Roni headlines the 4th Clarinbridge Banjo Gathering, 28 May 2016

Thanks to Tom Cussen of Clareen Banjos in Clarinbridge, Co. Galway, who sends word that in the coming week advertising will begin for this year's Clarinbridge Banjo Gathering - the fourth in the series - which will be held on the weekend 27-29 May. Tom will be posting on Facebook towards the end of the week.

The poster above is for the highlight of the Gathering: the Saturday evening concert (28 May) in Clarinbridge Parish Hall, presenting the one and only Roni Stoneman (USA), First Lady of Banjo, with Galway's own Oldtown Rounders bluegrass band. Doors open at 8.30 p.m. and the show starts at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Tickets are €10 (€5 concession) and bar service is provided.

The Clarinbridge Banjo Gathering is sponsored by Clareen Banjos and supported by Clarinbridge Arts Group and Jordans Bar. The full dates for Roni's tour (26 May-27 June) can be seen on the BIB calendar, and on the BIB for 18 March.