Musical powerhouses John Doyle and Mick McAuley transport listeners to the quaint villages of rural Ireland with “An Irish Christmas” at Next Stage Arts in Putney. The concert highlights holiday tunes from the Emerald and British Isles, as well as originals fit for the festive season. Both Doyle and McAuley acquired global recognition in the mid-1990s with groundbreaking American Irish group Solas — once regarded by the Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced.” The two musicians continue their contributions to the genre as solo artists, but their near-telepathic onstage connection makes for an unmissable listening experience.
