Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News

Dallahan a big noise in internatio­nal folk scene

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A FOLK band hailed by radio host Mark Radcliffe as ‘one of the most exciting’ acts in their field is coming to Runcorn.

Dallahan is now a force in the internatio­nal folk music scene, having been forged in Scotland’s world of traditiona­l music but drawing on the styles of the Balkans and North America, blending their contempora­ry influences from jazz, funk, and pop music.

A spokeswoma­n said Dallahan aim to take listeners on a journey traversing styles and nations in a dazzling live show to create their own brand of world folk performed with ‘stunning virtuosity’.

She said: “Since the band’s formation five years ago, they have toured extensivel­y in Europe, North America and even represente­d Britain at the bicentenar­y British-Nepalese celebratio­ns in Kathmandu.

“Autumn 2018 sees the release of the band’s third album, Smallworld; with songs that explore themes ranging from unrequited love, famine, racial inequality and big birds while instrument­als transcend from traditiona­l Irish tunes to genre-defying originals.

“Dallahan will be touring the UK in support of the album’s November launch.”

Dallan are at The Brindley on Tuesday, November 13.

The show starts at 8pm, tickets £13 from 0151 907 8360 or www.thebrindle­y.org.uk ●

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Dallahan are coming to The Brindley in Runcorn on November 13

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