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22nd December - 23rd December | 20:00 -

The Whileaways at An Taibhdhearc

Is iad na trí príomhámhránaí, Noelie McDonnell, Noriana Kennedy agus Nicola Joyce atá mar bhall den ghrúpa tíre, The Whileaways.

Multi folk award nominee’s The Whileaways have ingeniously solved the dilemma of having three lead singers by becoming, essentially, one stunning voice. The band of “perfected simplicity”, combine in sublime harmonies, singing songs they have mined from their own lived lives and the lives of others. With themes of family, love and a sense of place, their music “hollers for a chance to be heard in a live setting, so rich is its lyrical tapestry” (Irish Times).

The Whileaways are Noelie McDonnell, Noriana Kennedy and Nicola Joyce, are three accomplished singers who had each toured and recorded extensively with their separate projects before coming together as a band. With over a dozen albums to their collective credit, and having played gigs and festivals all over the world, they began to admire each other’s singing at sessions in their home-town of Galway.

This trio of song-writers came together in 2012 and since then have released four critically acclaimed albums. Their spell-binding live performances have shown to be a special haven for fans with all of their shows selling out as part of their ‘In all Honesty’ Album launch tour last year. During lockdown The Whileaways made an exceptional contribution to entertaining their audience online with their weekly sharing of songs ‘Live from Home’. Their regular Sunday night performances via Facebook became a cherished opportunity for fans from around the globe to come together and enjoy the band’s music.

The band are renowned for their live performances, whether that’s touring their own material, or their much-lauded show Bird On The Wire, a collaboration with Pauline Scanlon which features a ten-piece band including strings, and explored the songs of song writing icon Leonard Cohen. It has been performed to sold-out audiences in Ireland and Holland over the last three years in venues such as Ulster Hall, The Olympia Theatre and the Cork Opera House.

Often joined by maestro’s Eimhin Cradock and Sam Wright on drums and bass their beautifully crafted original songs and harmonies are delivered beautifully from the stage. With a blend of storytelling and intimate conversation their live show is undeniably transporting and a testament of the dedicated fan base they now hold.

Event Date
22nd December 2024 - 23rd December 2024
Event Time
20:00 -
Event Category Venue
An Taibhdhearc
Location
City Centre
Event Address
19 Middle St,
Galway
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Ticket Price
€25
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