Embrace your Roots at Coughlans inaugural Cork Roots Fest
Roots fans rejoice for the good folks at Coughlans Live are set to host a long weekend of Americana and folk. Running under the title Cork Roots Fest, a dozen or more sets of local, national and international artists are scheduled for the Cork venue from Thursday 11th May until Monday 15th May.
Cork Roots Fest Artists
Highlights of the weekend include an afternoon session from U.S. musicians Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves who feature as special guests for folk duo The Lost Brothers (Saturday 13th May). Expect a masterclass in clawhammer banjo and traditional fiddle and tunes from their 2022 record, Hurricane Clarice, a true bluegrass powerhouse.
Running Order
The line-up also includes The Henry Girls, Malojian, Cormac O’Caoimh and a Monday night sign off from The Roots Ramble. See the current list of shows listed below:
- Thursday 11th, Clodagh Quirke and Kitt Barrett 8pm, €15
- Friday 12th The Lost Brothers and Lisa Gorry 7:30pm, €22.50
- Saturday 13th The Lost Brothers and Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves 3pm, €22.50
- Saturday 13th, Freeman’s Country Carvery 7pm, €15
- Saturday 13th, Son Of Crazy Chester 10pm, FREE
- Saturday 13th, Silent Disco 10pm, €10
- Sunday 14th, The Henry Girls 3pm, €20
- Sunday 14th, Malojian and Cormac O’Caoimh 7:30pm, €15
- Monday 15th, The Roots Ramble 8:30pm, FREE
- Coughlans Cork Roots Fest 2023 runs from Thursday 11th May until Monday 15th May.
Tickets for all Coughlans shows available at coughlans.ie
For more on Coughlans visit coughlans.ie
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