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Live Performance
Irish Folk and Ballads
A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the globe.
Picking up the mantle left by acts such as The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers, the 4 piece group continue to conquer tour circuits in Europe and the U.S. In the past years The Kilkennys have shared the stage with renowned Irish artists such as Shane McGowan, Sharron Shannon and Finbar Furey. Continuing their hectic tour schedule 2016 saw the band perform on the main stage at Milwaukee Irish Fest - the largest Irish Festival in the world.
“The Kilkennys are a great band upholding the Irish Folk/Ballad tradition with a contemporary style. Matching the passion & stories with these songs. The Kilkennys live is a fantastic show”
- Barry Stapleton, Milwaukee Irish Fest
The band was established between schoolmates and began touring the length and breadth of Ireland in 1998. In 2008 they decided to name themselves ‘The Kilkennys' after their beloved home, Kilkenny City. Now based in South East Ireland, the group have evolved through the years and are anchored by founding members Davey Cashin (vocals, mandolin, banjo, guitar, whistles), Tommy Mackey (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), long time member Robbie Campion (banjo, guitar, madolin, vocals) and newest member Mick Martin ( bodhran, uilleann pipes, low whistles, guitar, vocals).
After releasing their live album and DVD ‘Meet The Kilkennys’, Radio and TV appearance soon followed, which included RTE’s Late Late Show, where they preformed their single ‘Shine on Kilkenny’ , an original song released to coincide with Kilkenny winning All Ireland hurling final for a forth year in a row, a sporting celebration also headlined by The Kilkennys. Their much acclaimed studio album ‘The Colour Of Freedom’ (2014) features a mix of original material and well known ballads like 'Rocky Road to Dublin’ and ‘South Australia’. The strong connection between the band and their music is showcased in this album, with compelling musicianship and pristine vocal harmonies.
Seeking to preserve their status for re-introducing Irish folk and ballads to a young audience while capturing the hearts of the more seasoned traditional music lover, The Kilkennys embark on their new show featuring new material, set to be released later in the year. The bands popularity continues to grow with every energy filled, toe tapping and hand clapping night of entertainment.
Harpenden Public Halls is set on the edge of Harpenden Common, close to the town centre and train station.
Our entertainment programme is extremely varied and regularly hosts live music, tribute acts, comedy, theatre productions, film screenings, schools concerts and an annual Christmas Panto .
We are also recognised as being the hub of the community and host everything from pre-school activities, youth theatre, dance and exercise classes, antiques fairs and NHS blood donor sessions to a wide variety of club and society events.
Both of our rooms are available for hire. The smaller Southdown Room is a more intimate space and can hold up to 70 persons seated or 100 standing, whilst the larger Eric Morecambe Hall can hold 410 seated or 520 standing.
It is an ideal venue for all types of events ranging from wedding receptions to fairs and exhibitions to parties and conferences, and the Halls have even been used as a film location.
We have a fully licensed bar, and a professional kitchen for hire.
Doors Open 6:30pm.
A transaction fee of £1.25 per ticket is charged for online purchases, and £1.00 for telephone or in-person purchases
PLEASE ARRIVE IN GOOD TIME AS BAG SEARCHES ARE IN PLACE AND ALSO TO ALLEVIATE BAR QUEUES
Southdown Road,
Harpenden,
Hertfordshire,
England,
AL5 1TE.
01582 767 525
