Mini Bluegrass Festival at Durrow, Co. Laois, 5-6 May 2023

While the live music scene here was still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, Tony O'Brien, his family, and friends presented a one-day Bluegrass Family Reunion at Bob's Bar, Durrow, Co. Laois, on 4 Sept. 2021, and a two-day Mini Bluegrass Festival at Bob's on 1-2 July 2022. Both of these were successful and enjoyable events with lively picking sessions, and the latter featured two evening concerts in the new indoor music venue, Bob's Hideout (photo above). Tony now sends this good news:

Just letting you know the 2023 Mini Bluegrass Festival in Bob's, Durrow, will take place on Fri. 5 May and Sat. 6 May. Full details shortly, but we will have a top headline band. Promises to be two great nights with jam session all day on the Saturday.

Bob's Bar (above), beside the River Erkina at the north end of Durrow, has for a long time been one of Woodbine's favourite places to play. It is also the focal point for rallies of the traditional 'High Nelly' upright bicycles, and anyone interested in local history should visit its unique museum.

© Richard Hawkins