The Waterboys Headline The Carrick Water Music Festival
THE highlight of the Festival and in their only Irish summer show of 2017, The Waterboys play the Landmark Central on Sunday 16th July. A unique magic between Mike Scott and Steve Wickham and their strong connections to the North West of Ireland make this concert a rare treat for Carrick- on- Shannon.
From the Celtic, gospel, country and rock on the classic Fisherman’s Blues, to the rootsy, funky Modern Blues, a night with The Waterboys is a night not to be missed!
Sligo based musician Steve Wickham has been described as “the best rock fiddler in the world - he beats them all.”
“People should expect the unexpected from The Waterboys,” says Mike Scott. …
Joining Mike Scott on vocals, guitar and piano, Steve Wickham on electric fiddle, are great Memphis keyboard player and showman Brother Paul, ace drummer Ralph Salmins, legendary Muscle Shoals bassman David Hood and sharp Austin guitarist Zach Ernst.
Each day of the Festival from 12th – 16th July 2017 opens with lunchtime entertainment offering concerts from award winning classical musicians Jessie de Bellis and South Korean born Young- Choon Park to the hilariously funny multi- instrumentalists and comic performers The Von Drip Duo. Something for every age to start the day. Evening shows bring to town some of Ireland’s foremost contemporary music with Crash Ensemble while all lovers of operetta and the Silver Screen will enjoy “Will You Remember?” A Celebration of MGM legends Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy. The Dublin Gospel Choir completes the evening line- up with the music continuing at the Late Night Festival Club on Friday and Saturday .
An outdoor screening of Song of the Sea with Kila, Festival favourites; Jazz cruises on the Moon River, workshops for aspiring musicians and craft makers, a vintage market and much more, Carrick- on- Shannon will entertain you each and all day of The Carrick Water Music Festival 12th - 16th July.
See the full programme at www. carrickwatermusicfestival. com. Tickets can be booked at The Dock Arts Centre. www. thedock. ie 0719650828 www. carrickwatermusicfestival. com