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THE Best for the West series of con- certs returns to Magnetic Music in Doolin this July and August. Now in it’s ninth year, the series has evolved into a central part of the summer mu- sic scene 1n north Clare.
The concerts have been attracting the best of Irish traditional, folk and singer/songwriters to Doolin each Summer since 1999.
The concerts are designed to be family friendly and small children are invited to sit on their parents’ laps for free while older children
(from 10 to 14 years) will be admit- ted half price.
The series will kick off with a bang on Sunday, July 20 as the Long Notes stroll into town. The quartet, which features two all-Ireland champions and two BBC young trad musicians of the year, should provide a treat for locals and tourists alike.
A week later Winifred Horan and Mick McAuley from folk super- group Solas will bring their brand of fiddle, accordion and guitar music to Doolin. On Friday, August | Irish folk band Teada will play followed by a pan Celtic night featuring folk stars
from the Shetland Islands, Scotland and Ireland on Thursday, July 7. This concert will feature Catriona McKay (harp), Chris Stout (fiddle) and Tom- my O’Sullivan (vocals and guitar).
Siobhan O’Brien will provide the entertainment on Sunday, August 10 followed by the Christy McNamara Trio on Saturday August 16. This concert will feature a host of trad1i- tional music from Clare played on the accordion, fiddle and guitar.
The outstanding voice and guitar playing of Sarah McQuaid will take to the stage on Saturday, August 23 while the series will be rounded off
by a performance by Galway fiddle divas the Kane Sisters and guitarist John Blake on August 29.
More information on this year’s programme can be obtained from www.magnetic-music.com by fol- lowing the MUSIC CAFE link.
Each concert starts at 10pm with doors opening at 9.30pm. The Fish- erstreet venue is small so prior book- ing is advisable in order to avoid dis- appointment.
To book ring 065 7074988 or e-mail info@magnetic-music.com.
The Best for the West series is sup- ported by the Irish arts council.