Whats on in Waterford: Live music, festivals and more
Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
David Munnelly (accordion) and Mick Conneely (fiddle) will be singer Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin this September. Fiddle player Mick Conneely has played and toured with top artists including De Danann, Mary Bergin, Frankie Gavin, an Mairtin O’Connor. His debut solo album, Selkie, was released in 2001, met with critical acclaim.
David Munnelly was born into a musical family and surrounded by music from an early age. He set up the David Munnelly Band in 1999, and has since released multiple CDs and toured extensively.
They will be joined by Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin. Born into a musical family in Connemara, she is the winner of numerous song competitions and has sang all over the world from America, Europe and her beloved homeland. Tickets available at Eventbrite.ie
Over the past year or two The Omega Three Orchestra have come together for a few gigs in the South-East area, receiving rave reviews for all of their concerts.
The Omega Three Orchestra features, Francie White (vocals), Gerry Power (guitar), Dylan Bible (guitar), Gerry Madden (mandolin), Suzanne Rowe (accordian), Alan Coonagh (sax), Mick Kinsella (harmonica and percussion), Mickey Dower (bass), all of whom have brought their individual influences to the table.
The group will perform in a night of Swing, Jazz, Blues and lots more. Tickets available at garterlane.ie
The Vitamin Sea Festival returns to Tramore this September, for a weekend programme of sea-inspired events.
Beach yoga, sushi making, forest bathing, saki tasting, street parties, taste tours and more are planned through the packed festival.
More information is available at vitaminseafestival.ie
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight 2024 Tour is coming to the SETU Arena on Saturday 12th October.
Following sell-out tours of Europe and USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with a new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock and Metal.
Set in ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion.
Tickets available at eventbrite.ie
