Ellie and Kevin wow at 'Liffey' gig

Everybody was expecting to enjoy Luka Bloom's performance on Friday night, but what really blew them all away was the opening act from Ellie McMahon and Kevin McMahon.



Both are students at CPC but not related to each other. Ellie, daughter of Marie Claire McMahon who runs the Stagecoach music and drama school, has been singing for several years at CPC. Kevin is in Transition Year, and took up guitar a couple of years ago.

As 'Life by The Liffey' organiser Ray Kelly revealed before the show started, the pair had just begun rehearsing together the week before.

But they came through with a set in their 'warm up' that brought sustained applause when it finished.

Ellie showed a poise on stage, and a control of voice that belied her young years, and a promise of serious musical ability if she ever wants to take that road.

Kevin, along with guitar, is into songwriting and gave us a rendition of one of his compositions. It sounded good, though he said later that he hadn't yet sorted out the lyrics properly.



Ray Kelly says he plans to provide similar spots for local talent as part of the 'Live by The Liffey' series.