Andy Irvine to play intimate west Clare show this week

Legendary Irish singer and songwriter Andy Irvine is coming to perform at Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee this weekend.

With his impressive repertoire of Irish traditional songs and dexterous Balkan dance tunes, he creates an exciting new fusion of Irish and World Music not to be missed, this Saturday, October 12.

Having travelled the world with bands such as Sweeney’s Men, Patrick Street, Planxty, and more recently, Mozaik, Andy continues to pursue new combinations and styles of music.

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He has broadened his musical horizons over the course of his 40-year career to encompass the musical styles of countries he visits, such as the Balkan folk style of playing.

Between the achievements of his solo, group work and collaborations, he is a highly revered troubadour of the Irish music world. Andy Irvine never fails to deliver a pulsating and heartfelt performance.

Tickets cost €26, including booking fee, and are available from www.clarearts.ie or 065 9060769

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