Big double in the BAG

There's a great double bill in the BAG next Monday night, writes Roy Thompson of the Ballymore Acoustic Gigs.

From Donegal come duo Blackbird and Crow (above)  aka Maighread Grace and Stephen Doohan, and from the Marble City of Kilkenny comes Richie Healy.

Ever wondered what a 21st century Rory Gallagher and Janis Joplin pairing would sound like? Well, wonder no more. Whether performing their high energy electric slide guitar driven foot-stompin' blues, or their more pared-back acoustic guitar-led material, Blackbird and Crow is one hot act live. Delighted to have them in the BAG.

Richie Healy's detectable influences as broad as Springsteen, Waits, and old Delta Bluesmen makes him a songwriter of tremendous depth, and striking lyrical ability.

He is beautifully backed on his brand new album, 'The Perilous Tree', by Ger Moloneyon accordion, and Elise Ramsbottom on backing vocals, and both also accompany him live.

Richie Healy presents himself humbly, and with self-deprecation, but the songs speak volumes, in their truth, and honesty.

As this is a double-bill, both acts have equal billing, and will each play a full set, in Mick Murphy's Bar, Ballymore Eustace. Doors open: 8:30pm, Show 9pm sharp. Admission: €12.