KAM Mardi Gras update

Following the BIB post of 30 Jan., Pete Lamb reports from Kinvara, Co. Galway, on behalf of KAM, the Kinvara Area Music Collective:

Just a brief Mardi Gras update: Clare FM's Pat Costello came down to Connolly's pub in Kinvara last night to record a session to promote the KAM Mardi Gras this Saturday, 13 Feb. The session featured Gone To Grass, who are on the bill on Saturday, and Mad Uncle Harry, an old-timey/folk band who aren't playing the Mardi Gras, but will be playing a regular KAM gig soon; details below. Highlights of the session will be broadcast on Pat Costello's regular Friday evening Clare FM show 'Wheels of the World' this Friday (12 Feb.) at approx. 7.30 p.m.

Other upcoming KAM gigs listed below. Apart from the Mardi Gras, which will take place in Kinvara Community Centre, all other KAM gigs will take place in Johnston's Hall, Main St., Kinvara. Further details available on KAM website.

Sat. 20 Mar. Haiti fundraiser featuring The Lantanas (songwriting duo) and Ain't Misbehavin (jazz trio) plus others TBC
Sat. 3 Apr. Mad Uncle Harry
Sat. 17 Apr. The Molly Hicks
Sat. 1 May 'A haven of song': Paul Mulligan presents 'Songwriters in the round' (benefit gig for the Haven Partnership, a building programme in Haiti); songwriters TBC
Sat. 15 May Errol Walsh
Sat. 29 May Jackie Daly and John Faulkner