the alan kelly gang

Fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro, described by New York’s Irish Voice as ‘in league with the best piano accordionists in the world’, and with three of Ireland’s finest musicians, Steph Geremia (flute & vocals), Maureen Brown (fiddle) and Tony Byrne (guitar)}, all critically acclaimed masters of their own craft, The Alan Kelly Gang has been creating quite a stir on the traditional & folk circuit taking their audiences by storm and impressing both music lover and critic alike.

Performing beautifully arranged songs and instrumental pieces from throughout the Celtic regions including Ireland, Brittany, Asturias and Louisiana as well as original compositions that stem from a deep traditional sensitivity, skilfully executed and soulfully delivered, their sound is fresh and unique with their strong dynamics, driving rhythms and buoyant harmonies. Their music will draw even the most fainthearted listener into the passion that they put into the music they play – magical, joyous and uplifting!

The past two years have been extremely busy for the band with top festival appearances worldwide including a recent performance at WOMADelaide, but one particular highlight was when legendary Irish rock band, Horslips personally invited the band to open for them at Dublin’s O2.

The Alan Kelly Gang will be joined by internationally acclaimed Scottish songstress, Eddi Reader, (formerly of Fairground Attraction) and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter, John Douglas, for this very special evening. Alan and Eddi have produced critically acclaimed collaborative work for many years, including ‘I Hung My Harp Upon The Willows’, which appeared on Alan’s 2009 album, After The Morning, named as one of the ‘top ten musical highs of 2009’ by the Irish Times who described it as a ‘humdinger of a collection’. Click here to see them in action.

Absolutely fantastic! Mike Harding – BBC Radio 2

The arrangements are world class, as are the musicians, and Ireland is always somewhere in the mix. Irish Music Magazine

Tickets: £14/£12