In a gig that could have been planned in Heaven, the County Clare trad legend Sharon Shannon will be joined by some of Ireland’s best-loved and emerging talent in an intimate session in White’s Tavern, one of Belfast’s oldest pubs, and all as part of Powers Irish Whiskey’s ‘Old But Gold’ campaign.
And it’s free to anyone lucky enough to get one of the limited number of tickets!
Set for Thursday 28 September and following the hugely successful first session in Dublin earlier this year, Sharon will share the stage with some of the north's up-and-coming talent, including Susan O’Neill and Belfast’s Joshua Burnside as well as the much-loved Brendán Quinn, John McSherry from the olllam and Francis McIlduff (At First Light), on what promises to be an unforgettable night's music.
Further special guests are expected to join the fun and frolics on the evening which will be hosted by local musician, Alana Henderson.
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Celebrating songs and stories that have been passed down through the generations, artists will perform together and individually, showing how their craft is inspired by the past and present.
Fittingly, headliner Sharon Shannon’s performance comes ahead of the release of her Now and Then box set - a stunning retrospective of her illustrious 30-year career, due out on 27 October 2023.
Commenting on the launch, Jessica Lynn, Marketing Director Ireland at Irish Distillers at Irish Distillers said: “Powers’ Old But Gold campaign celebrates the life experience, confidence, and self-assuredness that comes with age.
“Nowhere is this illustrated as well as within our vibrant trad scene, where legends and luminaries inspire the next generation to protect time-honoured traditions and techniques, whilst making their own mark.”
The Old But Gold series of intimate trad and storytelling sessions will continue to tour iconic Irish pubs in 2024.
Tickets for the White's Tavern gig are now available via Eventbrite at bit.ly/PowersGoldenHours.
