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The Whileaways

with Very Special Guests UpRoar Choir (Clonmel)

Saturday 28th December 2024

The Abymill Theatre

Fethard Co. Tipperary

Doors 7pm;

UpRoar Choir onstage 8pm.

The Whileaways onstage 8.45pm sharp.

 

 

 

 

Clonmel World Music is delighted to present its annual Christmas Musical Extravaganza, featuring Irish Favourites The Whileaways, and special guests UpRoar Choir.

The Whileaways are playing 4 Sold Out shows before Christmas, three in An Taibhdearc Theatre in Galway and one in the prestigious Sugar Club in Dublin. The Fethard Show is their first show after Christmas, and it will take place in the beautiful Abymill Theatre in Fethard.

The Whileaways are a wonderful trio of songwriters, singers and musicians, formed in Galway in 2012. They have released four critically acclaimed albums, and are currently in the studio working on a fifth album.

Noriana Kennedy, Noelie Mc Donnell and Nicola Joyce had each toured and recorded extensively with their separate projects before coming together as The Whileaways. Indeed, each had played gigs and festivals all over the world and over a dozen recordings to their collective credit when they began to admire each other’s singing at gigs and sessions in their home-town of Galway. When a tour of Australia presented itself in 2012, they decided to test the water as a trio. They were hailed as ‘a knockout of the festival’ at the legendary Port Fairy Folk Festival in Australia, and the success of that tour prompted the release of their critically acclaimed debut album the following year.

Acknowledging this coming together of independent forces, The Irish Times in it’s four-star review at the time said : “This is an audacious debut … from musicians whose experience pays ample dividends here”.

Following the path carved out by their eponymous debut, the band’s 2015 release ‘Saltwater Kisses’ gave them band their firm footing in the Irish roots music scene. These three singers are cut from the same cloth and weave a tapestry of harmonies and beautifully crafted original songs. Their sound is true and their delivery is undeniably captivating.

The various life experiences in different places at different times have led by some musical alchemy to The Whileaways, a band of “perfected simplicity”, who combine their respective voices in sublime harmonies, singing songs the have mined from their own lived lives and the lives of others. By extension, they sing about the lives of all of us who have known family, love, loss and/or who have a sense of place.

A successful 2018 ended with a performance in Vicar Street as part of the  ‘RTE Folk Awards’ in which they were nominated for ‘Best Album’ and ‘Best Folk Group’.

The band are renowned for their live performances, whether that’s touring their own material, or their much-lauded show Bird On The Wire, a collaboration with Pauline Scanlon which features a ten-piece band including strings, and explored the songs of songwriting  icon Leonard Cohen. It is performed to sold-out audiences in Ireland, including Vicar Street in Dublin and The Cork Opera House.

Noelie is also very busy as a member of The Sawdoctors, who are back playing to Sold Out audiences all over Ireland, The UK and The USA. Nicola is also a member of a great 4 piece group, The Half Set, with Pauline Scanlon, and Noriana is always busy with different projects!

 

UpRoar Choir (Clonmel)

 

UpRoar choir are fresh from the success of their Sold Out annual Christmas charity concert, in Old St Mary’s Church Clonmel. All 30 members of UpRoar will be performing on the night in Fethard, in what will be an unforgettable night of songs and music.

Known for their powerhouse performances and eclectic repertoire, UpRoar Choir promises an unforgettable opening set. The Abymill Theatre will provide the perfect backdrop for this one-of-a-kind experience, showcasing the choir’s versatility and passion for delivering soul-stirring renditions.
UpRoar Choir are celebrated for seamlessly blending rock and choral elements. The performance will feature a diverse range of songs, from classic rock anthems to contemporary hits.

Whileaways Reviews:

“the sound of a fine band honing a distinctive sound” Lauren Murphy, Sunday Times Culture

“Among the finest singers in the country…deceptively simple and deeply affecting…absolutely stunning melodies and harmonies” Hot Press

“Prepare to be spellbound” Sligo Live Festival

“hollers for a chance to be heard in a live setting, so rich is its lyrical tapestry”  Siobhan Long, Irish Times

“a knockout and one of the best acts at the festival” – Sandy Brady, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Australia

“this bands musical penchant: perfected simplicity” – Colleen Taylor, The Irish Echo

Instinctive sibling-like harmonies, captivating lyrics and melodies mark The Whileaways  sound, which has been described as “perfected simplicity” and the band as “masters of arrangement and song-writing “(Irish Echo, USA) .

 

Abymill Theatre, Fethard:

The Abymill Theatre in Fethard, is only 15 minutes drive from Clonmel.

It is a beautiful restored Mill, that seats 150 people, in comfortable theatre seating. 

 

UpRoar Choir (Clonmel)

 

The Whileaways:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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