'Fine Girl, Ye'Are' keep Clancy legacy alive
Thursday August 19 2010
THE legendary story of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem will be told on Friday, August 20 in the Everyman Palace Theatre at 8pm.
Its has been 25 years since The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem last sang together, and still they are remembered as one of Ireland's greatest ever musical exports.
'Fine Girl, Ye'Are' traces the story of the Clancy's from their early days in the paint shop of a car factory in Cleveland to international fame and stardom.
Narrated by RTE's Cathal McCabe and with music by The Kilkennys, one of Ireland's most exciting young folk and ballad groups, 'Fine Girl, Ye'Are' is a rousing tribute show, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
Growing up just 25 miles from the Clancy's hometown of Carrick-on-Suir, The Kilkennys have been raised in the same musical tradition, and perform the great Clancy songs with an excitement and authenticity that brings audiences to their feet time after time.
The Clancy Brothers were an influential Irish folk music singing group, most popular in the 1960s, and are often credited with popularising Irish traditional music in the United States.
The brothers were Patrick 'Paddy' Clancy, Tom, Bobby and Liam. They are best known for their work with Tommy Makem, recording dozens of albums together, such as 'The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem'.
They were also a primary influence on a young Bob Dylan and on many other emerging artists.
Every June in their hometown of Carrick-on-Suir, the Clancy Brothers Festival takes place over three days to commemorate the achievements of group. The tradition is carried on by The Makem and Spain Brothers, and by the Clancy Legacy, which consists of nephew Robbie O'Connell, Aoife Clancy (daughter of Bobby) and Dónal Clancy (son of Liam ).
Tickets are €23, and for more information, please v i s i t www.everymanpalace.com or call 021-4501673.
- SHARON WHELTON
