LETTERKENNY’S Blues and Roots Festival continued late into the night yesterday with a range of fantastic performers lighting up the town.
The five-day music event, which ran from last Wednesday to yesterday (Sunday), has amazing acts like The Evergreen Brothers.
The acclaimed folk and bluegrass band from Galway were easily one of the most exciting acts across the festival.
They entertained crowds at Blake’s Bar and in the Cottage Bar’s beer garden.
The Evergreen Brothers in the Cottage on Saturday past.
They clearly draw huge influence from American roots, country, Irish traditional elements and, of course, blues.
The Evergreen Brothers were only formed last year but have already cultivated a devoted following.
The band has found its sound by playing in pubs, sessions, and venues to learn what works best with their audiences.
The music is undeniably folksy, harmony-driven, and built on rhythm.
That aforementioned American influence can be felt in every song.
Country and blues also run through the music – and the crowds in Letterkenny loved it.
The Evergreen Brothers in Blake’s Bar during the festival in Letterkenny. Credit Blake’s Bar.
Throughout the weekend, the town was filled with live performances of blues, roots, folk, jazz, and Americana music by established local and international artists.
Pubs, hotels and venues throughout Letterkenny came alive with an impressive line-up of blues, roots and rock acts.
Key venues hosted the festival’s acts included Blake’s Bar, Central Bar, McGinley’s Bar, Sister Sara’s, The Cottage Bar, The Warehouse, The Townhouse, Brewery Bar, Mount Errigal Hotel, Orchard Bar, Sonny McSwine’s and the An Grianán Theatre.
The festival concluded with the Mark Black Band Finale Jam at McGinley’s Bar, bringing the curtain down on what was another memorable celebration of live music in Letterkenny.