The Blind Fiddler Concert

The Blind Fiddle Master’s Concert is the highlight of the culture night celebrations in Longford this year. Headlined by Kíla, the event will involve musicians and artists from diverse musical and visual art backgrounds including the Yershova Sisters – a classically trained quintet and Longford’s premiere Ceili band - Banna Céilí Béal Átha na Muc. Headlining the concert are the internationally renowned Irish folk group – kila. Along with playing their own music, the performing musicians will honour the Blind Fiddler Kernan’s legacy by performing his tunes – many of which have not been performed in many decades.

This concert represents a significant milestone in honouring the Fiddler Kernan legacy. Thomas Kernan from Drumlish was a celebrated Fiddler player and teacher in the 19^th century. He recorded several hundred tunes to paper that he had composed or picked up from a life in music. He influenced a style of playing in the Longford-South Leitrim region that still exists today.

In tandem with the live music concert, three visual artists have also been commissioned to create a digital projection mapping and art piece for the concert site.

The Blind Fiddler Concert will provide the finale for a series of broader Culture Night events that will occur in Longford Town and the surrounding county including several art exhibitions, childrens art workshops, and performances.