2011-2012
this special concert co-presented by FOOTMAD and the
the Woody Hawley Concert Series
Irish vocalist and guitar virtuoso
Karan Casey
John Doyle
8 October 2011
This concert is co-presented by FOOTMAD
and
The Woody Hawley
Concert Series
John Doyle
8 October 2011
This concert is co-presented by FOOTMAD
and
The Woody Hawley
Concert Series
This concert is presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
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Funding support is provided by The Fund for the Arts
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8 Oct 2011 • Saturday
7:30 pm
Walker Theater,
The Clay Center
Karan Casey and John Doyle were founding members of traditional supergroup Solas, a band known for rousing, furious tunes and striking renditions of traditional songs. On this occassion, the two former bandmates reunite to create a stripped-down performance that showcases the power of those songs. Since Solas, each has carved out a unique and acclaimed place in contemporary Irish and folk music.
Karan Casey has recorded five solo albums, has won Best Irish Female Vocalist twice, Best Irish Folk album and a GRAMMY for her collaboration with Paul Winter. She has been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and has performed with Peggy Seeger, Liam Clancy, James Taylor, and Tim O'Brien. USA Today has called her work "shiver-inducingly excellent”.
John Doyle's rhythmic guitar chops and effortless harmonies make him much in demand as a musical partner. He currently tours with Joan Baez as her musical director, and with virtuoso fiddler Liz Carroll. Doyle and Carroll played for President Obama in March 2009, and their CD Double Playreceived a 2010 GRAMMY nomination. Doyle also received a nomination for the 2009 "Tommy Makem Award" by the Irish Music Association. Irish Edition calls him a "dream guitarist."
7:30 pm
Walker Theater,
The Clay Center
Karan Casey and John Doyle were founding members of traditional supergroup Solas, a band known for rousing, furious tunes and striking renditions of traditional songs. On this occassion, the two former bandmates reunite to create a stripped-down performance that showcases the power of those songs. Since Solas, each has carved out a unique and acclaimed place in contemporary Irish and folk music.
Karan Casey has recorded five solo albums, has won Best Irish Female Vocalist twice, Best Irish Folk album and a GRAMMY for her collaboration with Paul Winter. She has been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and has performed with Peggy Seeger, Liam Clancy, James Taylor, and Tim O'Brien. USA Today has called her work "shiver-inducingly excellent”.
John Doyle's rhythmic guitar chops and effortless harmonies make him much in demand as a musical partner. He currently tours with Joan Baez as her musical director, and with virtuoso fiddler Liz Carroll. Doyle and Carroll played for President Obama in March 2009, and their CD Double Playreceived a 2010 GRAMMY nomination. Doyle also received a nomination for the 2009 "Tommy Makem Award" by the Irish Music Association. Irish Edition calls him a "dream guitarist."
KaranCasey.com
JohnDoyleMusic.com
CompassRecords.com
Need more information about this concert? Call 304.415.3668
JohnDoyleMusic.com
CompassRecords.com
Need more information about this concert? Call 304.415.3668
Woody Hawley Concert Series
Relax with friends in an intimate cabaret-style setting and experience the fine musicianship and outstanding vocal talent of some of the nation’s most celebrated singer-songwriters.
Relax with friends in an intimate cabaret-style setting and experience the fine musicianship and outstanding vocal talent of some of the nation’s most celebrated singer-songwriters.
Note to FOOTMAD Season Ticket Patrons: This concert is a Woody Hawley Concert Series event.
Your Free Bird tickets will not be accepted by the Woody Hawley Concert Series for this concert.
Your Free Bird tickets will not be accepted by the Woody Hawley Concert Series for this concert.
Need more information about this concert? Call 304.415.3668
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