Riko Matsuoka, Shannon & Matt Heaton, and O'Jizo at Club Passim
I streamed a live Irish music set by Riko Matsuoka, Shannon and Matt Heaton, and O'Jizo at Club Passim.
On Friday, March 13, 2026, I streamed an excellent live set of traditional and updated Irish music at Club Passim by Riko Matsuoka, Shannon and Matt Heaton, and O’Jizo.
Riko Matsuoka
Riko Matsuoka, who is from Japan but now lives in the Boston area, plays Celtic harp. Her YouTube channel is @fruitytomato25.
Shannon and Matt Heaton
Shannon and Matt Heaton play traditional Irish tunes on flute and guitar. See their websites Shannon Heaton Music and Shannon and Matt Heaton and their YouTube channel @ShannonHeatonMusic.
Shannon and Matt create a tune of the month video series.
Matt Heaton produces a “Backer Corner” video series that teaches guitar accompaniment. I am slowly working through these instructional videos as I teach myself guitar.
And Shannon Heaton creates an excellent podcast, Irish Music Stories.
O’Jizo
O’Jizo is a group of three Japanese musicians who play traditional and updated Irish music. See their YouTube channel @Ojizo_Japan.
Amelia Mason at WBUR published an excellent and informative article about O’Jizo before their tour in New England.