Carmel & the Ravens at the Country Fest: a report

Thanks to Brian Egan, who signs himself as 'Ireland’s newest bluegrass fan', and writes:

... until now I have been strictly a country music fan, but that all changed last Saturday week. I’ve had the great pleasure of hearing Carmel Sheerin and the Ravens at the UTV Country Fest in Belfast on 1st and 2nd of August.

What a performance. I was amazed that an Irish band could sound like this. They were the only non-American band on the main UTV stage and they certainly did not let the nation down. Their singing was fantastic and their harmonies even better, their musicianship was top class. The crowd loved them and I had a chance to meet with them after their set; these guys are all family joined by a good friend who fits in like one of the family. They certainly lit up the Country Fest and I’m sure they are heading towards a great future.

Ireland and the bluegrass world can be proud of this band.