Engage with popular and multi-award-winning Irish quintet Goitse during a relaxed performance and artist talk.
Goitse was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year” and Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year,” Goitse have become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles.
Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with age-old traditional tunes. Laying the foundations are World and All-Ireland Bodhrán champion Colm Phelan and Conal O’Kane, who is fast becoming one of the finest guitarists of his generation. The rhythm section sets a drive for the music while the sweet, charismatic voice of Áine McGeeney draws audiences into their songs. Multi-instrumentalist Alan Reid features mainly on banjo and bouzouki, drawing from an extensive knowledge of Irish music. Danny Collins is an All-Ireland piano champion and is known for his distinctively intricate bass work on accordion. Together, the quintet Goitse makes what Irish Music Magazine calls “music that’s brimming with energy and creative zeal.”
The band members are collectively and individually leading teachers in the realm of traditional Irish folk music. They regularly give workshops not only on this type of music, but also on the related instruments, history, and culture.
This program was funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Grades 1-12 | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | World Culture | Music | Entertainment |
The Bettendorf Public Library has served the community of Bettendorf since July 12, 1955. We offer Library events for all ages, and our meeting rooms are available for public use. See more information about our meeting room policy at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/meeting-rooms.
