JOE GILTRAP & DANNY CARTHY

Having performed thousands of shows all over the world for many years as individual artists. Joe Giltrap and Danny Carthy join forces to present a wonderfully entertaining evening of traditional and contemporary folk music.

Joe Giltrap Co.Kildare born Joe Giltrap plays guitar, banjo, bodhran, mandolin and harmonica and has recorded six solo albums. A powerful stage performer he was awarded gold and silver discs for tracks on chart topping compilation albums. In 2004 he received a lifetime achievement award from The Irish World newspaper in London for his services to Irish Folk Music.He is joined on his latest recording by American Folk legend Tom Paxton.

Danny Carthy Donegal born Danny Carthy has resided in Kildare for many years where he came to the fore as lead singer with the much recorded and respected Fiddlers Green Folk Group. His own material has a great diversity as showcased on his latest album 'Stand Look Around You' which is receiving extensive airplay around the world. He is a naturally gifted live performer with a great stage presence who loves interacting with audiences.

Each artist will perform a solo set featuring material from their individual albums and then take the stage together for a joint presentation. With both men steeped in the rich culture of Irish Folk Music this is a show that pays homage to the traditional while embracing the contemporary.

Booking now for festivals and concerts.

For more information about this exciting new project email joe.giltrap@virgin.net