February 2020
MUSIC: The Celtic Tenors – 20th Anniversary Tour
The Celtic Tenors – three tenors, one voice. This charismatic, globetrotting trio are the most successful classical crossover act to emerge from Ireland. The Celtic Tenors signed with Sony Classics in 2000 and have sold over 1 million albums worldwide to date, achieving Top 10 positions on Billboard Charts in the United States and Canada. They are the only tenor group with a truly global audience, playing to packed houses across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. The…
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MUSIC: The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh
Let us take you back to 1980: you had your Rubik’s Cube for Christmas, Mount Saint Helens erupts, The Undertones are demonising their Perfect Cousin and… Eagles and Fleetwood Mac served-up two of the best live double-albums of all time. Widely regarded as one of the best live tribute acts in the country, The Illegals present their ever-popular classic-rock revival show replicating the sound of the world’s two greatest rock bands. Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerising voice and mischievous spirit, The…
Find out more »MUSIC: Inni-K
Named by RTÉ.ie as “one of ten fierce women defining Irish culture”, singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Inni-K is a force to watch. The Co. Kildare native returns with her highly skilled band to Riverbank for this special performance. Inni-K’s music draws on her extensive background in folk and traditional Irish music, even as she ventures into new musical territories. Her music combines ethereal vocals with deft musicianship, evocative lyrics (bilingual at times), and a unique approach to song-writing. Nominated for…
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MUSIC: THE UNTHANKS – Unaccompanied
Where does a band go, after a symphonic journey that peaks with an orchestral performance at the Royal Albert Hall? Back to the beginning of course! Before fronting one of the most artistically brave and revered bands working today, Tyneside sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank grew up singing songs without accompaniment, in weaving, unschooled vocal harmony. As if to prove that creativity should never be about ambition or aspiration, The Unthanks move on from their recent orchestral explorations by going back to what they…
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