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Tony Christie and Ranagri will perform songs from their two collaborations of The Great Irish Songbook at Harwell Village Hall on 18th July
Thanks to Big Ginger Tom Music, Harwell Village Hall is one of the four venues in the UK where you will be able to see Tony Christie and Ranagri performing songs from their two collaborations of The Great Irish Songbook.
The tour, which also visits Sheffield, Barnard Castle and Inverness will see the Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 singer celebrating his Irish roots in a collaboration with Ranagri, who have been hailed as “a match made in heaven” by The Irish Post.
Duncan Chappell of Big Ginger Tom Music tells us: “There are some, albeit ‘misguided’ souls, who think Tony Christie appeared out of nowhere in 2005, to grace our TV screens and ask the way to Amarillo. Nothing could be further from the truth!
“Those who know better, who appreciate his wonderful voice and his ability to get inside a song, can tell you that over the last 50 years he has recorded a string of exceptional records.”
So: Is This the Way to Amarillo? No! Some 54 years after the release of his million-selling hit, Tony Christie takes a nostalgic journey through his family’s Irish roots, revisiting the music of his grandparents who played in ceilidh bands and sang the songs of their homeland in County Mayo, Ireland.
“Once again joining forces with award-winning folk band Ranagri, they will wind their way through the music of their childhoods, the stories that crafted the musicians they are today, and the inspirations that have brought them together. Entering his 83rd year, this collaboration brings to light emotional, introspective aspects of Tony which many won’t expect. With exquisite arrangements from Ranagri – guitars, percussion, flutes, dulcimer, harps – amid haunting melodies and lush harmonies, many of the old traditional songs shine with new brilliance.”
Melded with musical influences from all over the world, their new album The Great Irish Songbook Volume II will be released later this year. Expect to sing out loud, laugh and cry! Join these exclusive performances for an uplifting evening to remember for many years to come.Ranagri have performed in Canada, Portugal, Ibiza, Italy, Germany, France and all across Ireland and will be touring throughout the UK this coming autumn.
Watch this space for our interview with Tony!
Book tickets at wegottickets.com/event/649 455. Also check out the Folkin’ Around show on Oxford’s Hospital Radio Station; radiocherwell.com/our-programmes/listen-againrammes/listen-again
Watch this space for our interview with Tony!
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