on next step for television series, including working with animators on look and feel of show.
18
Jun
Comox by the Sea Celebration- Set Two
Join Mary for a summer celebration as part of the Shellfish and Seafood Celebration.
18
Jun
Comox by the Sea Celebration – Set One
Join Mary for a summer celebrations as part of the Shellfish and Seafood Celebration.
07
May
Spring Frivolity
Sat, May 07, 2016
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Children’s performances in Qualicum Beach Info coming soon
08
Mar
02
Jan
25
Dec
Christmas Day event
Each year volunteers pull together and make Christmas Dinner for the people in the Comox Valley who are having a tougher time making ends meet. […]
03
Dec
Writer's Association Book Project
Writers and Books: Comox Valley 1865-2015 Mary and her literary works are part of this newly published book which honours writers from this area for […]
01
Nov
Children's Telethon
Presented by the Comox Valley Child Development Association. 40th Annual Children’s Telethon Time TBA
21
Oct
California
Wed, Oct 21, 2015 – Thu, Oct 29, 2015
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Off to California for Home concerts
15
Oct
Child Haven International
12th annual fundraising dinner to support Children’s Homes in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and TIbet in China. Indian Vegetarian dinner, sales tables, silent auction. Mary to sing […]
04
Oct
Comox Valley Harvest Faire
Heritage Fall Fair at the Big Yellow Merville Hall Contact Info : Craig Freeman 250-334-4249
02
Oct
Concert for Butler
Concert in support of our friend Todd Butler. Many of Todd’s musical friends will be performing at this event. Contact: Hotel at 250-336-8844
03
Sep
Kansas City Irish Festival
Kansas City Irish Festival Six shows in both the main area and the children’s area
24
Jul
Islands Folk Festival
31st Anniversary Times and stages tba
01
Jul
July First Celebrations
Mary Murphy and Sue Medley (with accompanists Paul Keim and John Mang) Crossing cultural borders to create a fetching musical experience. We will perform directly […]
26
Jun
Centennial Celebrations
Fri, Jun 26, 2015 – Sun, Jul 05, 2015
12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Week long celebrations Info to follow
25
May
Hittin' the Texas Trail
Mon, May 25, 2015 – Tue, May 26, 2015
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hittin’ the Texas Trail San Antonio to Corpus Christi
02
May
Little Red Church
An entertaining evening designed and hosted by Sue Medley featuring singers Sue Medley, Mary Murphy and Mae Moore. John Mang and Paul Keim will add their fabulous […]
11
Apr
Creekside Concert
Private home concert
01
Apr
Writing Retreat
Wed, Apr 01, 2015 – Thu, Apr 30, 2015
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Writing retreat for upcoming project.
17
Mar
Ireland-Poetry and Song
Featured guest at a Poetry event. Will be reading selected original and traditional Irish poems as well as featuring a few Irish songs with fellow […]
17
Mar
St. Pat's Day Luncheon
Tue, Mar 17, 2015
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
St. Pat’s Day Celebration Concert and Luncheon Tess Trueman Hall – Denman Island, BC Tx/info Sheila peacewalking@gmail.com 250-335-1898
14
Mar
Crown Isle Resort-Watershed Project
Reception event for the Restoration of Estuary Project in the Silver room.
12
Mar
03
Mar
Recording Projects Dove Creek Recording Studios
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 – Wed, Mar 25, 2015
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
February and March will see three new CD projects at our DCR studio…busy busy…
02
Feb
Dove Creek Recording Studio
Mon, Feb 02, 2015 – Wed, Feb 18, 2015
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
February and March will see three new CD projects at our DCR studio…busy busy…
15
Nov
S Manitoba/ NW Ontario Tour
Sat, Nov 15, 2014 – Sun, Nov 30, 2014
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 15th, November La Broquerie, Manitoba Sunday 16th November Lulu Lake, Manitoba Tuesday 18th November Whitemouth, Ontario Wednesday, 19th November Hnausa, Manitoba […]
08
Nov
Columbia Valley Art Council Concert
Show info- Pynelogs Centre Tickets and info 250-342-4423
07
Nov
Creston Concert Series
Fri, Nov 07, 2014
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Venue and info TBA but we are returning to Creston by popular demand! Thank you Creston…
18
Oct
Thunderbird Hall Fund Raiser
Organized by Kenneth Cooper, this is a fund raiser to raise awareness and stimulate creative thinking on Homelessness as an important Social Issue. Inquire at […]
16
Oct
Child Haven Fund Raiser
Fund Raiser for Child Haven. Door open at 5 pm for shopping for items from Tibet, Nepal, India and Bangladesh and a silent auction table. Dinner […]
11
Sep
Maritime Tour
Thu, Sep 11, 2014 – Thu, Oct 09, 2014
12:00 am
We are now booked from SEPTEMBER 16th through OCTOBER 1st in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. (Newfoundland news coming as well) Early details: […]
10
Aug
Simms Millennium Park Concert Series – Mary Murphy and Sue Medley
A wonderful late afternoon in the round event combining Mary Murphy with guitarist Paul Keim and Sue Medley with keyboardist John Mang. Held at Simms […]
08
Aug
Vancouver Show
Fri, Aug 08, 2014 – Sat, Aug 09, 2014
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Private House concert-sold out
01
Jul
28
Jun
20
Jun
Nanaimo Hope Lutheran Church
Featured for the Folk Guild.
17
Jun
Judge for Islands Folk Festival
Mary will be one of the judges for the 2014 Islands Folk Festival Songwriting Contest-semi finals. Held at ‘The Mex’ in Courtenay, the nine semi-finalists […]
13
Jun
Cumberland Museum
Workers Concert
07
Jun
Elevate Craft Fair
Underground craft Fair in the Lower Elks Hall, Courtenay BC Mary will have cd’s books and small items for sale.
10
May
BAH! Concert Series
Sat, May 10, 2014
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
This show will be held at the showcase room at CKUA radio and promoted by CKUA! Limited seating, so don’t wait on purchasing tickets! Tix […]
09
May
Mah Concert Series
Fri, May 09, 2014
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets and Info 780-672-9314 780-608-8452 Bitten Lake
08
May
Jack Stewart School Assembly
Mary Murphy’s Irish Isle assembly for K- 6th grades
05
May
Writers Workshop
Writers workshop for 5th 6th and 7th graders at Cremona School
05
May
Cremona School Assembly
Mary Murphy’s Irish Isle School Assembly for Cremona Elementary K-6th
03
May
Water Valley concert series
Sat, May 03, 2014
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
tix info 403-637-8656 or 403-860-1843
02
May
01
May
13
Apr
12
Apr
Concert Series 2
Sat, Apr 12, 2014
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Show information adknack@gmail.com 780-504-2883 or 780-700-2292 moving to may
11
Apr
House Concert Series
Fri, Apr 11, 2014
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Show information 780-672-9314 or 780-608-8452 Moving to May
22
Mar
VIMA Ceremony and Live Performance
‘The Road to Lisdoonvarna’ from the Honey from Heather CD is up for Best World Music Song of 2013. The awards gala event will feature […]
15
Mar
The Little Red Church
COME ONE COME ALL TO A NIGHT OF SONG AND FRIVOLITY!! 7PM door 7:30 show Tickets Price 15.00 Pre-purchased tickets are automatically entered into a […]
08
Mar
Global Fusion Festival
Irish story time for children! This workshop is geared for children ages 4 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fairy Mary (in […]
28
Feb
Private functions
Fri, Feb 28, 2014 – Sat, Mar 01, 2014
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Two nights of private events in lovely Vancouver BC
31
Jan
Vancouver 'Invite only'
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 – Sun, Feb 02, 2014
12:00 am
Funny as it sounds…Vancouver privates….a few private invite only shows in Vancouver for this weekend.
14
Dec
Elevate Winter
Come see Mary and her wares at this very warm and inviting event. More info coming soon.
09
Dec
Monday 9th
Performance as featured singer for Will Millar,(Irish Rovers Founder) on Salt Spring Island Fullford Community Hall 7 pm Tickets for concerts go on sale […]
17
Sep
SEPTEMBER 2013 Health Update
Tue, Sep 17, 2013
12:00 am
Health Update: After six months and three specialists, I have been given the green light to resume singing. Slowly but surely as they say. With […]
01
Aug
Fairy Mary's Summer Story and Writing Adventure Series
AUGUST Thursday 1st 1 pm Thursday 8th 1 pm Thursday 15th 1 pm Thursday 22nd 1pm WHERE: The Courtenay […]
01
Jul
08
Jun
2nd Annual Underground Fair!
In the moody and mysterious belly of the Lower Elks Hall. Legion Hall Courtenay (across from the Native Sons Hall )
Come visit me at […]
07
Jun
Elevate the Arts Concert
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
12:00 am
DCRQ Dove Creek Recording Quartet – Mary Murphy, Paul Keim, Corwin Fox and Jeff Drummond unite to form an entertaining quartet for this special Elevate the […]
18
May
Spruce Grove Concert Series
St. Augustine’s Parkland Anglican Church 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets/Info Amanda: 780-571-2286 and bahconcerts@gmail.com. PRE-SOLD/ NUMBERED TICKETS ARE AUTOMATICALLY […]
17
May
16
May
Camrose Assembly
Thu, May 16, 2013
12:00 am – 12:45 am
Info to be announced shortly, but one K-6th grade school will be the winners of a cultural assembly.
11
May
Water Valley's Gala Fundraising Concert
Sat, May 11, 2013
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Big Prairie Community Association Presents An Irish Evening at the Big Prairie Community Hall. 7 p.m. Monies go to the operation and enrichment of the […]
10
May
20
Apr
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
19
Apr
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
13
Apr
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
12
Apr
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php ***Mary’s Birthday!***
06
Apr
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
05
Apr
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
30
Mar
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
29
Mar
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
23
Mar
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
22
Mar
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
20
Mar
16
Mar
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
15
Mar
Will Millar's Ireland
Mary will be featured singer for ‘Will Millar’s Ireland’ Reservations/Information for this Dinner Theatre 250-598-4556 http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/theatre.php
31
Jan
Literacy Event
Literacy coordination
26
Jan
Family Literacy Day – Cumberland Library
January is “Family Literacy Month!” In support of Literacy month. These events, which are geared toward ages upto 5, will be semi-interactive and will focus […]
25
Jan
Family Literacy Day – Courtenay Library
January is “Family Literacy Month!” In support of Literacy month. These events, which are geared toward ages up to 5, will be semi-interactive and will […]
23
Jan
Family Literacy Day – Comox Library
January is “Family Literacy Month!” In support of Literacy month. These events, which are geared toward ages up to 5, will be semi-interactive and will […]
15
Dec
A Very Fairy Mary Holiday
in conjunction with www.downtowncourtenay.com/winterfest “Come join me a ye fairies from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Courtenay Library for ornament making and good cheer. We […]
22
Nov