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IAN WHITTY
Little Whelan’s • Wed 3rd July 2024
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Niall Connolly returns to Little Whelan’s for an intimate summer show on July 3rd.
The New York based, Cork born songwriter is touring in support of his 9th studio album, ‘The Patience of Trees’. It features Mick Flannery, Javier Más ( Leonard Cohen’s band) and Anna Tivel as well as his regular NYC band.
Connolly has toured all over Europe and the US including festival appearances at Glastonbury, CMJ, Prague Fringe Festival, Acoustic Festival Düsseldorf, Cork Folk Festival and Cuala NYC. He has opened for Glen Hansard, Lisa Hannigan, Mick Flannery, Lucius, Evan Dando, Eugene Kelly, Lambchop, Wallis Bird, MisterWives and many more.
He is the founder of Big City Folk Collective. Now in its 16th year, Big City Folk hosts dozens of events annually throughout New York.
“An absolutely beautiful collection of songs… I was gobsmacked by the quality of the songwriting… accomplished composition and arrangements… 4 stars.” -Arena, RTÉ Radio 1’s Arts Show
“Terrific. Disarming and beautifully crafted folk-pop. Connolly is a witty storyteller and not-to-be-missed songsmith.” -Chicago Tribune
“Connolly’s songs are both sad and uplifting. They’re real. They speak to the goodness in people, that need to do something to make the world just a little better.” – Budapest Times
“Amongst the most vibrant, poignant, and authentic indie folk artists in New York City.” – No Depression
IAN WHITTY
Ian Whitty is an indie-folk songwriter based in Cork. In recent years he has performed predominantly with his band Ian Whitty & The Exchange with whom he has released two albums, they are set to release a new single ‘The Mill Takes’ later in the year. Ian’s songs have received noteworthy national airplay with one song ‘City Friend’ featuring in Lenny Abrahamson’s internationally acclaimed film ‘What Richard Did’. Ian has done tour dates in Ireland, the U.S. and Sweden playing everywhere from tiny venues to the Cork Opera House.
“Ian Whitty has the extraordinary gift of writing poignant lyrics, wherein everyone can get a glimpse of themselves”. – Hot Press
TICKETS
€20 available online from Whelan’s – 50c per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.