November 21st - 23rd, 2008
www.scotsfiddlefestival.com
Kevin Burke, Jock Tamson’s Bairns, The Chair, The Jenna Reid Band

The 12th annual fiddle festival will take place from 21 to 23 November 2008 at Edinburgh Assembly Rooms in George Street.

This year, the programme has been put together by a substantially reformed committee, following the (semi) retiral of several hard-working stalwarts. The new chair of the Fiddle Festival, Mike Kinch, says of this year’s programme:
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September 18th - 28th, 2008
www.clifdenartsweek.ie

The much anticipated Clifden Community Arts Week, which will take place from September 18th to 28th is set to rock the town with an exciting music line that is sure to get every toe tapping. Some of the biggest and much loved acts on the traditional Irish music circuit as well as internationally respected performers will take to the stage throughout the 10 day festival.
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www.seamusenniscentre.com

Date:    Friday, 12th September.
Venue:  Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre, Naul, Co. Dublin.
Tel: (01) 8020898 www.seamusenniscentre.com
Event:   HUNGRY HILL

Hungry Hill is a contemporary Bluegrass unit with a focus on original writing. Based in northwestern Canada, Hungry hill features five seasoned musicians with a desire to create a fresh sound while staying true to the roots of bluegrass and old-time music. Lush vocal harmonies resonate from singers around one microphone in the traditional acoustic Bluegrass setting.  “After hearing their sophomore disc, Ride, this critic has no problem declaring Hungry Hill the best bluegrass band in Canada”. - Barry Hammond, Penguin Eggs 2007.
Doors open:  7.30 p.m.   Performance: 8.30 p.m.
Adm:  €16 Euro

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evening gatherings hosted by GAEL LINN

Bewley’s Café Theatre, Grafton Street
6p.m. – 8p.m.
(Doors open 5.45 p.m.)

Tuesday 23 September 2008

TADHG MAC DHONNAGÁIN,
songwriter and music producer, who has received
many accolades for his compositions for both young
and old over the years !!

An enjoyable night of song is promised !

ADMISSION: €15 ( Incl. finger food ! )

Bar open/tea and coffee available

Booking essential ( limited space ! ): 087-2547574/niamh@gael-linn.ie