The Friel Sisters Join Liz on Travels With My Auntie Liz on Tuesday 16th January 2018
Re their album launch and sold out gig at Celtic Connections on 20th January in St Andrews In the Square !
Also on the show
Matthew Tighe spoke to Liz earlier in the week re his upcoming gig at Celtic Connections on 26th January in the Piping Centre and the release of his new album recorded at Greentrax and produce by Brian McNeill
The Friel Sisters
Anna, Sheila and Clare Friel are young traditional musicians born in Glasgow with their family roots firmly entrenched in the Donegal Gaeltacht (Derrynamansher). Being siblings, they achieve a close blend on fiddle, flute and uilleann pipes interspersed with songs sang in unison, many from their family and local repertoire.
They have performed in various venues and festivals across Europe, America and Asia and have appeared as guests on stage or toured with acts such as Altan, The Chieftains, Lúnasa, The Máirtín O’Connor Trio, Cherish the Ladies, Solas and Fidil. Summer 2013 saw the girls record their debut album at their home in Donegal with guest musicians Gearoid Mooney, Seamus O’Kane and Griogair Labhruidh. Now back with their new album ‘Before The Sun ‘ being launched at their sell out concert in St Andrews In The Square on 20 January 2018
UPCOMING GIGS
13th January 2018 Aros, Isle of Skye Venue: Aros Community Theatre
20th January 2018 Celtic Connections – ‘Before the Sun’ Official Launch *SOLD OUT* Venue: St. Andrew’s in the Square, Glasgow
4th February 2018 TG4 Gradam Ceoil Clare – Winner of Ceoltóir Óg/Young Musician of the Year 2018 Venue: The Waterfront, Belfast
2nd – 4th March 2018 Corofin Trad Festival Concert featuring Bríd Harper, Tony O’Connell, Cyril O’Donoghue & The Friel Sisters Venue – Teach Ceoil
12th March 2018 Short Switzerland Tour Venue: TOURBOmusic Showcase Night, Theater Winkelwiese, Zurich
14th March 2018 Short Switzerland Tour Venue: Rebhaus, Grüningen
15th March 2018 Short Switzerland Tour Venue: Schurr, Luzern
16th March 2018 Short Switzerland Tour Venue: Werkstatt, Chur
17th March 2018 Short Switzerland Tour Venue: Osteria La Fabbrica, Locarno
18th March 2018 Short Switzerland Tour Venue: Café Marta, Bern
21st March 2018 Edinburgh Folk Club with Cathal McConnell Venue: The Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburgh