TIG LINN

TIG LINN

plus guests

Tig Linn is a group of seven Irish and Nigerian musicians in Dublin, writing original songs in Yoruba and English, occasionally drawing from the Irish and Nigerian traditions. Our modest ambition is to change the world, one song at a time.

It was partly our interest in social justice that prompted Mavis Staples to choose us as her support act in the National Concert Hall, in 2012, the year we won the Walton’s Gospel Choir and Band competition. In 2013 we won the RTE John Murray Show competition and played at Electric Picnic, Body and Soul and Castlepalooza, amongst others.

An occasional unique feature of our set is an Afro-Céilí. We think our new EP, with its hand sewn case is so sexy we’re actually giving away a free condom with each cd.

Upcoming highlights for Tig Linn in 2014 include Africa Day at Farmleigh House and playing support to Hugh Masekele at the National Concert Hall in October.

Tig Linn are;

Brian Fleming; percussion Brian Tavey; bass Danny Groenland; flute, guitar, vocals Graham Watson; guitar, vocals Hugh O Byrne; drum set Solomon Ijigade; vocals, percussion Zeenat Sarumi; vocals

TICKETS

€8 w/ Free EP

Advanced tickets are available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings)

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie Club /// ZEBRA /// [Live Bands and guest DJs] w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free entry before 10:30pm).