Tag: The Trad Gathering

The London Lasses continue their series of 25th Anniversary Concerts with three UK dates in October!

LL25, the 25th anniversary album from The London Lasses, features all new material and includes both past and present band members. The recording celebrates the band’s musical journey over the past quarter-century and showcases the powerfully traditional signature sound which they’ve become known for. The album spans four centuries of Irish music, from ‘Planxty Thomas Burke’ penned by the harper composer Carolan (1670-1738) to newly composed tunes by concertina player Edel Fox, flute player Tommy Fitzharris and harper Michael Rooney. Captivatingly sung by vocalist Bróna McVittie, the album’s four songs include the beautiful ‘Bánchnoic Éireann Ó (The Fair Hills of Ireland)’, a song in praise of Ireland dating from the 1700s.

LL25 is also a celebration of both the close-knit group of musicians who have been part of the Lasses’ story so far, and the long history of traditional Irish music in London, a rich cultural heritage which they are extremely proud to be part of. As band leader Karen Ryan, Director of the annual Return to London Town Festival and one of the leading lights of traditional Irish music in London, says: “This album is one that’s very close to my heart. It brings together 16 wonderful musicians and brings back a lifetime’s worth of musical memories and friendships.”

Since first getting together for an informal tour of the US in 1997, The London Lasses have performed at some of the biggest festivals and venues in the world including the Royal Albert Hall in London, where they played the first ever BBC Proms céilí, Cambridge Folk Festival, Dublin City Hall, the Concertgebouw, Philadelphia Irish Festival and Glastonbury. From mellifluous vocals to lively instrumentals, The London Lasses invite you to join them on this special musical journey and experience the beauty and richness of traditional Irish music.

Artists’ website: www.londonlasses.net

Thursday 19th October – Liverpool Irish Festival – www.liverpoolirishfestival.com

Friday 20th October – The Bradford Irish Society at Bradford Playhouse – www.bradfordplayhouse.org.uk

Friday 27th October – Return to London Town Festival, Cricklewood – www.returntolondontown.org Triple Bill with Noel Hill & Brian McGrath / The Trad Gathering

For further information please contact Karen Ryan: irishmusicinlondon@gmail.com