Grainne's soulful edge

Editorial Department • Published 24 Jun 2010 16:00 0 Comments

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Ardhowen Theatre

Tonight, Thursday 24th June, Country Music enthusiasts have an opportunity to hear and celebrate the music of some of Nashville's greatest stars in JW Promotions' show entitled 'The Kings And Queens Of Country'. It's an evening that pays tribute to stars such as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Charlie Pride, The Bellamy Brothers and others. The concert starts at 8pm.

This Friday, 25th June, it's the turn of Laneway Studios and their 'Tribute To Bruce Springsteen' show. Fronted by an amazing lookalike singer to 'The Boss' himself, the talented band, also with a strong likeness to the E Street Band and backing singers in a two hour show that re-creates the sounds of the original band. With songs such as 'Hungry Heart', 'Born In The USA', 'The River', 'My Hometown' etc it's sure to get the adrenalin going. The show starts at 8pm.

This Saturday, 26th June at 9pm, Ardhowen's Gallery Bar is the venue for the new voice of the Irish blues/rock vein, when the amazing Grainne Duffy and her band will rock your socks off. When she made her first visit to Ardhowen last year, it was an amazing night and everyone has been asking when she would be back. Well! She's back and a great gig is promised. She has been likened to a combination of BB King and Bonnie Rait with a wonderful soulful vocal edge. Her 'Out Of The Dark' album received great reviews including 'Classic Rock' magazine and from Van Morrison, with whom she shared a stage with at the Blues On The Bay Festival in 2008. This three times Glastonbury Festival performer is the real deal. You mustn't miss what will be a superb musical treat.

Alexander Brothers

Saturday 10th July is the date and Ardhowen Theatre is the venue for a great twelfth holiday special concert by Scotland's sons, The Alexander Brothers.

They rose to National and International fame in the 1960s with the ballad 'Nobody's Child' and started out on a career that has taken them to some of the finest venues right across the world.

They are as Scottish as tartan and shortbread and guarantee the Fermanagh audience a marvellous evening of musical entertainment with a selection of Scotland's finest songs, reels and craic. Their special guest for the Ardhowen concert is the wonderful easy listening star of Irish Country and ballads, Frank McCaffrey, a superb singer and story teller in his own right. A great evening of musical fun is promised.

Other Shows

Lots of other shows are coming up in the Theatre from now, right up to and including the panto next January with all events in that period now booking. Summer and Autumn/Winter event brochures are available from the Theatre Box Office.

This article appeared in Impartial Reporter 24 Jun 10

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