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Folk rock fiddle ace is star guest at town pub
FOLK-ROCK fiddle ace Joe O'Donnell has announced he will be playing a one-off unplugged set in Rugby.
The superb electric fiddle-player will be making an unusual guest appearance on Monday, February 15, with an unplugged version of his powerful Celtic fusion band Shkayla.
The band is this month's special guest attraction for the popular new acoustic, folk and blues night at The Boat Inn in Newbold-on-Avon.
The Limerick-born musician has rocked the Irish and UK music scene since the 70s through his work alongside Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore and Phil Lynott and as a member of rock legends East Of Eden.
Joe moved to Coventry in 1998 and has been active in the city's folk scene often promoting live music sessions while working with leading Midlands musicians to establish Shkayla.
Joe is well-regarded as one of the finest electric fiddle players specialising in Celtic music. His arrangements are best described as Celtic-rock fusion.
Named after the Gaelic word for 'stories', the band recently released its long-awaited album, Celtic Cargo, which has picked up stunning reviews from Europe's top music publications for its powerful rock and funk rhythms and arrangements of songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany.
The 'unplugged' line-up will feature versatile keyboards-player Martin Barter and Coventry guitarist Si Hayden who enjoys a huge reputation in his own right for his impressive fingerpick and flamenco-style playing.
The evening is hosted by popular trio, BorderLine Crossing which combines the accomplished guitar arrangements of Dave Cook and Pete WillowChele Willow.
The music starts at 8.30pm at The Boat Inn, in Main Street, Newbold, on Monday and admission is free, although there is a 'jug' collection.
For more information call (01788) 832608.
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