Grassroots in Ireland, July '09; gigs wanted

UK bluegrass stalwart and multi-instrumentalist Rick Townend has played in Ireland more than once, most recently on fiddle with Grassroots. Rick reports that the band are arranging to play next summer at the Kinsale Arts Week (12-20 July 2008):

It looks as if Grassroots are booked at Kinsale festival on 12/13 July 08, and I’m looking around at gigging possibilities for the Tuesday to Friday before this – any ideas or contacts welcome! This band are aiming for enjoyable playing rather than money, and we would like to travel a bit.

In particular, Rick wonders about a possible Dublin gig:

Is there a band who would find a venue and help with local publicity in exchange for us doing the same for them over here?

Contact Rick by e-mail if you have a gig or other opening to suggest.