Tommy Halferty
Event
Description
Tommy Halferty has been playing guitar for the last 30 years and in that time has gained a wealth of experience performing with musicians from all over the world. He has performed in France, Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Israel, Argentina with such luminaries including Benny Golson, Lee Konitz, George Mraz, Ronnie Cuber and Martial Solal. Tommy has also been a guest lecturer at Berklee College Boston, Conservatoire de Paris, Conservatoire Salon de Provence and Conservatoire Saint-Brieuc, France.
Tommy's latest trio features One of Ireland's leading rhythm sections Dave Redmond (bass) and Kevin Brady (drums); he has recorded 3 CDs with The Keith Copeland, 'In Two' with guitarist, Mike Nielsen, 'Breathing the Air' and 'Anda'.
Venue
- Location:
- Wheelans
- Street:
- 25 Wexford St, Portobello
- ZIP:
- D02 H527
- City:
- Dublin 2
- Country:
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Description
Whelan’s of Wexford Street is in the unique position of being not only one of the most important live music venues of the last decade, but also one of Ireland’s most famous pubs, favoured for its warm, convivial atmosphere. Whelan’s live venue and bar is located on the bustling Wexford Street strip in Dublin’s city centre. The earliest definite record of a public house on this site dates from 1772 when Christopher Brady operated a licensed premises on what was then still popularly known as Kevin’s Port. The premises changed hands many times throughout history.