Eddi Reader and Alan Kelly Gang
Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame, teams up with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians.
Featuring
- Steph Geremia on flute and vocals,
- John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras) and
- Shane McGowan(Sean Keane Band) on guitars with
- Jim Higgins (Christy Moore, The Stunning) on percussion.
Brimming with powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies this is a wonderful union of Scottish and Irish tradition from true masters.
Alan joined Eddi’s band in 2003 and since has toured and recorded by her side for the past 20 years, the two forging an enduring musical comradery. Though this show was initially put together in 2010 as a once off collaboration, it has since developed into a headlining act and sold out their Irish tours for 10 consecutive years. Mixing the Alan Kelly Gang’s innovative perspective to the Celtic repertoire with Eddi Readers thrilling and affecting performance, this show has been praised for leaving audiences spellbound.
Scotland’s The Living Tradition magazine has described it as ‘an astonishing concert’.
“...one of my favourite singers... one of the most amazing voices... No one sounds like her... You don’t have to know anything about music, but something hits you as soon as you hear her sing”