Sharon Shannon Big Band To Play UK Shows In Tribute To Shane MacGowan
The Sharon Shannon Big Band are pleased to present a special tribute to the seminal works of Shane MacGowan.
Featuring A-list special guests including Imelda May, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mundy and Cait O’riordan, together they will be reimagining the timeless songbook of the iconic Pogues frontman.
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Airing this new show at just three UK venues, these celebratory occasions will take place at Birmingham O2 Institute, London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and Manchester’s O2 Ritz, the week before Christmas. The band will play in Birmingham on 20 December, London on 21 December and Manchester on 22 December. Tickets for the event are on sale Friday 30/08/2024 @ 9AM.
The Sharon Shannon Big Band, are set to deliver a captivating tribute to the late Shane MacGowan this Winter. This homage holds profound significance, as Shane previously toured with the Big Band, leaving an indelible mark on their musical journey. Shane was a fiesta in himself, a spirit especially evident during his magnificent 60th birthday celebration at The National Concert Hall.
His legendary influence transcends his passing, and this spirit will be celebrated through a memorable performance, echoing the scenes of joy and happiness witnessed at his funeral. Sharon Shannon, renowned as the queen of traditional Irish music, promises an essential night of entertainment that transcends musical boundaries and showcases the exceptional talent of her fellow musicians. Known for seamlessly blending traditional Irish music with diverse genres, Shannon’s upcoming performance will unite her distinctive accordion sound with a band of highly talented musicians, ensuring a top-notch, high-energy festival show. From reggae to jazz, Shannon’s unique style has captivated a global audience.
Of the shows, Sharon Shannon shares: “I miss Shane dearly and I’m truly honoured to have been friends with him and to have played and toured with him. I was one of the lucky people who attended Shane’s 60th birthday concert in the National Concert Hall. A star-filled band and crowd gathered together to celebrate Shane and perform their favourite Shane songs. Tickets, predictably, were sold out in the blink of an eye. I was daydreaming at the time about how exciting and lovely it would be to do shows like this with Shane for Shane’s fans all around Ireland.
“Sadly, we lost Shane but with full blessings from Shane’s sister Siobhán and his widow Victoria, we are putting this tribute together now. So come and join us with this ‘dream come true’ lineup of brilliant musicians and singers to celebrate our incredible friend and legend, Shane MacGowan.”
The Sharon Shannon Big Band will be accompanied for these shows by an illustrious line-up of special guests including Imelda May, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Mundy.
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