Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan
The multi-talented Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan present an intimate evening of music and stories drawing from their impressive respective back catalogues, interspersed with many new song collaborations in Friars Gate Theatre on Friday 10th October. Both artists have been to the forefront of Irish music for over three decades.Eleanor Shanley is one of the most loved singers in folk music history who is renowned for her unique interpretation and lyrical emotion. Eleanor’s unique talent is so highly regarded, that she was last year inducted into the Folk Music Hall of Fame at the Tonder Festival Denmark. With a successful career Eleanor has toured the world to high acclaim with De Dannan and the late Ronnie Drew with whom she had a hugely popular duet ‘A couple More Years’. With hits too numerous to mention such as Dragonfly, Kilkelly, Forever Young, Road to Glory and Hard Times, the multi-talented Eleanor has an array of favourites to delight. She has recorded with many talented artists during her exciting career including The Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Dónal Lunny and U2. A favourite on Irish television screens and airways, Eleanor has presented and performed on numerous shows on RTE 1 including a recent Nationwide appearance and on TG4 on the very popular Opry le Daniel.Mike Hanrahan is renowned as a songwriter, guitarist and singer with the hugely popular Stockton’s Wing, whose many hits include the classic Walk Away, Beautiful Affair and We Had it All. In his own right Mike is a highly regarded talent in the folk industry. His short music film ‘The Ballad of the Crimson Warrior’ was very well received and he recently penned his highly entertaining memoir entitled ‘Beautiful Affair’. This highly talented artist produced the acclaimed album ‘El Amor De Mi Vida’ for Eleanor and Ronnie Drew from which the hugely popular duet ‘A Couple More Years’ was taken. Mike’s very successful RTE Show Songs of Ireland where he is joined by his friend comedian Pat Short is receiving great reviews. Mike passion is his involvement with the global community of scientists and artists promoting the creative arts in dementia care and wellbeing. Eleanor and Mike’s relaxed style ensures an evening of fun and sing-a-long as these two very creative artists come together to form a magical combination which results in a night of wonderful song, music and stories.
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