Spectacular live shows at the Linenhall

Spectacular live shows at the Linenhall

Mundy is among a host of top acts scheduled to grace the stage at the Linenhall in the coming weeks.

A spectacular range of live music performances, with styles and genres to suit all tastes, will be hosted by the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar over the coming weeks.

Famed Irish singer/songwriter Mundy performs on Saturday, February 10, supported by Sean Murphy and Kyle Hampson. With greatest hits including Gin & Tonic Sky, Life’s a Cinch and To You I Bestow (which featured on Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet movie soundtrack), Mundy has travelled the world supporting some of the greats, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, and the Pogues. 

Brian Duffy, in collaboration with the Mayo Concert Orchestra and conductor and musical director Kathy Fahey, are set to enchant on Friday, February 16. 

Having lived and travelled abroad for a time singing, playing guitar, and writing and performing music, the Westport native spent eight years in northwestern Spain, which infused his traditional Irish and folk roots with an array of Celtic music, alongside Latin themes.   

Also upcoming at the Linenhall is guitar aficionado Mike Nielsen on Thursday, March 7. Guitarist, composer, educator and author, Mike is renowned for his innovative performances and research.  His solo music, which includes original compositions, is performed on a classical guitar and influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco, Latin, African, Rock and Indian music. Nielsen has shared the stage with many international stars including Dave Liebman, Larry Coryell, Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, Kenny Wheeler, Dominique Di Piazza and Paul Wertico.

Additional highlights this February include Nettle Horse by Little John Nee on Wednesday, February 7, an evening of comedy on Saturday, February 17, with Tom Davis. Underdog and Fishamble Theatre Company present KING by Pat Kinevane on Wednesday, February 21. Closing out the month are Tom Portman and Friends, on Saturday, February 24.

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