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Kicking off our fantastic 2018 concert season, we’re happy to announce the return of one of our favorites from 2017: The Here & Now!
If you saw last year’s show, you know how much fun this group can be! Based out of Austin, Tx, The Here & Now is an exciting band made up of Chris Buckley (fiddle), Niamh Fahy (fiddle), Rob Forkner (Bodhrán) and Joseph Carmichael (guitar). All accomplished musicians in their own right, together they create a rich and captivating sound full of energy that presents Irish traditional music in a contemporary context!
Chris Buckley has spent the last decade plus as a member of the renowned Irish music trio, the Tea Merchants. After growing up in Wisconsin, he came to Austin to pursue his Master’s of Musical Arts degree at the University of Texas and has been here since developing a reputation as one of Texas’s most sought after fiddle players. Niamh who is originally from Co. Meath in Ireland, moved to Austin in 2014 having spent the previous 10 years playing music full-time, 5 of which she spent as soloist with Riverdance. She has also worked with The Young Irelanders, The Dhol Foundation, Donal Lunny The Chieftains & John Williams. Rob Forkner is a master Bodhrán player and is also one of the world’s most highly sought after Irish drum makers. He, along with Chris, is a founding member of the Tea Merchants, and after a time in Europe has returned to Austin, to combine forces musically once again. Joseph Carmichael, guitarist and whistle/flute player from Dallas is a founding member of the irish music trio, Flashpoint. He tours regularly with the Mari Black band and Ashley Davis. He pulls from a variety of influences to create a style that brings the band’s music together.
House Concert
Saturday, August 11, 2018
7:30 PM
Pete & Kelly’s House
$20 Suggested Donation
They will also be running a tune workshop for all players on Sunday, August 12.
We will have the usual hors d’ oeuvres and munchies set out. And you can bring libations to share with your fellow enthusiasts. And as usual, a session will break out afterwards.
Reserve for your spot for the House Concert below: