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We are in for a treat this evening welcoming a renowned folk artist for his first visit to the Grove. Dónal Maguire is a singer, mandolin and tenor banjo player. Influenced by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem and The Dubliners' Luke Kelly. In London he became a resident at the renowned Singers Club, subsequently helping to form The Knave of Clubs along with John Faulkner, Sandra Kerr and Terry Yarnell and as part of the agitprop group Combine. In 1976, Dónal moved to Lancashire forming an enduring partnership with button accordionist Liam Webster, while remaining one of Ireland's foremost émigré unaccompanied singers. His first album, The Star of Sunday's Well, appeared in 1979, harnessing both his vocal and musical talents. ‘Few can come near the standard he sets.
He sings with subtlety, emotion, respect
and deep understanding of his songs: his
accompaniments are direct and in total
sympathy with what he is singing about. His
ability as a musician is outstanding: his tenor banjo style is flowing yet crisp, and he has the ability to make a tune sound fresh and interesting, no matter how well-known it may be. I have absolute respect for the man,as have all who have heard him’
Dick Gaughan
Tickets at Wegottickets
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£10 on the door
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The Grove Inn, Back Row,Leeds, United Kingdom
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