John Spillane will play the Red Door Theatre at the Bridgebrooks Arms in Thomastown on Friday January 14, 2011, with proceeds going to the Thomastown Community Kindergarten.
John Spillane won the best folk/ trad category twice at the Meteor Awards. John is noted for his magical stage performances, he has toured the country and the world spreading joy with a mix of harmonious tunes, entertaining stories and poetic lyrics.
In 2009, he was awarded the Irish Music Association (USA ) “Top Solo Performer in Concert”.
The Kindergarten operates under the Steiner method of teaching. A type of education that works for all children irrespective of academic ability, class, ethnicity or religion. Steiner education takes account of the needs of the whole child — academic, physical, emotional and spiritual. For more information about Steiner Education log onto http://www.steinerireland.org/thomastown/
Described as ‘one of the truest Irish voices of his generation’ by Irish music magazine, Spillane truly embodies the Celtic spirit. Spillane’s gigs are not just your regular music gigs, he puts on a magnificently entertaining show, leaving audiences wowed all over the world.
Simon Fagan will play support on the night. Tickets, priced at €15 are available from The Bridgebrook Arms or from Thomastown Community Kindergarten (056 77 54666 ).
