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23 Mar 2026

Grammy nominee set to perform in Mayo town this Easter

The New York native will perform in Mayo as part of his Irish tour

Grammy nominee set to perform in Mayo town this Easter

A Grammy nominee is set to perform in the NCF Ballina on Sunday April, 5. 

Ben De La Cour, an acclaimed songwriter, was born in New York. He spent time in London, Cuba, and across the United States before moving to the American South over a decade and a half ago.  

The artist says he draws inspiration from writers and musicians - including Townes Van Zandt, Jimi Hendrix, Nike Cave and Nia Simone.

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De La Cour was nominated for a Grammy for his 2023 album Sweet Anhedonia. In January 2026, he performed at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre as a special guest of the great Lucina Williams.  His Irish tour dates in April follow LonesomeHighway.com voting his 2025 performance at Kilkenny Roots festival as their ‘Gig of The Year’.

Ben De La Cour will play his intimate show at the NCF, Ballina, on Easter Sunday. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. 

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