CANCELLED

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to illness.

Lone Bear will now be performing at The Harbour Chapel on Saturday evening 7.30 to 8.30, followed by Michael Cassidy from 9 to 10.30.

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Michael McGovern is a genre-defining artist, blending elements of folk, rock, jazz, and blues to create a distinctive sound. For fans of Paul Simon, Laura Marling, Fleet Foxes, and Kris Drever, his music offers a captivating fusion of heartfelt storytelling and intricate instrumentation.

Michael’s 2021 debut, Highfield Suite, was a standout release. A bedroom lockdown project produced by the renowned guitarist Bill Shanley. The album received widespread acclaim across Scotland and beyond, establishing Michael as a rising talent.

This September, he’s set to release his highly anticipated new album, Thin White Road. Featuring tracks like ‘Evelyn’, a song that has already captured the hearts of listeners with over 100k streams and numerous covers.

On Thin White Road, Michael’s signature mix of fingerpicked guitars, warm vocals, lush harmonies, and strings is complemented by full band arrangements for a fuller, richer sound.

“I love it! What an unexpected gem!” - Paul Brady

“nothing short of astonishing” -Resonate Scotland

“a real talent arriving among us” - Jackie Hayden, Hot Press Magazine

“I'd place Michael squarely with the likes of Leonard Cohen, John Hiatt and Ron Sexsmith. He's that good!” - Doug Cox, Vancouver Island Music Festival

“His joy-filled performance was so irresistible, he had everyone singing along with him.” - Lisa Schwartz, Cambridge Folk Festival

“I’m totally besotted with him!” - Marty Whelan, RTE Radio