Ballina Arts Centre is delighted to announce a concert featuring acclaimed singer/guitarist Sarah McQuaid on Thursday April 16 at 8pm. Tickets are €12 / €10 (concession ) and can be purchased from Ballina Arts Centre or by ringing 096 73593.
Madrid-born Sarah McQuaid was raised in Chicago, studied philosophy in Strasbourg, and spent many years in Ireland before pitching up in Penzance, Cornwall, in 2007. Drawing on the traditions of Ireland, America, and the UK, her music is sublime and compelling, characterised by warm velvety vocals and a distinctive acoustic guitar style. In 2007 she re-released her album When Two Lovers Meet to critical acclaim.
I Won’t Go Home ’Til Morning, the long-awaited follow-up to her acclaimed debut, marks a distinct change of focus for the musician whose rich voice has been likened to “matured cognac” (The Rough Guide to Irish Music ). Whereas her first album was a feast of Irish music, this is an enchanting celebration of old-time Appalachian folk, with Sarah’s arrangements punctuated by her own fine compositions and a cover of Bobbie Gentry’s classic “Ode to Billie Joe”. For more information, visit her website: www.sarahmcquaid.com
