| Trad festival will reach for your
heart  THE
CELTIC Heart Festival at the Riverside Theatre in Hammersmith is to present
a series of headline concerts, which brings to the stage some of Ireland’s
most exciting and dynamic musicians who have taken the old traditions
to new heights and have attained worldwide admiration and acclaim.
Thursday, April 12:
Four Men And A Dog
One of the most exuberant and exciting Irish supergroups on the planet.
Four Men And A Dog combine the talents of five of Ireland’s most
exhilarating musicians. Featuring Cathal Hayden, Gino Lupari, Dónal
Murphy, and Kevin Doherty and supported by Rudelle — and all-girl
Irish traditional band featuring several award-winning musicians.
Friday, April 13:
Finbar Furey is one of the most-powerful singers, songwriters, composers
and one of the most lovable musical ambassadors Ireland has ever produced.
Acclaimed as Ireland’s King of the Pipers his musical style and
rare singing voice are unique.
Finbar will be joined on stage by Garry O Briain (De Danann), Maurice
Lennon (Stockton’s Wing) and Jimmy Faulkner. Supported by the Mullin
family.
Saturday, April 14:
Altan
They forged their musical skills in kitchen and pub sessions in their
native Donegal some 20 years ago and from those modest beginnings have
become an international success. Led by fiddle player and singer Mairéad
Ní Mhaonaigh the band plays music that, although rooted in the
past, is contemporary and living. Supported by Hayley Dolan the award-winning
flute and whistle player.
Saturday, April 14:
An afternoon of young people’s family music this concert features
talented young people (aged from seven to 18 years) and all members of
the Mulkere Academy of Irish Music. Among them will be several All-Ireland
and All-Britain Irish traditional music award-winners. They will be joined
by their music teacher the Irish master fiddler himself Brendan Mulkere.
An inspiring afternoon of magical family entertainment.
For all concerts book through Riverside Studios. Tickets: £15 (£12)
Doors open 7.30pm. Support 8.15pm, main act on stage at9pm.
Riverside Studios Box Office 020 8237 1111 www.riversidestudios.co.uk
A traditional music session will take place in the Irish Cultural Centre,
Hammersmith each night following the concerts and audiences and musicians
are very welcome to come along and enjoy the Irish party atmosphere.
Members of the bands Murphy’s Mob and Hooley will take part in these
sessions. |
