Legendary Irish folk singer-songwriter Christy Moore will perform 8 shows at Vicar Street in December 2008 and January 2009. The hugely popular County Kildare born balladeer attracts a loyal audience for his wonderful shows, so book your tickets well in advance!
If you’re a fan of live music sung with passion and plenty of soul, and musical instruments played with great skill, then you’re in for a treat at Vicar Street in the run up to and just after Christmas.
Music Concert Promoters Aiken Promotions are proud to announce the return of music legend and all round entertainer Christy Moore at Vicar Street in a pre and post Christmas feast for music lovers! Christy’s charm, natural wit and all round superb songwriting talent will be showcased in his classic shows at Vicar Street.
Perennially popular songs from his huge album collection will be performed to an adoring crowd at the venue, including, “Ride On”, “Don’t forget your Shovel”, “Ordinary Man”, “Lisdoonvarna”, and “The Voyage” to name but a few.
Christy is an outstanding performer, and plays the guitar and bodhran with grace and style. He’ll be backed on lead guitar at the shows by Declan Sinnott, a County Wexford born prolific musician and producer, who has collaborated with Christy for the past number of years.
Christy Moore has been performing his ever-popular music since the 1960′s. His music is often described as being in the “Political/Social Commentary” category, with many songs depicting the struggle of Nationalists in Northern Ireland, and fighting the cause for disadvantaged groups, and victims of injustice.
In the early 1970′s he collaborated with Donal Lunny, and together they founded the hugely popular Irish folk act “Planxty”. After recording three seminal albums, the group split in the late 1970′s and after a spell with the influential band “Moving Hearts”, Christy began a solo career that has spanned over thirty years.
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The following are the dates for the 2008/2009 Christy Moore gigs at Vicar Street:
Monday December 15th
Tuesday December 16th
Monday December 22nd
Tuesday December 23rd
Friday January 2nd
Saturday January 3rd
Monday January 5th
Tuesday January 6th
Note that the show kicks off at 8pm, and doors open at 7pm. Over 18′s only, and valid ID may be asked for. Unfortunately, all of Christy’s shows except for the two dates of Monday January 6th and Tuesday January 7th 2009 are now sold out, due to the ever-huge demand to see this talented and evocative singer.
You can purchase tickets for these two shows by visiting Ticketmaster directly. You can collect your concert tickets at the Vicar Street venue on the night of the performance from the box office.
Vicar Street itself is an intimate concert venue with a capacity of up to 1,000 for seated gigs, and up to 1,600 for standing concerts. It is located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Since it’s opening in 1998, it has played host to many classic musical performances by Bob Dylan, Josh Ritter, Mundy, and comedy acts such as Pat Short and Des Bishop. Irish band Bell X1 will perform at the tenth anniversary celebrations for the venue later this month.
How to get to Vicar Street…
The venue is very central, and located in Dublin 8. If you’re coming from the Trinity College side, pass into Dame Street and travel in the direction of Christ Church. If you travel straight on you’ll be on Thomas Street. The concert venue is located on the left hand side of this street.
As for parking, there’s a multi-storey car park just up the road on Thomas Street heading out from Christ Church. You can also park in the car park in the Jury’s Inn across from Christchurch.
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