Celebrating 45 years of The Wolfe Tones

Reaching a 45 year milestone in any profession is rare, but when that profession involves remaining at the top of the Irish music scene for almost five decades, then the achievement is even more remarkable.A 45th anniversary celebration is what is in store for the legendary Wolfe Tones at the Mullingar Arts Centre on August 22. The show will be a special celebration of the Wolfe Tones and their influence on Irish ballad music worldwide over the last 45 years.First seeing the light of day in 1964, The Wolfe Tones started out on a ballad career which has taken them to the heights of not just Irish, but international entertainment. Having an extensive catalogue of hit songs in their repertoire, ballads such as My Heart is in Ireland, Irish Eyes and The Streets of New York are guaranteed to make the rafters ring in The Wolfe Tones unique style.Their ballads from 1964 to the present day have encompassed every aspect of Ireland including emigration, famine, love songs, satirical songs, as well as those ballads which cover the most recent events in Irish history.A huge factor in the group"s international success is the fact that they have in their ranks a ballad singer who is widely considered to be one of the finest Ireland has ever known. When performed by Tommy Byrne, ballads such as Grace, The Loughsheelin Eviction and Kevin Barry, will show why this singer has gained a legendary status over the past 45 years.Always creative, the group continue to release brand new material even after 45 years on the road, mostly from the pen of prolific songwriter, Brian Warfield. It is the Wolfe Tones" banjo player and harpist who has composed such hits as Irish Eyes, Rock On Rockall and Joe McDonnell. Talented musician, Noel Nagle, the Wolfe Tones whistle player and uillean piper, completes this legendary trio. It is Noel"s musicianship which adds that distinctive sound to some of the Wolfe Tones most rousing ballads.The Wolfe Tones will appear at the Arts Centre, Mullingar, on Saturday, August 22. Renowned for their "live" performances, early purchase is highly recommended due to the predicted high demand for this special Wolfe Tones 45th Anniversary Tour, so get booking on 044 9347777.