If you are interested in hearing the Irish language being spoken or would like to take part in some comhrá (conversation), join us at Norton’s in Digbeth on Sunday 14th May from 1pm till 3pm. You don’t need to be fluent – it’s open to everyone. Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir! The language session will be followed at 3pm by…
From the promoters that brought us “The Tumblin’ Paddies”, we’ve another night of high octane Irish folk rock from “One for the Road” and DJ Tubsy! “One for the Road” is composed of four members: Mick McGinty (vocals and guitar), Seán Curran (bass and vocals), Martin O’Neill (drums) and Mikey Brennan (mandolin). The band has been together since 2012, but…
If you’re looking for a night of true Irish music, look no further than “One for the Road,” who will be playing Nortons Digbeth on Friday 31st March! This folk band hailing from Ireland are bringing their unique brand of merrymaking to the UK. These talented musicians have been thrilling audiences all over Europe with their high-energy performances – and…
Dublin-based traditional music band, Kíla, are bringing a bit of the Emerald Isle to Birmingham this Good Friday. With eight studio albums and two decades of experience under their belt, you can be sure that they’ll bring the house down at Nortons Digbeth with their unique blend of traditional Irish and world music. Let’s take a look at what makes…
Kíla Often defined as contemporary Irish World music, Kíla fuse the effects of their own melodies and Irish (Gaeilge) lyrics, Irish folk instruments such as whistles, fiddles, Uilleann pipes, bones and bodhrán with djembe, congas, drums, mandolins, brass, and acoustic/electric/ bass guitars. Kíla’s eight members come from the differing musical backgrounds of traditional, classical, and rock. Formed at school in…
St Patrick’s Sunday: Our Biggest Lineup Yet! All Folk’d Up, The Father Teds, Lampa, Heed, Rovin Out, DJ Kieran, Matt & Donal and more …