Events
Dirk & Amelia Powell
Dirk and Amelia Powell are a father/daughter duo from Southwest Louisiana.
Dirk is well-known to Irish audiences from his performances with Transatlantic Sessions and his work with artists such as Joan Baez, Rhiannon Giddens, Eric Clapton, and many more. He is regarded as a champion of rural Americana, with a focus on the music of his Appalachian roots and his Cajun home, but has longstanding ties with the Celtic music world, as evidenced by his latest CD, “When I Wait For You”, which was released on Vertical Records and produced by Donald Shaw.
Dirk’s daughter Amelia grew up in the bayous of Louisiana, immersed in the musical culture of her grandfather, Cajun fiddle hero Dewey Balfa. Her driving guitar and soulful vocals, as both a lead and harmony singer, are in demand throughout Cajun country and beyond. She has toured internationally since her teenage years. Together, they play music of their Appalachian and Cajun heritage, write and craft original songs, and bring audiences the kind of soulful connection that comes from family playing together with humour, trust, and love.
Dave Gunning & Rose Morrison
Dave Gunning & Rose Morrison: An Evening of Nova Scotian Folk Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Dave Gunning and Rose Morrison bring their rich musical traditions to the stage, blending storytelling, humor, and extraordinary musicianship. With fourteen albums to his credit, Dave Gunning has built an impressive career as an award-winning singer-songwriter and captivating performer.
Sharing the stage with legends like Ron Hynes, Rita MacNeil, and Stompin’ Tom Connors, Dave’s heartfelt songs shine a light on everyday heroes and important social issues. Audiences at Dave’s shows can expect a perfect mix of laughter, sincerity, and impeccable artistry.
Rose Morrison, a versatile fiddler and singer from Baddeck, Cape Breton, has captivated audiences worldwide with her pure and delicate voice for nearly 25 years. Having graced the stage of Carnegie Hall twice, she has collaborated with renowned artists such as Glen Hansard, Breanndán Begley, and John McDermott. Rose’s latest album, The River She Knows, reflects her deep connection to Cape Breton’s musical roots.Following their showcase at “Your Roots Are Showing” in Kerry, this is a rare opportunity to experience two of Nova Scotia’s finest folk musicians performing together on Irish soil.
Christmas Classical Recital
Christmas Classical Recital at Chandler’s House event tickets from TicketSource
An evening of classical and Christmas songs from 4 local singers Fiona Flynn, Lauren Mc Cann , Jonathan Reynolds, Seamus Brady accompanied by pianist Danny O’Neill.
Having graduated with three First-Class Honours Degrees, Soprano Fiona Flynn established her national award-winning music school Flynn Performing Arts in Newry. On stage, Fiona’s highlights include the Voice of the Dawn (‘La Rondine’), Barbarina/Susanna (‘Le Nozze di Figaro’), La Dame Élégante (‘Les Mamelles de Tirésias’), Adele (‘Die Fledermaus’), Maria (‘West Side Story’), Eliza (‘My Fair Lady’), Maria (‘The Sound of Music’) and in Handel’s ‘Giulio Cesare’ at the Zezere Arts Festival, Portugal. Fiona has recorded and performed throughout Europe with Riverdance singers, Anúna and has performed extensively with Sestina, Chamber Choir Ireland, Resurgam, NI Opera, Welsh National Opera, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Clannad, Hozier, Les Sirenes, Newry Chamber Music, Ulster Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Voices of Ireland and at numerous BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.
Seamus Brady is a Baritone from Newry, Co. Down & is a 2nd year Masters student currently studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Seamus is an alumnus of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin. Recently, Seamus was awarded the Song Prize at Northern Ireland Opera’s 14th Annual Glenarm Festival of Voice. Most recent engagements include Chorus in RCS Alexander Gibson Opera School’s production of Massenet’s ‘Cendrillon’, and performed his role debut of ‘Zaretsky’ in Northern Ireland Opera’s new production of Eugene Onegin in the Grand Opera House, Belfast.
Jonathan Reynolds is a graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music (Diploma in Music Teaching & Performance, with Distinction) and the University of Manchester (Bachelors of Music, with First Class Honours), he is a classically-trained baritone currently studying a Masters in Music Performance at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. As well as a solo artist, Jonathan frequently works as a choral singer, having performed on numerous occasions with Sestina, UCD Choral Scholars, and Manchester Chamber Choir, as well as being a member of Ireland’s national vocal ensemble, ANÚNA.
Lauren McCann is a soprano from County Down. Lauren is a member of Chamber Choir Ireland Studio 2023-2024. In November 2024 Lauren performed Mozart’s “Requiem” with Chamber Choir Ireland in Berlin with Irish Chamber Orchestra. Lauren is excited to perform as her dream role of “Cosette” in the UK amateur première of Les Misérables at the Grand Opera House March 2025
Anthony Toner
Anthony Toner returns to his much-loved Flowerfield to celebrate the release of Ghost Notes Vol 2, a brand-new collection of cover songs, rendered in his usual warm, intimate style.
Acclaimed as one of our finest singer-songwriters, Coleraine-born Anthony is a hugely talented guitarist and storyteller, so expect an evening of stories, songs and occasional poetic selections, alongside favourites from across his capacious back catalogue, including ‘Well Well Well’, ‘The Road to Fivemiletown’ and ‘An Alphabet’, among others.
