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Luka Bloom’s talent shines at the Mall Arts Centre
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Luka Bloom received a warm welcome at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on Saturday, March 20th 2010, along with special guests Jack O’ Rourke and Niall McCarthy, as part of the Sacred Root music projects. Report: Bobby Whyte | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Luka Bloom live on stage at The Mall Arts Centre Youghal - Pic. Michael Hussey
Supporting him on the night were Jack O’Rourke, who performed his own compositions on piano with Jack Hussey and Niall O’Connor on guitars, as well as Niall McCarthy who delivered an inspiring acoustic set on guitar and bagpipes.
Currently finishing an 11-date Irish tour, Luka Bloom performed songs taken off his latest album ‘Dreams in America’ as well as treating the audience to select songs from his vast repertoire.
Luka Bloom and Bobby Lee from Sacred Roots
Luka showcased his inimitable style of guitar playing with a blistering set of classics as well as new music which reflect his interest in World music. Having suffered from tendonitis, Luka adopted a heavy, fast strumming style which gave his music a rich texture about it.
Eanna Dowling, Luka Bloom, Maria Moynihan and Bernard Kavanagh
The concerts, which had previously taken place at St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, have been temporarily re-located to the Mall Arts Centre, another local venue in the town. Previous Sacred Root concerts which took place in the church included Mick Flannery and Kate Walsh, Liam O Maoinlai, singer/songwriter Declan O’Rourke and Dublin-group Kíla. The unique concerts are acclaimed for their haunting atmosphere and unique ambience, accredited to the church’s 500 year old acoustic system.
Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
For more information, visit Sacred Root (www.sacred-root.com) or contact Bobby Lee on 087 9957102.
Upcoming Sacred Root gigs include Freddie White on the 30th of April, with Dervish and Mary Coughlan scheduled for later dates.
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wonderful uplifting magic are just three words I could use to describe Luka Blooms performance.
I cant understand how the Mall House was not packed to capacity with a star like Luka Bloom appearing. People pay 40 euros to go to hear him in the Opera House and here we had him on our own doorstep. Congrats to Bobby Lee for bringing such wonderful artistes to Youghal and I hope that in the future these performances will be sold out.