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Pat and Eoghan looking forward to entertaining you in Kilworth.

The coming together of accordion supremo Eoghan O'Sullivan and Ennis native Pat O'Connor, for a concert at The Village Arts Centre on Saturday, May 23 should prove to be a lovely night of music and banter.

Pat and Eoghan first met nearly a decade ago in a pub in Feakle during the Feakle Festival, and then played the odd session here and there until finally they had the opportunity to gig together. Their on-stage banter is dry, witty, and delightful. Their tunes reflect the musical taste and depth of the East Clare repertoire, with the flavour of West Cork thrown in.

JAPAN & THE STATES

The duo released 'Conversations At The Crossroads' in 2009. They toured Japan in 2010 to present the album, and followed that with a visit to the North-east and the Southern States for their US launch. The album was recorded in the legendary Crosses of Annagh pub outside of Miltown Malbay, Co Clare, surrounded by friends, family, and kindred spirits, the lads recorded live to a crackling fire in the snug.

The album is at times intimate, like a good conversation over a pint, and sometimes driving, like a brilliant session. John Reidy of the Kerryman said of the recording, "It is an eloquent statement of Pat and Eoghan's philosophy, emphasising the importance of the conversation between the musicians themselves and also involving the listeners: an often overlooked aspect of traditional music."

Tickets for the Kilworth gig on May 23 are now on sale from the usual outlets: The Avondhu office, Fermoy (025-32227); Cotter's Bar, Kilworth (025-27109 after 5pm), Hyland's Bookshop, Mitchelstown (025-24528) or call 087-6492514!

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