Reel Roots Announces Two Cincinnati Concerts

May 6, 2010 - PRLog -- CINCINNATI—Reel Roots Folk Music Alliance, a Cincinnati-based Celtic music promoter, has announced two upcoming concerts.

The first concert on Thursday, October 28, 2010 will feature Brendan Begley and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.

“Brendan and Caoimhín will be making their first appearance in our area,” said Kristen Kirby, promoter and owner, “This is a very rare performance which makes it all the more exciting.”

Begley is known for his singing and for performing traditional Irish music on his accordion. Begley is also a member of the well-known band, Boys of the Lough. Ó Raghallaigh, originally from Dublin, Ireland, is a fiddle player known for his creative approach to the traditional genre.

The second concert is Wednesday, November 10, 2010 and features John Whelan and Tommy O’Sullivan.

“John Whelan is a world-renowned button accordion player and Tommy O’Sullivan is a noted singer and guitarist. The combination of these two performers will make for a very special event for Cincinnati,” said Kirby.

Reel Roots is also hosting a giveaway on their website.

“The winner will receive two tickets to an event of their choice and a signed concert poster,” said Kirby. “Details are available on our website at reelrootsfolkmusic.com.”

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 | BRENDAN BEGLEY & CAOIMHíN Ó RAGHALLAIGH
Venue:   Madisonville Arts Center
   5021 Whetsel Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227
   Free parking
Time: 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:15pm
Tickets: $18 in advance/$20 at the door

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 | JOHN WHELAN & TOMMY O’SULLIVAN
Venue:   Molly Malone’s Irish Pub –Covington, KY
   112 E. Fourth Street, Covington, KY 41011
   Parking on street or paid lot
Time: 7:30pm, doors open at 6:45pm
Tickets: $18 in advance/$20 at the door

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For the latest on concert dates, artist interviews and more, please visit the Reel Roots Folk Music Alliance website at http://www.reelrootsfolkmusic.com.

For more on this story, or to contact Kristen Kirby, please use the contact information and/or contact form available at http://www.reelrootsfolkmusic.com/contact.

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Reel Roots Folk Music Alliance was formed with the sole purpose of bringing traditional music from Ireland and the UK to the Cincinnati, Ohio area. RRFMA hopes to team up with other local organizations and local venues to promote the music.