Heralded as one Amerca's most celebrated singer songwiters, Josh Ritter stays true to the songwriter tradition that as won him comparisons to Dylan and Springsteen. He has the rare ablitiy to produce songs that immediately sound like they have been forever. In concert Ritter plies the stage with manic energy and warmth. He returns to Galway with The Royal City Band in this incredible Festival Big Top triple bill.
Double platinum-selling Cathy Cavey is a powerful new voice in Irish music. Cathy was awarded the 2008 Meteor Music Prize for Best Irish Female with her critically acclaimed album Tales of Silversleeve.Her newly released album The Nameless entered the Irish charts at Number 1.
The quintessential Irish singer songwriter, Damien Dempsy's unique sound reflects the influence of traditional sean-nós as well as his musical heroes: Bob Marley and Elvis Presely. A multiple Meteor Award Winner, he has played alongside Christy Moore, Sinéad O'Connor and U2