Seisiún

Broadcast Details: Friday 1st September, 8.30pm

Four iconic live music venues synonymous with Traditional and Folk music are opening their doors to musician Muireann Nic Amlaoibh showcasing the best and brightest of bands, musicians and singers who have proud associations with these much cherished family run venues. The Saw Doctors, Mick Flannery, Stockton’s Wing, Lisa Canny and The 4 of Us join us to celebrate the rich musical heritage of Campbells Tavern in Galway, The Cobblestone in Dublin, Connollys of Leap in West Cork and McGrory’s of Culdaff, Donegal.

Episode One

Campbell’s Tavern

Join renowned singer and presenter Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh in Campbell’s Tavern in Cloughanover, Headford, County Galway. This family-run music venue has been a staple of the Irish music scene for over 50 years. In this programme musicians flock to celebrate Campbell’s Tavern, including legendary band The Saw Doctors who return to their musical home to pay homage to their favourite venue. The esteemed Galway fiddle players, The Kane Sisters and John Blake, join us for a flavour of local traditional music along with the wonderful Seán Keane and his band. Local artists The Whileaways and jazz aficionado Matthew Berrill grace the stage with new compositions of their own and Muireann meets the owner and the man behind the music, Willie Campbell.