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Tommy Fleming

Described as a singer whose voice has the remarkable ability of transporting listeners into his world, fans will enjoy this ultimate celebration at a concert of Tommy Fleming’s!

Tommy Fleming sings from his soul. He breathes raw emotion into each and every song, be it his own arrangement, a classic cover or a dynamic duet. Fluent and flawless his unique voice has touched the hearts of many, right across the globe and when you see Tommy in full flight with his full band and orchestra you truly have been part of a journey that has reached sublime heights yet one that has never lost sight of its roots.

Performing two shows at Cork Opera House on Friday, February 2nd, and Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, this is an evening of music not to be missed.

 

Mary Black 40th Anniversary Tour

Mary Black has been a dominant presence in Irish music over the last four decades, both at home and abroad, bringing her songs and music, to growing numbers of fans; not just in Ireland where she has been a household name for decades, but all over the world.

As an award-winning solo artist with multiple chart-topping and critically acclaimed albums, Mary has been celebrated by an adoring public as well as fellow artists many of whom she has performed and recorded with over the years, including Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Joan Baez and Van Morrison.

Mary is delighted to be going back on the road to mark this 40th anniversary. With her outstanding band, she will celebrate her career playing the favourite songs from her extensive catalogue, songs that we’ve come to know and love over the years. Mary’s band features Bill Shanley (guitars), Pat Crowley (piano and accordion), Nick Scott (double bass) and Richie Buckley (saxophones).

The Three Amigos

When Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney decided to add another string to their bow by becoming The Three Amigos concert act, they brought a new dimension to the Irish entertainment scene.

Today their polished stage performances have become a byword in country music circles to such an extent that they are feted everywhere they go with their stunning show. While all three continue to embellish their careers on an individual front with their own bands, it’s when they come together under The Three Amigos banner that they morph into an outstanding unit that has long since won acclaim throughout the country.

They may have enjoyed success in the ballrooms and in the recording sphere on an individual front but as The Three Amigos they reach a new level. The trio’s many-sided talents come into play in what is a mesmerising stage show, their enthusiasm and energy never failing to captivate their audiences. Their concert performances, indeed, have gone from strength to strength with their professionalism and versatility underpinning their shows.

 

ABBA Forever

It’s always party time when ABBA Forever comes to town, but when it’s the Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse to let your hair down! This happy sing-a-long event is pure escapism. Celebrating ABBA with a loud and proud production and terrific audio visuals, ABBA Forever is the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations!

From ‘Waterloo’ to ‘Dancing Queen’, expect a dazzling, fantastic performance including the most iconic hits – ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘S.O.S’, ‘Money, Money Money’, ‘The Winner Takes All’, ‘Gimme Gimme, Gimme!’ and many many more! You’ll be rockin’ in the aisles!

Money for Nothing – Europe’s No. 1 Dire Straits Tribute Show

For the very first time in Ireland, Money For Nothing is a tribute to Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time.

Money For Nothing is a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular. During their career Dire Straits sold over 120 million albums and spent over a thousand weeks on the UK charts, ranking fifth all-time!

Performing ‘Money for Nothing’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Sultans of Swing’, ‘Private Investigations’, ‘Walk of Life’, ‘Brothers in Arms’, ‘So Far Away’ and many more much-loved classics, drawn from six platinum albums. Featuring all of their legendary hits, audiences are treated to those soaring guitar solos and instantly recognisable riffs by an incredibly talented band in a musical encounter you will never forget.

Christy Moore

Needing no introduction to his Cork fans, Christy is one of the true legends of Irish folk
music and widely considered to be one of Ireland finest songwriters and performers.

His long-standing relationship with Cork audiences goes back decades and his Leeside shows
are all inevitable sell-outs.

The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute To Whitney Houston

Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo and winner of the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing.

The two-hour international production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through all of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘Greatest Love of All’, ‘How Will I Know’, ‘One Moment in Time’, ‘I Have Nothing’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘I’m Every Woman,’ ‘Where Do Broken Hearts Go?’, ‘Higher Love’ and more . . .

Davids is accompanied by her live band and backing vocalists plus glorious state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical FX, making this a beautifully-crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. This is a special concert event not to be missed.

*Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.

The White Horse Guitar Club

Following their Sold Out tour earlier this year, The White Horse Guitar Club will be back on the road again in September/October with their second tour this year, the ‘Wide River’ Irish Tour, and a new single ‘Cash on the Barrel Head’.

The band received huge accolades from the Irish music media-including Fiachna Ó’Braonáin, Tom Dunne, John Creedon and Lilian Smith with their version of the Townes Van Zandt classic, ‘If I Needed You’, and saw their YouTube figures rocketing to over half a million views. It wasn’t long before the good news reached the BBC 6 presenter Cerys Matthews, who featured the band on her popular Sunday radio show in March, describing them as ‘..taking Ireland, and the rest of the world by storm’.
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Not only did The White Horse Guitar Club form a band, they forged close friendships with one another and strong connections with their audiences in Ireland and abroad. The band members come from all walks of life; one is a stonemason, another an engineer, a photographer, a teacher, but they all share a common bond in their passion for singing, playing and performing live.

Phil Coulter – Four Score and Then

Having clocked up a major milestone last year, some commentators may have assumed that his Phil Coulter at Eighty national tour was a lap of honour – the last hurrah for his followers. But they’d be wrong! At over 30 shows across the country, the fans had their say, with packed houses and standing ovations, it was definitely not time to say goodbye. They wanted more of that Coulter magic, the songs, the stories and the touch of Tranquillity.

After 55 years at the top of his game, Phil has achieved the status of legend in the music business, but his enthusiasm and energy have never waned. He loves his audiences and has happily jumped straight back into planning another show and a new tour, with fresh collections of memories and melodies. Audiences really responded to the different qualities that his special guests brought to the evening and so he is delighted to welcome back his glamorous and ever popular wife, Geraldine Branagan, and rising star George Hutton.

As the man said, fashions may fade, but quality is timeless.

The Illegal Eagles

The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Cork Opera House with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more… The latest all-star line-up of the show, produced as ever by Phil Aldridge, features Tony Kiley (formerly from 80’s sensation The Blow Monkeys) on drums, Trevor Newnham (Dr Hook) vocals and bass, Greg Webb vocals and guitars, Mike Baker vocals, guitars and keys and Garreth Hicklin vocals, guitars and keys.

Garreth, Greg, Trevor and Mike effortlessly capture the vocal style and delivery of Henley, Walsh, Fry, Schmidt and Meisner and are all masters of their respective instruments. Extremely tight harmonies & an acute attention to detail are synonymous with The Illegal Eagles, now in their 24th year on the road. Following a number of critically acclaimed UK & European Tours, The Illegal Eagles have established themselves not only as the ultimate celebration of The Eagles, but as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.