Former All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and one of the most progressive talents to emerge from the Irish traditional music scene, Martin Hayes returns to the Howard Assembly Room for a special solo set.
Born in East County Clare, Hayes has been immersed in music his entire life, his uncle and father themselves being renowned fiddle players. In a typical attempt to broaden his horizons, Hayes moved to Chicago in his 20s and threw himself into the city’s musical life, finding collaborators within and beyond folk. That openness has carried him to fruitful projects with the likes of Bill Frisell, Yo-Yo Ma, Sting and Paul Simon, as well as founding the American/Irish folk supergroup The Gloaming.
Through those experiences Hayes has developed a distinct approach to arranging and performing traditional Irish music. The lightness of his playing and its depth of personality make his fiddle instantly recognisable whether playing an old favourite or something completely new.
“…one wonders if the man is connected to an aesthetic dimension that mere mortals can only experience through him.”
– Hot Press
Price
£19
Doors 7pm
Start time 7.45pm
Two sets with interval, no support
