| Traditional duo return to Tyneside
for concert  FIDDLE
player Aly Bain and accordion player Phil Cunningham are two of the most
celebrated musicians on the traditional/folk music scene and are to return
to the Tyneside Irish Centre on Thursday, April 26 at 8pm.
Aly is rightly regarded as Scotland’s supreme traditional-style
fiddle player arguably the finest of all time.
Over the years he has developed a unique playing technique becoming
recognised for his highly-dramatic style which has earned him a following
of ardent fans all over the world.
By the time Aly and Phil began working together in 1988 they were already
renowned for their previous accomplishments.
Aly was a founding member of Boys of the Lough a band whose repertoire
included both Scottish and Irish influences.
Phil became a member of the infamous Silly Wizard at the age of 16 thereby
launching a prolific and diverse musical career.
Since 1989 Aly and Phil have toured on an annual basis and are appearing
once again at their spiritual home the Tyneside Irish Centre.
Phil summed up the appeal of the duo when he said: “We try to do
the best we can every night.
I think we’re playing music that people like to hear.”
So if you can get along to the concert on April 26. Tickets are £10
and £8 concessions. Telephone 0191 2321356.
The duo are also appearing at Lichfield Guildhall on Friday, April 27
at 8.30pm with tickets costing £15, members and concessions at £13
and £7 for students.
For further information telephone the Lichfield Arts Box Office on 01543
262223 or visit the Box Office at Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield. |
