Makem and Spain Brothers (Sawtelle Room)
10-07-2011
Every generation has a few acts that define where a musical style is going, performers so confident in their chosen field that they are able to personify the genre while introducing something new to it. In Irish folk music today, that act is the Makem and Spain Brothers.
The band of brothers who were once considered the new kids on the block, have honed their craft over 15 years of international performances and are now one of the truly stalwart, road-tested Irish vocal groups available. They have played before millions of people from Canada to Texas, from California to the Caribbean and over to Ireland, highlighting national PBS specials and popular Irish talk shows along the way.
The Makem Brothers were born in Drogheda, County Louth, about an hour north of Dublin. Their father is Tommy Makem, the modern day Bard of Armagh, who helped to bring Irish music out of the corner and into the international spotlight.
The Spain Brothers, too, learned Irish songs at their father's knee. Mickey's rich, baritone voice and Liam's mastery of stringed instruments quickly found a home when the Makems met the Spains and the brothers realized the power of their combined talents.
Not in the past 30 years has a group taken the international stage with such vocal power and stage presence, capturing the essence of their genre, while standing out as something truly unique. The Makem and Spain Brothers are at their best onstage where their talent and enthusiasm invite their fans to join the fun.
More info: www.makem.com/
Open: TBA
Every generation has a few acts that define where a musical style is going, performers so confident in their chosen field that they are able to personify the genre while introducing something new to it. In Irish folk music today, that act is the Makem and Spain Brothers.
The band of brothers who were once considered the new kids on the block, have honed their craft over 15 years of international performances and are now one of the truly stalwart, road-tested Irish vocal groups available. They have played before millions of people from Canada to Texas, from California to the Caribbean and over to Ireland, highlighting national PBS specials and popular Irish talk shows along the way.
The Makem Brothers were born in Drogheda, County Louth, about an hour north of Dublin. Their father is Tommy Makem, the modern day Bard of Armagh, who helped to bring Irish music out of the corner and into the international spotlight.
The Spain Brothers, too, learned Irish songs at their father's knee. Mickey's rich, baritone voice and Liam's mastery of stringed instruments quickly found a home when the Makems met the Spains and the brothers realized the power of their combined talents.
Not in the past 30 years has a group taken the international stage with such vocal power and stage presence, capturing the essence of their genre, while standing out as something truly unique. The Makem and Spain Brothers are at their best onstage where their talent and enthusiasm invite their fans to join the fun.
More info: www.makem.com/
Open: TBA