Past Events

"Karen Casey is the most soulful singer to emerge in Irish traditional music in the past decade". The Glasgow Herald

At the end the crowd were clapping in appreciation and gratitude for one of the best gigs that has been seen in south Tipperary in a decade or two”. – Sean Laffey, Irish Music Magazine Review – August 2019

Gradam Ceoil Award "Traditional Musician of the Year 2018"

"Among the finest singers in the country...deceptively simple and deeply affecting...absolutely stunning melodies and harmonies" Hot Press

“Guy Clark considered McKay a kindred spirit; this IMMENSELY LISTENABLE ALBUM is firm evidence of his excellent judgement.” (Mike Davies, FolkRadio.co.uk)

"Among the finest singers in the country...absolutely stunning melodies and harmonies" Hot Press

Tom Waits has met his Irish match.” * * * *The UK Guardian

At the end the crowd were clapping in appreciation and gratitude for one of the best gigs that has been seen in south Tipperary in a decade or two”. – Sean Laffey, Irish Music Magazine Review – August 2019

At the end the crowd were clapping in appreciation and gratitude for one of the best gigs that has been seen in south Tipperary in a decade or two”. – Sean Laffey, Irish Music Magazine Review – August 2019

At the end the crowd were clapping in appreciation and gratitude for one of the best gigs that has been seen in south Tipperary in a decade or two”. – Sean Laffey, Irish Music Magazine Review – August 2019

'My new favourite duo of all time.' 'Damn pure brilliant! Clever and articulate songwriting. Damn fine country music but with an Irish heart and soul'. - THE ROCKING MAGPIE (UK )

"Greenshine have produced one great record after the next over the last couple of years," John Creedon, RTE Radio 1

Asked about what’s most important to him musically Ultan replies, “I believe sound, image, and great voices come and go but great songs will always remain”. It can be sure that Ultan Conlon knows a tremendous amount about great songs and his should certainly stand the test of time.

"Among the finest singers in the country...deceptively simple and deeply affecting...absolutely stunning melodies and harmonies" Hot Press

"His voice is still as open and honest as it was over 30 years ago, and his guitar finds chord combinations that are all his own” Siobhan Long, Irish Times.

There’s an honesty to this music….It’s pure and simple, ingredients that often go missing in this day and age. —The Old Time Herald

"The discovery of the year was surely Amber Cross, the most thrilling folksinger-songwriter I've heard in recent years." Jerome Clark, Rambles.NET

At the end the crowd were clapping in appreciation and gratitude for one of the best gigs that has been seen in south Tipperary in a decade or two”. – Sean Laffey, Irish Music Magazine Review – August 2019

"The bands tempo is relaxed, the reharmonisations are modern, yet timeless,— a remarkable feat." - The Bluegrass Situation

"Pilgrim St have become one of the most hard-working and well-respected bands on the Irish circuit since they first formed four years ago, winning solid approval for their true-grit passion and delivery" - Solstice Arts Centre, Navan

“The first Dublin show of this tour sold out quickly. But fear not ! A second date has been added ” – MCD Promotions Dublin

Suirfest, making the winter shorter !

"Karen Casey is the most soulful singer to emerge in Irish traditional music in the past decade". The Glasgow Herald

'My new favourite duo of all time.' 'Damn pure brilliant! Clever and articulate songwriting. Damn fine country music but with an Irish heart and soul'. - THE ROCKING MAGPIE (UK )

“That’s the greatest thing I’ve ever heard”  –  Billy Bob Thornton

Gradam Ceoil Award "Traditional Musician of the Year 2018"

“Geremia’s spark is undeniable” The Irish Times

"What may well be the worlds most beautiful female voice" - Mojo Magazine

Hannah Aldridge. Remember that name because, I suspect, you’ll be hearing a lot more of it… Americana UK

‘I’ve been listening to Daoirí’s emerging sounds since first hearing him at the Góilin Singers Club in Dublin when he was a young lad….always a treat to hear him sing.’ — Christy Moore

Asked about what’s most important to him musically Ultan replies, “I believe sound, image, and great voices come and go but great songs will always remain”. It can be sure that Ultan Conlon knows a tremendous amount about great songs and his should certainly stand the test of time.

The show was a piece of musical folk history. - The Burren Sessions, Sommerville MA

“Stunning - if there was any justice, you’d see Laura on Later with Jools Holland next week” – Acoustic magazine

“Yes, Special Consensus may be Chicago’s very own veteran bluegrass band, but talent like this is the property of the world.” — David Royko; Chicago Tribune

Mairtin O’Connor is one of the outstanding accordionists of his , or any generation of Irish musicians

“In between the country-pop music of today and the gritty sound of yesterday you find The Honeycutters with a country-Americana sound that catches the ears of both the young and old. Musically, they make a traditional, honky-tonk-flavored sound bursting with driving rhythmic ambition, enchanting melodies and deeply poetic lyrics.” Alan Cackett, Maverick Magazine

“Woody Pines is the best band I ever heard in my life- I swear …. I’m their biggest fan now" - Billy Joe Shaver

Rob Heron play their own unique brand of Western Swing, Blues, Gypsy Jazz and Country, or “North Eastern Swing” as they’ve coined it. Influenced by early 20th century American music, with the addition of “razor-sharp” solos, great arrangements and original songs; their music harks back to a golden age whilst staying perfectly modern.

Winner of two BBC Folk Awards 2017: The Horizon Award for best newcomer and Best Traditional Track. A former electrician, who decided to change profession after seeing Christy Moore perform on Irish TV, Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell is being described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years, and has delivered the album to prove them right.

The Paperboys music defies classification. It is Mexican Son Jarocho mixed in with Irish Jigs and Reels and a good dose of Country and Bluegrass. It is definitely FOLK music, and it has a deep respect and appreciation for tradition (Bluegrass, Old Time, Celtic) but it’s by no means Traditional. It is World Roots Music. One of the best multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-lingual, multi-instrumental, genre bending band you will hear today!!

Eilen Jewell is from Boise, Idaho. She is based in Boston and has distinguished herself as one of the rising stars of a new generation of roots musicians. She is a prolific songwriter and has released 6 albums since 2006. Eilen Jewell herself channels the styles of not only country greats like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, but also Jazz and Pop icons like Peggy Lee and Billie Holiday. Clonmel is the only Irish date on this tour, so don’t miss this show.