The Makem and Spain Brothers will be bringing their energetic live performance of Irish, Scottish, and American folk music to the North Country with a concert at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook, New Hampshire, presented by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts.
Shane, Conor and Rory Makem represent the third generation in their legendary family of Irish-born singers. The Makem Brothers, professional entertainers since 1989, have had the unique opportunity to study first hand from many of the top acts in Irish music, growing up at sing-songs and sessions frequented by some of Ireland's best known and prolific singers and musicians.
Mickey and Liam Spain grew up listening to songs at the knee of their father in the mill town of Manchester, New Hampshire. Influenced by such diverse acts as The Weavers, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, Woody Guthrie and Doc Watson, The Spains were able to take the common elements in all and fuse them into a style all their own. Mickey's baritone voice is strong and pure, and his deft work on the guitar and bodrhan provide this duos sturdy framework. Around this, Liam's endless skills on the guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica finish the picture as only a true artist can. Together they produce a sound that is original, yet still steeped in the song tradition. Their live performances have been called an "energetic" and "electrifying" mixture of Irish, Scottish, and American folk songs.
Mickey and Liam Spain grew up listening to songs at the knee of their father in the mill town of Manchester, New Hampshire. Influenced by such diverse acts as The Weavers, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, Woody Guthrie and Doc Watson, The Spains were able to take the common elements in all and fuse them into a style all their own. Mickey's baritone voice is strong and pure, and his deft work on the guitar and bodrhan provide this duos sturdy framework. Around this, Liam's endless skills on the guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica finish the picture as only a true artist can. Together they produce a sound that is original, yet still steeped in the song tradition. Their live performances have been called an "energetic" and "electrifying" mixture of Irish, Scottish, and American folk songs.
The Tillotson Center is on Rte. 26, next to the Colebrook Post Office. Tickets for the concert are $15 and can be purchased in advance at Fiddleheads on Main Street in Colebrook and at the door the night of the concert. For more information on this and other upcoming GNWCA concerts, call 237-9302 or 246-8998, as well as visit the arts organization’s website at www.gnwca.org.
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