Nancy Griffith has long been popular with Irish audiences and the Texan singer-songwriter has made many trips across the water over the course of her 20-year career. Her folksy style appeals to those whose listening material has to tell a story – a common factor in Irish folk songs. Griffith’s material comes from her observations of life and her pairing with the Blue Moon Orchestra in 1986 has spawned such classics as ‘Hometown Streets’, ‘Trouble in the Streets’ and ‘It’s a Hard Life Wherever You Go’. This is a two-night visit to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre and support will be announced nearer the date.
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