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“Breathtaking interpretations of traditional songs” The BBC [on Cathy Jordan]

“A remarkable player of uilleann pipes and whistles” The Guardian [on Jarlath Henderson]

“Highly talented” Folkworld [on Mick Daly]

Music Network’s Autumn 2017 season gets off to a high-spirited start with three of Ireland’s finest traditional singers and instrumentalists: Cathy Jordan, Jarlath Henderson and Mick Daly. Prepare to be entranced as these inventive singers offer up some stunning new interpretations of well-worn songs, with stirring instrumental playing and more than a little theatrical energy thrown into the mix. On tour from 12 – 29 September, details at musicnetwork.ie.

Noted for her earthy yet ethereal vocalisations and deceptively powerful voice, Cathy Jordan’s irrepressible energy and powerful stage presence have captivated audiences worldwide. Lead singer of trad supergroup Dervish, Jordan has performed thousands of concerts in over 40 countries, including gigs at the Great Wall of China and the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

For this unique tour, she is joined by Mick Daly, founder member of the ground-breaking group Four Men and a Dog, and Jarlath Henderson, youngest ever winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. Daly is an exceptional singer in addition to being a virtuoso guitarist and 5-string banjo player, while the Tyrone-born singer and multi-instrumentalist Henderson has won widespread acclaim for his playing alongside such luminaries as Lau, Capercaillie, Paddy Keenan, Salsa Celtica, the Peatbog Faeries and Wolfstone.

As part of Music Network’s Learning and Participation programme, Cathy Jordan will be facilitating vocal workshops, and Jarlath Henderson will be offering workshops for pipes and whistles to musicians of all ages around the country. Connecting Music Network tours to music education programmes continues our work in giving musicians rich, holistic musical experiences. If you are interested in setting up an activity for your school / music group / music school / orchestra, please contact Sarah Cunningham, Programmes Administrator on programmesdmin@musicnetwork.ie.

Music Network’s Autumn 2017 season will feature something to suit all tastes, with the warm lyricism of Norway’s internationally-renowned trumpet star Tine Thing Helseth, followed by the sublime German pianist Michael Wollny’s sensational jazz trio, and ending on a note of elegance brought by the award-winning French string quartet Quatuor Voce. Music Network tours are funded by the Arts Council and are presented in association with RTÉ lyric fm. Tickets for all regional concerts are available from individual promoters around the country. Single tickets for Dublin concerts range from €10 - €20, or enjoy all four Dublin concerts with a ticket bundle from €50. Tickets can be purchased by calling Music Network on (01) 4750224 or booking online at musicnetwork.ie.

FOR LISTINGS EDITORS

Music Network presents

Cathy Jordan, voice, bodhrán, bones
Jarlath Henderson, uilleann pipes, whistle, voice
Mick Daly, guitar, 5-string banjo, voice

On tour 12 – 29 September 2017

Tuesday 12 September, The Sugar Club, Dublin 2, 8pm, €20 / €15 / €10 (students), 01 6787188 / thesugarclub.com, Promoted by Music Network. Online booking fees apply.
Wednesday 13 September, glór, Ennis, 8pm, €18 / €16 / €9 (Go See u18), 065 6843103 / glor.ie
Thursday 14 September, Roscommon Arts Centre, 8pm, €15 / €10 (Go See, u16), 090 6625824 / roscommonartscentre.ie
Friday 15 September, Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 8pm, €12 / €10, 074 9120777 (An Grianán) / regionalculturalcentre.com
Sunday 17 September, Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, 8pm, €20 / €16 / €12 (students), 01 2312929 / paviliontheatre.ie
Tuesday 19 September, Station House Theatre, Clifden, 10pm, €15 / €12, 087 3315009 / clifdenartsfestival.ie, Promoted by Clifden Arts Festival
Wednesday 20 September, Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, 8pm, €15 / €12, 045 448327 / riverbank.ie
Thursday 21 September, Garter Lane Theatre, Waterford, 8pm, €16 / €11, 051 855038 / garterlane.ie
Friday 22 September, The Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, 8pm, €15 (Culture Night flat rate), 0402 38529 / courthousearts.ie
Friday 29 September, Triskel Christchurch, Cork, 8pm, €20 / €18, 021 4272022 / triskelartscentre.ie, In partnership with Triskel Christchurch & The Cork Folk Festival

For further information www.musicnetwork.ie