Saturday, December 31, 2011
Black 47 New Year’s Eve Show
Black 47 will play their 22nd New Year’s Eve show at Connolly’s.
$20 admission
Tickets on sale at Connolly’s or on-line at:
black47.tickets.musictoday.com/Black47/calendar.aspx
Doors 8pm. Band 11pm
at:
Connolly’s: Klub 45
121 W. 45th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
212-597-5126
Black47.com
Black 47 shows have been described as “a rite of passage for all New Yorkers.” They will feature songs from their latest CD, A Funky Ceili, a collection of 18 up-tempo songs from across their career. Their music fuses Reggae, Rock, Traditional Irish, Hip-Hop, Folk, New Orleans & Modern Jazz in a New York City gumbo.
Taking their name from the blackest year of the Irish Potato Famine, Black 47’s songs have long been used in political science and history courses in many high schools and colleges throughout the US.
Black 47 is led by Larry Kirwan (guitar/vocals). Playwright and novelist, he is host of Celtic Crush on SiriusXM Satellite Radio and writes a weekly column for the Irish Echo newspaper. Geoffrey Blythe (saxophones) was a founder member of Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Fred Parcells (trombone) has worked extensively in Latin/Jazz and big bands. Thomas Hamlin (drums) is a veteran of the Max’s/CBGB’s scene. Joseph Mulvanerty is recognized as one of the great innovators of the Irish uilleann pipes bringing a rare jazz and blues flare to this most traditional of instruments. While newest member, Joseph Bearclaw nails down the bass grooves with a wealth of funk/R&B experience.
