Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle
Schedule
Sun Feb 23 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Stoller Hall | Manchester, EN
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Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle are on tour again in 2025, bringing you their own blend of top -class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.All three musicians have won global acclaim: John Doyle (Dublin – vocals, guitar, bouzouki, mandola) is an Irish music linchpin and a founder member of acclaimed group Solas, who has worked with Joan Baez, Linda Thompson and Mary Chapin Carpenter. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner John
McCusker (Glasgow – fiddle, whistles, harmonium) has played with The Battlefield Band, Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan, recorded with Paul Weller, and recently produced albums for Eddi Reader, Heidi Talbot and Kris Drever. Mike McGoldrick (Manchester – flute, whistles, Uileann pipes, bodhran, clarinet, congas) is a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, founding member of Lúnasa, and current member of Capercaillie, who has worked with Mark Knopfler, Eddi Reader, John Cale. And that’s just for starters.
With their vast repertoire, this will be an evening to remember. Described as the masters of flute, fiddle, song and guitar they have worked with the biggest and brightest and bring you a night of beautifully crafted music. Having shared stages and recording studios with everyone from Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler to Paul Weller, Joan Baez and Linda Thompson, Mike, John & John are a rare musical treat you’ll savour for a very long time.
“The Wishing Tree is exceptional and has to be a front-runner for album of the year” Folk Radio
“A sparklingly tight programme… an excellent sound balance… never tiresome” The Scotsman
“It takes a lifetime of playing to sound as effortless as these guys”The Herald
“What an absolute pleasure to share in their warmth, intimacy and richly talented company”Folking.com
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Where is it happening?
The Stoller Hall, The Stoller Hall, Hunts Bank,,Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
