Brian O'Donovan presents: The Kane Sisters

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Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Music & Concerts

From North Connemara, Liz and Yvonne Kane, known as The Kane Sisters, are much respected musicians and educators.

Born in Letterfrack, they were educated in Kylemore Abbey School.

They were taught music by the great Sligo musician and music teacher, Mary Finn and by their grandfather, local fiddle player, Jimmy Mullen.

From a young age, they have been very influenced by the traditional music of Sligo and East Galway, in particular the music of the master composer and fiddle player Paddy Fahey.

Liz and Yvonne first came to national and international prominence during the three year period in which they toured with accordion player, Sharon Shannon as members of her band, The Woodchoppers.

They travelled all over the world with her band and are featured artists on Sharon’s album ‘The Diamond Mountain Sessions’.

At that time, a Hot Press review by Siobhan Long confirmed ‘...while 'Fire in their Bellies' (with Liz and Yvonne Kane) is ensemble playing at its best and most naked.'

Following this period of touring with Sharon Shannon, they decided to embark musically on their own and they recorded their first album in 2002 entitled ‘The Well Tempered Bow’.

The Kane Sisters toured Ireland and the United States following the release of their first album and they followed up with a second album ‘Under the Diamond’ in 2004 and third album 2010 called ‘Side by side’.

In 2022 they released their fourth album ‘In Memory of Paddy Fahey’ featuring 15 of his compositions as well as newly written tunes from both Liz and Yvonne.

Based in Letterfrack they have a solid teaching schedule and a large number of fiddle students both locally and virtually.

*Doors open at 3pm for lunch and drinks.

There will be NO table service after 4pm when the show starts - please do come early!

Reserved seats will be held until 15 minutes after showtime.*

HOURS

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Doors: 3pm
Showtime: 4pm

COST

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$28 Advanced | $23 Advanced for WGBH Members | $32 Day of Show

WEBSITE

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24hourconcerts.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1142

LOCATION

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247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144 map
Phone: 6177766896