Accompaniment for the night came from the always amazing Barry Walsh on piano, vocals and accordion, Conor McCreanor on bass and Colm McLean on electric guitar. Absolutely stunning musicians, they all added something to the evening…

We were treated to some old and some new songs; in a stunning set, it was hard to choose favourites, Highlights for me included the achingly beautiful Arguing With Ghosts (arguably one of the best things Gretchen has written), Disappearing Act, Idlewild and much loved in the UK, Bus To St Cloud, dedicated to her dear friend Jimmy LaFave. Kim came out to provide backing vocals for several songs; the result? The most exquisite versions I have ever heard of Tom Russell’s Guadalupe and a delivery of Say Grace, which prompted a reverent silence and brought tears to my eyes.

(photo by Andrew Newiss)

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