Who were the original Dubliners?

Who were the original Dubliners?

The Dubliners were an Irish folk band founded in Dublin in 1962 as The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group, named after its founding member; they subsequently renamed themselves The Dubliners. The line-up saw many changes in personnel over their fifty-year career, but the group’s success was centred on lead singers Luke Kelly and Ronnie Drew.

What is the Irish folk band called?

This article is about the Irish folk band. For the book by James Joyce, see Dubliners. The Dubliners were an Irish folk band founded in Dublin in 1962 as The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group, named after its founding member; they subsequently renamed themselves The Dubliners.

What did the Dubliners do for Irish music?

Along with The Clancys, The Dubliners helped to create a new appetite for Irish folk music, paving the way for a new generation of Irish musicians like The Fureys, Planxty and Clannad. They were the first vocal band to add instrumental tracks to their repertoire.

Where are the Dubliners currently touring?

The Dubliners is currently touring across 2 countries and has 3 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Nell’s in London, after that they’ll be at Nell’s again in London. See all your opportunities to see them live below!

Where did Kelly O’Hare go before the Dubliners?

Before joining the Dubliners full-time, Kelly had spent some time playing at English folk clubs such as the Jug o’Punch in Birmingham, run by the folk singer Ian Campbell . The group played at the Edinburgh Festival in 1963 and that led to them being featured on a BBC programme called Hootenanny.

Where did the Dubliners play in Dublin?

O’Donoghue’s Pub on Merrion Row, Dublin, where the group played regularly in the early 1960s. The Dubliners, initially known as “The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group”, formed in 1962 and made a name for themselves playing regularly in O’Donoghue’s Pub in Dublin.

When did the Dubliners leave the UK?

The Dubliners played their final shows at Vicar Street in Dublin on 28/29/30 December 2012, and made their final TV appearance in the UK on a pre-recorded New Year’s Eve edition of Jools Holland Annual Hootenanny on 31 December. Their last public appearance as the Dubliners was on 27 January 2013 in memory of Barney McKenna.