Following on from the huge success of the recent concerts by Red Hurley and The Whileaways held at Saint George’s in Mitchelstown, readers are reminded about some of the amazing events coming up in the weeks ahead at this atmospheric and beautifully restored venue.
Hothouse Flowers frontman, Liam O’Maonlaí plays an intimate show with special guest Isabel Quigley in Saint George’s Arts and Heritage Centre on Friday, 6th October at 8pm.
Liam is one of the most talented, charismatic and soulful performers of Irish traditional music today. But his musical prowess goes beyond his own cultural roots as he blends an eclectic mix of folk, blues, gospel, soul, rock and more with his amazing vocals and an array of instrumental mastery from piano to flute, harmonica to bodhran.
MICK HANLY
Saturday, 21st October sees musician and songwriter Mick Hanly perform his impressive repertoire for the Saint George’s audience. Born in Limerick, singer-songwriter Hanly was inspired by mid-50s rock ‘n’ roll and the Liverpool beat group scene of the Sixties.
He soon turned his attention to American folksingers such as, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly and emerging singer songwriters, Paul Simon, James Taylor and Canadian songstress, Joni Mitchell. However on first hearing Planxty he immediately fell in love with this fresh take on Irish traditional music.
In 1983, he joined Moving Hearts as a vocalist, and contributed his own songs, leaving the band after 14 months, to pursue his solo career songwriting, and recorded three more contemporary albums. His songs have been covered by Christy Moore, Mary Black, Dolores Keane, Delbert McClinton, etc and he continues to write with a freshness and vitality that few can match.
FRANCES BLACK
An Evening with Frances Black is one not to be missed on Saturday, 4th November. Frances is an award winning Irish singer, songwriter and politician who has left an indelible mark on the Irish music scene and has been a prominent voice for social justice and advocacy.
Frances Black’s musical journey began in the late 1980s when she joined the traditional Irish music group Arcady. In 1992, she embarked on a successful solo career, releasing several albums.
Beyond her musical accomplishments, Frances has consistently used her platform to advocate for various social causes. She has been an outspoken advocate for issues such as mental health, human rights and homelessness.
TICKETS
Tickets for all these events are available on Eventbrite, The Favourite & Roche’s Spar or call 087-4696913 or 087-8113611. Saint George’s Arts & Heritage Centre is a ‘Bring your own Bottle’ venue.
