Sligo Live presents The Máirtín O’Connor Trio, plus very special guest, Zoé Basha, in Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo on Sunday 2nd November at 8pm. Tickets €28.50 plus fees.
Formed in the early 2000s, The Máirtín O’Connor Trio has become a prominent force in traditional Irish music. With acclaimed albums ‘Crossroads’ and ‘Going Places‘ they’ve toured globally, from the Sydney Opera House to New York’s Symphony Space Centre, winning over audiences in Ireland, Britain, Europe, North America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Máirtín O’Connor Trio are a prominent force in traditional Irish music. At the trio’s core is Máirtín O’Connor, known for his time with De Danann and contributions to Riverdance. Cathal Hayden, is an All-Ireland champion on fiddle and banjo, with a founding role in Four Men and a Dog. Seamie O’Dowd, a versatile multi-instrumentalist with a notable career touring with groups like Dervish.
The Máirtín O’Connor Trio delivers a whirlwind tour of Irish musical traditions, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in tradition. Their remarkable performances and musical prowess have earned them accolades and a dedicated following, solidifying their place as Irish music pioneers on the global stage.
Zoé Basha’s original pieces and traditional songs explore the crossover between the sway of Appalachian mountain songs, the fervour and solemn ornamentation of Irish traditional songs.