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CARLOVIAN TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC CLUB 

Photos of the night

We have come to the final night of this year’s very successful run of concerts and I want to thank all who came along and made the whole experience so enjoyable. Sorry to those who missed out on last month’s gig- I am sure you understand that we were unable to let in everybody who came along as the room was full to capacity!  

We have another legend of Irish music coming to Carlow next Friday night, April 4^th. I heard this man play a set in Ennis last November and was blown away by his music. His name is Finbarr Dwyer. He comes from the Beara peninsula but spent many years in England. He recently returned to Ireland and now resides in Co. Clare. He comes from a musical dynasty which includes his brothers Richie, John and the late Michael Dwyer. 

Finbarr is a genius on not only the accordion, but guitar and keyboards also. He has composed some of the finest tunes in the traditional repertoire and these tunes are to be heard in sessions and concerts and on many, many recordings all over the world. It is amazing to see this man play his accordion. He has an incredible imagination and when he plays, you know he is the real deal- he is a trendsetter, not a follower! 

I don’t have the details on who is coming with Finbarr, but I will let you know when I hear from him. The gig is in the Carlovian and begins at 9.30pm. The admission is 15E. I hope you can come along. 

I would also like to draw your attention to the Carlow Fleadh which takes place the following weekend, April 11^th-13^th. We have the usual line-up of sessions and competitions, but you may be interested in our Fleadh Concert which takes place in the Lord Bagenal on Friday, April 11^th. We are bringing another renowned accordion player to Carlow. He is Seamus Begley from Co. Kerry. Apart from being a great box player he has a unique and beautiful singing voice. He is also just a little bit mad and nights with him are seldom boring!! He is accompanied by the gifted Jim Murray on guitar. The night will also feature some set-dancing which brings the music of Seamus Begley to life. Full details of the weekend are on the website, www.carlowtrad.com. I hope you can come along for some (or all) of the weekend in Leighlinbridge. 

Until Then,

Slan go foill

Dave