Ennis To Host Sean O'Riada Tribute Concert This Weekend

Arts and Entertainment - Music

Monday, 17 May 2010 12:58

Written by Denise Lyons

A once in a lifetime opportunity to hear a line up of unique musicians gathered together in honour of the late, great Seán Ó Riada, the single most influential figure in the renaissance of traditional Irish music, will take place in Ennis this coming Saturday, May 22nd.

The concert will feature the cream of Irish musicians from County Clare and beyond, including Ó Riada’s son, Peadar, directing the legendary Cór Cúil Aodha, The Glackin Family, Sean Keane, and renowned Clare fiddler, John Kelly.

Ceoltóirí Chualann, originally formed by Ó Riada, will reform specially for this tribute concert, and will be led by celebrated Cork singer Seán Ó Sé. The Chieftains founder and well known member of Ceoltóirí Chualann, Seán Potts, will also join in the tribute to Ó Riada.

The stellar line up continues with renowned wildlife expert and musician Éamon de Buitléar and piper Seán McKeown. Together these musicians made up, at various times, the seminal Ceoltóirí Chualann, who were to have such a profound effect of Irish traditional music, an effect that has reached far into contemporary traditional music.

MC for the evening will be Muireann Ní Dhuighnean.

SATURDAY 22ND MAY - GLÓR, ENNIS, CO. CLARE
TICKETS: €25 FROM GLÓR BOX OFFICE 065-6843103 / WWW.GLOR.IE