Evening Concerts
Experience the electric atmosphere of an evening concert in the park!
Friday Evening Concert, 5th September at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)
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Jiri Kralik & The Rowdy Rascals, Czech Republic |
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Hungry Hill, Canada |
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Blue Grass Boogiemen, The Netherlands |
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Jerry & Tammy Sullivan, USA |
Former festival favourites Blue Grass Boogiemen from The Netherlands are a highly entertaining band that comfortably handles a range of music with flair, taste and energy. Critics simply advise that all fans of bluegrass music make sure they ‘catch this band when they come through their town’. Featuring five seasoned musicians from North-western Canada, Hungry Hill offer lush vocal harmonies that resonate to the true roots of bluegrass and old-time music. Critically acclaimed, this band is sure to kick start a memorable Friday night at the Ulster American Folk Park!
Saturday Evening Concerts, 6th September at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)
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G2 Bluegrass Band, Sweden |
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Big Medicine, USA |
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Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, USA |
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Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, USA |
Four-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association's Fiddle Player of the Year, Michael Cleveland and his talented band Flamekeeper present a programme of tight vocals and blistering instrumentals that echo the first-generation stars of bluegrass. As the 2007 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year, this five-piece band has long been one of bluegrass music’s hottest attractions. Honed over decades of playing festivals, honky-tonks and everywhere in between, the spellbinding musicianship and spirited vocals of Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass proudly reflects the timeless bluegrass sound of their fathers while imparting a razor's edge intensity all of their own. Saturday night also boasts the current European Bluegrass Band of the Year, G2 Bluegrass Band from Sweden. These five young men have been thrilling audiences all over the continent with their unique brand of bluegrass and are set to perform in Omagh just weeks before they represent Europe at the International Bluegrass Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
The 'Spirit of Bluegrass' Gospel Concert
Sunday 7th September at 6.30pm (Doors open at 6pm)
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Jerry & Tammy Sullivan, USA |
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The Aubrey Ghent Band |
Jerry and Tammy Sullivan have gone from being one of gospel music's best-kept secrets to one of its most loved successes. Beneficiaries of a rich family tradition of acoustic gospel music, this father and daughter combination offer performances that are highly memorable and uplifting. The legendary Aubrey Ghent has won national acclaim for his unique gospel style and his highly skillful techniques on the lap steel guitar. Once you experience Ghent's phenomenal performance your impression of the lap steel guitar will never be the same!
Bluegrass in the Park
Friday 5th September 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September 12.30pm - 6.30pm
Stroll through the museum for an afternoon of top-class music in spectacular surroundings.
Performing against the stunning backdrop of the museum's exhibit buildings will be:
Instruments Workshops
Saturday 6th September at 11.00am
Spend an hour in the company of master musicians and improve your playing skills in both the old-time and bluegrass tradition. Booking for our fiddle, banjo and guitar workshops is essential as places are limited. Please telephone 028 82 25 6307 for further details.
The McAuley Lectures
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September at 1.00pm
In memory of our good friend Tony McAuley, this years lecture series will once again be delivered by Professor Jack Bernhardt from North Carolina. Jack is an expert on American folk music and for the past four years he has delighted followers of old-time and bluegrass music with his informative and entertaining presentations. Local collector and folk music enthusiast Rodney McIlrea will once again thrill the audience by giving us a glimpse into his unique collection and reveal more musical treasures which will have everyone talking!
Bluegrass Camp for Kids
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September
Charles Pettee & John Currie make the return trip all the way from the United States to offer a unique opportunity for young people to participate in fun-filled workshops which might start them on the road to playing bluegrass & old time music! Please telephone 028 8225 6307 for further details or to book.
