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Diarmuid O'Brien & Dan Brouder, Oct 12th, 2007

A Chara,         

          I hope you had a great summer and are ready for some music to ease your way into winter. We will try to provide suitable stimulation should this be the case! We are about to begin our 7^th season of the Carlovian folk club and hope this run proves as successful as the years to date.

          The first night of the new series features the best of music from Co. Limerick. I recently bought a CD of Diarmuid O’Brien, fiddle-player from Glin. He has recorded some beautiful music with a range of accordion players from the area. I have known Diarmuid for some time and have been impressed with his music, so I was delighted to hear his recording. He is a regular at festivals throughout the country and brings his unique rhythm and style wherever he plays. This tribute was paid to Diarmuid in the national press-‘The strong musical and singing tradition of West Limerick is well documented and respected the world over. It is from this background that Diarmuid’s music has been crafted. An old head on young shoulders,’ conscious and respectful of the music of West Limerick, for here was the little ‘fatherland’ of trailblazers, Paddy Taylor (flute player and composer), Martin Mulvihill, (fiddle player and teacher), Con Greaney (singer), Patrick Ahern (fiddle player), and Tulla native, Seán Aerach Ó Seanacháin, author of the great drinking song ‘An Buachaill Caol Dubh’

          Playing on the night with Diarmuid will be one of the featured box players on his CD. Dan Brouder is no stranger to Carlow, having played and adjudicated at the Carlow Fleadh. He has played at a couple of concerts here too. Dan has that wonderful rhythm of Sliabh Luachra and is much sought after for recordings. He has a wicked sense of humour, so there should be a laugh or two to be had that night. Dan’s playing ability is beyond doubt - he has two all-Ireland titles to his name as well as many other awards. 

          As yet, I don’t have the name of their accompanist, but am assured he/she will be top class!!

          This gig takes place in the Carlovian top bar on Friday, October 12^th. It begins at 9.30pm and admission is still €15. I hope you can come along. I know it’s a yearly cry, but if the numbers aren’t there, we cannot continue. It’s been great so far, so if you can, keep up the attendance and we will continue the search for great music to bring to Carlow. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this type of night, could you pass on the word and we can include them on our mailing list.  

                             Slán go fóill,     

                             Dave.