Double Bill: The OARS and Dirk and Amelia Powell, Sunday, 9th June, 8pm, doors open 7:30pm, tickets 22€
This very special show sees multi-grammy winner, Dirk Powell and his daughter Amelia, join forces with new contemporary folk act, The OARS, whose debut album, recorded and produced by Powell and featuring both Dirk and Amelia, was released in January this year. Featuring songwriter and guitarist Eoin Coughlan and multi-instrumentalist Brian Morrissey, The OARS are fast establishing themselves as one of the most exciting Irish acts of the year. Dirk is well-known to Irish audiences from his performances with Transatlantic Sessions, and his work with artists such as Joan Baez, Rhiannon Giddens, Eric Clapton, and many more. This exciting collaboration brings rural Americana, Appalachian roots, and Cajun music together with contemporary songwriting and instrumental traditional Irish sounds.