The Great North Woods Committee for the Arts will present direct from Ireland the highly rated, award-winning music group FullSet at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The concert starts at 7 p.m.
All accomplished young musicians in their own right, FullSet creates a stunning and unique sound that is full of energy and innovation, while all the time remaining true to their traditional roots. In recent years this young group has received much critical acclaim, even being compared to super-groups such as Danú and Altan by respected Irish Music Magazine.
Following the tremendous success of their debut album “Notes At Liberty,” FullSet is quickly becoming one of the most well-known bands in the Irish music scene today. In October 2011 they were honored as the winners of the RTÉ/RAAP Breakthrough Annual Music Bursary Award, having been shortlisted along with 12 other groups in four different categories ahead of a field of almost 800 other groups and artists. As well as this, in 2012 FullSet was honored to receive “Best New Group Award” from the well-respected Irish American News as well as “Best New Comer” in Bill Margeson’s Live Ireland Awards.
Michael Harrison on fiddle creates a distinctive sound using original and colorful techniques. Martino Vacca is an exceptional uilleann piper and employs his mastery of this instrument in all pieces arranged by FullSet. Talented musician, Janine Redmond, on button accordion maintains a rich traditional style that is becoming ever so rare in traditional music today. Eamonn Moloney on bodhrán and Andy Meaney on guitar, effortlessly blend the music together with a sensitive yet driving accompaniment section. The emotive singing style of Teresa Horgan completes the ensemble and is guaranteed to captivate audiences of every generation.
Following the tremendous success of their debut album “Notes At Liberty,” FullSet is quickly becoming one of the most well-known bands in the Irish music scene today. In October 2011 they were honored as the winners of the RTÉ/RAAP Breakthrough Annual Music Bursary Award, having been shortlisted along with 12 other groups in four different categories ahead of a field of almost 800 other groups and artists. As well as this, in 2012 FullSet was honored to receive “Best New Group Award” from the well-respected Irish American News as well as “Best New Comer” in Bill Margeson’s Live Ireland Awards.
Michael Harrison on fiddle creates a distinctive sound using original and colorful techniques. Martino Vacca is an exceptional uilleann piper and employs his mastery of this instrument in all pieces arranged by FullSet. Talented musician, Janine Redmond, on button accordion maintains a rich traditional style that is becoming ever so rare in traditional music today. Eamonn Moloney on bodhrán and Andy Meaney on guitar, effortlessly blend the music together with a sensitive yet driving accompaniment section. The emotive singing style of Teresa Horgan completes the ensemble and is guaranteed to captivate audiences of every generation.
To date, FullSet has performed on some of Ireland’s most prestigious TV programs including “The Late Late Show” and TG4’s hugely popular Irish music series Geantraí. They have also performed at various festivals and venues across America and Europe including Copenhagen Irish Festival, the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, The Michigan Irish Festival and also the North Texas Irish Festival. During this time they have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in folk and world music including Moya Brennan, Fred Morrison, Lúnasa, Carlos Núnez, Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny and Beoga.
“Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a month early by coming out to see this incredible band,” said President Charlie Jordan of the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. “This is a fast-rising international band and we are thrilled to have them here in Coelbrook.”
Concert tickets for this high energy show are $15 per person and are available in advance at Fiddleheads on Main Street in Colebrook. Advance ticket sales have already begun to sell as this promises to be a spectacular performance. For further information on this and other upcoming GNWCA shows, call 237-9302 or 246-8998.
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