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oin us for an unforgettable evening of music with The O'Deadly's and Michael Darcy and the Atlantic Tramps. The O'Deadly's will enchant the audience with a dynamic blend of traditional Celtic tunes and contemporary hits. Michael Darcy and the Atlantic Tramps will headline with their infectious energy, mixing traditional folk and contemporary influences. This event is a celebration of community and music, perfect for friends and families. Don't miss this opportunity for a memorable night of great live music!
15 min intermission
Merchandise and refreshments will be available for sale.
Tickets are Pay What You Can with all proceeds going to support arts and culture in the Waterloo Region.
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Michael Darcy and the Atlantic Tramps
After releasing his impressive solo debut Simple Drop of Rain in 2018, Canadian-based, Irish folk singer-songwriter Michael Darcy returned to the studio with his new band ‘The Atlantic Tramps’ in tow for the eagerly-awaited follow-up album, Down to the Roots. Drawing from the well of rich Irish music that he grew up with and also being inspired by gritty American songwriters like John Prine & Guy Clark, he aimed to create a whirlwind of folk traditions — where greengrass meets bluegrass. Released in July 2022 to critical acclaim, Down to the Roots was described by UK magazine Folk and Honey as “an excellent album; well-crafted songs with detailed arrangements brought to life with virtuosic flair.” Irish Music Magazine raved that “Darcy’s originals sit so comfortably within the genre that you’d swear they’ve been around for generations.” The album also garnered a 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for ‘Traditional Singer of the Year’ while his original song “The Ballad of Uncle Frank”, from the same album, was nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ at the 2023 Ontario Folk Music Awards.
Michael tours both solo and with The Atlantic Tramps. Most recently, the band completed the final leg of their 2023 US tour performing several shows in Michigan & Illinois, after already having played festivals and theatres in Ohio, New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania earlier in June. They also embarked on a successful Irish summer tour in August 2023 which included a packed show at the historic Cobblestone venue in Dublin as well as festival performances at the Fleadh Cheoil in Mullingar and Féile na Sionainne in Athlone. 2022 saw the band receive a scholarship to attend the Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri where they performed multiple showcases at the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community. In March 2022, their single “Sweet St. John’s” was featured on the popular St. John’s Morning Show for CBC Radio One in Canada. In 2021, they were honoured to be the only Canadian artists presented at the international Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase at North America’s longest-running pan-Celtic festival – Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. The new album was supported by a full Ontario solo summer tour.
The O'Deadly's
Ayron Mortley - guitar & vocals
Lindsey O’Connell - accordion, whistles, harmonica & vocals
Jaimie McClyment - 5-string electric fiddle
From neighbourhood pubs to the Ireland Fund of Canada, The O'Deadlys have lit up the room, large or small, with anything from traditional Celtic songs & tunes to contemporary hits everyone knows and loves.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H 2L9, Canada,Kitchener, Ontario
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