IR25 Remembering Ronnie

Ronnie Drew was a founding member of The Dubliners, leaders in a folk revival that would bring them to massive audiences world wide.  Remembering Ronnie is an affectionate tribute by his son Phelim celebrating the one of Irelands best loved performers.

In Phelims own words:

Growing up I was always struck by the electricity generated at a Dubliners concert. Looking back I can see clearly that the group was exceptional not only because of the individual strength of the performers but that combined they were a force of nature. That energy and excitement coupled with the unbridled joy of a Dubliners audience made for a nights entertainment that felt more like a party in full swing where the hosts and guests were in perfect harmony.

My ambitions as a singer have always been modest as a result!

Having spent my life so far working in the theatre, music has always played a big part in my tool box as an actor, in shows like The Abbey Theatre production of The Risen People or Landmark/ Olympia Theatre production of Once, A New Musical. Over the years I’ve also always enjoyed the experience of playing small venues with friends.
In the years since my father passed away I’ve come to enjoy listening back over his musical legacy and the wealth of material has reawakened not only a sense of pride but also deep appreciation of not just the recordings but the songs that influenced them and how they in turn have influenced others.

In this show I’ll be telling a few yarns and singing some of the songs made famous by Ronnie, Luke, Barney, Ciaran and John. The night is made up of a mixture of folk and other forms of musical that helped to make Ronnie and the lads so unique and the hope is to take the audience on a journey that they will enjoy as much as I will in sharing these experiences in songs and stories.

Remembering Ronnie
Phelim Drew and the Drew House Band

Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen, Monaghan A91KT20
Friday 11th July, 8pm (Doors 7.30pm)
Tickets €25
Part of Inniskeen Road July Evening festival weekend.

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