Brian O’Donovan Legacy Series: Tommy Sands, Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
Schedule
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Burren | Somerville, MA
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Tommy Sands - “Enchanting,” “Irresistible,” and “Charming,” are but three words out of many that describe Ireland’s most acclaimed performer, Tommy Sands. County Down's singer and songwriter, Sands has achieved something akin to legendary status in his own lifetime. A rare combination of storyteller, author, singer, songwriter and social activist, Sands’ reviews come from politicians and major authors as well as fellow musicians and music reviewers. Sands has become an integral part of the Irish folk music revival and a one of a kind North Ireland native, whose music is often found to speak louder than violence.https://www.tommysands.com/
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman (Irish Harp & Guitar) in Concert
* * * * * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY * * * * * RnR * * * * THE IRISH TIMES * * * * SONGLINES
"The celebrated virtuoso partnership” of “the doyenne of Irish harpers” (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY) with a “brilliant English master of the acoustic guitar” (THE DAILY TELEGRAPH) has presented its unique musical vision in twenty-four countries on five continents to venues ranging from village halls to palaces in Kyoto and Istanbul, London’s Barbican, Cologne's Philharmonie, and Town Halls from Sydney to Seattle. Chris has toured and recorded with many luminaries of the folk and jazz worlds, among them Boys of the Lough, Aly Bain and Stéphane Grappelli and is an award-winning composer and record producer. Máire, a Co. Cork native, is a recipient of Irish traditional music’s most prestigious award, Musician of the Year (Gradam Ceoil TG4 - Ceoltóir na Bliana) and a multiple All-Ireland winner; she developed profoundly influential techniques for harp performance of traditional Irish music, heard on her iconic 1985 solo album, The New Strung Harp - "a milestone in Irish harp music” THE IRISH EXAMINER. “Máire is an absolute legend... a game-changer in the world of harp-music... truly ground-breaking” THE IRISH ECHO (USA) Expect a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish traditional music, hot jazz, striking new compositions, bluegrass and baroque, presented with warmth, wit, dazzling virtuosity and spellbinding lyricism. “Magnificent… the instrumental quality is outstanding” * * * * * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY “Brilliant, innovative harping and guitar-playing of astonishing virtuosity and versatility” * * * * SONGLINES “Music of fire and brilliance from the high-wire act in traditional music” * * * * THE IRISH TIMES “Their blinding technique, sizzling Irish reels and hot jazz improvisation brought an extended standing ovation... Newman has the great gift of being informative and hilarious simultaneously” THE WEST AUSTRALIAN “This celebrated duo took the place by storm. Stately Carolan tunes, jazzy Django-ish numbers, dazzling Doc Watson style flat picking fliers, driving Irish dance tunes - this pair can nonchalantly do the lot. Guitar players applauded and went sadly home to burn their instruments!” THE BELFAST TELEGRAPH
www.maireandchris.com
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The Burren, 247 Elm St,Somerville,MA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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