Musical treat in store at Coleman Music Centre
Frankie Gavin and Catherine McHugh play at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on April 25th at 8 p.m..
Music lovers are in for a special treat with Frankie Gavin and Catherine McHugh playing at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on April 25th at 8 p.m..
Frankie Gavin has been a commanding force in Irish traditional music since his teenage years, earning a reputation as one of the most technically accomplished and fiercely individual musicians of his generation. A master of both fiddle and flute, his extraordinary skill has carried him far beyond the traditional circuit, leading to performances alongside global icons including The Rolling Stones and Elvis Costello, and appearances for four US Presidents: Kennedy, Clinton, Bush and Obama.
Yet for all these remarkable milestones, Frankie Gavin’s name remains inseparable from De Dannan, the trailblazing band he co-founded with the late Alec Finn in the mid-1970s.
Joining Frankie is Catherine McHugh, widely regarded as Ireland’s foremost piano accompanist. Her sensitivity, rhythmic drive and deep understanding of traditional music have made her one of the most sought-after collaborators in the genre.
Together, this exceptional duo delivers music of power, precision and warmth - a meeting of tradition, innovation and lived experience, led by one of Irish music’s true originals.
