New bluegrass events for October 2009

Thanks to Tony O'Brien of the Athy Bluegrass Music Association for news of two new bluegrass events coming in October 2009.

Fri. 2nd-Sun. 4th: 1st Bruff Bluegrass Festival, Bruff, Co. Limerick: Niall Toner Band, Tennessee Hennessees, Bending the Strings, Molly Hicks and Woodbine. Information from Michael Herbert (086 0638874)

Sat. 24th, Sun. 25th, Mon. 26th: Balla Bluegrass Weekend, Balla, Co. Mayo: Woodbine, Molly Hicks, and Colonel Bullshot Bluegrass Band (Westport's own). Information from Tommy Lyons (094 9365200)