Hothouse Flowers and John Spillane on bill at Kilkenny Tradfest over the St. Patrick’s weekend
Hothouse Flowers.
Hothouse Flowers and John Spillane are among the acts lined up for the 2024 Kilkenny Tradfest where legends and newcomers will entertain the crowds over the weekend of March 15 to 18.
The festival coincides with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the medieval city and will include a mix of evening gigs and the Bulmers Music Trail earlier in the day. Organisers suggest that “if you get lost, just follow the sound of the music!”
John Spillane.
Kicking off Kilkenny Tradfest, Irish rock group Hothouse Flowers will bring their infectious brand of traditional Irish music, with influences from soul, gospel and rock, to the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel on March 15. Folk legend, John Spillane and his Band of Wrens, will take the stage at Kyteler's Inn on Saturday, March 16.
What promised to be very memorable and unique concert takes place in the Set Theatre on March 18, featuring the inspired combination of twice Grammy nominated vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird with renowned pianist/composer Cormac McCarthy and acclaimed clarinet maestro Matthew Berrill. Iarla will be supported by Kilkenny Tradfest newcomers, Burnchurch, a four piece group made up of two pairs of brothers.
Clare Sands.
The 2024 Kilkenny Tradfest bill also includes performances from Shaskeen, Clancy's Kitchen, Clare Sands, the Tulla Céilí Band, Pádraig Jack, Breaking Trad, Buíoch, Nell Ní Chrónín, Kilfenora Céilí Band, the Leonard Barry Trio and Reel to Reel.
Tickets can be booked on kilkennytradfest.com
