LIVE MUSIC AT THE DUNCAIRN CENTRE FOR CULTURE & ARTS Winter / Spring concerts 2016
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friday 25th march / doors 7.30PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
NOTIFY
at the crossroads of a new movement in Irish music, Notify breathes new life into their music and song, with “a musical tapestry that ranges from soft melodies to crashing crescendos”.
"FORWARD LOOKING, STYLISTICALLY ADVENTURESOME AND MUSICALLY WELL EXECUTED" NEW YORK ECHO
For more information, go to http://www.notify.ie
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monday 4th april / doors 7.30PM tickets £15.00 b.y.o.b
USHER’S ISLAND
five of the most influential and acclaimed names in traditional Irish music — Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, Paddy Glackin, Mike McGoldrick and John Doyle. Members of Planxty, Sweeney’s Men, Bothy Band, Moving Hearts, Solas and Lúnasa; truly a 'Who’s Who' of the greats.
For more information, go to http://www.johndoylemusic.com/news
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saturday 23rd april / doors 7.30PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
WHEN BACH WAS AN IRISHMAN Antonio Breschi Band with Máirtín O’Connor
when music is complicated and inquisitive, chances are the mind behind it is equally vibrant. Such is the case with composer and musician Antoni O’Breskey O’Breskey will share his new project with the UK and Ireland in a tour that will culminate in Belfast’s Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts with none other than traditional music legend Máirtín O’Connor.
"ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING SOUNDS WE HAVE HEARD IN YEARS" THE 20th BELFAST FESTIVAL AT QUEENS 7
saturday 30th april / doors 7.30PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
MALINKY In association with the Traditional Arts Cooperative
malinky, for the past 15 years, have been the leading group focusing on traditional Scots song.
"ONE OF THE GREAT TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH BANDS"
For more information, go to http://malinky.com
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friday 6th may / doors 7.30PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
BEOGA
"MADCAP GENIUS, MASTER CRAFTSMEN. IN BEOGA, THE IRISH MUSIC WORLD FOUND ANOTHER PRODIGY" IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE
"…THE MOST EXCITING NEW TRADITIONAL BAND TO EMERGE FROM IRELAND THIS CENTURY" WALL STREET JOURNAL
For more information, go to http://www.beogamusic.com/beoga/home.html
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saturday 14th may / doors 7.30PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
LYNCHED
dublin four-piece Lynched: beatnik, audacious and utterly soulful, they’re alternately hailed or hammered as young turks of the Irish scene. What’s maverick about them is attitude, a kind of do-or-die grit. They know exactly where they’re from and are ballsy enough to shout about it.
"THE MOST CONVINCING FOLK BAND TO COME OUT OF IRELAND IN YEARS" ««««« THE GUARDIAN
For more information, go to http://lynchedmusic.com
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saturday 28th may / doors 8.00PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
SLOW MOVING CLOUDS
slow moving clouds are: Aki (nyckelharpa, vocals), Danny Diamond (fiddle, Strohviol) & Kevin Murphy (cello, vocals) On their 2016 debut album Os, Slow Moving Clouds blend traditional and contemporary melodies, evocative Nordic vocals, and layered string soundscapes of cello, violin and nyckelharpa. The lush and darkly atmospheric results have drawn comparisons to Icelandic minimalist pop legends Sigur Ros and Irish traditional supergroup The Gloaming.
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friday 3rd june / doors 8.00PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
PAULINE SCANLON & BAND New Album Launch & Concert
hailing from dingle, Co. Kerry and now a Belfast resident, Pauline is one of Ireland’s premier voices and one half of celebrated duo, Lumiere. This very special performance will celebrate the launch of her first solo album for almost 10 years. She and her Allstar band will make this a night to remember.
"HER VOICE IS A SUPERB MIX OF CHINA CUP FRAGILITY AND STEELY STRENGTH" THE IRISH TIMES
For more information, go to http://www.paulinescanlon.net
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thursday 9th june / doors 8.00PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
ALDOC THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN. (For one last time)
We are delighted to welcome back our good friends and quite possibly the best live band in Ireland, ALDOC to the Duncairn Stage. This sadly will be ALDOC’S final tour before the boys go their separate ways and move on to their next musical adventure. So put the date in your diary and make sure to get your tickets early for another very special evening of music at The Duncairn.
HE (ALAN DOHERTY) RAPS SINGS JOUSTS AND BOOGIES AND HIS GERMAN, DANISH, ENGLISH, DUTCH, NEW ZEALAND AND WATERFORD COMRADES FOLLOW HIM GALLANTLY WHEREVER HE LEADS.THERE WAS LOTS OF INSTRUMENT SWAPPING GOING ON. WE LEFT DAZZLED AND DAZED BY LAST NIGHTS FUN…”
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saturday 18th june / doors 7.30PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
WE BANJO 3
"TWO SETS OF BROTHERS IN PERFECT MUSICAL HARMONY. IN ALL OUR YEARS, WE HAVE NEVER SEEN A STUNNING OPENING LIKE THIS BY A TRADITIONAL GROUP. THE CURRENT TALK OF THE BUSINESS, AND RIGHTLY SO" CONCERT OF THE YEAR – WE BANJO 3 – IRISHFEST MILWAUKEE
"THEIR PERFORMANCE HERE WAS, BY A COUNTRY MILE, THE MOST JOYFULLY BARNSTORMING SET OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC I'VE SEEN AND HEARD IN YEARS" REVIEW OF CELTIC CONNECTIONS JAN '16 For more information, go to http://www.webanjo3.com
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saturday 23rd june / doors 8.00PM tickets £12.50 b.y.o.b
LÚNASA
"GET READY. LÚNASA ARE COMING TO TOWN" "IRELAND’S ALL-STAR ACOUSTIC BAND"
For more information, go to http://www.lunasa.ie
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Tickets available online — www.theduncairn.com or call 028 9074 7114 Phone / Counter sales — Belfast Welcome centre 028 9024 6609