Remembering Ronnie Drew at Cleere's in Kilkenny
The show takes place at Cleere’s Theatre this Friday (June 5)
Phelim Drew will present an intimate seated show ‘Remembering Ronnie’ at Cleere’s Theatre this Friday in tribute to the legendary Ronnie Drew.
Ronnie would go on to be a founding member of The Dubliners, leaders in a folk revival that would bring them to massive audiences world wide.
“Growing up I was always struck by the electricity generated at a Dubliners concert. Looking back I can see clearly that the group was exceptional not only because of the individual strength of the performers but that combined they were a force of nature.
“That energy and excitement coupled with the unbridled joy of a Dubliners audience made for a nights entertainment that felt more like a party in full swing where the hosts and guests were in perfect harmony. My ambitions as a singer have always been modest as a result!
“Having spent my life so far working in the theatre, music has always played a big part in my tool box as an actor, in shows like The Abbey Theatre production of The Risen People or Landmark/ Olympia Theatre production of Once, A New Musical.
“Over the years I’ve also always enjoyed the experience of playing small venues with friends. In the years since my father passed away I’ve come to enjoy listening back over his musical legacy and the wealth of material has reawakened not only a sense of pride but also deep appreciation of not just the recordings but the songs that influenced them and how they in turn have influenced others,” his son, Phelim said.
“In this show I’ll be telling a few yarns and singing some of the songs made famous by Ronnie, Luke, Barney, Ciaran and John. The night is made up of a mixture of folk and other forms of musical that helped to make Ronnie and the lads so unique and the hope is to take the audience on a journey that they will enjoy as much as I will in sharing these experiences in songs and stories” he added.
The show takes place at 8.30pm at Cleere’s Theatre on Parliament Street, Kilkenny.
For more see www.cleeres.com