Earlier this year, quite possibly the gig of the year so far took place at Ceol Castle (which sold out), with The Tanyas.

It is a blessing that they shall be coming back to the city so soon, to once again play us all those wonderful songs from their totally satisfying Blue Train album.

Frazey Ford, Trish Klein and Samantha Parton mix up early American Folk, deep Country, old tyme Jazz, Blues and Gospel into an original and insightful sound that retains it's essence of a bygone era.

They entwine gorgeous melodies and harmonies into a beguiling experience. "imagine Alison Krauss, Lucinda Williams, Iris Dement and Gillian Welch sitting on a backwoods porch sounding positively drunk with joy" Mojo wrote "nights this unconditionally fine are rare"

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