Upcoming Shows

Wed 21.30
Trad Session with Ailbhe O'Monach?in and John O'Halloran








Thu 21.00
GALWAY SESSIONS 2013 present Beoga


Beoga making a welcome return to the Crane Bar for the first of two nights during the Galway Sessions, are a Co. Antrim based band.The bedrock of...


ADM: €15 (Membs:€12.50)


Thu 21.30
Greg Cotter and Mary Flanagan Country/Folk








Fri 21.00
GALWAY SESSIONS 2013 present Beoga (Second Night)


Doing their second night for the Galway Sessions, Beoga are a Co. Antrim based band.The bedrock of their sound lies firmly within the Irish...


ADM: €15 (Membs:€12.50)


Sat 18.00
GALWAY SESSIONS 2013 present 'Singers Session at the Crane'


Galway's newest singers club is hosted by local singers Dave Larkin & Lorraine Fitzpatrick.All singers are welcome & the session...





Sat 21.30
Trad Session (Upstairs) with Michael Chang and Bill Wright







Sun 21.00
GALWAY SESSIONS 2013 present Rue du Canal


Formed in early 2013 Rue du Canal was created as a vehicle for performing the compositions of legendary French accordionist Serge Desaunay. Serge...





Sun 13.00
Sean Ryan and Mick Crehan and Guests







Sun 21.30
Greg Cotter and Mary Flanagan Country/Folk








Mon 21.30
Trad Session with Kevin Whelan and Freda Hatton







Tue 21.30
Trad Session with NUI,G Trad Society








Tue 21.30
Trad Session (Upstairs) with Mick Crehan and John O'Halloran.








Orlaith Keane with Colm Naughton, Pat Coyne and Mike Chang
Date: Tue 03-07
Time: 21.30
Adm: €10 (Membs :€10)

The members of the Keane family are the most naturalistic singers in the world; Orlaith Keane is just that and she certainly has the Keane gene. Being daughter to Matt and niece to Sean and Dolores has certainly been an influence on her, but Orlaith is carving out a niche for herself that defines her as an artist in her own right. Growing up in Caherlistrane surrounded by the aforementioned and her grand-aunts, Sarah and Rita, was like growing up in an ongoing masterclass of singing and performance. "Masterclass" might be too formal a word to use though, as music is more like a way of life to Orlaith and the rest of the Keane family.

As you might expect, Orlaith began singing at an early age but it wasn't until Matt asked her to put a track on his first album, "Out in the Fields", that she began to take her singing more seriously. After these first tentative steps into recording and performance, and with a very positive response from both critics and listeners alike, Orlaith again collaborated with Matt on his second album, "Pictures in Time". This time though, Orlaith had much more of a role to play by adding 7 tracks to the album. Unsurprisingly this album gained high praise and brought Orlaith more into the limelight. Following the release of this album Orlaith and Matt performed regularly together in concert around the country and still do when the opportunity arises.

Orlaith released her debut solo album, "The Home Place", early in 2011

www.orlaithkeane.com

 

 
 
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