TradFest Temple Bar Program 2017 by Temple Bar

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OUR VENUES Our chosen venues are historical landmarks, many dating back 1000 years. They are not purposebuilt theatres. Some sightlines are restricted. We endeavour to do our best to prepare venues to the very highest standards to make your experience an enjoyable one. Seating is unallocated.

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BOX OFFICE Our box office in FilmBase is open daily from 12 till 6pm. You can buy tickets, ask our staff for directions and other information.

THANKS TO Chairman: Noel Dempsey CEO: Martin Harte Artistic Director: Kieran Hanrahan Director of Marketing & Events: Claudine Murray

Events & Operations Executive: Ciara Brady Production: Acoustik Productions Public Relations: Gerry Lundberg PR Festival Design: Mr & Mrs Stevens

All details are correct at time of print TradFest Temple Bar has a no refund or exchange policy on all tickets purchased. Festival organisers reserve the right to make programme changes should circumstances dictate.

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SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

Listen to all our 2017 TradFest acts on our specially curated Spotify Playlist: ‘TradFest Temple Bar 2017’

ALL ABOUT TRADFEST

FÁILTE!

TradFest was conceived in 2006 as a boutique traditional music festival, the first of its kind in the capital. We set out to create something special - a festival celebrating the top-tier of both home-grown and international trad and folk artists that could also serve as a showcase for the next generation of Irish talent. From a modest but determined start the festival has exceeded expectations, year on year. The past decade has been a process of evolution for our event, as the festival has grown in size, ambition and musical scope. We now attract a broader line-up that appeals to the purist and the merely curious alike.

KIERAN HANRAHAN Festival Director

Although TradFest today is one of Ireland’s largest festivals of traditional music we’ve grown to embrace artists from the words of folk, nu-folk and even (who would have thought) rock and roll! It’s important to us that TradFest stays special - we are still a boutique late Winter festival, drawing a veil across the darkest season and welcoming in the light and vitality of Spring. We take great pleasure in inviting you to join us in some of Dublin’s most magical, historic places to celebrate song craft and elevate musicianship. Let the melodies and rhythms move through you, this is Trad without frontiers…

Welcome to TradFest Temple Bar 2017. We have another exceptional, eclectic and exciting mix of legendary performers and emerging artists who are just embarking on their musical journeys in some of Dublin’s most iconic venues. Our programme features music from around the globe reflecting our festival theme for 2017 - Trad without Frontiers. Reflecting the success of our Gala Night in Dublin Castle last year we return to this historic venue this year for what should be an exceptional couple of nights of music, song, dance and entertainment.

This is a celebration of the music that lies in the Irish soul. IRISH INDEPENDENT

Something that started small, with just a couple of venues and a handful of performers, has grown wings, 4

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to become the country’s largest celebration of traditional music; a five day event that holds its own with anything the music world has to offer. SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

Not a bad way to brighten up these final dark days of January! THE TICKET, IRISH TIMES

Our ever-popular concert series, Front Row Sessions continues this year. These free events will feature household names in intimate pub settings throughout Temple Bar. By popular demand we welcome back legendary names such as The Fureys, Stockton’s Wing, The Kilkennys and, this year, the hugely popular Sharon Shannon. This is a unique opportunity for fans to get up close with their favourite performers. We will have our usual wonderful collection of exhibitions, workshops, film /TempleBarTradFest

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screenings and music conferences to keep you occupied during the five days of TradFest. There’s a whole programme of free events for families too, which includes music, pipe bands, an animal farm, children’s club and so much more. TradFest Temple Bar 2017 is just about the best way to wave goodbye to the winter and greet the year ahead. There’s always a special welcome for you in Temple Bar. Enjoy your visit with us.

STEPHEN REA Festival Patron

I’m delighted to once again be the patron of TradFest Temple Bar. Now in its 12th year TradFest has established itself as the city’s premier celebration of Irish Trad & Folk Music. The festival is an opportunity to celebrate Irish music and culture. The line up for 2017 includes an eclectic programme of Irish and international artists performing in some of Dublin’s most breathtaking venues. I look forward to another year of fantastic concerts; the opportunity to see legends of the Irish music scene while also discovering the next generation of musical talent. templebartrad

USING THIS GUIDE Our pocket programme is divided into six sections identified by colour:

HEADLINE CONCERTS Presenting the cream of both Irish & International trad & folk artists in iconic Dublin venues. Tickets available from the box office or at templebartrad.com

FRONT ROW SESSIONS Free concerts in intimate settings featuring five of the very best in trad & folk music, up close and personal. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance: templebartrad.com

TRADFRINGE There is so much more than just Trad to be had! - enjoy our exhibitions, film-screenings, workshops, masterclasses etc. Full details on templebartrad.com or through participating venues.

MUSIC TRAIL Explore daily music sessions throughout the great pubs of Temple Bar. Full details on templebartrad.com

TRADKIDS TradTastic Fun for all the Family; trad farm, family concerts, children’s club, children’s trad sessions and lots lots more! Full details on templebartrad.com

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MÍCHEÁL Ó RAGHALLAIGH

PADDY KEENAN

Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh is one of the foremost concertina players of his generation. From County Meath, he has performed in Europe and America as both a soloist and ensemble member. He has recorded two solo albums as well as various other albums with the band Providence and with two three-in-a-row winning Ceili Bands. Mícheál is also much in demand both at home and abroad as a tutor of the concertina.

Paddy Keenan was born in Trim, Co. Meath, into a travelling family steeped in traditional music. Paddy took up the uilleann pipes at the age of ten, playing his first major concert at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin when he was 14. Having experimented with numerous musical genres he returned to Ireland to found one of the most influential bands of the 1970’s – The Bothy Band. They set about merging a driving rhythm section with traditional Irish tunes in ways that had never been heard before. Bothy bandmate Donal Lunny once described Paddy as “the Jimi Hendrix of the pipes”. As a solo artist he has a toured the globe in addition

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to composing and arranging for several film projects. Generally acknowledged as the most accomplished uilleann piper performing today, Paddy is certainly one of the most brilliant musicians of his generation. We are honoured to include him in the TradFest lineup.

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TURIN BRAKES

SARAH JAROSZ

Wed 25th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ Button Factory \ €19.99

Wed 25th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Werburgh’s Church €19.99

supported by Anna-Mieke Bishop

Formed in Balham, South West London, in 1999 by childhood friends Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian (now joined by long term collaborators Rob Allum & Eddie Myer), Turin Brakes signed to French label Source in 2000 and released their Mercury Music Prize nominated debut album The Optimist in 2001 followed by Ether Song in 2003 which featured the top 5 hit single Pain Killer (Summer Rain). One of the finest indie bands of the last decade who have sold over a million records to date, they are still going strong after 16 years. They released new studio album ‘Lost Property’ in January 2016. It hit the Top 30 10

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on release and three singles from the album ‘Keep Me Around’, ‘Save You’ and ‘Jump Start’ have subsequently been playlisted on BBC Radio 2. This is an indie band characterised by fine musicianship with an intricate folk sensibility. Working in partnership with IMRO Turin Brakes will be supported by up-and-coming artist Anna-Mieke.

supported by Paddy Dennehy

A gifted multi-instrumentalist, a singularly expressive vocalist and a songwriter of rare insight, Sarah Jarosz has been described by The New York Times as “one of acoustic music’s most promising young talents: a singer-songwriter and mandolin and banjo prodigy with the taste and poise to strike that rare balance of commercial and critical success.” She has just released her fourth album, ‘Undercurrent’ - her first release since graduating with honours from the New England Conservatory of Music and moving to New York City. Growing up in Wimberley, Texas, she began singing in early childhood. Receiving a mandolin for Christmas when /TempleBarTradFest

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she was nine years old, she worked tirelessly to master the instrument, and learned to play guitar and clawhammer banjo along the way. When she was 11, she performed at her first bluegrass festival; over the next few years, she gained an impressive reputation as a young phenom on the festival circuit, absorbing a world of traditional influences while honing her own highly original songwriting sensibility. TradFest is delighted to present this Grammy-nominated artist. Working in partnership with IMRO Sarah Jarosz will be supported by up-and-coming artist Paddy Dennehy. templebartrad

OLIVER HUGHES

CRANNUA FEATURING MOYA BRENNAN

Wed 25th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Michan’s Church €15

Wed 25th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Patrick’s Cathedral €24.99

- A MUSICAL TRIBUTE

Oliver Hughes was many things to many people; master brewer, husband, father, intrepid entrepreneur and friend. After his untimely passing in the summer of 2016 there was much written about Oliver and his influence on the brewing and hospitality business; in Temple Bar we knew another side of Oliver, his commitment to the promotion of music and culture, particularly Irish traditional music. As chairman of Temple Bar Company Oliver was committed to not only establishing TradFest but also in making it a success; and to this end he presided over many launches, introduced many concerts and travelled overseas promoting the festival and enjoying the 12

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music. We were privileged to have Oliver’s seal of approval for the 2017 programme; it was publically unveiled, sadly, on the same week that he passed away. For those of us lucky to have shared part of life’s journey with Oliver tonight is an opportunity to remember him during this special tribute concert featuring a wide array of trad and folk musicians. Proceeds from this concert will go to ChildVision’s special Musical Instrument Fund, helping bring music alive for blind children through music therapy and lessons.

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CRANNUA features special guest vocalist MOYA BRENNAN (the voice of Clannad),guitarist John Doyle, musical brothers Cormac and Eamonn De Barra and American singer/songwriter Ashley Davis. Crannua (“New Roots”) creates a performance rooted in the Irish tradition but injected with the fresh and contemporary ideas each musician brings to the experience – adding a blend of Irish and American folk music that is rarely combined in such a way. The music of Crannua promises a rich immersion in each tradition. The result is a concert of original songs, both in Irish and English that are rich in vocal harmonies and the power of five voices. The /TempleBarTradFest

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instrumentation alongside them includes two harps, flutes, percussion, and the powerhouse guitar of John Doyle. VISHTÈN, widely recognised as an ambassador of francophone culture around the world. The Canadian trio has dazzled audiences with its fiery blend of traditional French songs and original instrumentals that fuse Acadian and Celtic genres with modern rock sensibilities and indie-folk influences. Their trademark blend of fiddle, guitar, accordion, mandolin, whistles, piano, bodhrán, jaw harp and percussive dance result in a tour de force of traditional and contemporary music. templebartrad

TIM DOYLE

Thurs 26th \ Doors 12:30pm - Show 1pm \ City Hall \ €10

MÁIRTÍN O’CONNOR \ZOË CONWAY \DONAL LUNNY

Thurs 26th \ Doors 7:30pm - Show 8pm \ City Hall \ €21.99

Tim Doyle is a 25 year old multiinstrumentalist from Shankill, Co. Dublin. Equally proficient on tin whistle, uilleann pipes, fiddle, concertina and piano, he has won numerous awards on each instrument at national level. His music has brought him all over the world, including Britian, the USA, Canada and Spain, and he was part of the Comhaltas delegation that visited Cuba in 2011. He is currently working on a concertina/pipes and fiddle duet album with long-term musical friend and fiddle player Fiona Nic Conmara, which they hope to release in early-2017. 14

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Tim studied music composition at Trinity College Dublin, and has a keen interest in contemporary traditional and classical music. His recent output as a composer includes a 1916-themed suite ‘Dóchas’(2016); ‘The Bealtaine Suite’ for Uilleann pipes, sean-nós dancer and chamber orchestra (2015); and ‘Bogha agus Saighead’(2014), a suite of tunes to commemorate the Battle of Clontarf. Expect a performance brimming with melody and peerless musicianship.

This new group brings together the dazzling talents of three of the country’s finest traditional musicians; Máirtín O’Connor, Zoë Conway and Donal Lunny. The trio draw on an eclectic mix of the old and new where traditional tunes and songs meet each of their diverse influences and unique compositional voices. The consummate button box player, Máirtín O’Connor was one of the driving forces behind the Riverdance phenomenon. Add to that his work with bands such as De Dannan and it’s easy to see why he is regarded in the folk firmament as something of a national /TempleBarTradFest

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treasure. Fiddle player Zoë Conway is an awesome talent equally at home playing and singing Latin jazz with Rodrigo y Gabriella, as a guest soloist with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, performing with Lou Reed and Nick Cave. Rounding out the threesome, guitar and bouzouki player Donal Lunny needs no introduction, having made his name as a member of the hugely influential groups Planxty, The Bothy Band, and Moving Hearts. Three good reasons to book now!

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FAIRPORT CONVENTION

MUNDY & PADDY CASEY

2017 will see Fairport celebrating 50 years of music. The band are credited with creating British folk-rock music with their iconic album ‘Liege and Lief’ which B.B.C. radio 2 listeners voted “The most influential Folk album of all time” This legendary band have also received a Lifetime Achievement award from the B.B.C.

Irish singer-songwriter Mundy is one of a number of artists to successfully make the transition from street busking in Dublin to international stardom during the ’90s. Mundy’s mainly acoustic, folk-based pop-rock is upbeat and celebratory and marked by a tendency to experiment with unconventional sonic textures and rhythms. As a recording artist he has enjoyed multi platinum success with ‘24 Star Hotel’, while ‘Galway Girl’ remains one of the most downloaded Irish singles of all time. After a five year hiatus, Paddy Casey returned last year with his fourth album ‘The Secret Life Of’, recorded, produced and mixed at

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They will be playing material from their latest album “Myths and Heroes” along with old favourites drawn from their extensive repertoire. For TradFest 2017 an evening of great music, entertainment and amusing interludes is guaranteed. 16

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home in Paddy’s kitchen. Paddy finished touring his third album Addicted To Company in mid 2009 and decided then that it was time to make an album on his own, without the safety net of a label. In the last 6 months he chose the 11 tracks that make up the new record. For Paddy, songwriting is like breathing – he simply can’t switch it off. These old friends will appear in a double bill at the Button Factory as part of TradFest 2017, showcasing new collaborations and classic tunes.

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HAZEL O’CONNOR & CORMAC DEBARRA Thurs 26th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Werburgh’s Church \ €19.99

This rock star has returned to her soul folk-roots, live and on-stage. Hazel O’Connor performs with the celebrated Irish harpist Cormac de Barra, in a captivating and intimate special performance. 2013 marked the 15th anniversary of Hazel and Cormac’s first collaboration on the biographical show, Beyond Breaking Glass with a special oneweek run of the updated show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Hazel O’Connor has fast re-established herself as an artist and performer to be reckoned with, her husky voice remaining charged with passion! Cormac de Barra is not only one of her co-writers, but has 18

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also been her musical partner. He has recorded three of his own harp-led CDs. The combination of De Barra’s harp with Hazel’s unforgettable voice is truly magical. Expect exquisite arrangements and lyrical depth.

NOTIFY & JIGGY

Thurs 26th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Michan’s Church €19.99

NOTIFY Whirling around the wizardry of concertina player and electronic sound designer Pádraig Rynne, NOTIFY is anchored by Cillian King on guitars & vocals, Eoin Walsh on electric bass, Davie Ryan on drums and Cormac McCarthy on piano and keyboards. The band seamlessly fuses a deep knowledge and respect for musical tradition with a progressive impetus.

the Fairies’ clocking up over six million views on Facebook. It is a testament to their viral popularity that they were asked to perform at the halftime show for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Aviva Stadium This double-header epitomises the spirit of TradFest - respectful, knowledgeable and fearless!

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ÓRLAITH MCAULIFFE

Fri 27th \ Doors 12:30pm - Show 1pm \ City Hall \ €10

IARLA Ó LIONÁIRD & STEVE COONEY Fri 27th \ Doors 7:30 - Show 8pm \ City Hall \ €19.99

At 23 years of age, flute and tin whistle player Órlaith McAuliffe is now recognised as one of the leading young traditional musicians of the current generation. From an early age her talent was rewarded with numerous successes at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, and nowadays she can be seen performing on stage as part of CrossHarbour and Céilí Max. Órlaith, whose parents hail from Killarney, Co. Kerry, was brought up in the vibrant London music scene. As well as being an accomplished soloist, Órlaith has also been an avid composer since the age of 12, when she wrote her first tune ‘Nicola McAuliffe’s Hornpipe’. When Órlaith isn’t 20

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at university studying medicine, she enjoys composing reels, jigs, slides and airs. Expect a spirited, lively set from this rising trad star.

Iarla Ó Lionáird’s singing style has carried him to stages and concert halls all over the world, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House and beyond. From his iconic early recording of the vision song “Aisling Gheal”, to his ground breaking recordings with Dublin’s Crash Ensemble and Irish composer, Donnacha Dennehy, he has shown a breadth of artistic ambition that sets him apart in the Irish Music fraternity. Iarla is a member of The Gloaming with whom he tours internationally. He can be seen and heard in the critically acclaimed film “Brooklyn” singing the sean-nós song, “Casadh an tSúgáin”. /TempleBarTradFest

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Steve Cooney is a virtuoso guitar player, arranger, composer and poet who has been a towering influence on the contemporary Irish music scene ever since moving to Ireland from his native Melbourne in 1981. A rock and blues musician originally, Steve Cooney first joined seminal band Stockton’s Wing as a bass and didgeridoo player before immersing himself in the Irish scene. As a passionate musician and sideman, he has contributed to countless recordings over the years.

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THE RAILS

supported by Paula Kingston

AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM

Fri 27th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ Button Factory \ €25.99

Fri 27th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Werburgh’s Church €16

English singer-songwriter duo Kami Thompson and James Walbourne have reached deep into their rich musical histories to concoct the kind of sharp, true folk rock blend rarely heard since the Seventies. Produced with indie legend Edwyn Collins and featuring folk frontierswoman Eliza Carthy on fiddle, The Rails debut album Fair Warning is a little wonder, packed with traditional and original songs that stand outside of time yet resonate with contemporary urgency. James, a teenage prodigy with a fascination for early rock ‘n’ roll and roots Americana, is now one of the hottest rock guitarists in Britain. Kami is 22

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the youngest daughter of Richard and Linda Thompson, the first couple of Seventies folk rock. Kami and James have been working together since 2011, romance blooming alongside their music. They married in 2012. “The less said about that the better,” says Kami. “Our long term goal is to make the perfect divorce album, obviously.” This is folk with edge and attitude. Working in partnership with IMRO The Rails will be supported by up-and-coming artist Paula Kingston.

This European and African based collective have been a ground-breaking force in music ever since their formation, finding kindred spirits along the way across international talent and forging a reputation for exhilarating shows. Afro Celt Sound System celebrated their 20th anniversary with a stunning new album, ‘The Source’ which came out in April 2016 on ECC Records. The new album’s characteristic energy has already translated brilliantly to the band’s latest live sets, which kicked off 2016 in style with sell-out shows at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival and Islington’s Assembly Halls in North London. /TempleBarTradFest

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On some shows, the band will be joined by the hauntingly soulful Armagh-born vocalist and flautist Rioghnach Connolly and the devotional harmonies of the Guinean female quintet Les Griottes. For TradFest 2017, expect ‘a delirious mix of primal intensity, spiritual beauty and explosive rhythms’. Boom!

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MARTIN & ELIZA CARTHY

Fri 27th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Michan’s Church \ €24.99

The good Doctor Martin Carthy and his phenomenally talented daughter Eliza Carthy, join forces at TradFest 2017 to perform songs from their first duo album ever, a CD of traditional material entitled ‘The Elephant’ released back in May 2014 on Topic Records. Martin is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist who has influenced generations of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. For more than 40 years he has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury 24

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Music Prize and a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio Two Folk awards. She is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation. Eliza grew up immersed in the world of traditional music. She still divides her time between touring and recording with her legendary parents, Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, as well as engaging in numerous pioneering solo and band projects. These are performers at the very vanguard of the English folk revival. Book now or regret it later!

MARIA McKEE

Fri 27th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St.Patrick’s Catherdral \ €29.99

As a teenager Maria McKee emerged onto the scene fronting critically lauded alt-country band Lone Justice. As a solo artist she has recorded albums that run the gamut from art rock to folk to raw blue-eyed soul. Her eponymous solo album ‘Maria McKee’ is considered a minor classic (listed in Mojo Magazine’s greatest albums of all time). The song ‘Show me Heaven’ from the ‘Days of Thunder’ soundtrack was a number one hit in more than a dozen countries worldwide. Maria’s list of collaborators is equally impressive and includes Bob Dylan, U2, Tom Petty, Robbie Robertson and Steve Earle. She has written songs that were recorded by /TempleBarTradFest

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The Dixie Chicks, Bette Midler and Feargal Sharkey whose recording of her song ‘A Good Heart’ written when McKee was only eighteen years old, was a number one single and a solid gold radio classic. Book now to bask in the glow of true greatness!

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DERMOT & FLO

Sat 28th \ Doors 12:30pm - Show 1pm \ St. Werburgh’s Church €10

Dermot Byrne is one of Ireland’s most exciting traditional musicians, having been awarded the TG4’s Traditional Musician of the Year 2013. His seemingly effortless playing, combined with great subtlety, and a faultless ear make him one of the great accordion players of his generation. As well as his mastery of the Donegal style and repertoire, Dermot can turn with ease to other styles and traditions. A member of Altan from 1994 until 2013, he has guested on collaborations with many great musicians including Seamus and Manus McGuire and Sharon Shannon. 26

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Born in Paris, France, Floriane Blancke is a talented harpist, fiddler, pianist and vocalist who has been embraced into Irish Traditional music circles over the past number of years. The grand-daughter of Jazz musician Stanislas Suranyi, her music has been greatly influenced by this native Hungarian Gypsy style. While for the most part Floriane’s collaborations are traditional, she has shown her versatility in sharing the stage with contemporary artists such as Shane Mc Gowan of the Pogues and the world renowned vocalist Patti Smith.

SEÁN Ó SÉ & CÓR CÚIL AODHA Sat 28th \ Doors 7:30 pm - Show 8pm \ City Hall \ €19.99

Seán Ó Sé is a native of Bantry, Co. Cork, where he was born into an Irish speaking family immersed in traditional music and song. He studied singing under the late John T. Horne at The Cork School of Music. As a longtime collaborator of Seán Ó Riada’s, he sang with the great man on several radio and television programmes, most notably Fleadh Cheoil an Radio. In recent years he has toured in Moscow, Shanghai and Havana with Comhaltas. His is a voice to lift the soul. Seán Ó Riada formed the all male Cór Cúil Aodha in 1964 when he took up a position as music lecturer in University College Cork /TempleBarTradFest

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and started out singing traditional hymns for use at communion time. Today, the Choir rehearses most Monday evenings in An Draighean and sings every Sunday at 10:00 Mass in Cúil Aodha, if they are not traveling. Over the years they have found themselves bridging the spiritual divide to the afterlife at many emotional funerals, such as Irish President an t-Uachtarán Cearabhal Ó Dálaigh, and well known historical Irish musicians such as Willy Clancy, Denis Murphy and Frankie Kennedy. This is a rare opportunity to witness this choir performing both secular and liturgical pieces. Expect to be transported. templebartrad

BILLY BRAGG & JOE HENRY

Sat 28th / Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Patrick’s Cathedral €36.99

In March 2016 Billy Bragg and Joe Henry, guitars in hand, boarded a Los Angelesbound train at Chicago’s Union Station looking to reconnect with the culture of railroad travel and the music it inspired. Winding along 2,728 miles of track over four days, the pair recorded classic railroad songs in waiting rooms and at trackside while the train paused to pick up passengers. For their TradFest 2017 performance, they’ll be playing songs from the journey, along with favourites from their own back catalogues.

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LESLIE DOWDALL, MIKE HANRAHAN, LUAN PARLE & CLIVE BARNES PERFORM AS

DUETTA

Sat 28th \ Doors 8.00pm - Show 8.30pm \ St. Werburgh’s Church \ €19.99

This very special performance will see all four renowned Irish singer-songwriters perform solo and collaborative sets. Following her stint fronting legendary Irish band In Tua Nua, Leslie Dowdall’s solo career began in earnest with the release of ‘No Guilt, No Guile in 1997. The album won high praise for its creativity and featured hit single ‘Wonderful Thing’. Mike Hanrahan’s first solo recording ‘Someone Like You’ also featured a timeless classic in ‘We Had it All’ a song later recorded by Ronnie Drew, Eleanor Shanley and Mary Coughlan. Mike spent 14 years as a member of Stockton’s Wing and many years as producer, writer and /TempleBarTradFest

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guitarist with Ronnie Drew. Clive Barnes has been gaining a worldwide reputation as one of the finest songwriters and guitarists on today’s scene. Having played and recorded with Joe Cocker, Taj Mahal and Eric Bibb to name but a few, Clive has won various awards including Album of the Year in the US magazine ‘Acoustic Guitar’. Luan Parle’s top 10 hit single ‘Ghost’ spent 3 months in the Irish charts. Having signed her first record deal at just 12 years of age, Parle has written and recorded with some of the world’s most successful Grammy winning songwriters & producers. Expect individual brilliance and collective delight! templebartrad

GOATS DON’T SHAVE

Sat 28th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ Button Factory \ €22.99

LISA LAMBE WITH FIACHNA Ó’BRAONÁIN

& MARTIN BRUNSDEN

Sat 28th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Michan’s Church \ €19.99

Goats Don’t Shave formed in the early 1990s in Dungloe, County Donegal. The group released two albums together, The Rusty Razor (1992) and Out in the Open (1994). They are probably most well known for their songs “Let the World Keep on Turning” and “Las Vegas (In the Hills of Donegal)”, both taken from their debut album The Rusty Razor. The Goats sold out concert venues the length and breadth of the UK, Ireland, Europe and North America. They have played both Glastonbury and Finsbury Park Fleadh whilst also being voted Best Band of 1993 by Time 30

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Out magazine. Due to popular demand, the Goats decided to reform in 2012 and this year sees the Goats Don’t Shave back with a brand new album, ‘Turf Man Blues’. This dynamic band can move you to laughter or to tears and their performances are renowned for their infectious good humour. Expect humorous anecdotes, brilliant musicianship and strong voices whether in soft, poignant, tear-jerking ballads or fast, let-it-all-hang-out rhythms.

Where to begin with the great talent that is Lisa Lambe? Lisa is one of Ireland’s most sought after singers, stage actresses & performers. 2015 saw the release of her debut solo album ‘Hiding Away’. Recorded in Nashville, it has been received to huge acclaim in her native Ireland, and the US where it debuted in the top ten in general charts, while reaching number one in the iTunes downloads vocal charts. The past year Lisa has worked in close collaboration with Fiachna Ó’Braonáin and Martin Brunsden on their new music project. TradFest will see them perform material from their album, due for release in early 2017. /TempleBarTradFest

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Martin plays double bass and singing saw. He has worked with holy men and women, artists, Hothouse Flowers, poets, sculptors and theatre companies. Fiachna has worked with African gospel singers, Moroccan tribesmen, Texan swingers and Irish balladeers as well as performing with his own band Hothouse Flowers for over thirty years. The trio have found in each other a natural simple symbiosis which draws on various musical roots to produce a gentle and heartfelt world of song.

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TRAD GALA Supported by The OPW

ALTAN \ FOUR MEN & A DOG \ BOFIN TO BURREN

Sat 28th \ Doors 8.00pm - Show 8.30pm \ Dublin Castle \ €39.99

ALTAN No Irish traditional band in the last dozen years has had a wider impact on audiences throughout the world than Altan. With their award-winning recordings, ranging from the most sensitive and touching old Irish songs all the way to hard hitting reels and jigs, Altan have moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo. FOUR MEN AND A DOG made a name for themselves with their eclectic and vivacious blend of traditional Irish music with a wide spectrum of other genres, including rap, jazz, blues, bluegrass, polka, country swing, and even salsa. Their highenergy approach combines furious traditional 32

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dance tunes with irreverent new music and inimitable covers. BOFIN TO BURREN featuring Dessie O’Halloran This ‘super-group’ includes Dessie O’Halloran & Johnnie O’Halloran, Kieran Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing, triple All-Ireland concertina champion Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Padraic and Damien O’Reilly, De Dannan’s Ronan O’Flaherty and Seamus O’Donnell. RTE Radio I’s popular traditional music programme Céilí House will have a special broadcast live from Dublin Castle during the Trad Gala Concert.

NOLLAIG CASEY & ARTY MCGLYNN Sun 29th \ Doors 12:30pm - Show 1pm \ St. Werburgh’s Church €10

Nollaig Casey is one of Ireland’s most gifted musicians, with her own unique way of playing traditional Irish music on the fiddle. Nollaig’s prodigious technique and her unique ability to play both classical and traditional music with equal proficiency, coupled with her exceptional expressive gifts has inspired a number of composers to write orchestral pieces for her. She is herself a prolific composer and has arranged several of her own compositions for solo fiddle and string orchestra. Nollaig can be seen in BBC TV’s Transatlantic Sessions playing with Alison Krauss and Aly Bain. /TempleBarTradFest

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Arty is one of the best-known and most influential musicians in Ireland, with an unparalleled understanding of the music he performs. Born in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, his family was steeped in traditional music and when he was eleven his mother bought him his first guitar. Today, he is credited with having ‘created a role for the guitar in traditional music.’ One of the most sought after musicians in the country, Arty has played and recorded with Christy Moore, Paul Brady, John Prine, Van Morrison and countless others. This duo have been at the cutting edge for thirty years. templebartrad

THE NEW FOLK

NA MOONEYS

Sun 29th \ Doors 5:30pm - Show 6pm \ St. Werburgh’s Church €12

Sun 29th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ St. Michan’s Church \ €19.99

THE NEW FOLK – An evening showcasing the very best of Folk’s female future. LISA CANNY Lisa Canny is a multi-instrumentalist singersongwriter from Co. Mayo. With 7 All-Ireland titles to her name on harp and banjo, Lisa’s roots lie firmly in Irish traditional music. With elements of soul, pop and R&B, her unique sound has been compared to a wide range of artists from Kate Bush to Ed Sheeran. Lisa’s debut single ‘Lifeline’ entered the Irish charts at number 9 upon its release. THE EVERTIDES The Evertides (Ruth McGill, Alma Kelliher & Ruth Smith) are an Irish musical trio

This is a family group comprising of sisters Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (fiddle and vocals) and Anna Ní Mhaonaigh (whistle and vocals), their brother Gearóid Ó Maonaigh (guitar) and his son Ciarán Ó Maonaigh (fiddle). Mairéad is well known internationally through her music and work with Altan, String Sisters and also her solo work.

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influenced by close vocal harmony and folk song. With sell-out shows at Whelan’s, Abner Browns, festival appearances and support slots with Wallis Bird and The Lost Brothers, The Evertides showcase their original music, reinvent classics & unearth hidden gems. NICOLE MAGUIRE Nicole Maguire is making major waves on the international music scene, counting Damien Dempsey and Nancy Griffith as friends and mentors. Nicole has grown from a shy 15 year old performing at local venues to a mesmerising, accomplished star, whether fronting a band or performing solo with acoustic guitar.

Ciarán is also well known internationally for his music through his playing with Caitlín & Ciarán and Fidil, and also as a solo musician, having achieved Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana at TG4 Gradam Ceoil. Anna was a member of Macalla, the all women /TempleBarTradFest

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musical group, and has also worked on television production. Gearóid was a member of Ceoltóirí Altan and Ragairne. A regular at the legendary session in Hudí Beags, he is also a founding member and organiser of Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy. We are honoured and delighted that this collection of accomplished individuals are coming together as a family to perform at TradFest 2017!

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THE KILFENORA CÉILÍ BAND Supported by The OPW

Sun 29th \ Doors 8pm - Show 8:30pm \ Dublin Castle \ €24.99

On Sunday 29th January 2017, one of the oldest céilí bands in the world, the Kilfenora Céilí Band from Co. Clare will be joined by former Riverdance lead Michael Donnellan, Michael Gardiner, Deirdra Kiely and Laura Minogue, to perform an exciting and energetic show to wow the TradFest audience. Renowned as one of the world’s most exciting traditional bands, the Kilfenora Céilí Band are constantly searching new ways to bring their age old traditions to new audiences with tours to Glastonbury (headline concerts on the acoustic stage) and concerts in New 36

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York’s prestigious Lincoln Center as well as tours around Ireland and Europe. Experimentation with repertoire outside of the dance domain and complex harmonic arrangements speak to an ensemble who are pioneering new and exciting performance contexts for the céilí band genre. While acknowledging and incorporating the past, the Kilfenora thrives on creativity and innovation. Prepare to to be uplifted!

FRONT ROW SESSIONS

brought to you in association with Smithwicks Thurs 26th Fri 27th Sun 29th \ Various Locations FREE TICKETED GIGS book at: frontrowsessions.tickets.ie

Front Row Sessions is a unique event at TradFest featuring five of the very best in trad and folk music music. Taking place in the intimate setting of the pubs of Temple Bar. Enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the very best acts up close and personal. Secure your FREE tickets now for an exclusive TradFest concert in Dublin - but you had better be quick as tickets are limited!

Support the Supporters

TradFest Temple Bar is a not for profit festival. The Front Row Sessions are organised in the pubs of Temple Bar that support not only the festival but also who support the local community through a range of annual activities such as additional street cleaning, local environmental and other local initiatives throughout the year. In 2017 we would ask you to support the pubs that support the festival, only the premises listed as part of the Front Row Sessions are official pub venues.

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KESTON COBBLERS CLUB Thurs 26th \ 6pm \ The Morgan Fri 27th \ 6pm \ The Ivy

Over the last few years, Keston Cobblers Club have been steadily building a name for themselves and winning over an army of loyal fans. They’ve played some of the UK’s biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Bestival, Cambridge Folk Festival, Wilderness and Green Man; sold out their own headline tours; been playlisted by 6Music and Amazing Radio, and been invited to perform live on BBC Radio by the likes of Dermot O’Leary, Steve Lamacq and Bob Harris. Their latest album ‘Wildfire’, won them huge praise everywhere from MOJO Magazine, The Guardian, The Independent and the Financial Times to Songlines, fRoots and Clash.

As fans will know, the Cobblers’ music isn’t just uplifting; it’s often a full-on celebration. Their live shows are displays of genuine warmth and dazzling musicianship. With a new album slated for early 2017, TradFest is the perfect opportunity to see your new favourite folk-pop group.

THE FUREYS

Thurs 26th \ 6pm \ The Porterhouse Fri 27th \ 6pm \ The Temple Bar Sun 29th \ 4pm \ The Norseman

Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, renowned for such hit songs as ‘I Will Love You’, ‘When You Were Sweet 16’, ‘The Green Fields Of France’, ‘The Old Man’ and ‘Red Rose Café’. This storied band have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 39 years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul II. Having formed in 1978, they are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based sound has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls of the world and

they credit their musical ability to their parents, Ted and Nora, who were well known musicians themselves. They encouraged their sons to play music from a very early age and there was live traditional music in their house almost nightly. Expect things to get emotional!

THE KILKENNYS

Thurs 26th \ 6pm \ Buskers Bar Fri 27th \ 6pm \ The Auld Dubliner Sun 29th \ 4pm \ The Palace

The Kilkennys are a band with a mission - to reinvigorate traditional Irish music and ballads and take them to a new generation. Over the past twelve years they have toured the length and breadth of Ireland gaining recognition as one of the country’s hardest working bands. Originally called ‘Uisce Beatha’ the band have grown into a professional outfit and their name change to The Kilkennys marked their rise from the humble surroundings of the local pub to some of the best venues throughout Ireland. Having shared the stage with world renowned Irish artists like Shane McGowan and Finbar Furey and after countless

performances to Irish communities all over the world, this vibrant four-piece have taken their music to an international stage and have become synonymous with modern Irish music. They have successfully re-introduced Irish folk and ballads to a young audience while also winning the hearts of the more seasoned traditional music lovers. True cross-over artists! They return to TradFest with Mick Martin, Davey Cashin, Tommy Macken and Robbie Campion.

SHARON SHANNON

Thurs 26th \ 6pm \ The Arlington O’Connell Street Fri 27th \ 6pm \ The Oliver St.John Gogarty, Library Bar Sun 29th \ 4pm \ The Old Storehouse

Legendary button accordion player Sharon Shannon has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and global music industry, including Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead O’Connor, Jackson Browne, John Prine, Steve Earle, The RTE Concert Orchestra and The Waterboys. Her 12 studio albums to date have mixed traditional Irish music with reggae, country, Native American, bluegrass, rap, dance, African and French Canadian. The genre-defying star has had multiplatinum album sales and has had several number one albums, singles and DVDs in her home country. Currently working on a book on her life, she is also writing material for

a new album to be released in 2017. This will be her first studio album in four years although she has recorded with many artists in the intervening years. We are delighted to add this peerless performer to the lineup of TradFest 2017.

STOCKTON’S WING

Thurs 26th \ 6pm \ The Merchant’s Arch Fri 27th \ 6pm \ Fitzsimons Sun 29th \ 4pm \ The Oliver St.John Gogarty, Library Bar

Stockton’s Wing began their career in Ennis sometime in 1977, taking their name from the Bruce Springsteen song ‘Backstreets’. The band signed a deal with Tara Records after winning the Trad section of a music contest in Limerick. A group called U2 won the rock section. The band’s first album, produced by PJ Curtis, received rave reviews from national and international press. Many more raves and triumphs would follow. In the summer of 1988 they shared the stage with Michael Jackson in Cork. The following year they made a guest appearance with Sammy Davis Jnr. in Dublin as part of his world tour with Frank Sinatra and Liza

Minnelli. Stockton’s Wing would go on to record twelve albums, each one highlighting the excitement, drive and virtuosity of each individual in the band. They return to TradFest with Mike Hanrahan Tommy Hayes, Steve Cooney, Paul Roche, Tara Breen and Karl Lynch.

Thurs & Fri night / See individual gig listing for times / The Old Storehouse (downstairs), Crown Alley / FREE All of our festival audiences, musicians, managers and international booking agents are welcome to gather at our late night festival hub to enjoy some of Ireland’s brightest new talent in the trad and folk scene today. Our Live At The Hub concerts have become an important part of TradFest as it introduces new music to booking agents and managers which may result in propelling performers to the next level of their career. All acts selected for this year’s showcases have a unique sound and talent, and most importantly, passion and love for their music. Catch them while you can! This year audiences will have a chance to vote for their favourite Live At The Hub act, go to TradFest Temple Bar Facebook or Twitter for details.

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SIVE

Sive is a songwriter, singer and multiinstrumentalist with a voice that “sweeps along displaying folk and jazz influences with the confidence of one who knows” (Eamonn Carr). Her unique sound weaves together her love for the craft of songwriting with her enthusiasm for experimentation and intricate arrangements.She has shared stages with the likes of Kila, John Spillane and Gemma Hayes. Her second studio album will be released in spring 2017.

PORTHERHEAD

Portherhead are a five piece traditional music group, formed in Galway in 2010. Since their formation, they have built a solid following in traditional and folk music circles all over Ireland, Europe and the United States. Following their debut tour of the east coast of US in 2011, Portherhead have developed a unique and integrated sound coupling the roots of Irish traditional and folk music from the west coast of Ireland with blues and old time music from the US.

THE LED FARMERS

The LED Farmers are an indie Irish folk rock band. The group boasts a two-time All-Ireland music champion and many of it’s members have studied music at university level. They have toured the U.S. and Europe 2015 saw them play over 80 concerts! While they love to play the Irish folk classics it is their own songs and fresh new arrangements of folk music that has seen them get attention of late. Their spontaneous nature and friendliness on the stage makes them a very entertaining live band.

LANDLESS

Landless are Ruth Clinton, Meabh Meir, Sinead Lynch and Lily Power. They sing unaccompanied traditional songs from Irish, Scottish, English and American traditions in close four part harmony. Their repertoire features songs of love, death and lamentation, as well as work songs, shapenote hymns and more recently penned folk songs. Landless have performed in a variety of settings, both in Ireland and abroad, and are closely involved with traditional singing sessions in Dublin and Belfast.

IGNITION

Ignition is a Dublin based trio of young and well established musicians from the traditional music scene: Niall Preston on bodhrán, Kevin Meehan on whistles and Cormac Crummey on guitar. The Ignition trio are known for playing exciting and energetic music with a mixture of popular Irish and Scottish jigs and reels bound to get your feet tapping.

MY FELLOW SPONGES

My Fellow Sponges are an independent band from Galway. After four years they have built up a steady following in Galway and beyond for their energetic live shows and their imaginative videos. Their sound incorporates elements of minimalism, folk, bossa and more recently synth-heavy electro, with influences that include: Kate Bush, Devendra Bahnhart, Joanna Newsom, Brian Eno, Philip Glass and Django Django.

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TRADFEST MUSIC TRAIL

Daily from Wed 25th - Sunday 29th \ Various venues \ FREE

TRADFEST MUSIC TRAIL - FREE! THE ARLINGTON www.arlington.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE AULD DUBLINER

www.aulddubliner.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

BUSKERS BAR

www.buskersbar.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

FITZSIMON’S of TEMPLE BAR

www.fitzsimonshotel.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

MERCHANT’S ARCH

www.merchantsarch.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE MORGAN BAR The Temple Bar District is the ideal place to enjoy a session during TradFest 2017. We are lucky in Temple Bar to have such an abundance of pubs with a long standing commitment to live music. Join us for five days and nights of free music and Feel Every Note! The TradFest Music Trail is organised by the pubs of Temple Bar that support not only the festival but also the local community through a range of annual activities such as additional street cleaning, local environmental initiatives and other activities

throughout the year. In 2017 we would ask you to support the pubs that support the festival. On this year’s TradFest Music Trail you’ll discover fantastic new acts, enjoy rousing ballad sessions and even get involved in open-mic and sing-a-long evenings. Follow TradFest and our Music Trail partners on Twitter & Facebook for daily updates during the festival.

www.themorgan.com Music Sat & Sun during TradFest

THE NORSEMAN

www.norseman.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

O’FLATHERTY’S at THE OLD STOREHOUSE

THE OLD STOREHOUSE

www.theoldstorehouse.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE OLIVER ST JOHN GOGARTY

www.gogartys.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE PALACE BAR www.thepalacebardublin.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE PORTERHOUSE www.porterhousebrewco.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE QUAYS BAR http://www.louisfitzgerald.com/ quaystemplebar Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE TEMPLE BAR PUB www.thetemplebarpub.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE VAT HOUSE vathouse.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

www.theoldstorehouse.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest Check the venue websites for more info on acts and FIND THE VENUES ON THE TRADFEST MUSIC TRAIL MAP: PAGE 78

FAMILY CONCERTS at DUBLIN CITY HALL

Saturday Jan 28th

Sunday Jan 29th

CRAOBH CHUALANN COMHALTAS U18s

CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL PERFORMERS

Sat: 12.00 - 12.30pm

Sun: 12.00 - 12.40pm

CRAOBH CHUALANN COMHALTAS U15s

DUBLIN UKULELE BAND

Sat: 12.50 - 1.20pm

Sun: 1:00 - 1.30pm

CRAOBH SEAN TREACY

MAGUIRE BAND

Sun: 1.50 - 2.20pm

Sat: 1.40 - 2.40pm

DUBLIN UKULELE BAND

FLYNG

Sun: 2.40 - 3.10pm

Sat: 3.00 - 3.30pm

CAVAN BUCKS Sat: 3.50 - 4.20pm

FLYNG

Sat: 4.40 - 5.10pm Join us for two days of fantastic song and dance featuring students of trad from throughout Ireland that is bound to have you smiling and clapping along. This year TradFest has a very special performance by The Chinese Spring Festival Performers who are travelling to Ireland to celebrate the Chinese New Year; immerse themselves in Irish Culture and introduce Irish audiences to Chinese culture. This children’s group will be playing Chinese traditional instruments including the erhu, dulcimer and guzheng while the dancers will perform traditional dances such as the Mongolia dance, the Dai dance and the Xinjiang dance. 48

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We’re delighted to welcome two new young musical acts to our Family Concerts Series in Dublin City Hall; The Maguire Band, who hail from Wicklow, are a multi-instrumentalists family featuring Seán Maguire (bodhrán) Aoife Maguire (concertina, uilleann pipes) Emma Maguire (fiddle, flute, concertina, whistle) and Philip Maguire (guitar). While The Cavan Bucks are a newly formed trad trio from Cavan comprising of Zoran Donohoe on concertina, Barry Conaty on flute and Ellen Grant on Button accordion. We guarantee a weekend of toe-tapping tunes for all the family to enjoy! /TempleBarTradFest

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6+ MOXIE

Fri 27 Jan @ 10.15am & 12.15pm Sat 28 Jan @ 2pm & 4pm €12/€9 (20% off for members) Don’t miss this series of special concerts for young audiences. Fast becoming a festival favourite around the world, MOXIE are garnering a reputation for their highly charged live performances, brimming with youthful vitality. With a traditional music that flows from banjos, guitar, accordion, keyboard and percussion, their sound is shaped by Ireland’s untamed West Coast. This trad music mixes with other musical influences from folk, rock and new age bluegrass, giving the band a truly distinctive sound.

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CHILDREN’S OPEN TRAD SESSION

Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jan @ 12-2.30pm Last entry at 2.15pm If you’re aged 6+ and play an instrument, this is your chance to come and play in a real trad session especially for children, led by members of Ceoltóirí Chluain Tarbh, a long established and highly active Irish music organisation. Children who can play a tune on the fiddle, bodhrán, harp, concertina, or any instrument at all (including non-traditional instruments) are welcome to come along and find out what it is like to play in a trad session with other young musicians.

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GIVE TRAD A TRY

Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jan @ 11am-1pm Each session is 15mins Have a go at playing traditional music on one of a range of instruments at these fun drop-in sessions for beginners. Suitable for beginners or newcomers to Irish music, each participant will enjoy a short 15 minute introduction to playing one traditional instrument and complete a simple musical task on that instrument. Participants will get a certificate of participation at the end of the session. Sessions facilitated by music tutors from Ceoltoirí Chluain Tarbh.

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CHILDREN’S CRAFTS CLUB

Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jan @ 12-5pm Each session is 30mins Try your hand at a variety of fun traditional crafts using different natural materials at TradFest Children’s Crafts Club for Ages 4+. Craftspeople of the past and present have found inspiration in the plants, animals and landscapes of the Irish woodlands. They explore the forests, foraging for natural materials to make beautiful crafts. This year the TradFest Crafts Club follows in their footsteps and looks to the woods for inspiration. Try your hand at our drop in sessions led by three great craft artists. Presented in partnership with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.

*Please Note: Places for free events will be allocated on the day based on availability. During busy periods some waiting may be required. /TempleBarTradFest

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CHILDVISION PETTING FARM Sat 28th & Sun 29th \ 12 - 4pm \ Temple Bar Square\ FREE

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THE QUIET TREE

FAMILY WORKSHOP:

An intimate traditional music performance from Thomas Johnston, specifically designed for young children and their families. The creatures of Whistleberry Forest have discovered a little oak tree growing deep in the woods. This delightful music performance takes you on an adventure through the forest where you will explore musical instruments, sing, dance, and help the woodland animals bring the little oak tree to life through music.

Sun 29 Jan @ 3pm €11/€8 (20% off for members)

Sun 29 Jan @ 10:30am & 11.45am €12/€9 (20% off for members)

JIM JAM JUGBAND

Learn to use a range of fun household objects to create music as you form your own family jug band for an afternoon! A jug band is a type of traditional American folk band where at least one member plays music using a jug! They also use other objects you might recognise from around the house including suitcases, spoons and even pizza boxes! In this fun family workshop you will get to play these everyday objects as well as other instruments such as ukuleles, kazoos and harmonica along with lots of chances to sing. Suitable for all levels of music experience including beginners.

ChildVision, Ireland’s Education Centre for Blind Children, are packing up their cuddly and friendliest pets from their petting zoo and bringing them into Temple Bar for the family festival. These animals play a very special role at ChildVision, helping the blind and multi-disabled children who attend school there to feel their cuddly, furry, friendly shapes. The little horses spend their days helping the children who aren’t able to move very well on their own to sit up and feel ten feet tall as they explore the sensory trail. ChildVision’s patiently friendly ponies, rabbits, sheep and goats show children the joy of being with animals. The garden at ChildVision is always alive with birdsong /TempleBarTradFest

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and the scents of grass and flowers. Visit them at Temple Bar this January and learn about the birthday parties and school tours you can have at ChildVision. The farm is on Gracepark Road and open to the public 7 days a week with no admission charge. Donate to ChildVision’s special musical instrument fund at templebartrad.com and help bring music alive for blind children through music therapy and traditional music lessons.

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IMRO LIVE MUSIC & INTERNATIONAL TOURING PANEL

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Wed 25th \ IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Road, Baggot St Lwr\ 5.30pm FREE but due to limited capacity booking is essential: email events@imro.ie or call IMRO 01-661 4844

NEVER MISS A GIG IN TEMPLE BAR! David Rafferty from Temple Bar Music Agency Presents

Templebar Gigs A FREE App listing all music gigs happening in Temple Bar, with location, date, time and ticket information. Get Templebar Gigs and you’ll never miss a beat!

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SHANTFEST

Thurs 26th \ 7.45pm \ DDDA Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 \ €10

Docklands Cultural Forum in association with TradFest 2017 is proud to present ShantFest an evening of rousing maritime music featuring the unique trad singing voice of George Murphy, all-female shanty stars from Rosses Point, 8 Bells and introducing Dublin’s newest and youngest shanty band MudLark. Shanty music embraces a range of traditions and cultures which emanated from a life at sea. The physical labour of bygone days when all hands on deck and below deck were constantly in motion and governed by the demands of sailing and the moods 56

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of the sea. The call and response to the “Shantyman” characterized the spirit of sailors working in unison and relieved the monotony of constant routine. However it also has its tender side expressed in the songs of longing, loss and loneliness. The changes in Dublin Docklands have almost wiped out the seaport working culture and ShantFest is an attempt to recall and acknowledge the generations of ship workers and dockers upon whose backs the strains and manifestations of progress were constructed.

TRAD WITHOUT FRONTIERS An Audience with...

Thurs 26th \ 6.30pm \ The House of Lords \ FREE but due to limited capacity, booking is essential: email events@imro.ie or call IMRO at +353(0)1 661 4884

TradFest in association with IMRO will host a special night featuring some of TradFest’s top acts from the world of trad and folk. Taking place in the historical surrounds of the House of Lords you’re guaranteed a fantastic night of chat and song providing a fascinating insight into the lives of our artists from both home and abroad. An excellent way of dipping your toe into the ocean of TradFest 2017!

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TRADFEST AT THE ICON FACTORY

HEROES OF THE HARP Fri 27th \ 6pm - 7:30pm

Tickets to all events at The Icon Factory are FREE but due to limited capacity (20 people) booking is essential; email theiconfactory@gmail.com The Icon Factory is a registered charity and we all need to eat, so a charitable donation of any amount will help us survive and support all the Arts!

A CUT ABOVE THE REST OLD IS THE NEW NEW Wed 25th \ 6:30pm - 8pm

CONTEMPORARY /TRADITIONAL Thurs 26th \ 6.30pm - 8.00pm

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Think you know Trad? Listen to Élan and hear it again for the first time; now it has muscles. Hailing from counties Monaghan and Cavan, a fresh off-the-block Irish band who play new high energy traditional music moulded in the present with roots in the past. This 3-piece is composed of Gráinne Smith (button accordion), Andrew Jackson (fiddle) and Cillian McCabe (guitar) harbours an eclectic sound that earns them their own spot in this exciting generation of new-comers. Singers, songwriters and musicians, Peter Kelly and Jamie Bishop will perform an acoustic set, music from their own extensive repertoire coupled with their interpretation of many traditional airs and songs that continue to inspire them. Peter and Jamie from the band Hatchlings will draw on their love of traditional Irish music, ballads and folk songs infused with their love of jazz, R’n’B, rock and classical influences to create a fresh alternative sound. Everything New is Old again in the best possible way.

Sat 28th \ 2pm - 3:30pm

WHO IS (WAS) MARGARET BARRY? THE QUEEN OF IRISH MUSIC, I WOULD ANSWER. Sat 28th & Sun 29th 12pm - 6pm \ Aga Szot Art Studio (beside The Icon Factory)

Free open installation all weekend, Music Performance at 6pm Sunday: This event will be first come first served, limited capacity.

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Alannah Thornburgh will perform on the most beloved of our traditional Irish instruments; the harp. Alannah will share her talent and passion for Irish harp music playing a selection of traditional Irish classics.

We bring you the sensational Irish traditional music powerhouse that is NAVY CUT. Featuring four talented musicians; Eamonn Travers on the piano, Fiachra Meek on pipes, Ryan McCauley on banjo and Darragh Brannigan on guitar. This four piece will treat you to high-energy renditions of new compositions and unexpected twists on old traditional standards. Prepare to be astounded.

iconic Margaret Barry was hugely influential in the preservation of this rich tradition. Join us as we look to discover the giants of the folk music tradition who were inspired by Margaret and the now ‘classic airs’ she alone saved from the dustbin of history. Come and visit our exhibition of new artworks to find out more about Margaret Barry, Irish traveller, traditional singer and banjo player, known as ‘Queen Of The Gypsies’. To finish this event at 6pm on Sunday 29th there will be a live performance by musicians of some Margaret Barry’s popular and influential songs.

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THE IRISHMEN: AN IMPRESSION OF EXILE B/W 1965 Directed by Philip Donnellan 52 mins Sat 28th / 1.30pm / The Irish Film Insitute /

IFI members €7.50/Conc €6 Non-IFI members €8/Conc €6.50

Directed by pioneering television documentarian Philip Donnellan, this rarely-seen socio-realist documentary foregrounds the lives of migrant Irish labourers in Britain of the 1960s. It shows Irishmen working on the construction of railways, tunnels and motorways, and explores ‘how their imaginations are related to their own land’. The film is interspersed with scenes of hurling at Wembley and some lively musical sessions. Traditional music enthusiasts will be rewarded by the film’s score: with musical supervision by Seamus Ennis, the traditional Irish singing of 60

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Paul Lenihan and Joe Heaney and the lyrics of Ewan McColl & Peggy Seeger. This screening will include a panel discussion and live music. It will be chaired by Prof. Lance Pettitt, Associate Tutor In English and Film, Birkbeck, University Of London who is a specialist in Irish cinema. Joining Prof. Pettitt will be joined by rising trad star Órlaith McAuliffe, who was brought up in the vibrant London Irish music scene and renowned London publican and Clare man Tom King, whose London establishment has played host to Irish and English musicians down through the years.

SONGWRITING FROM WITHIN A TRADITION: MASTERCLASS WITH IARLA Ó LIONÁIRD Sat 28th / 10.30am - 1.30pm / Irish Writers Centre, 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 / €10 Booking: events@writerscentre.ie

The Irish musical landscape provides a rich tapestry for artists hoping to marry the traditional with the contemporary. This half-day masterclass with Iarla Ó Lionáird, from super group The Gloaming, will explore the opportunities (and challenges) that arise when one experiments with form and genre. How do you compete and thrive? How do you keep writing freely? Iarla will look at the practice of adaptation, the synthesis of song-writing and the poetic word, and the importance of motivation. He will also look at changes in tradition such as the migration of the oral and aural to the literal, and the importance of bringing the singing into the /TempleBarTradFest

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21st century. This masterclass is brought to you by the Irish Writers Centre in association with TradFest and is aimed at both emerging songwriters and established artists with an interest in traditional and contemporary music.

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THE CLEW BAY PIPE BAND Sat 28th & Sun 29th \ 12:30 & 3:30pm On the streets of Temple Bar

The Clew Bay Pipe Band reached a huge international audience when it performed the German National Anthem at the European Qualifier in 2013 at The Aviva Stadium to an audience of over 75 million. It was the first time the German National Anthem was performed on the bagpipes and their rendition of the song went viral across Germany the following day. Having appeared on ‘The Late Late Show’, ‘Up For The Match’, ‘The Imelda May Show’, ‘The Gathering’ and numerous other times on Irish TV, the band has also performed live with Imelda May, Mundy, Damien Dempsey, Jack L and Gene Butler. 62

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Added to their list of achievements, the band have recently recorded with Matt Molloy and Imelda May. In early 2015 ‘Tears of Clew Bay’ by Imelda May and The Clew Bay Pipe Band reached number 4 in the Irish Charts. The band performed with Imelda at her sell out shows in Vicar Street, The Marquee Cork and The 3 Arena along with special guest Jeff Beck. Voted ‘Best Act’ at the Westport Festival of Music and Food, audiences have raved about their ‘Pipe Versity Show’!

VISUAL RHYTHM

Graphic Studio Gallery, Cope Street, Temple Bar Exhibition: 10am - 5.30pm for the duration of the festival Demonstration: Sat 28th \ 2pm \ FREE but booking is required

Dublin’s fine art print gallery presents a visual exhibition of artworks that demonstrate a sense of rhythm. Art with an element of repetition, a repeated pattern, or a sense of rhythmic movement is presented in multiple print media, including lithograph, etching and carborundum, alongside ceramics and bronze. Highlights include, Sling Series, a group of boldly coloured abstract prints by Richard Gorman, an enormous floral etching by Grainne Cuffe, Yoko Akino’s small, distinctive landscapes, Charles Tyrell’s exuberantly /TempleBarTradFest

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colourful lithographs and Alison Kay’s shimmering ceramics. The Gallery will run a print demonstration on Saturday 28th January, at 2pm, unveiling the mystery behind some of the print making methods used in the exhibition. Attendance is free, but booking is essential. See website for further details: www.graphicstudiodublin.com

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LAZY BIKE TOUR

Sat 28th \ 12:30pm* & Sun 29th \ 11am* Tours last 2hrs \ Lazy Bike Tours, 4 Scarlet Row, Essex Street West, Temple Bar \ €25 *be there 10 mins in advance of start time. Minimum age 14yrs

AD Do you want to get a real feel for the city and learn more about some of our unique and historical TradFest venues? Well the Lazy Bike Tour Company will help you do just that using the coolest Electric Bikes on the roads. For the curious this is a fun way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Dublin in a truly immersive way. The tours are fully guided and last roughly two hours, with plenty of time for photographs and insights. Tours are given by local guides, delivering stories with typical Dublin wit in an interactive way. Let us show you some of our TradFest venues and tell you the history behind them. 64

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For more information on the Lazy Bike Tour Company visit, www.lazybiketous.com

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TRADFEST HISTORIC VENUES Our chosen venues are historical landmarks, many dating back 1000 years. They are not purposebuilt theatres. Some sightlines are restricted. We endeavour to do our best to prepare venues to the very highest standards to make your experience an enjoyable one. Seating is unallocated. Not all our venues are wheelchair accessible, staff will need to be notified in advance. Please contact TradFest Temple Bar if you require special assistance.

1767 ORGAN RESTORATION PROJECT:

Christchurch Cathedral Group of Parishes seeks to restore the 1767 organ of TradFest venue of St Werburgh’s Church. The proposed restoration will bring the eighteenth century instrument back to life and enable it to play its part in the cultural regeneration of the historic quarter. St Werburgh’s need your help to raise €250,000! Please consider donating by purchasing a ‘General Admission plus €2 Donation’ ticket at time of purchase. 66

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DUBLIN CITY HALL Dame St, Dublin 2

Originally home to the Royal Exchange, Dublin’s City Hall was built between 1769 and 1779 to the designs of architect Thomas Cooley. This neoclassical building contains a central entrance hall or Rotunda, with a large dome supported by twelve columns. A breathtaking example of the Georgian architecture for which Dublin is renowned. WED 25th: Michael O’Raghallaigh (early) WED 25th: Paddy Keenan THURS 26th: Tim Doyle (early) THURS 26th: Máirtín O’Connor, Zoë Conway & Donal Lunny FRI 27th: Órlaith McAuliffe (early) FRI 27th: Iarla Ó Lionáird & Steve Cooney SAT 28th: Seán Ó Sé & Cór Cúil Aodha

The PRINTWORKS at DUBLIN CASTLE Dame St, Dublin 2

For over 800 years Dublin Castle has been at the heart of Irish history. In fact, the city gets its name from the ‘Dubh Linn’ or Black Pool, on the site of the present Castle Gardens and Coach House. The Printworks is the largest and newest venue in Dublin Castle, opened for Ireland’s hosting of the European Presidency in 2013. It is located in the lower courtyard on the ground floor of the Stamping Building. An incredible place to experience live music. TradFest is supported by The Office of Public Works. SAT 28th: Trad Gala with Altan, Four Men & a Dog and Bofin to Burren SUN 29th: The Kilfenora Céilí Band

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THE HOUSE OF LORDS College Green, Dublin 2

Currently home to the Bank of Ireland, this imposing structure was built in 1729 to house the Irish Parliament, which it did until the passing in 1801 of the Act of Union. It still retains many stunning architectural features dating from its heyday. Highlights include the windowless front portico, built to avoid distractions from the outside when Parliament was in session, 18thcentury tapestries, golden mace, and a sparkling crystal chandelier. There is arguably no other venue in the city with a greater sense of occasion. THURS 26th: An Audience with Maria McKee

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ST. WERBURGH’S ST. MICHAN’S CHURCH CHURCH Werburgh St, Dublin 8

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ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

THE BUTTON FACTORY

This historic place of worship was built in 1178, and named after St. Werburgh, abbess of Ely and patron saint of Chester who died in 699 AD. As with many of Dublin’s Anglican churches its story is one of destruction and re-construction. This is truly an atmospheric gem, rarely open to the public. Now’s your chance…

Since 1095 St. Michan’s has stood witness to a millennium of the City’s history and houses the world-famous crypts containing the mummified remains of many of Dublin’s most influential 17th, 18th and 19th century families. Bram Stoker, creator of the “Dracula” stories is believed to have been amongst the many visitors to the crypts. You would be hard pressed to think of another live music venue with a more interesting basement!

Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where legend has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. The present building dates from 1220. The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and also serves as a popular tourist attraction in Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has been at the heart of Dublin and Ireland’s history and culture for over 800 years. There is little chance of not being awe-struck.

In the company of some of the other TradFest venues The Button Factory is very much the new kid on the block. While it may not have witnessed a thousand years of Dublin’s history, it has surely played host to a thousand unforgettable live-music shows since it opened its doors. This custom-designed music venue boasts state of the art sound and lighting systems. Right at the beating heart of the Cultural Quarter...

WED 25th: Sarah Jarosz THURS 26th: Hazel O’Connor & Cormac deBarra FRI 27th: The Rails SAT 28th: Dermot & Flo (early) SAT 28th: Duetta SUN 29th: Nollaig Casey & Arty McGlynn (early) SUN 29th: The New Folk 68

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THURS 26th: Notify & Jiggy FRI 27th Martin & Eliza Carthy SAT 28th: Lisa Lambe, Fiachna Ó Braonáin & Martin Brunsden SUN 29th: Na Mooneys

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Wed 25th: Turin Brakes Thurs 27th: Paddy Casey & Mundy Fri 27th: Afro Celt Soundsystem Sat 28th: Goats Don’t Shave

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DAY BY DAY HEADLINERS

FRONT ROW SESSIONS

LIVE AT THE HUB

TRADFRINGE

Times refer to concert times, please check full listings in this programme for door times

WEDNESDAY Jan 25th 1.00pm 5.30pm 6.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm

Michael O’Raghallaigh, Dublin City Hall IMRO Live Music & International Touring Panel, Copyright House, Pembroke Road Old is the New New, The Icon Factory Paddy Keenan, Dublin City Hall Crannua /Vishtèn, St Patrick’s Cathedral Oliver Hughes Tribute, St Michan’s Church Sarah Jarosz, St Werburgh’s Church Turin Brakes, Button Factory

THURSDAY Jan 26th 1.00pm Tim Doyle, Dublin City Hall 6.00pm Stocktons Wing, The Merchant’s Arch 6.00pm Sharon Shannon, The Arlington O’Connell Street 6.00pm The Kilkennys, Buskers 6.00pm Keston Cobblers, The Morgan 6.00pm The Furey’s, Porterhouse 6.30pm Trad Without Frontiers - An Audience with..., House of Lords 6.30pm Contemporary/Traditional, The Icon Factory 7.45pm ShantFest, Dublin Docklands Development Authority Building 8.30pm Fairport Convention, St Patrick’s Cathedral 8.00pm Máirtín O’Connor, Zoë Conway & Donal Lunny, Dublin City Hall 8.30pm Hazel O’Connor & Cormac DeBarra, St Werburgh’s Church 8.30pm Mundy & Paddy Casey, Button Factory 8.30pm Notify & Jiggy, St Michan’s Church 10:30pm LIVE AT THE HUB: Sive, The Old Storehouse, Crown Alley 11:20pm LIVE AT THE HUB: The LED Farmers, The Old Storehouse, Crown Alley 00:10am LIVE AT THE HUB: Ignition, The Old Storehouse, Crown Alley CHILDREN’S HUB AT THE ARK: See pages 50 - 52 for details 72

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DAY BY DAY FRIDAY Jan 27th 1.00pm Orlaith McAuliffe, Dublin City Hall 6pm The Kilkennys, The Auld Dubliner 6pm Stocktons Wing, Fitzsimons 6pm Keston Cobblers, The Ivy 6pm Sharon Shannon, The Oliver St John Gogarty Library Bar 6pm The Furey’s, The Temple Bar 6pm Heroes of the Harp, The Icon Factory 8.30pm Maria McKee, St Patrick’s Cathedral 8.00pm Iarla Ó Lionáird & Steve Cooney, Dublin City Hall 8.30pm The Rails, St Werburgh’s Church 8.30pm Afro Celt Sound System, Button Factory 8.30pm Martin & Eliza Carthy, St Michan’s Church 10:30pm LIVE AT THE HUB: Portherhead, The Old Storehouse, Crown Alley 11:20pm LIVE AT THE HUB: Landless, The Old Storehouse, Crown Alley 00:10am LIVE AT THE HUB: My Fellow Sponges, The Old Storehouse, Crown Alley CHILDREN’S HUB AT THE ARK: See pages 50 - 52for details

SATURDAY Jan 28th 10.30am Songwriting Masterclass with Iarla Ó Lionáird, Irish Writers Centre 12pm ChildVision Farm, Temple Bar Square 12.30 & 3.30pm Clew Bay Pipe Band, on the streets of Temple Bar 12.30pm Bike Tour, The Lazy Bikes, Essex Street West 12-6pm ‘Who is (was) Margaret Barry’, Aga Szot Studio 12.00pm Family Concerts at Dublin City Hall 1.00pm Dermot & Flo, St Werburgh’s Church 1.30pm ‘The Irishmen: An Impression of Exile’, Irish Film Institute 2pm Visual Rhythm Print Demonstration, Graphic Studio Gallery 2pm A Cut Above the Rest featurting Navy Cut, The Icon Factory 8.30pm Billy Bragg & Joe Henry, St Patrick’s Cathedral /TempleBarTradFest

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DAY BY DAY HEADLINERS

FRONT ROW SESSIONS

LIVE AT THE HUB

TRADFRINGE

Times refer to concert times, please check full listings in this programme for door times

SATURDAY Jan 28th 8.00pm Seán O Sé & Cór Cúil Aodha, Dublin City Hall 8.30pm Duetta, St Werburgh’s Church 8.30pm Goats Don’t Shave, Button Factory 8.30pm Lisa Lambe, Fiachna Ó’Braonáin & Martin Brunsden, St Michan’s Church 8.30pm Trad Gala, Dublin Castle-Print Works CHILDREN’S HUB AT THE ARK: See pages 50-52 for details

SUNDAY Jan 29th 11.00am Bike Tour, The Lazy Bikes, Essex Street West 12.00pm Family Concerts at Dublin City Hall 12-6pm ‘Who is (was) Margaret Barry’, Aga Szot Studio 12.30 & 3.30pm Clew Bay Pipe Band, on the streets of Temple Bar 1.00pm Nollaig & Arty McGlynn, St Werburgh’s Church 4pm Stocktons Wing, Oliver St John Gogarty Library Bar 4pm Sharon Shannon, The Old Storehouse 4pm The Kilkennys, The Palace 4pm The Furey’s, The Norseman 6.00pm The New Folk, St Werburgh’s Church 6.00pm “The Queen of Irish Music, I Would Answer”, The The Icon Factory 8.30pm Na Mooneys, St Michan’s Church 8.30pm The Kilfenora Céilí Band, Dublin Castle-Print Works CHILDREN’S HUB AT THE ARK: See pages 64-66 for details

DAILY MUSIC TRAIL: Various locations & times See pages 46 - 47 for details WED 25th - SUN 29th Visual Rhythm, 10.00am-5.30pm,Graphic Studio Gallery 74

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