Hi Folks
I’d thought I’d drop by and let you know what i’ve been up to recently. 2009 started at Celtic Connections with a sold out show at the Tron Theatre on Jan 23rd. This was the very first Kathleen Boyle gig here in Scotland and it’s was fantastic to have a full house in my hometown Glasgow. There were plenty of familiar faces in the audience and a few new ones too so thanks a million for coming out to see us, hope you had as much a good time as we did. The band line up was Jenna Reid (fiddle), Martin O’Neill (Bodhran), Ewan Robertson (Guitar), Heidi Talbot (Vocals) and there were a few guest surprises from Hughie Boyle (Accordion), Michelle Burke (Vocals) and Phil Cunningham (Piano). A big thanks goes out to Cammy Young on sound, Kevin Morris, Donald Shaw, Debra Salem for a great first half, everyone at the Tron Theatre and Cheryl & Jack Turner as official flower presenters!
Earlier in the week the band recorded a few sets for the BBC Alba show Horo Gheallaidh so look out for it in the near future. We will also be out on tour in May 2009 so keep an eye on the website for gigs, we’d love to see you there.
After Celtic Connections it was time to head off to America to play piano with our band Cherish the Ladies. Every January we perform as part of an Irish festival cruise in the Caribbean and this years cruise was fantastic as ever. Performers included Cherish the Ladies, Maura O’Connell, Don Stiffe, The Black Brothers, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, The Matt Cunningham Band, John Gleeson, Mike Mazur, Donny Golden and Dan Stacey. We called at the ports of St. Maarten, Dominica, Grenada, Barbados and San Juan. This years cruise was particularly special as I had my parents, Hughie and Kathleen with me and they had a brilliant time. Can’t wait for the next one already!
I’m now back in New York and we’re about to start our Feb tour. I’m really looking forward to Alaska next week, I’ve heard so many great reports and I can’t wait to experience it for myself. I’ll be out here in America for the next few months with the Cherish crew so if you’re anywhere near us come along to a concert, check us out on cherishtheladies.com.
That’s all now
KTx
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