Dervish at Belleville Roots

300 High Street,Newburyport MA 01950

06 March, 2022

Description

The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional folk band playing today. A favorite of Belleville audiences for many years and a recent recipient of a lifetime achievement award by the BBC, Dervish has been described as “an icon of Irish music.” The band is long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances, which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 13 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music. Their most recent Rounder recording, The Great Irish Songbook, joins the band with over a dozen luminaries across an eclectic range of genres. Featuring such beloved artists as Vince Gill, Steve Earle, and David Gray, The Great Irish Songbook both preserves the boundless spirit of each song and brings a whole new vitality to iconic traditional songs of their homeland, one that’s sure to endure for generations to come.