ONE OF the greatest Irish singers is performing at Nettlebed Folk Club next week.
Andy Irvine is said to sing to the very soul of the Emerald Isle, and has been hailed as “a tradition in himself”.
The musician, singer and songwriter has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career.
From Sweeney’s Men in the mid-60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, his duo with Paul Brady in the later 70s and then from Patrick Street to Mozaik, LAPD and Usher’s Island, Andy has performed across the world.
As a soloist, Andy fills the role of the archetypal troubadour with a show and a travelling lifestyle that reflect his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie.
The Irish Times says of him: “Often copied, never equalled”.
His repertoire consists of Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dances and a compelling canon of his own self-penned songs.
He can be heard at Nettlebed Village Club in the High Street on Monday, October 3, with doors opening at 7.45pm.
For more details, or to book tickets, call the box office on: 01628 636620 between 10am and 8pm, or visit: www.nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk
