Described as one of the “best bands in the world” by the late Nirvana singer and guitarist, Kurt Cobain, Scottish sensations Teenage Fanclub will perform at the historic Seapoint Ballroom in Salthill on Wednesday, June 14 as part of the Galway Folk Festival.
With support from Paddy Dennehy, it will be a night of powerful indie and alternative rock, as the band delve into their back catalogue and recent work. Punctuated with driving rhythms, poetic lyrics and anthems with a ‘60s and ‘70s flair, it’s set to be one of the highlights of the Galway Folk Festival 2023.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Teenage Fanclub come to Galway as part of the Galway Folk Festival 2023,” said festival organiser, Peter O’Sullivan of Monroe’s Live.
“They were one of the first bands I saw play live back in 1997 with Radiohead in Dublin. So it's a highlight for both myself and the festival to bring them to Galway this year.
“Their music has stood the test of time and their live performances are unforgettable. We’re sure their performance at the Seapoint Ballroom will be one of the festival’s standout moments.”
For over 35 years, Teenage Fanclub have thrilled audiences around the globe, gaining critical acclaim from not only the Seattle grunge rockers but also Britpop legends Oasis. Formed in 1989 in the suburbs of Glasgow in Bellshill, Scotland, the group have released eleven studio albums, numerous EPs and singles and have toured internationally with artists of such calibre as Nirvana and Radiohead.
Their 1991 hit album ‘Bandwagonesque’ is among their most influential globally, whilst their latest album, ‘Endless Arcade’ is commended for its ‘wistful beauty from the Scottish masters of melody’. With a line-up that includes original members Raymond McGinley, Norman Blake and Francis Macdonald, keyboard and vocalist Euros Childs and bass and vocalist David McGowan complete the current five-piece.
The Galway Folk Festival is a celebration of traditional and contemporary folk music, showcasing some of the finest musicians from home and abroad. This year’s festival, taking place from June 13 -18 promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a line-up that includes some of the best names in folk and beyond.
Tickets for Teenage Fanclub’s performance, with support from Paddy Dennehy, as part of the Galway Folk Festival on Wednesday, June 14, cost €35 and will go on sale this Friday, April 7 at 10am. They are available to purchase at www.galwayfolkfestival.ie and www.tickets.ie Doors open at 7pm. The full line up for the Galway Folk Festival will be announced on April 14. Early booking is advised.
