Sheerin family host us star in moate concert

 

A must see show for music fans is in store tonight in Moate as The Sheerin Family Band take to the stage with a US country star.

American country singer Marty Haggard will be performing a show in The Tuar Ard Theatre, Moate, backed by the prestigious Sheerin Family Band.

Marty was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. Of course, everyone knows his Dad, Merle Haggard, who Marty considers “the best country singer/songwriter ever”. Marty was privileged to be a part of his dad’s career and having the opportunity to meet many of the country greats as well as other celebrities and dignitaries.

From 1983 to 1985 he travelled with his dad, singing harmony and playing guitar. In 1986, he signed with MTM Records and released Trains Make Me Lonesome, a song which garnered him a nomination as best new male vocalist. In 1995, Marty signed with Critique/BMG.

Marty’s love for his dad’s music inspired him to begin a project titled A Tribute To Merle Haggard 'My Dad’. In 2010, he cut the first album in his tribute consisting of 15 Hag classics.

In 2010/2011, he performed at the Oak Ridge Boy’s Theatre and Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson, Missouri. Marty has recorded a second Tribute album and is planning many more in the future. As Marty’s song 'Apple’ states “An Apple never falls too far from it’s tree”.

Tickets are now on sale from the box office - priced at €18. Call 090 6482042.