Damien O’Kane & Ron Block
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Prepare to be mesmerized by the extraordinary collaboration of Damien O’Kane and Ron Block, two of the most innovative banjo players and resonant singers in the world today.
Damien O’Kane, renowned for his work with Barnsley songstress Kate Rusby, a maestro of Irish traditional music, brings dazzling precision and melodic brilliance to the tenor banjo, an instrument central to his Irish roots and one in which he is considered one of the greatest players around the globe.
Meanwhile, Ron Block, famed for his work with Alison Krauss & Union Station, infuses his signature 5-string bluegrass banjo with soulful depth, rhythmic innovation, and unmatched artistry. Together, their styles intertwine in an exhilarating dance of technical mastery and heartfelt expression.
“I was utterly blown away by these guys. Exquisite musicianship. My gig of the year.” - Ralph McTell
Damien O’Kane, renowned for his work with Barnsley songstress Kate Rusby, a maestro of Irish traditional music, brings dazzling precision and melodic brilliance to the tenor banjo, an instrument central to his Irish roots and one in which he is considered one of the greatest players around the globe.
Meanwhile, Ron Block, famed for his work with Alison Krauss & Union Station, infuses his signature 5-string bluegrass banjo with soulful depth, rhythmic innovation, and unmatched artistry. Together, their styles intertwine in an exhilarating dance of technical mastery and heartfelt expression.
“I was utterly blown away by these guys. Exquisite musicianship. My gig of the year.” - Ralph McTell
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Where is it happening?
Pocklington Arts Centre, Market Place,Pocklington, Stamford Bridge, United Kingdom
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