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The Bayview Hotel in Ballycotton will host this rare opportunity to hear Dan Barrett from the USA (trombone,trumpet and vocals), Ian Date (guitar) and Neil Ó Loclainn (double bass) as part of the lead up to the Midleton Arts Festival.
This exciting event will provide the perfect opportunity for all you lovers of excellent food and music to enjoy the experience in a comfortable and intimate setting. This event swings into action on Saturday May 11 with classic jazz from the 1930’s and 40’s played with plenty of excitement and flying fingers, hot licks and tricks expected!
Dan Barrett is an outstanding Trombone and Cornet player. Born in California he has worked all over the world at festivals and events with such people as Woody Allen, Rosemary Clooney and Benny Goodman to name a few. Dan has played both valve and slide trombones for many motion pictures, including The Cotton Club and Brighton Beach Memoirs, as well as Woody Allen’s Mighty Aphrodite, Everyone Says I Love You, and Bullets Over Broadway. Dan divides his time between arranging music and touring in the USA and Europe
Dan will be joined by guitarist Ian Date, who he recorded with in the 1990’s in Sydney Australia. Ian has played on many albums and works regularly in Ireland and abroad. Neil Ó Loclainn is plays the double bass and worked regularly with the late great Louis Stewart. As well as being an Irish traditional musician, Neil has a keen interest and knowledge of jazz music.
The idea behind the night is to enjoy the food and then listen to the guys give a performance via an exciting American songbook, hot jazz, blues and swing repertoire. The event is expected to attract a discerning crowd out for a thrilling time.
Dan says, “We are really excited to be coming to The Bayview in Ballycotton and we can’t wait to present this exciting music for your listening pleasure. I’m so happy to be playing with Ian again and I know you are all going to love the night. It’s going to be the event of the year! It’s been some time since I have been in Ireland and I am excited about seeing old friends and making some new ones”.
The Bayview Hotel said, “We are very pleased to have music of such high quality and we know it is going to be a hit with everyone. The guys are world class musicians and we know everything they present is a lot of fun and musically superb. It’s going to be a wonderful evening.”
If you are tempted by great food and atmosphere and the sounds of a classic era of music played on real instruments, then put this in your diary. From a New Orleans party to a sophisticated inner city salon to a gypsy campfire; add a night of classic jazz to your calendar and get ready for the best experience you will have all year.
SHOW DETAILS:
THE DAN BARRETT TRIO SATURDAY MAY 11 : 7:30pm Dining @ 7:30 to be followed by dessert and music VENUE:
The Bayview Hotel Ballycotton http://thebayviewhotel.com/
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€65 per person for dinner and show, all welcome. Make your plans today. Book now.!�
Come join us for a night of food, music & fun
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