Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:30 pm Buílle New tunes written in Irish traditional style with contemporary arrangements "As fresh a breath that’s blown through traditional and roots circles in a long, long time." - Irish Times
John Doyle Setting the standard for contemporary Irish guitar "A magical touch, always providing exactly what is needed - a dream guitarist." - Irish Edition At Crossroads Music, 801 S. 48th St (in Calvary Church) Tickets ($10-30) available online (www.crossroadsconcerts.org) and at the door until we sell out. Buílle was formed in 2004 by Armagh born brothers Niall and Caoimhín Vallely to perform a body of new tunes written in a traditional style with contemporary arrangements. Niall Vallely has established himself as one of the most original and distinctive voices in Irish traditional music. He began learning the concertina at the age of seven and over the years has developed a unique approach to playing the instrument. In 1990, Niall formed the group Nomos, now recognized as one of the most important Irish bands of recent times. Since 2000, he has performed solo and with musicians such as Karan Casey, Tim O'Brien, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Paddy Keenan, Mel Mercier and also composed a significant body of new music. Caoimhín Vallely first came to prominence as fiddle player with the exciting Cork band North Cregg but has emerged in recent years as one of the most interesting and individual piano players on the traditional music scene. John Doyle's gifts as a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and producer have played an essential role in the ongoing renaissance of Irish traditional music. As a member of Irish-American supergroup Solas - and a highly sought-after session player - Doyle pioneered a rhythmic, sophisticated approach to Irish guitar accompaniment, setting a new standard for the instrument. When the original members of Solas parted ways, Doyle embarked on a solo career. Preserving the tasteful simplicity of tradition, Doyle nonetheless adds a contemporary edge, finding fresh life in even the most well-worn of tunes. His playing encompasses hard-driving strumming, inventive chord voicings, precise single-note runs, and powerful rhythmic effects borrowed from traditional instruments such as the bodhran and fiddle. Sound samples, individual bios, and tickets are available at http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity-Announce." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list.
