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| 'The Fox Hunt' | |
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16 July 2010 at 19:30
Open on Friday | |
| Venue | Talla Shomhairle @ Aros |
| Category | COUNTRY MUSIC |
| Description | ‘The Fox Hunt’ Appalachian and bluegrass from West Virginia. ’The Fox Hunt’ play an exciting brand of American roots music that’s more akin to good old rock ‘n’ roll from the early days when Hank Williams was hungry and living out of a suitcase. That they can rock the joint is not in dispute, but when they turn on the a cappella charm, the magic created is jaw-dropping good. When all four sing, the harmonies add a gloriously well-rounded sparkle that many attempt and only the greats pull off. The songs are down-to-earth honest, delivered with such unbridled passion that these four young hot shots cause quite a commotion wherever they go, their self-penned material winning lots of radio exposure and their interpretations of crusty old favourites keeping the purists happy too. Their debut album, Nowhere Bound, won them a following far beyond the precincts of Harper’s Ferry and Martinsburg where they grew up, the follow-up made sure the momentum kept building, and a brand new release is all set to win them even more exposure. The band is flyng in to the UK for main stage appearances at four big outdoor summer events including Cork Midsummer Festival, Earagail Arts Festival and Galway Arts Festival in Ireland following a transatlantic writing collaboration with The Henry Girls (three very talented singing sisters from Co. Donegal), and the Hebridean Celtic Festival in Stornoway. Loudon Temple of Brookfield Knights Agency says “This is one of the best ‘live’ bands we have ever encountered and the fact that they landed four summer festivals in the US, tells you that the same thing is starting to happen in the UK.” Therefore, early booking highly recommended. |
| Cost | Tickets £12, £10 and £6 |
