Ciara MoynihanThe Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival may be over for another year, but folk and bluegrass fans need not despair: Electric Cave Productions, which organised the festival, is making sure that there’s plenty more live music on the way this summer.
The next event for your diary is tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 8,when American bluegrass singer/songwriter Gary Ferguson plays in Geraghty’s Pub, The Octagon, Westport.
Known for his distinctive voice, which has been described as ‘smooth, sweet, full-bodied, and slightly dark’, Ferguson is an adaptable creature, as comfortable fronting a bluegrass band at a large festival as he is appearing in a cozy club.
After penning his first song in 1969 while living in Texas, Ferguson went on to compose songs that have been recorded by both himself and respected bluegrass artists like Larry Sparks.
His song ‘Last Day at Gettysburg’ was not only a big hit for Larry Sparks, it has also become somewhat of a bluegrass classic that has been heard around many a festival campfire.
The appearance in Geraghty’s is part of Ferguson’s fifth Irish tour.
Those who went to the Folk and Bluegrass Festival will be delighted to hear that Gerry will be joined by guitarist Colin Henry, who played with one of the event’s top acts, the Tennessee Hennessees.
The gig in Geraghty’s kicks off at 9pm tomorrow night, and admission is free.
Share this page
Newer news items:
- Jul 06, 2009: MUSIC: Jinx Lennon plays in Westport
- Jul 06, 2009: FILM: Ice Age 3: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs
- Jul 06, 2009: FASHION: Ladies' Day at the Galway Races
- Jul 06, 2009: MUSIC: Three picks for Galway Arts Festival
- Jul 06, 2009: ART: Patrick Pye exhibits in Westport
You don’t have to set time aside for exercise – incorporate it into your everyday tasks and feel the benefits.
Redmond Cabot shares a simple but delicious recipe for risotto with grated courgette and charred leeks. 
When the pace pics up, ‘Salt’ is on sold ground. It’s when the action dies down, the plot become irritating.
Win tickets to see David Lyttle, Swedish guitarist Andreas Öberg and Scottish double-bass pro Euan Burton in Westport 
Marine scientist John Paul Tiernan on encounters good and bad in the seas off the Mayo Coast.
Interior designer Naoimh Tuohy gives some insider tips on making your small hall feel like a tardis.
