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The Glens Centre in Manorhamilton.
Bruised Orange will play in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on Saturday, May 6 at 8pm.
Bruised Orange is a John Prine Tribute band based in Co Meath comprising seasoned musicians with vast experience in the music business and an admiration and affection for John Prine.
Boasting five of Meath’s most experienced gigging musicians the band is made up of Michael ‘Mike Mack’ McGarry (Rhythm Guitar & Vocals), Anthony Toby Cregan (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Derek Matthews (Bass & Vocals) Steve Milne (Keyboards) and Shay Carry (Percussion). Each member brings a unique set of talents and abilities to the group which provides for a unique live John Prine experience.
The show is fronted by Mike Mack McGarry who accurately reflects Johns vocal range with a similar ease of delivery, an affected twang and drawl; which thrive off a peculiar, domestic relation to country, folk, rhythm and blues.
His story telling and short antidotes are also a testament to a Bruised Orange live show. Lead guitarist Anthony Toby Cregan is one of Ireland's most revered guitarists.
www.theglenscentre.com
Bassist Derek Matthews is known from one of Irelands top wedding bands ‘Stop the Clock’. His double bass and look again reflects that of Prines bass man Dave Jacques. Drummer Shay Carry is the backbone of the band with his unique style. Shay has toured with some of Irelands top country artists such as Gerry Guthrie, Mary Black, Lee Matthews and Shane Owens to name but a few.
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