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Manchester Tradfest launch  The
legendary Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy will pre-launch this
year’s Manchester Irish festival Tradfest on Thursday, February
7 at m19 bar in Levenshulme village.
The Tradfest features 10 days of traditional Irish music and dance and
is officially launched four weeks later on Friday, March 7 and runs through
to Monday, March 17 — for more information see www.manchesteririshfestival.co.uk
She is appearing with the traditional Irish group The Tim Edey Band featuring
Brendan Power and Lucy Randall.
Eleanor first shot to prominence when her song A Woman’s Heart became
the theme and title track to the largest selling Irish album A Woman’s
Heart.
The Tim Edey band has recently been featured on BBC Two’s Later
With Jools Holland.
The show, which is touring all over Britain, has been sponsored by the
Arts Council and Nu-Routes music.
Lawrence Hennigan the owner of m19 bar said: “We are delighted to
be staging such a prestigious show in the purpose-built acoustic suite
of m19.
“It is great to see touring Irish artists visiting Levenshulme village
which is home to the biggest Irish community outside of London.
“Our Tradfest for the city’s Irish festival starts exactly
a month after this event so it makes an ideal pre-launch event.
“There is only a limited capacity at the venue and people would
be advised to book their tickets in advance. The four musicians have put
together a special show incorporating elements of all of their repertoires.
They will be bringing to the stage traditional Irish music, blues, contemporary
song and a lot more.”
Tradfest pre-launch with Eleanor McEvoy and the Tim Edey Band sponsored
by the Arts Council and Nu Routes music. Thursday, February 7 M19 Bar,
847 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester.
Tel: 0161 225 8359 Doors 7.30, Admission £12 tickets available from
the bar. |
