St Patricks Day - Birmingham Town Hall

St Patricks Day - Birmingham Town Hall

St Patrick’s day, March 17th 2012, at the Birmingham Town Hall and the World famous Irish folk band, The Dubliners were performing to a crowd of excited and expectant followers. Nearly three decades since they first came together during informal sessions at O'Donoghue's Pub in Dublin, the Dubliners remain one of the most influential of Ireland's traditional folk bands. Initially known as the Ronnie Drew Folk group, the Dubliners have gone through several personnel changes since they were formed in 1962. In 1987, the Dubliners regained their earlier popularity when Eamonn Campbell, who had often been a guest musician on their albums, produced an album, Celebration, featuring a collaboration with the Pogues on an updated version of the traditional folk song "The Irish Rover." Released as a single, the tune reached number seven on the British music charts. Campbell subsequently joined the band as a regular member. In 1990, the Dubliners and the Pogues reunited for a single, "Jack's Heroes"/"Whiskey in the Jar," that celebrated Ireland's Qualifying for the world cup. Two years later, the Dubliners joined with Hothouse Flowers to record a single, "The Rose," that reached number two on the British music charts. 30 Years A'Greying, released the same year, featured collaborations with Rory Gallagher, Billy Connolly, and De Danaan. In December 1995, Drew left the band for the second time and was replaced by Paddy Reilly. Despite the changes in the band's lineup, they continue to perform and record their gutsy style of Irish music. WinkBall video reporters were there as well to ask the fans, "what makes Irish Music and Culture so popular all over the World" and we also asked if the fans could sing us a verse or two of their favorite Irish song. Are you a fan of The Dubliners or Irish music? Then why not have your say by recording it to this video wall.

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St Patricks Day - Birmingham Town Hall

Event Date: 18/03/2012

St Patrick’s day, March 17th 2012, at the Birmingham Town Hall and the World famous Irish folk band, The Dubliners were performing to a crowd of excited and expectant followers. Nearly three decades since they first came together during informal sessions at O'Donoghue's Pub in Dublin, the Dubliners remain one of the most influential of Ireland's traditional folk bands. Initially known as the Ronnie Drew Folk group, the Dubliners have gone through several personnel changes since they were formed in 1962. In 1987, the Dubliners regained their earlier popularity when Eamonn Campbell, who had often been a guest musician on their albums, produced an album, Celebration, featuring a collaboration with the Pogues on an updated version of the traditional folk song "The Irish Rover." Released as a single, the tune reached number seven on the British music charts. Campbell subsequently joined the band as a regular member. In 1990, the Dubliners and the Pogues reunited for a single, "Jack's Heroes"/"Whiskey in the Jar," that celebrated Ireland's Qualifying for the world cup. Two years later, the Dubliners joined with Hothouse Flowers to record a single, "The Rose," that reached number two on the British music charts. 30 Years A'Greying, released the same year, featured collaborations with Rory Gallagher, Billy Connolly, and De Danaan. In December 1995, Drew left the band for the second time and was replaced by Paddy Reilly. Despite the changes in the band's lineup, they continue to perform and record their gutsy style of Irish music. WinkBall video reporters were there as well to ask the fans, "what makes Irish Music and Culture so popular all over the World" and we also asked if the fans could sing us a verse or two of their favorite Irish song. Are you a fan of The Dubliners or Irish music? Then why not have your say by recording it to this video wall.