The Horsenecks in Ireland, 6-15 Dec. 2019

Following the BIB post of 9 Oct., the BIB announces with pleasure that the December tour of Ireland by the Horsenecks ('hard-hitting and heartfelt old-time and classic bluegrass music') will be twice as long as we then thought, stretching from Fri. 6 Dec. to Sun. 15 Dec., with shows in all four historic provinces.

Thanks to Gabrielle Macrae for the schedule shown below and additional information. The Horsenecks (also on Facebook) will be touring as a four-piece: Gabrielle on fiddle, Barry Southern on banjo, Alan Wright on guitar, and Vera van Heeringen on bass, who will also be opening some of the shows (indicated below) with a set of her own material.

Please note that at present the dates 9 and 10 Dec. are not yet filled. If you can offer or suggest a booking, contact Gabrielle by e-mail.

• Fri. 6th Dec.: An Bhun Aibhainn, Bridge St., Clooncarrabaun, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo; free
• Sat. 7th: Roisin Dubh (with Vera opening), 9 Dominick St., Galway city
• Sun. 8th: Tom Malone’s Pub & Markethouse (with Vera opening), Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare V95 YT2V
• Mon. 9th: TBA
• Tues. 10th: TBA
• Wed. 11th: The White Horse, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
• Thurs. 12th: Upstairs at The Cobblestone, 77 King St. North, Smithfield, Dublin 7
• Fri. 13th: Dorney Bridge, Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh (with Vera opening)
• Sat. 14th: House concert, Sligo (details)
• Sun. 15th: The Red Room, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone (with Vera opening)