26-27/10
The Dublin Legends (IE)
With decades of experience and countless tours behind them, they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their iconic and much-loved performances. The repertoire includes classics such as “Whiskey in the Jar,” “Dirty Old Town,” “The Wild Rover,” and “Seven Drunken Nights”, songs that have become truly timeless within the folk tradition.
At the same time, The Dublin Legends continue to evolve. James Cannon, son of Seán Cannon, has taken over from his father, who at the age of 83 has now retired from touring. James carries the tradition forward into a new generation. He has long followed his own musical path and has also performed alongside his father and brother in the trio The Cannons, building a strong reputation with their infectious blend of folk and country.
The history is never far away. Seán Cannon replaced Luke Kelly in 1983, and Gerry O’Connor was also, for a time, a member of the original Dubliners following Barney McKenna. With his background, including touring with Joe Bonamassa, O’Connor has added an extra spark of energy to the group’s sound.
In short, The Dublin Legends are more vital than ever. With timeless classics, they revive the heyday of The Dubliners like never before. The sparks quite literally fly, and the music seems to have a life of its own, constantly being rediscovered by new audiences. Not only in theatres, but also on major stages, the legacy of The Dubliners continues to be embraced by listeners of all ages.
On stage:
Shay Kavanagh – vocals and guitar
Gerry O’Connor – Irish tenor banjo and fiddle
Paul Watchorn – vocals and five-string banjo
James Cannon – guitar and vocals
With decades of experience and countless tours behind them, they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their iconic and much-loved performances. The repertoire includes classics such as “Whiskey in the Jar,” “Dirty Old Town,” “The Wild Rover,” and “Seven Drunken Nights”, songs that have become truly timeless within the folk tradition.
At the same time, The Dublin Legends continue to evolve. James Cannon, son of Seán Cannon, has taken over from his father, who at the age of 83 has now retired from touring. James carries the tradition forward into a new generation. He has long followed his own musical path and has also performed alongside his father and brother in the trio The Cannons, building a strong reputation with their infectious blend of folk and country.
The history is never far away. Seán Cannon replaced Luke Kelly in 1983, and Gerry O’Connor was also, for a time, a member of the original Dubliners following Barney McKenna. With his background, including touring with Joe Bonamassa, O’Connor has added an extra spark of energy to the group’s sound.
In short, The Dublin Legends are more vital than ever. With timeless classics, they revive the heyday of The Dubliners like never before. The sparks quite literally fly, and the music seems to have a life of its own, constantly being rediscovered by new audiences. Not only in theatres, but also on major stages, the legacy of The Dubliners continues to be embraced by listeners of all ages.
On stage:
Shay Kavanagh – vocals and guitar
Gerry O’Connor – Irish tenor banjo and fiddle
Paul Watchorn – vocals and five-string banjo
James Cannon – guitar and vocals