Christy Moore will be kicking off 2015 with a very special and rare performance at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar.
In a real treat for fans, Moore will be joined by four musicians - Máirtín O’Connor (accordion ), Cathal Hayden (fiddle/banjo ), Seamie O’Dowd (guitar ), and Jimi Higgins (percussion ).
Anyone who has caught the band performing with Moore at select shows over the last year (including Live at the Marquee and The Iveagh Gardens ) will testify what a special performance this is.
From Glór Theatre in Ennis, journalist Gerry Quinn wrote a rave review in the Irish Examiner, emphasising both the subtlety and the dynamism of this group.
“Christy opened the show on his own with a trio of songs… then allowed the ensemble to flex their muscles behind the Kildare man’s heartfelt vocals and perform a memorable evening of song that utilised an extensive back catalogue,” said Quinn.
“Firm favourites like Jimmy McCarthy’s ‘Ride On’, Moore’s own ‘Delirium Tremens’ and ‘Lisdoonvarna’ were speckled among an engaging and eclectic set. ‘The Ballad of the Faithful Departed’ was performed in tribute to its writer, Philip Chevron, of The Pogues, who died recently, and the segueing of the song ‘McElhatton’ into the jig ‘Larry the Beer Drinker’ evoked memories of early Planxty in their hey-day.
“A two-song encore featured a heartfelt and polished version of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Hurt’, followed by the ubiquitous ‘Joxer…’ to finish off a joyful and emotional night’s music and song.”
Tickets for the performance go on sale today (Friday ) at 9am.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Royal Theatre Box Office, Westport Road, Castlebar, and from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.
Tickets by telephone from (094 ) 9023111 or (0818 ) 300 000. Purchase tickets online at www.TheRoyal.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie
