Quebec to Ireland, Old Bridges Tour. Sophie Lavoie & Fiachra O'Regan
18 February 2010 (20:00 - 23:00)
Quebec to Ireland, Old Bridges Tour.
Sophie Lavoie & Fiachra O'Regan
The show consists of lively arrangements of Irish and Quebecois traditional tunes and song.
D'ye think he micht be Irish?
Correct.
And Sophie is French Canadian.
Sophie & Fiachra perform a captivating fusion of traditional Irish and Québecoise music, mainly on Uilleann pipes and Fiddle. Since they met in 2008, Sophie & Fiachra have been performing in festivals throughout Europe, USA and Canada and have played on many national TV and radio programmes in Ireland. They recorded their debut album in autumn 2009 (release spring 2010). In their music, Sophie & Fiachra represent and contrast Québécoise and Irish music through reels, jigs, airs and instrumental arrangements. Sophie & Fiachra are old Ireland and Québec meeting again.
Check the links for info on this talented couple.