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Michael McGoldrick, Nollaig Casey and Niall McCabe in London
IMDL presents the London date of this Music Network Ireland Traditional Tour featuring Nollaig Casey, Niall McCabe & Mike McGoldrick
Music Network has brought together three extraordinary artists for an unforgettable evening of folk and traditional music at World Heart Beat Embassy, London. This newly curated line-up features the incomparable multi-instrumentalist Mike McGoldrick, acclaimed fiddle and viola player Nollaig Casey, and one of Ireland’s fast-rising stars of the folk world, guitarist and singer Niall McCabe. The tour features the world premieres of two new Music Network commissions: a song commission by Niall McCabe and an instrumental commission by Nollaig Casey and Mike McGoldrick.
Friday 4th October, 6.30pm
World Heart Beat Academy, Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, London SW11 7BD
Nollaig Casey - fiddle/viola Niall McCabe - vocals/guitar Mike McGoldrick - flute/uilleann pipes/whistles
Nollaig Casey is one of Ireland´s most gifted and versatile musicians, known for her distinctive sound and instantly recognisable playing style. She has worked with a host of renowned artists, including Enya, Van Morrison, Sinéad O’Connor, Mary Black, Christy Moore, and Sharon Shannon. As a member of ground-breaking bands Coolfin and Planxty, her influence on Irish music is enduring.
Niall McCabe, with his self-effacing humour and captivating stories of growing up on a remote Irish island, brings an effortless charm to his performances. His natural, distinct voice is earning him a growing and loyal fan base across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America.
Former BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year Mike McGoldrick is a gifted composer and a master of the wooden flute, low whistles, and uilleann pipes. A sought-after contributor for many artists, he has collaborated with Mark Knopfler since 2009 and been a core member of the Transatlantic Sessions.
Don’t miss what promises to be an exciting evening of music filled with masterful performances, captivating stories and song!
IMDL Irish Music and Dance in London - promoting traditional Irish arts in the capital - organises the annual Return to London Town Festival, celebrating its 26th year in 2024: 25th-28th October.
Thanks to the Governmet of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme and Culture Ireland
