Sharon Shannon to perform in Midlands

Renowned traditional musician Sharon Shannon will perform on the Esker Arts Centre stage in Tullamore on Saturday, April 12.

With an esteemed music career to date, Shannon is certain to enthral the auditorium with her vast repertoire of songs.

Having released a new compilation album 'Now and Then' to celebrate 30 years in the industry, Sharon continues to be a prominent figure on the Irish music scene.

She has collaborated, recorded and toured with everyone from Willie Nelson, Bono, Johnny Depp, Shane MacGowan and John Prine, to Nigel Kennedy and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and had many hit records including ‘The Galway Girl’ with Steve Earle, ‘It’s Christmastime Again’ with Wallis Bird and ‘Go Tell the Devil’ with Imelda May.

Sharon has recorded 10 studio albums, 5 live albums, 4 ‘Best of…’ compilations and 3 live concert DVDs. She has received many awards including being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2009.

Tickets, priced €30 (+booking fee), are on sale at www.eskerarts.ie.