The name Christie Hennessy is well-known in the history of Irish music legends. His death left an enormous hole in the music scene but his music will ensure his legacy live on. Now his daughter Hermione releases her new album Songs My Father Taught Me, a record that not only pays tribute to Christie, but an album he urged her to make before he died.
Hermione Hennessy is a classically trained pianist with a voice inherited from a legend. In the past she duetted with her father on such tracks as ‘Mr Blue’, ‘Gettin' Over You’, and ‘If You Were To Fall’.
Now it is time for Hermione to shine. Since Christie’s death, she has been managing his back catalogue and taking care of the legacy. This album is as much about him as it is about Hermione. Songs My Father Taught Me showcases a performer whose entire life has been steeped in the poetry and music of Ireland, with vocal stylings that remind of the likes of Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, right up to the beautiful and dramatic style of Ute Lemper. Having written songs for Frances Black, Roisin O'Reilly, and Rhian Mair Lewis, the album and tour will see Hermione debuting her self-penned material. Hermione will perform in the Ruby Room at the Royal Theatre on Saturday September 25 at 9pm.
Tickets are available on www.ticketmaster.ie as well as from the Royal Theatre box office on 0818 300 000. Tickets are €25.50 including booking fee, other service charges may apply. For further information check the Royal Theatre website on www.theroyal.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie
