Legends of Nashville’ come to life on stages across Ireland this autumn!
Following the massive success of last years tour JW Promotions, announced ‘Legends of Nashville’ are coming once again to Northern Ireland. This spectacular two hour show brings together four much loved artists and will tour the theatres from this coming September 2008. All the performers in the show come from really experienced musical backgrounds and will benefit the Country Musical Masterpiece greatly.
James McGarrity from JW Promotions commented:
“We are thrilled that the Legends of Nashville are featuring nine dates in Northern Ireland. This popular show is full of boundless energy and is guaranteed to bring back fond memories. The diversity of the performances means it truly is a show for everyone. Both young and old will be singing along to popular favourites from their Western Stars"
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- October 1st – Balyearl Arts Centre
www.courtyardtheatre Box office 02890848287
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October 2nd – Iveagh Complex, Banbridge
www.iveagh.com Box office 0284066 2666.
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October 30th – The Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen
www.ardhowen.com Box office 02866325440
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December 4th – The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown.
www.burnavon.com Box office – 02886769949
Tickets for Legends of Nashville shows are available from your local box office
or for further information see www.jwpromos.com
The Line-up for the tour is:
Liam McLaughlin as Buck Owens + Merle Haggard
Tracey McAuley as Shania Twain + Billy joe spears.
Rod McAuley as Johnny Cash + George Jones
Bonnie as Emmy Lou Harris + Dolly Parton
The Band: the artists will be supported by a legendary band.
Cloudy Henry on Keyboards
Andy Walshe on Lead Guitar
Connie O Doherty on Bass
Brendan McGarrity on Drums.
The Legends of Nashville artists are:
Liam Mcloughlin from Ballymoney, Co. Antrim
Liam is an accomplished singer songwriter, his song ‘back home in co. antrim’ has been recorded by top irish country singer Declan Nerny. Liam is set to tour Europe after the legends tour and also hopes to find some song-writing time in the near future. he appears as merle haggard and Buck Owens
The can audience expect an upbeat performance and sing-a-long participation
his favourite tracks are “‘Act Naturally’ is a much covered song but i believe that Buck Owens’ version was the best. Merle Haggard’s Okie Muskogee – it’s such a classic.
Bonnie Stewart from Banbridge, Co. Down
An office manager in Armagh busy Bonnie is also a mum of two and part-time musician with 18 years experience in the music industry. She is married to Brendan McGarrity, the couple perform as a musical duo on the country circuit. Bonnie already has 7 albums and 3 DVD’s in her discography and her greatest hits album is due out soon! Bonnie appears as Dolly Parton and Emmy Lou Harris The can audience expect classic songs delivered in her own fun style with some fantastic costumes! Bonnie has grown up listening to their music and feels the songs are just so terrific and it’s a great thrill to pay tribute to such amazing women. Her favourite tracks are “Emmy Lou’s ‘To Die’ and Dolly Parton’s ‘Coat of many colours’ and ‘9 to 5’.”
Tracey McCauley from Ballymena, Co Antrim
A popular favourite, Tracey has been in the industry since 11years of age. An accomplished musician Tracey plays bass guitar in three piece band Bar Room Buddies with husband Rod she has already two popular albums in good record stores along with plans for the third album release in January 2009 after the Legends of Nashville tour. She performs as Shania Twain and Billy Joe Spears
She gives a unique, lively and energetic show, with the familiarity of the singers.
Says Tracy “I have always felt that Billy Joe Spears was an under rated singer who took the forefront and just didn’t get the credit for it. In Shania Twain’s case she has attracted back the younger generation to country and make it ‘hip’ again!” Her favourite track is Billy Joe Spears: ‘What I’ve got in mind’ and Shania Twains ‘Who’s bed have your boots been under’
Rod McCauley from Ballymena, Co Antrim
Rod along with wife Tracey is in the three piece band ‘Bar Room Buddie s’, with two albums proving popular throughout the country Rod has plans for a third album release early next year. Rod stars as Johnny Cash and George Jones.
Rod says “I don’t simply copy the artist. I interpret their songs in my own, unique way creating an enjoyable show. Johnny Cash and George Jones inspired me because it is just such good music. I have always admired Johnny Cash, I grew up listening to him from a young age, as my father was a great fan of his, as well as George Jones. i simply enjoy singing my favourite track: Johnny Cash ‘Walk the line’.
