Appalachian Roots in Ireland, 17-21 Nov.: UPDATE

The BIB carried last Thursday Orla Keeshan's news that on Thursday 20 November at 9.00 p.m. Appalachian Roots (Riley Baugus & Ira Bernstein) will be in concert at the Cobblestone, Smithfield, Dublin. Admission 10 euros. Orla's release reads:

Appalachian Roots is a duo show by Ira Bernstein with virtuoso old-time musician and singer Riley Baugus of Walkertown, NC. Performances are a dynamic mix of traditional dance, song, and instrumental music from the southern Appalachian region of the US, with a few international twists thrown in. Their gigs include percussive flatfooting, buckdancing, and rhythm tap-dancing performed by Ira. Riley has played with numerous old-time string bands including the Red Hots, Backstep, and the Old Hollow Stringband. He currently plays with the Dirk Powell Band and Polecat Creek. His singing is featured on the soundtrack to the recent Academy Award-winning film Cold Mountain.

We're now delighted to report that Appalachian Roots will be playing FIVE full-length concert dates in this island, as follows:

Mon. 17 Nov.: Mick Murphy's Pub, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Wicklow
Tues. 18 Nov.: Kilworth Arts Centre, Kilworth, Co. Cork
Wed. 19 Nov.: Colfers Pub, Carrig-on-Bannow, Co. Wexford; 087 8200986
Thurs. 20 Nov.: The Cobblestone, Smithfield, Dublin
Fri. 21 Nov.: Lyness Pub, Richill, Co. Armagh; 07771 571122

For anyone who likes old-time music at its finest and Appalachian dance at Olympic standards, seeing this act is an absolute must. Thanks to FOAOTMAD for news of the extra dates.