Woodbine at Balla (25 Oct.) and Durrow (1 Nov. 2015)

Tony O'Brien reports that in addition to their show a week today (Sun. 25 Oct.) as part of the 7th Balla Bluegrass Festival in Co. Mayo, Woodbine (above) will be playing a fortnight today (Sun. 1 Nov.) at Bob's Bar, Durrow, Co. Laois, from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Bob's Bar, beside the River Erkina at the north end of Durrow, has long been one of Woodbine's favourite places to play; it is also the HQ for the 'High Nelly' gatherings of cyclists riding traditional upright bikes, and local historians as well as cycling buffs should make a point of visiting the unique museum.

Woodbine's show at Mannion's in Balla is scheduled to begin at 9.00 p.m. This year's Balla Festival is produced by the organising team of the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival.