THE CROOK FAMILY

Three of Pembrokeshire's most talented musicians came together last winter to sing beautiful songs. The magnificent Tim Williams with Sarah Richards and Jon Sharpe produced a classic collection of original songs for 'The Crook Family Album' some of which they will sing tonight

. "These songs were ground out on late nights, sore fingers, broken voices and the thickening light of the Pembrokeshire winter." www.myspace.com/thecrookfamily

Photo by Tim Jarvis

Hazel O’Connor has re-established herself as a concert artist and performer to be reckoned with. From initially catapulting to stardom with the starring role in Breaking Glass and the ensuing hits that followed, Hazel continues to tour extensively delighting audiences along the way, winning over fans old and new. On the forthcoming acoustic tour Hazel is joined on stage celebrated Irish harpist Cormac de Barra and multi-talented Ruairí de Barra on guitar, whistles and percussion - together they will reach into the very depths of your soul. The live-show combines Hazel's unique and unforgettable voice with the musicianship of Cormac and Ruari in a unique music marriage. . She writes from the heart, she performs from the heart and she touches your heart. Miss her at your peril!

HAZEL O'CONNOR

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with Cormac De Barra (Harp)  & Fionán de Barra (Guitar)

With the release of the long awaited  Hidden Heart’ album, Hazel O’Connor is back on a national UK acoustic tour with a chance to get up-close and personal in a unique and intimate show format.

Hazel teams up with celebrated harpist Cormac De Barra. Cormac  has been performing with Hazel since 1998, after their first project, ‘Beyond Breaking Glass', dubbed "the highlight of the Edinburgh Festival.” They have since travelled the world together performing. Hazel and Cormac are joined by the multi-talented Fionán de Barra on guitar who began his professional career playing guitar for Riverdance inNew York.  He has been working with “the voice of Clannad” - Moya Brennan for over six years, for the last three years with the extraordinary successful group from the Shetlands, Fiddlers’ Bid and he also runs a successful recording studio in Dublin (producing albums for trad group Galldubh, for Moya Brennan, Camille O'Sullivan and, together with brother Cormac, Hazel O' Connor).

Together they will reach into the very depths of your soul. The live-show and new album combines Hazel's unforgettable voice with the musicianship of Cormac in a stirring musical marriage. She writes from the heart, she performs from the heart and she touches your heart. Her husky voice remains charged with passion and her enthusiasm and love of music, never mind wicked sense of humour, is ever present.  Touring extensively Hazel continues to delight concert and festival audiences along the way.  Recent  appearances have included Celtic Connections, Glastonbury, Henley, Wasted, Cardiff Big Weekend, Cambridge Rock Festival, Wickham  and Beautiful Days in addition to tours of Australia ,Holland and the UK.

No O’Connor show is complete without her original classics Will You, D-Days and Eighth Day nor her new classics Rebecca, Driftwood, Still Breathing, Strong, Acoustically Yours,  I’ll See You Again, and more.   Add to this recipe Hazel’s unique and unforgettable voice and you enter a new musical zone where pigeon holes become meaningless and anything is possible. Miss her at your peril!

        www.hazeloconnor.com

“Simply stunning“BBC Radio 2

 "She swept all before her, curiously emotional" Q Magazine

 Doors open 8pm Show starts 8.30pm tickets £12 (£10 members) from Span Arts 01834 869323

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