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Finbar Furey And BandRiverbank Arts Centre Newbridge
Finbar Furey is at the helm of a family steeped in traditional
Irish music. Hailing from Connemara, His father played the fiddle
and the pipes, while his mother Nora played melodeon and five-string
banjo. They passed on the heritage that is the cornerstone of the
Irish traditional movement today to Finbar and the rest of their
children. Soon they were an established household name throughout Europe (particularly Germany), Australia, Canada, the USA and New Zealand. The Fureys soon reaped the rewards of their hard work, enjoying a string of hit records across the world. Such gems as “Sweet Sixteen”, “Leaving Nancy”, “Green Fields Of France”, “Red Rose Café” and “The Lonesome Boatman” gave them the chart success they deserved. Their recording success was further compounded with their albums “Sweet Sixteen”, “Golden Days”, “The End Of The Day”, “Claddagh Road”, and “Winds Of Change”. After 30 years of phenomenal success as the frontman for the family group, Finbar decided it was time to pursue his solo career. Finbar's reputation as a solo artist has increased with every performance. He has toured extensively in Britain, Australia and Europe, treating audiences to evenings of pure Irish magic, great music, good humour, and the charm and sparkling wit associated with one of Ireland's great raconteurs. For further information, please contact Catríona or Gráinne on (045) 448314/5 or by e-mail at artscentre@riverbank.ie |
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