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Here comes the kid: Arlo remembers Woody
THIS YEAR marks the centenary of the birth of the great Woody Guthrie, one of the true giants of American music. To mark the occasion, Woody’s son Arlo, a gifted singer/songwriter in his own right, is embarking on a celebratory new tour which comes to the Town Hall on Sunday, September 2. Entitled Here Comes The Kid, the tour salutes Woody Guthrie’s immeasurable contributions to the landscape of American folk music.
Bluegrass legend Curtis Blackwell at the Crane
The Galway Sessions music festival swings into gear next week and one of the definite highlights is the appearance by bona-fide bluegrass great Curtis Blackwell, one-time sidekick of Bill Monroe and, with his band The Dixie Bluegrass Boys, one of the most popular acts on the US bluegrass scene for over 40 years.
Top folk /bluegrass outfit are coming to Castlebar
Top folk/bluegrass outfit Southern Tenant Folk Union makes a very welcome return visit to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday, May 16 at 8pm.
Americana night @ The Crane
TWO BANDS, one Irish, the other American, both playing roots, folk, and Americana music, play The Crane Bar this Saturday at 6.30pm.
Top folk /bluegrass outfit are coming to Castlebar
Top folk/bluegrass outfit Southern Tenant Folk Union makes a very welcome return visit to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday, May 16 at 8pm.
The Followers Of Otis @ Citóg
THE FOLLOWERS Of Otis will headline a night of folk influenced acts at Citóg in The Cellar Bar, tomorrow from 9.30pm.
Nanci Griffith returns to the Town Hall
NANCI GRIFFITH one of the best loved country singers in the world, who also enjoys a devoted fan-base in Ireland, plays the Town Hall Theatre on Friday March 2.
The Molly Hicks @ Town Hall
THE MOLLY Hicks will bring the sounds of Appalachian, bluegrass, country, and gospel music to the Town Hall Theatre next week.
A Cajun night at Kelly’s
CAJUN MUSIC has its origins in the music of the French colonial settlers who made Louisiana their home after leaving Quebec in the 1700s.
Exciting variety show in Castlecomer
Castlecomer Male Voice Choir will host a variety show in Castlecomer Community Hall next Friday, November 18.