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Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival 2012
Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival June 29-July 1, 2012 More free gigs than you can shake a banjo at, a major headline event and a whole lotta foot stompin’ Who needs tents in soggy fields when you have Irish pubs? … Continue reading
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The Henry Girls
Not exactly exactly bluegrass or folk but it’s clear The Henry Girls are something special Continue reading
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David Hope and The Henchmen
A long-time friend of the festival with a folk sound Continue reading
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The Coal Porters
The headline act of the 4th festival Continue reading
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The Bluegrass Boogie Man
Superb musicianship mixed with a great of sense of humour left the crowd hungry for more. Continue reading
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Four Wheel Drive
This super-talented band are much loved in Ireland and their performance as the headline act of the 2nd festival is still considered to be one of the festival highlights in the last five years. Continue reading
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The Lee Valley String Band
The first band to headline the festival in 2007 and set the bar very high for future years
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little ass birds
From old Carter classics to their own original songs, drawn from the musical wells of mountain music and gospel revivals Continue reading
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The Molly Hicks
after the band stole the show last year and the growing demand of the fans, they will be back in a new festival slot.
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Mad Uncle Harry
Mad Uncle Harry bring alive the finest of folk, jug music, ragtime, sea shanties and oldtime, with rich harmonies, strong musicianship and their feet firmly on the ground.
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