If you’re Irish, come into the parlour… Well, even if
you’re not, get down to The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway for their annual St
Patrick’s party with Durban’s legendary Irish band, the Blarney Brothers, on March
18.
With the Blarney Brothers, audiences can be sure of a great
big, foot-stomping, sing-along party, and The Barnyard is staging the show a
day ‘late’ to take advantage of the weekend, ensuring that everyone is able to
celebrate in true Irish style. Perhaps the Blarney Brothers’ popularity is just
because they simply play for the audience, making music they know everyone will
love. But, this is certainly helped along with a liberal flavouring of genuine
Irish Blarney and humour, because the Blarney Brothers are as Irish as
shamrock, poteen and Guinness, and don’t miss the promotion on the latter to
aid the celebrations!
Their music is a mixture of Irish ballads, foot-tapping pub
songs, popular newies and the occasional Irish jig. Audiences can expect to
hear a mix of favourites such as Running
Bear, Drunken Sailor, Wild Rover, Jerusalem, I Am Your Music Man, The Leaving
Of Liverpool, Simple Simon, Whiskey In The Jar, Danny Boy, Knees Up Mother
Brown and Ireland’s Call.
The band’s Paul and Damien McIlroy and Tony Fisher are all
fine vocalists and very musically talented. Paul is the leader of the group,
also playing the keyboards, banjo and guitar; Tony plays the fiddle, bass
guitar, mandolin, penny whistle and flute; while Damien is on lead guitar and
vocals.
The theatre will open at 18h30, the show will start at 20h00
and tickets are R120 pp. For bookings and enquiries, phone The Barnyard Theatre
on 031 566 3045, e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za or visit www.barnyard.durban for
more information.
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