Storyteller Ralph McTell to play special show in Limerick
ONE OF the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, will celebrate 50 years on the road in Limerick.
With his live show, From There to Here, McTell offers a night of lyrical songs and stories, interspersed with some of the finest fingerstyle guitar playing in the world.
He will perform this Sunday, October 29 at the Lime Tree Theatre.
Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.
Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album Eight Frames a Second and in 1974 the release of Streets of London earned him an Ivor Novello Award.
In 2002 he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Next year will see the Streets of London composer celebrate his 80th birthday, and to mark his special year he is recording a new album with some of Ireland’s finest artists in a unique collaboration that affirms his connection with and love for the music and culture of Ireland.
His new show is an evocation of Ireland, its music and culture, which features performances by some of Ireland’s most celebrated actors and musicians.
Speaking of the new album, he said: “Over my writing career I have written and recorded a number of songs that reflect my affection for Ireland, and I wanted to celebrate that by inviting some of my Irish musician friends to take part in this special recording,” he said.