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The Whileaways (Ire)

– A Socially Distant Show

 

Extra show added, due to demand:

Matinee Show 3pm

 

Saturday 12th September 2020

Matinee Show 3pm

White Memorial Theatre, Clonmel

Tickets €31.50 each (including booking fees)

 

The Whileaways have been very busy during the lockdown period. The have had a Facebook Live show most Sundays since March, which has been very well supported, from all over the world. They are in the process of recording a new album, with new songs written during lockdown

The Whileaways were all part of the brilliant 10 piece musical collective , Bird On The Wire ( A Leonard Cohen show) that we hosted in December. That seems a lifetime away at this stage !

Since forming in 2012, this trio of songwriters has released three critically acclaimed albums.

In their last album ‘From What We’re Made’, released in July 2018 The Whileaways ‘stake their claim to being among the finest singers in the country’ with an album  “laden with absolutely stunning melodies and harmonies” (Edwin McFee, Hotpress).  A successful 2018 ended with a performance in Vicar Street as part of the  ‘RTE Folk Awards’ in which they were nominated for ‘Best Album’ and ‘Best Folk Group’.

Noriana Kennedy, Noelie Mc Donnell and Nicola Joyce had each toured and recorded extensively with their separate projects before coming together as The Whileaways. Indeed, each had played gigs and festivals all over the world and over a dozen recordings to their collective credit when they began to admire each other’s singing at gigs and sessions in their home-town of Galway. When a tour of Australia presented itself in 2012, they decided to test the water as a trio. They were hailed as ‘a knockout of the festival’ at the legendary Port Fairy Folk Festival in Australia, and the success of that tour prompted the release of their critically acclaimed debut album the following year. Acknowledging this coming together of independent forces, The Irish Times in it’s four-star review at the time said : “This is an audacious debut … from musicians whose experience pays ample dividends here”. Following the path carved out by their eponymous debut, the band’s 2015 release ‘Saltwater Kisses’ gave them band their firm footing in the Irish roots music scene. These three singers are cut from the same cloth and weave a tapestry of harmonies and beautifully crafted original songs. Their sound is true and their delivery is undeniably captivating.

“the sound of a fine band honing a distinctive sound” Lauren Murphy, Sunday Times Culture

“Among the finest singers in the country…deceptively simple and deeply affecting…absolutely stunning melodies and harmonies” Hot Press

“Prepare to be spellbound” Sligo Live Festival
“hollers for a chance to be heard in a live setting, so rich is its lyrical tapestry”  Siobhan Long, Irish Times

“a knockout and one of the best acts at the festival” – Sandy Brady, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Australia

“this bands musical penchant: perfected simplicity” – Colleen Taylor, The Irish Echo

 

 

Audience Capacity limited to 40

Show staged in conjunction with The White Memorial Theatre, Clonmel

 

TICKETS SOLD IN PAIRS ONLY.

 

There will be a very limited number of solo seats available

– Contact gerry@clonmelworldmusic.com on email for single seat allocation requests

Main Features of the socially distant aspect of the show :

• All current Govt/HSE guidelines for indoor events will be strictly adhered to, in relation to indoor shows in Theatres.
• We request that you use your own good judgement, health wise, if you wish to attend.
• Shows will be fully seated, and socially distanced.
• Maximum of 2 people per household/pod. The seats are allocated in pairs
• Couples, or same household pods, will be seated together.
• Seating will be numbered, and will be allocated before the show.
• You will receive a brief questionnaire asking you to answer a number of COVID-19 related health questions with the email which informs you of your seat allocation
• Arrival times will be staggered to prevent congestion. We would appreciate your co-operation in arriving at your designated time.
• All those entering the theatre will be required to wear a mask,  we ask audience members to please arrive at the theatre with your own mask. Members of crew will wear masks
• The wearing of masks is mandatory while moving throughout the theatre, and on exit from the theatre.
• Masks can be removed, if desired , for the performance, as social distancing will be in place
• There is a one-way system in operation on entry or exit to the auditorium, signs will guide you on arrival.
• Once the event has ended, we ask our audience to respect social distancing as we exit each pod from the theatre.
• Should you require toilet facilities during your visit, there will be a member of staff situated to ensure that a limited number of people use the facilities at any one time
• We are required to retain your contact details on booking to assist with contact tracing should it be required in future. We can assure you that your information will be protected by GDPR protocols at all times.
• Gig will not be held if govt/ HSE restriction/ advice change before the show.
• If Clonmel World Music cancels the show, full refunds will be given
• No refunds guaranteed if you cancel at short notice. We will try to pass any cancelled tickets onto someone on the waiting list if you can’t attend. If we can’t pass on the tickets no refund is possible.

Doors for the gig will open at 2.40pm

The Whileaways will be onstage at 3pm prompt.

 

 

 

 

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“Instinctive sibling-like harmonies, captivating lyrics and subtle accompaniment mark The Whileaways’ sound, which has been described as ‘perfected simplicity’ ”  – Irish Echo, USA