Peter Rowan tour, 15-19 May

Peter Rowan at Bunclody, Co. Wexford

Niall Toner reports that the legendary Peter Rowan has just completed a short tour in Ireland, appearing with Rex Foster on Tuesday 15 May in the Village Arts Centre, Kilworth, Co. Cork; on Thursday 17 May at Grant's Hotel, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary; on Friday 18 May at the Crane Bar, Galway; and on Saturday 19 May at the Cobblestone, Dublin.

Peter Rowan's great new CD, featuring Tony Rice on guitar, was available on the tour. A special interview with Peter and Rex is being recorded by Niall for future transmission on RTE Radio One, on the same lines as the Bela Fleck feature earlier this month.



Niall Toner and Peter Rowan at the Toner home on 14 May