'Profound' Shane MacGowan tribute planned for Limerick's Big Top
The singer previously toured with the Sharon Shannon Big Band
SHARON Shannon is bringing her Big Band to Limerick for a Live at The Big Top show at the Milk Market this December 6.
With special guests Imelda May, Camille O’Sullivan, Mundy, Cait O'Riordan from the Pogues, and Dan and Barry Murphy from Hermitage Green, the Sharon Shannon Big Band is set to deliver a special tribute to the late Shane MacGowan.
This homage holds “profound significance”, as Shane previously toured with the Big Band.
“I miss Shane dearly and I’m truly honoured to have been friends with him and to have played and toured with him,” said Sharon.
She had thought about how “exciting and lovely it would be to do shows like this with Shane for Shane’s fans all around Ireland”.
“Sadly, we lost Shane, but with full blessings from Shane’s sister Siobhán and his widow Victoria, we are putting this tribute together now,” she continued.
Shane’s “legendary influence transcends his passing, and this spirit will be celebrated through a memorable performance, echoing the scenes of joy and happiness witnessed at his funeral,” a spokesperson for the event said.
Sharon promises “an essential night of entertainment that transcends musical boundaries and showcases the exceptional talent of her fellow musicians”.
With this concert, the undoubted queen of traditional Irish music aims to seamlessly blend traditional Irish music with a range of diverse genres as is her unique style.
The Big Band has earned acclaim for its impressive list of performers, featuring artists such as Shane MacGowan himself, Wallis Bird, Damien Dempsey, and Sinéad O’Connor.
Sharon Shannon's performances with the Big Band strive to not just be a showcase of traditional Irish music, but also a celebration of diverse musical influences.
Host Mick Dolan said: “I am delighted to be hosting this amazing event to honour one of Ireland’s and my personal all time musical heroes presented by some of the best artists and musicians in the country”.
Tickets are on sale from Dolans.ie.