Hat-trick of classic acts lined up for Briery Gap
Thursday September 02 2010
THE Briery Gap Cultural Centre in Macroom has unveiled details of three exciting events taking place at the venue over the coming weeks.
Veteran singer Brendan Shine will make a welcome appearance at the Briery Gap for a night of song and story on Friday, September 10.
During a career that has spanned more than three-decades Shine has enjoyed huge success both at home and abroad, playing gigs at venues including the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Albert Hall in London and the Sydney Opera House.
He has also enjoyed phenomenal success in the Irish and international charts, with 34 hit singles (15 of which went to number 1 in Ireland) and 25 albums.
He is perhaps best known for the single Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down, which spent 12 weeks at number one in Ireland and was also a hit in the UK.
On Friday, October 8 Frank McNamara, who would be well known to Irish audiences through his work on the Late Late Show, will play the venue with his 11-yearold son JJ and nineyear-old daughter Charlotte.
The family entertainment show will feature music ranging in style for Beethoven to Les Miserables and is guaranteed to appeal to a wide audience and age group.
JJ recently performed live on the Late Late with his father and as a soloist on Star Search. Charlotte, an accomplished violinist, has also won a gold medal for vocal performance at the prestigious Sutton Music Festival.
Tickets for both concerts cost €20.
On Sunday, October 10 arguably Ireland's favourite easy listening duo, Mick Foster and Tony Allen will play the Macroom venue for what promises to be one very special night.
The gig, part of the Foster and Allen Big Night Out Tour, will also feature support by the gentkeman of Irish country John Hogan and rising comedy star William Caulfield.
Tickets for the gig will cost €30.
Tickets for all events at the Briery Gap can be purchased at the box office on 026 41793.
- BILL BROWNE
