Maria Doyle Kennedy 'Upstairs', Tuesday

Great gig in KildareMaria Doyle Kennedy is the featured artist in Upstairs at Cunninghams, Cunninghams Bar, Kildare Town, tomorrow night, writes Roy Thompson.

The award winning singer, songwriter and actress is best known by some for her acting role in 'The Tudors', by others for her role in 'The Committments', and by yet more for her early appearances with Hothouse Flowers, and later The Black Velvet Band.

Together with her husband, songwriter/guitarist/producer, Kieran Kennedy, Maria has been producing music of the highest calibre since the 80s. With six solo albums under her belt, she is one of Ireland's most highly regarded female artists.

Maria has recently released her sixth solo album - 'Sing' to critical acclaim.