LONDON LASSES & PETE QUINN

Widely regarded as one of the finest acts on the traditional Irish/folk scene, the latest 12-track collection from the traditional Irish six-piece The London Lasses and Pete Quinn, Enchanted Lady, will undoubtedly add lustre to the group’s reputation. As the eminent fiddle player, pianist and tunesmith Charlie Lennon states in his introductory note:

“The London Lasses are back in bouncing form with even more excitement, enthusiasm and energy than ever before – if that is possible.”

Following critical acclaim for their eponymous debut release in 2000 and the follow-up Track Across the Deep (2003), Enchanted Lady sees the group subtly expanding the sound palette while never straying too far from their dynamic signature sound of twin fiddles, flute, accordion and piano. Bursting into life with a vibrant set of reels and signing off with an intricately arranged set of jigs, the collection is the group’s finest, most compelling work to date. Captivatingly sung by Kathleen O’Sullivan, with tasteful and entirely sympathetic instrumental support, the album’s four songs range from the comic to the heartrending.

T he London Lasses have already brought their unique sound to some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and concert halls, including Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Cambridge Folk Festival, Glastonbury, Philadelphia
Irish Festival, Sidmouth International Festival and Spitalfields. In addition to featuring on the 3-CD box set Beginner's Guide to Ireland (Nascente, 2005), the band has appeared on UK and Irish TV including Backstage (BBC Choice), Geantraí and Ardán (TG4), plus a memorable turn on EastEnders (BBC1).

This is their first appearance at the Ballyshannon Folk Festival and you are certain of a treat.