Pauline Scanlon has performed to packed audiences at Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House. Last night (28.11.14) in Raglan, kaumatua Sean Ellinson said she had achieved a new career pinnacle by packing the Raglan Town Hall. The capacity audience of Raglanders and visitors enjoyed the strength and fragility of Pauline’s voice as she sang a blend of songs in Irish along with English, Breton and American folk songs. She said that for one song with Appalachian roots, The Old Churchyard, it was the first time she had sung it at a gig.
On stage with Pauline were Keeva, a trio composed of Irish flute player Alan Doherty, fiddler Tola Custy and guitarist Gerry Paul from Lower Hutt. Dubliner Doherty is known for his work on Lord of the Rings and his time leading the Irish band Gráda. His flute solos on Friday night were a real treat.
The evening concluded with some spirited dancing on stage.
A great thank you to Tom McCormick for ensuring that Pauline Scanlon with Keeva came to Raglan.