A band of brothers

Uri Kohen reports from Westport, Co. Mayo:

Two years ago, I was approached by the Sullivan Brothers to play the 2nd Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival. After listening to their music and finding out that we share the same musical taste, I booked them to the festival. They played the opening show of the festival and went down a treat with the Westport crowd.

Last night (22.5.2010) they returned to Westport, this time with new companions, new CD, and a fresher sound. Their 'brotherly sound', backed with vibrant energy and three very talented musicians, created the perfect show [see photo above]. The crowd in Geraghty's pub loved them, and I'm sure they will return to the west soon. A well recommended gig.

Next week, we will have County Line from the States.

Uri also sends the coming summer schedule in Geraghty's:

29 May: County Line (USA)
5 June: The Henry Girls (Donegal): launch of the 4th Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival
8 June: Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson (Australia/N. Ireland)
12 June: Gerry Creen (N. Ireland)
19 June: Louisiana Joyraid (N. Ireland)
25 June: John Taylor (Scotland), as part of the 4th Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival
27 June: Tim Rogers and friends (USA/Ireland), as part of the 4th Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival (afternoon session)
10 July: Gary Ferguson (USA)
17 July: The Rye(Galway)
24 July: Jim Keaveny (USA)
31 July: Mad Uncle Harry (Galway)
7 Aug.: Nicole Maguire (Cork)
14 Aug.: Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson (Australia/N. Ireland)
28 Aug.: David Hope & the Henchmen (Clare/Cork/Galway)