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Guinness Ballyshannon Rhythm and Blues 2023 takes place in Ballyshannon Co. Donegal with 50 free gigs from October 27 to October 29.
Over three days, the Festival promises to feature many leads of performing talents of Irish Blues across 12 venues in Ballyshannon. It will be 50 free gigs and 26 superb acts.
Ballyshannon Rhythm and Blues 2023 headlines are Johnny Gallager and Boxtie with special guests performing ‘Presentation of Lifetime Achievement in Music Award honouring the Gallagher Family’.
For over 35 years, the Gallagher Brothers and their band Boxtie have entertained audiences across Ireland, Europe and beyond. The Gallagher brothers were introduced to music very early by their parents, Sean and Mary Gallagher.
Sean Gallagher, a legend of the great showband years and his sons Johnny, James and Pauric will be honoured with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement in Music Award. This award will be given annually to recognise individual(s) who have had a profound effect on music and its promotion in a positive way.
The Gallagher Family deserve this recognition after years of creativity in music and a family contribution over two generations and over five decades of wonderful musical memories, and long may it continue.
Boxtie with Special Guests will be live in concert on Saturday, October 27, at 7.30pm in The Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon.
It promises to be a great October Bank Holiday Weekend of non-stop Blues gigs throughout the home of Irish Blues in Ballyshannon. Ticket information and the full programme are available at https://www.rorygallagherfestival.com/ballyshannon-rb-2023.html/.
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