John Faulkner with Fergus Feeley & Friends - Thursday 19 July 2007
Local hero and highly regarded singer/songwriter John Faulkner has garnered critical acclaim from all quaters for his recordings and live performances over the years. Her is joined by Fergus Feely on mandocello for this gig.
Maureen Browne & Friends - Friday 20 July 2007
Maureen Browne, PJ. McDonald and Michael McCaugue are three of Ireland'smost exciting and virtuoso young musicians on fiddle, whistle and guitar respectively. They will be joined by legendary Bodhran player "Ringo" McDonagh for what promises to be an exhilarating gig.
Bebhinn Ní Bbhriain, Michael Clarkson & Garry O'Briain - Saturday 21 July 2007
Michale Clarkson and Bebhinn Ni Bhriain are two renowned flute players who maker their first ever appearance at Galway Arts Festival. They will be accompanied by Bebhinn's father, well-known muscian/composer/songwriter/producer.
Colm Gannon, Ronan O'Flaherty & John Blake - Thursday 26 July 2007
Ronan O'Flaherty, fiddle and Colm Gannon, accordian are a young and musically accomplished duo, with great flair and style. They are joined by John Blake on guitar.
Moonshine - Johnny Moynihan, Frank Hall & Lena Ullmann - Friday 27 July 2007
The legendary Johnny Moynihan, (Sweeney's Men, Planxty and De Dannan), on mandolin, bousouki, guitar and accordian, joins Frank Hall on fiddle and Lena Ullmann on banjo and vocals. Their new album First Run is the time in 30 years that Moynihan, a legendary figure in Irish Folk music, has put his name to a recording. A performance not to be missed.
Brian McGrath & Friends - Saturday 28 July 2007
Brian has featured on some of the finest recordings of Irish music in recent times on a variety of instrument. A banjo player of the highest stature, he will be joined buy a number of guests for this performance, including Alec Finn.