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Brian O’Donovan Legacy Series: Eilis Kennedy
ÉILÍS KENNEDY is a singer and songwriter steeped in the culture and rich heritage of West Kerry. Her fluent Irish and long immersion in that tradition are integral to her performance and her skill with lyrics and music are demonstrated in both stunning original songs and mesmerising adaptations of the old tradition. Éilís is a consummate story teller.
Éilís has toured the world , performing in many acclaimed venues including Carnegie Hall and is a sought - after teacher of Irish Traditional song. Her most recent recording So Ends This Day , featuring award winning original songs , was an RTE Folk Awards Best Folk Album nominee . She was a major part of Béal Tuinne with Shaun Davey , Seamus Begley Rita Connolly in a Song Cycle based on her father’s poetry with music composed by Shaun Davey.
“that her finely tuned ears are matched by an equally poised pen”
“a singer whose vocals need neither searchlight nor scaffolding to bore holes
into the soul …. “ Siobhan Long The Irish Times
So Ends This Day Review
Tender and probing, meticulous in its excavation of the maritime escapades of
19th century whalers, incarcerated Fenians, and Arctic explorers, this latest
collection from west Kerry musician Éilís Kennedy marks her out as a
songwriter, as well as a singer of deep humanity.” Irish Times
ADAM HENDEY is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer living in Boston, Massachusetts. Known for his sense and skill as a sought-after accompanist in the city's vibrant traditional music communities, he is also a prolific teacher, performer, and producer. Adam is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he studied Traditional Music as a Master's student, and the Robert D. Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon, where he finished with Bachelor's degrees in Music and Philosophy.
www.eiliskennedymusic.ie
**Doors open at 5:30pm for food and drinks. There will be NO table service after 7:30pm when the show starts - please do come early! Reserved seats will be held until 15 minutes after show time.**
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