Conor O’Brien may sport a fetching beard these days but the third album he’s recorded as Villagers finds the Dubliner shaving his music right back to the bone. By comparison, his 2010 debut album Becoming A Jackal and especially its 2013 successor – both hugely acclaimed and nominated for Britain’s Mercury Prize, while the latter […]
Called the “burly tenor with a big, silvery voice” by Variety, Ronan Tynan, accompanied by his long time pianist Bill Lewis, bring to Feinstein’s/54 Below a repertoire that is diverse as it is entertaining: a mix of Irish, selections from the great American songbook, contemporary, as well as newly written material. The New York Times […]
A very special invitation from the Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice! Sunday August 7 - Phoenicia NY Breathtaking authentic Gaelic singing, music and dance direct from the Scotland, Ireland! Four very special performances of traditional Gaelic singing — by soloists Joy Dunlop, Noeleen Ni Cholla, Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhride and by the young singers […]
A multi-generational quartet, playing the music of Ireland and Scotland, as well as folk music from Appalachia and other parts of America. Lots of instruments and a big sound inspire singing along! Expect guitar, banjo, fiddle, whistle, and much more! Opening act to be determined.
“Forget the Multiplex” - Irish Movie Night Croke Park Lives (2010) (click on photo above for a short video only trailer clip) “A Brilliant Documentary” - Ray Darcy Today FM The All-Ireland Football Finals, September 2009. On the pitch, a ferocious battle for the Sam Maguire Cup. In the stands, 82,000 spectators cheer and weep. […]
The River Drivers is a multi-generational band focusing on the music of Ireland, Scotland, and Appalachia, with side trips to the realm of the Folk Revival and some contemporary and original tunes in that mode. With guitar, banjo, fiddle, whistle, bodhran, and multiple vocalists, they have a very big and rousing sound that inspires plenty […]
Season Launch Event Performance by Declan O’Rourke Friday, September 9 at 8 PM (Reception to follow) The Donaghy Theatre at Irish Arts Center Tickets: $65 Additional performance: Saturday, September 10 at 8 PM Premium tickets: $32 ($26 members) / General tickets: $28 ($23 members) The acclaimed Dublin based balladeer Declan O’Rourke returns to Irish Arts Center to kick off the fall season […]
Wednesday, September 14th at 8pm, Oscar, Tony and Grammy winning singer/songwriter Glen Hansard will take the stage at Carnegie Hall to bring an intimate evening of story and song, featuring songs from his most recent releases Didn't He Ramble and Rhythm and Repose.
Fiddle and Banjo concert with John Carty and his daughter Maggie. Open session to follow. Location has a bar on premises.
LAU - Scottish Folk band, LAU, releases ‘THE BELL THAT NEVER RANG’ In NYC @ Rockwood Music Hall September 19th sponsored by WFUV ‘The intuitive and often beautiful interplay of accordion, fiddle and guitar glides to a new level as instrumental virtuosity blends easily with tasteful electronics.” Mojo Scottish Folk group, LAU, redefine how a trio can […]
