Powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies this is a wonderful union of Scottish and Irish tradition from true masters. 

Eddi Reader and Alan Kelly Gang 

Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame teams up with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians featuring Steph Geremia on flute and vocals, John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras), the masterful and innovative guitarist, songwriter and singer Kris Drever (Lau) and Jim Higgins (Christy Moore, The Stunning) on percussion. 

Brimming with powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies this is a wonderful union of Scottish and Irish tradition from true masters. 

Alan Kelly and Eddi Reader first crossed paths on a Japanese tour in 2003. Alan was immediately invited to join the band and since then has toured and recorded by her side for more than 2 decades, the two forging an enduring musical comradery. 

Though this show with the ‘Alan Kelly Gang’ was initially put together in 2010 as a once off collaboration, it has since developed into a headlining act and sold out their annual Irish tour for 13 consecutive years. 

Mixing the Alan Kelly Gang’s innovative perspective to the Celtic repertoire with Eddi Readers thrilling and affecting performance, this show has been praised for leaving audiences spellbound. Scotland’s The Living Tradition magazine has described it as ‘an astonishing concert’. 

Booking Information

Admission: €34

Tickets can be purchased online, in person or over the phone at Box Office. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Wheelchair users and any group over 8 persons should book tickets directly through Box Office. Further Terms and Conditions can be found at visualcarlow.ie/visit/booking-information.