Trad supergroup set for Tullamore concert

It has been less than a month since the last great night held by the Club Sessions at the Tullamore Rugby Club, but the organisers aim to keep the rhythm and momentum alive by announcing another outing in just a few short weeks time.

On this Friday, November 16 the club will host supergroup 'The Unwanted', a band made up of Cathy Jordan, Rick Epping and Seamie O'Dowd.

These three Sligo-based musicians each have exceptional talent and an impressive track record with their individual careers. Cathy Jordan is known as the lead singer of Dervish, a hugely successful outfit on the traditional and folk scene over the past number of decades. She is also known for her stage presence and personality when performing.

Multi instrumentalist Seamie O'Dowd grew up steeped in the rich tradition of Sligo fiddle playing. He has managed to maintain a deep respect and appreciation for this tradition while expanding his musical boundaries to all types of world music, in particular blues. Expect to hear jigs and reels alongside blues guitar and harmonica.

Finally, Rick Epping, a native of California, has spent many years over and back between his native country and Ireland. He brings traditions from both sides of the Atlantic together in his playing of harmonica and concertina. His illustrious career brings to the group a wealth of experience and his own authentic style. Listeners on Friday, November 16 will bear witness to the meeting of the old world and the new. The musical ebb and flow along the Atlantic fringe continues to this day and The Unwanted embody this.