Don Baker set to wow Kilkenny audience later this month

Harmonica player, singer-songwriter and actor Don Baker had headlines with Tom Jones and Van Morrison, acted opposite Daniel Day Lewis in the Oscar Nominated “In the Name of the Father” and has been declared by Bono as “The greatest harmonica player in the World!”

The legendary musican and entertainer will perform at the Watergate later this month.

Born and bred in Dublin, Don Baker first learnt to play harmonica as a young boy in hospital recovering from Tuberculosis.

While recovering, unable to go out like the other boys of his age, he immersed himself in The Blues and most especially Blues Harmonica listening to the recordings Sonny Boy Williamson and Howlin’ Wolf.

Just turned a young 70 and 55 years on the road, Don has had an amazing career. He is still immersed, still listening, still performing to the songs of Blues legends and adding to the Blues canon with songs and compositions of his own as he developed his talent from musician to gifted songwriter in his own right.

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His songs have been recorded by scores of other artists including Sinead O’Connor, Charlie McCoy, Finbar Furey, Declan O’Rourke and Liam O’Maonlaoi. Don has released fifteen albums and shared stages with Tom Jones, Sinead O’Connor and Van Morrison.

In January 2022 he released his first ever collection of harmonica instrumentals as recorded by Don over the last 40 years while in February TG4 broadcast a documentary of Don’s life story through their award winning documentary series, Finné.

However, it is the legendary performances by this consummate entertainer that have engaged, enchanted and charmed audiences for more than 55 years.

Don’t miss your chance to see Don Baker live at the Watergate Theatre on Saturday, May 27.

Tickets can be booked online at watergatetheatre.com or through the box office on 056 7761674!