Masters of Tradition US Tour

[leremarkable]

Hello to all ye good pipers,
The Masters of Tradition tour of the US is beginning tonight at Symphony Space, New York, with a line-up from
Bantry Festival of the same name including Martin Hayes, Denis Cahill, Iarla O Lionaird, Mairtin O'Connor, Seamie O'Dowd, Cathal Hayden and myself, David Power. A quick search under 'Masters of Tradition' will give you the exact tour details, which is taking in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, DC, Washington State and Denver Colorado. I have heard that a bunch of crazies from Salt Lake City are making an 8 hour road
trip to see the Denver show! Now that's a cultural difference for ya!

David P.

[Patrick D'Arcy]

Where's the like button this thing?

Have a great time David, sounds like an incredible line up!!!

Patrick

[Cathy Wilde]

Where's the like button?

Amen!

[The Sporting Pitchfork]

Well, if the guys down in SLC are driving 8 hours to Denver, then I really don't have an excuse! It's about an hour and a half from Portland to Olympia.

Looking forward to it!

[MTGuru]

Helloooo! Helloooo! Yes, over here, down in the left hand corner. We're here, 22 million of us, second largest metro in the US, and lots of Irish trad players and fans. You don't actually have to climb the Rockies or cross the desert by wagon train to get here.

I'm kidding, but only sort of. Why major trad tours often bypass Southern California is both mysterious and frustrating. A pet peeve, as it were.

But seriously, good luck to all with the tour, David. Looks great. I've lived in Olympia and it's lovely, all 45 thousand souls.

[malanstevenson]

Eight hour drive? A trifle if one has laid in enough Mountain Dew and jerky.

My only fear is the other musical bits between piping solos taking too long.

Looking forward to seeing you, Mr. de Paor.

[malanstevenson]

Why major trad tours often bypass Southern California is both mysterious and frustrating. A pet peeve, as it were.

No kidding, MT. Why do you think we're driving 8 hours? Its a trad desert here in Utah. Unless you count the annual March migration of the Young Dubliners (which I don't, but as a teacher I tolerate the ignorant). Or the - get this - Shamrocks and Dreadlocks St. Patrick's Day Reggae Fest. No, really.

[Jarlath.I]

Or the - get this - Shamrocks and Dreadlocks St. Patrick's Day Reggae Fest. No, really.

It doesn't get more Irish than that, does it.....

If there is a second tour, a Twin Cities stop would also be great!

[KevinCorkery]

For the Va,Md,DC group.

martin hayes & 'masters of tradition'
the birchmere, april 16th

Monday April 16, 7:30pm
Birchmere Music Hall, Alexandria, VA
www.birchmere.com 703-549-7500
with
Martin Hayes, artistic director, fiddle
Iarla Ó Lionáird, vocals
Dennis Cahill, guitar
Máirtín O’Connor, accordion
Cathal Hayden, fiddle
Seamie O’Dowd, guitar
David Power, uilleann pipes
"terrifically enjoyable show…accomplished line-up…thrilling climax of galloping jigs and reels." – THE AUSTRALIAN
Purity, power and intimacy—traditional Irish music at its finest.
Seven of the most compelling artists in Irish music today come together to explore the heart of the tradition, based on a famous festival curated by Martin Hayes in the West County Cork town of Bantry. Having mesmerized audiences in Ireland and Australia, including the Sydney Opera House, Masters of Tradition is now touring the U.S. In solos, duets, trios, and full group collaboration, these acclaimed musicians bring an unparalleled level of mastery to the spellbinding music they play.
More info and a 45-min documentary film on the project at martinhayes.com/mot

[maki]

Helloooo! Helloooo! Yes, over here, down in the left hand corner. We're here, 22 million of us, second largest metro in the US, and lots of Irish trad players and fans. You don't actually have to climb the Rockies or cross the desert by wagon train to get here.

I'm kidding, but only sort of. Why major trad tours often bypass Southern California is both mysterious and frustrating. A pet peeve, as it were.

I'll second that. What up?

[J-dub]

Davey, next tour you can book a show in Salt Lake and save us the drive, you can always crash in the VW Bus again LOL! Can't wait to see ya Davey, and the show! Wish we had more time there!

[TheSilverSpear]

Awww.... sounds brilliant. Bummer I'm not in Colorado visiting the parents anytime soon.

[Kevin L. Rietmann]

Itinerary here: Masters of Tradition Tour Schedule. Tickets in Oly WA are $18.50 - $37.00.

Hafta round up the troops 'round here in PDX. One of 'em has a school bus.

Great to have you back this side of the pond, Dave, talk to you soon.

[pudinka]

Hafta round up the troops 'round here in PDX. One of 'em has a school bus.

And one of them used to be a school teacher. Hmmmm...

[Brian Lee]

Looking forward to the trip from SLC. Of course, that might just mean 16 straight hours of polka hits out and back...it's a small price I'm willing to please my passengers. And if the polkas aren't in vogue, then perhaps hornpipes. hehehe

LOOK OUT DAVID....HEEEEERRRRREEEEE's SALT LAKE CITY!