Meath Beo launches autumn series of traditional music in historic venues

The Meath Beo Traditional Music series continues in historic venues throughout the county in autumn 2019. Each event features two traditional artists associated with Meath perform an acoustic set. The vision for Meath Beo is to raise the profile of the traditional artists associated with Meath by showcasing the music alive today, while also growing audiences countywide. The dates are: Sunday 15th September, the George Eogan Centre, Nobber, hosts Nollaig Ni Laoire and John McEvoy; Caitlín NicGabhann and Éanna OCróinín perform at Somerville House, Kentstown, on 13th October; and Agher Church, Summerhill, is the venue for Seána Davey and Macdara ORaghallaigh on 10th November.

The first of the autumn events features John McEvoy (fiddle) and Nollaig Ní Laoire (singing) in the historic George Eogan Centre, Nobber.
John McEvoy has been described as “a supreme traditional musician” and one of Irelands finest traditional fiddle players, Recognised for his sensitive and rhythmical interpretations of the tradition. He has toured extensively in Europe and the USA and has collaborated and recorded with many outstanding musicians including Sean Potts, Donal Lunny, Art McGlynn, Peter Browne, John Kelly, John Wynne and Catherine McEvoy.
A founder member of the popular group ‘Gatehouse’, whose first album received a superb five star rated review in the Irish Times, he has played with several well-known bands including Donal Lunny’s Celtic Orchestra, Kelp, Bakerswell and Providence and has taught at numerous festivals and workshops, both at home and abroad.
A regular performer on TV and Irish language radio, John can be heard on a number of CDs some of which include a number of his own compositions.
Nollaig Ni Laoire comes from a Kilbride, Trim, family that is steeped in traditional singing, music and dancing. She is an expert in sean-nós singing having won numerous All-Ireland
Medals. She is one of only two people from Meath to have won the prestigious Corn Uí Riada.
This competition is the highest accolade in sean-nós singing. She has represented Ireland at the Irish Fest in Milwaukee on numerous occasions. She is a much sought after tutor for workshops in the tradition. She is an active member of Tlachtga CCÉ and performs regularly at various concerts and recitals. She also plays the concertina to a high standard.
All performances will begin at 6pm, doors at 5.30pm - further informantion and tickets at www.meathbeo.com