The Raines in Moore with special guests

The Raines, together with special guests including Ultan Conlon, will play a live concert in Moore Community Hall next weekend.

The Raines are a folk/Americana trio based in Galway. The band formed in 2019 and consists of Ruth Dillon, Yvonne Tiernan and Juliana Erkkonen. Since, they have used their collective experience and influence to create a unique and pure sound, writing strong and melodic songs, in which they weave in and out of vocal harmony and counter-melody, interlaced with tender and rhythmic strings.

Having all met on the tiny island of Inis Oírr, off the west coast of Ireland, their mutual love of melody and words was realised and the idea for The Raines was born.

Both Yvonne and Ruth are Irish born, while Juliana is a native of Finland, which makes for a blend of musical styles, and a sound that connects with the audience.

Ruth Dillon (vocals, guitar, ukulele) has toured and recorded with the legendary vocalist Dolores Keane, is a former member of The Molly Hicks, and has three solo albums of her own. Yvonne Tiernan (vocals/ukulele/percussion) has toured the world with numerous bands, including as lead singer with 'The Chieftains’. Juliana Erkkonen (fiddle and vocals) has been at the forefront of the Americana musical scene in Ireland and has released eight albums with a diverse range of bands.

Tickets for the concert on Saturday, November 23, are €20 and are available from Naughton's Shop, Ballydangan; from Moore Community Office 09096 73538/moorecc3@gmail.com; and at www.tickettailor.com/events/moorecommunityhall