Tom Russell at Grant's, Roscrea, 30 Jan. 2010

Tom Stapleton of the Music Store, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, writes:

Happy Christmas to all from Lucy and myself- thanks for supporting the gigs over 2009. We hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. Tom Russell plays Damer Court (Grant's), Roscrea, Sat. 30 Jan. to help make 2010 a happy new year.

Tickets €20 - from Damer Court (Grant's), Roscrea, 0505 23300; Music Store, Roscrea, 0505 23481; or Tom Stapleton, 087 2238040.

Tom Russell has recorded 25 records and two DVDs. His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nancy Griffith, Joe Ely, Iris Dement, Ian Tyson, KD Lang, Suzy Bogguss, Ramblin´ Jack Elliott, Jeff Walker, Dave Van Ronk, and similar artists. He and Dave Alvin are credited with inventing the Americana radio format with their Merle Haggard tribute 'Tulare dust' (1994). His latest CD, Blood and candle smoke, has received critical acclaim.