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The Lamplight Sessions The 4 of Us in Concert
THE COURTYARD THEATRE
Fri 20 Apr
Fri 25 May MUSIC
Tickets: £14 & £12 (Concession) Time: 8pm
The Jazzabelles is a musical set in 1950s Belfast. It tells the story of three girls who long for a better life. After a chance meeting they form a vocal trio, The Jazzabelles, and dream of performing at the prestigious Floral Hall. When a smooth manager enters the frame it looks like their dream might become reality. However, the road to stardom is far from smooth. The Jazzabelles must overcome bullying husbands, blackmail and bigotry along the way. Is friendship and music enough to see them through? With songs sung by top local talent, a live band, swinging dance routines and a sharp script, The Jazzabelles is a high-energy tale of triumph over adversity. The Jazzabelles is written by Nick Boyle and produced by SkinnyBone Theatre.
MUSIC
Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 8pm Cabaret Style Seating
The 4 Of Us have been a steadfast part of Irish music history for over a quarter of a century. Formed and fronted by Newry-born brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy, they have developed a unique musical identity, which has produced original and awardwinning recordings, as well as a large and loyal fanbase. To date, they have notched up an enviable catalogue of timeless songs, including six top 20 Irish charting albums. Their music has also been featured extensively on American, UK, and Irish TV soundtracks. Sugar Island, their latest album, explores the brothers' early years growing up in Northern Ireland; musically, it focuses on the trademark interplay of their acoustic guitars. This concert will see the brothers in an up-tempo acoustic setting – expect some beautiful songs, stunning interplay and great stories from the road.
Celtic Soul Sat 9 June
MUSIC
Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Time: 8pm
If you love Van Morrison’s music you will love Celtic Soul, the definitive Van Morrison tribute. BBC’s Ralph McLean, describes Celtic Soul as ‘a great band’ and ‘a very fine tribute’. The band perform songs from his days with Them right through to the present day. Expect to hear the big hits as well as hard-core album tracks. Receiving critical acclaim from devout Vanatics wherever they perform, the band are regulars on BBC and performed for BBC Music Day at the Ulster Hall. Let Celtic Soul take you on a journey through the songbook of our very own musical legend!