As part of the 2014 Kilkenny Arts Festival, leading musicians from Ireland and America take up residence in the town this August for a series of unique concerts and collaborations entitled The Marble City Sessions.
Acts include The Gloaming, Bill Frisell, Sam Amidon, Dan Trueman, Doug Wieselman, Thomas Bartlett, Ghost Trio and This Is How We Fly. Here’s what’s what…
Marble City Sessions: Ghost Trio (Ireland)
Date/venue: Tues 12 August. 8pm / The Black Abbey
Marble City Sessions: The Gloaming (Ireland) & Special Guests
Date/venue: Wed 13 August. 8pm / St Canice’s Cathedral (Sold out)
Marble City Sessions: Bill Frisell (USA) with Sam Amidon, Dennis Cahill and Martin Hayes
Date/venue: Fri 15 August. 10.30pm / Set Theatre
Marble City Sessions: Bill Frisell (USA) Solo
Date/venue: Sat 16 August. 4pm / Left Bank
Marble City Sessions: Dan Trueman (USA) & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (Ireland) Laghdú (World Premiere)
Date/venue: Thurs 14 August. 6pm / Rothe House
Marble City Sessions: Doug Wieselman (USA) From Water
Date/venue: Sat 16 August. 2.30pm / River Court Hotel Terrace
Marble City Sessions: Thomas Bartlett & Friends (USA) / This Is How We Fly (International)
Date/venue: Sat 16 August. 9pm / Set Theatre
Marble City Sessions: Festival Finale
Date/venue: Sun 17 August. 8pm. / St. Canice’s Cathedral
Full details www.kilkennyarts.ie