Kruger Brothers in Ireland, 24, 25, 26 Mar. 2009

As we originally mentioned on 3 February, late March will include half-a-dozen outstanding bluegrass concerts in Ireland. In addition to the brief northern tour by the premier bluegrass gospel band, the Isaacs (see the BIB post of 4 January), the Kruger Brothers will be playing three dates in Munster as part of a two-week tour of Europe. All dates are now confirmed, and the full schedule is:

Tues. 24 Mar.: The Village Arts Centre, Kilworth, Co. Cork. 8.15 p.m. 'Phone 087 7921771.
Wed. 25 Mar.: St John's Theatre and Arts Centre, Listowel, Co. Kerry. 8.00 p.m. 'Phone 068 22566.
Thurs. 26 Mar.: The Mill Bar, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare. 8.00 p.m. 'Phone 086 8464509.

The Kruger Brothers, originally from Switzerland and now based in North Carolina, are among the finest musicians in modern bluegrass. Jens Kruger, a phenomenal banjo-player by any standards, helped design the banjos at the top of the Deering range. Full details of the tour are on the band's website.