Karan Casey and John Doyle return to the Island to launch the 2010 music series at the Katharine Cornell Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

The duo is touring on the heels of the release of their new album, Exiles Return. Karan is an acclaimed vocalist, twice voted Best Female Traditional/Folk artist by Irish Music Magazine and nominated for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award. John is a highly sought-after accompanist and session player for the likes of Joan Baez, Eileen Ivers, Tim O’Brien, Linda Thompson, Seamus Egan, Alison Brown and Kate Rusby. The pair first came to international prominence as founding members of the influential Irish band Solas. Now deep into their solo careers, they have reunited.

Tickets for the show are $25 at the door and $20 in advance at marthasvineyardtickets.com, Aboveground Records, Island Entertainment, Alley’s General Store, the Scottish Bakehouse and the Oak Bluffs General Store. Children are admitted free. Call 508-693-6996 or 508-693-6237, or visit kctconcerts.com.