About this Event
The ‘Boro Sessions presents "A Sunday Afternoon with David Childers & Friends," accompanied by David Niblock, who has been performing with David as a duo for about a decade.
David’s friend, Dylan Walshe, a fabulous Irish singer-songwriter who currently resides in Asheville, will open for him.
The concert will be Sunday, August 17, 2:00-4:00 PM at The Back Table (816 S. Elm St, Greensboro, NC). Doors open at 1:00 PM. ADVANCED TICKETS $20 (+ taxes & ticketing fees) / DAY OF SHOW TICKETS $25 (+ taxes & ticketing fees) will be available at the door. This is an AIR CONDITIONED, SEATED, LISTENING ROOM CONCERT! So come & join us for a fun, relaxed afternoon. The Back Table serves beer, wine, spirits, pizza, etc. See ya there!
Revered NC singer-songwriter, performer, poet, and painter, David Childers is known for his gritty voice and vivid storytelling. Blending folk, rockabilly, and country, he’s released over a dozen albums. David Childers is a native of Mt. Holly, NC and was a practicing attorney for 3 decades. For the past 10 years he has been focusing on songwriting, performing, and art. He attributes his success to his band members, his love of words and writing, and his avid reading of books since an early age. His fans particularly admire and appreciate his integrity and authenticity.
Influenced by Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Elvis and many other artists, his love of words expanded into his own poetry, songs, and writings. He has toured the U.S. and Europe, collaborated with members of The Avett Brothers, and performed on MerleFest’s main stage. He will be inducted into The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame on October 16, 2025, one of the highest honors in this state!
David's lyrics tend to explore themes of love, loss, spirituality and hope, and redemption. He draws from literature, spirituality, and everyday life to craft songs rich in soul and substance. In August 2024, Childers was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and has not able to perform much while getting treatment. However, he has made a lot of progress battling the disease, while still engaging, when possible, with performing music and creating art. The ‘Boro Sessions worked with David to select a performance date that falls comfortably between his continuing cancer treatments. We are very fortunate to bring him back to Greensboro, after a year of focusing on his treatment.
Also a visual artist, Childers brings the same raw honesty and Southern perspective to his paintings that define his songwriting. David's work is featured in the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, which created a wonderful documentary during the pandemic that you can view here
Radio Irish is thrilled to share the unusual and unique music and sound of renowned, one of a kind, alternative roots artist Dylan Walshe from Dublin, Ireland. A remarkable voice that draws you into the stories within his songs. Sounds like something from a completely different time. Transporting. It's so damn refreshing to hear something different!"Radio Irish, New York, USA
"Dylan's a wordsmith & a fair chanter, it does my heart good to hear him sing, love his voice and the way he's using it. Dylan is a true Irish ballad singer, I admire his work"Christy Moore
"Hard hitting songs, honest & straightforward"Peggy Seeger
"Dylan Walshe has taken up the reins from the likes of Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt, wiwith poignant, poetic lyrics and memorable tunes..." The Irish Edition, US
"His voice is so strong and expressive, at once so holy and damned it can shake heaven and hell simultaneously. This suggests the old soul of a true roots artist, to be sure"No Depression, USA
"Dylan can sing at my ballad sessions, any time he wants to, he can come & be one of mine"Sheila Kay Adams
"Armed with just a guitar, a stompbox and a whole lotta soul, Dylan Walshe is more like a tornado than a singer songwriter"Camden Calling, UK
"Craftsman-like, artisan quality, rousing vocals & a workman's blood, sweat & tears. Dylan Walshe is a genuine talent..."Bonanza & Son Revue, UK
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Back Table, 816 South Elm Street, Greensboro, United States
USD 24.74
