4th Annual Bluegrass/Roots event at Colfer's: report

Tony O'Brien of the Athy Bluegrass Music Association reports on the show at Colfer's, Carrig on Bannow, Co. Wexford, on 27 January:

John Murphy's 4th Annual Bluegrass/Roots show, held the last Sunday in January, was a resounding success. A packed house heard five hours plus of music, starting at 6.15 p.m. and winding up at 11.30 p.m., with the Sullivan Brothers opening the show with a mix of Steve Earle, the Eagles, and some of their own material. Beppe Gambetta was next on stage, and what a performance from truly a guitar wizard. Frankie Lane & Moonshine gave a great performance of olde-timey material, and Woodbine (with Clem O'Brien doing a solo guest spot), who were given three encores, ended the evening. John Murphy is to be complimented for running this event in January and being able to get a full house every year.

Woodbine are now on MySpace and are booked to play the Westport Bluegrass/Folk Festival on 27-29 June with 4 Wheel Drive.