Held every second Wednesday, the Noosa Irish night mixes things up for the new year with local Irishman Alan Kelly and Celtic Americana duo, Those Folk.
Kicking things off on Wednesday 4 January from 6pm, singer songwriter, and guitarist Alan Kelly is Dublin born and sings traditional folk, award winning original songs, and refreshing interpretations of well known songs.
Alan is also the front man, and driving force behind the Celtic folk rock band, the Barleyshakes, and his energy as a performer never fails to captivate his audience.
Joining Alan on the night as always is multi-instrumentalist Steve Cook.
Steve is a master musician and plays lively jigs and reels on mandolin and fiddle. He also busts out his self-crafted electric guitar to accompany Alan’s songs. This high energy duo will have you dancing and singing along with the infectious Irish music.
Completing the line up on January 18 are the Celtic Americana duo, Those Folk.
Charismatic, authentic and thoroughly entertaining, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific-troubadours known as ‘Those Folk.’
Having met in Scotland in 2012, they have since travelled extensively and lived in the pine forest mountains of California.
They now hang their travelling hats in Pomona, Queensland.
A partnership forged in the fires of folk music, Those Folk explore sounds from the 1960’s folk revival and contemporary Americana music While infusing it with Celtic notes.
Breathtaking vocal harmonies are featured alongside rich instrumental work performed on guitars, accordion, mandolin and banjo. Lawrence AND Clare are storytellers who make audience members feel like fast friends.
As songwriters they delve into love, hope, belonging, and the human condition. As performers they enthral, enchant, and leave a lasting impression.
The Noosa Irish night is held every second Wednesday from 6pm, entry is free and it’s a family friendly venue where all ages are welcome until 9pm.
