Musicians from Ireland and the USA will be bringing some unique sounds to Kilrush this month, for the latest in a series of ‘Cosy Concerts’ at Banner Books.
Folk duo Ru O’Shea and Sarah Szucs will be performing in Kilrush on Friday, July 12th. Ru is an Offaly-born, Dublin-based folk musician, who works primarily in Arts and Healthcare. Sarah is a Waterford-born, Tipperary-based singer-songwriter with an extensive repertoire of original songs. Regulars at festivals from Birr Vintage Week to the Electric Picnic, they are very much looking forward to bringing it back to county Clare.
Serpentine is a seven-voice women’s choir based out of Bulbancha / New Orleans, dedicated to healing personal and systemic trauma and re-building human connection with the earth. Their songs are stories of resilience, joy, softness and transformation. The choir believes that songs change the shape of culture, and call forth change and justice. They are touring in Ireland throughout the month, and you can catch them in Kilrush on Thursday, July 18th.
The Cosy Concert series is a new venture, set up earlier this year by the voluntary arts organisation, Silverwood Events. Led by Kilrush resident Lily de Sylva, they aim to provide a programme of affordable events for local people and a fair deal for performers. Ticket prices are flexible, to keep the events open to as many people as possible. The standard ticket price is a guideline, but there are also donation options so people can pay what they can afford. Costs are kept to a minimum, and all profits go straight to the musicians.
“Our local pubs have always been great to support musicians,” says Lily, “but not everyone is comfortable in the pub, and not every type of music works in that environment. So, we are delighted that other local businesses are stepping up to provide an alternative. Banner Books have been very supportive, and the shop is the perfect setting for immersing yourself in the music.”
For tickets, and details of upcoming events, visit Silverwood Events on social media or text/WhatsApp them on 089 244 0068.