Jun 6: Top Irish traditional musicians in one Raglan for one night

Two of Ireland’s top traditional musicians will be in one Raglan for one night.

The duo of Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne have been brought to New Zealand by Culture Ireland and Ceol Aneas. And Raglanite Michael MacKinnon has talked them into performing at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre on June 6th.

Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne
Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne

From Castlefinn, County Donegal, Bríd is hailed as one of the leading exponents of Irish traditional fiddle playing of our time. Encouraged by her parents and with music on both sides of the family, Bríd is carrying on the tradition of fiddle playing. She has won numerous youth All Ireland titles and other prestigious fiddle awards including the Senior All Ireland, and Fiddler of Dooney. 

Dermot’s seemingly effortless playing, combined with great subtlety, and a faultless ear, makes him one of the great accordion players of his generation. He is one of Ireland’s foremost traditional musicians having been awarded the Irish Television station, TG4’s Traditional Musician of the Year 2013. 

Raglan Old School Arts Centre
5 Stewart Street, Raglan 3225

Wednesday 6th June. Doors open 7.30 pm for an 8.00pm start.

Presales online or by phone: $25.00

Reserve at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/brid-harper-dermott-byrne/raglan/tickets  or phone 0800 BUY TIX (289 849

Door Sales if available: $30.00

Old School foyer cafe and bar will be open.

Brid Harper & Dermot Byrne
Brid Harper & Dermot Byrne

 

 

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