The legend that is Johnny McEvoy at the Greville Arms

The term ‘living legend’ is sometimes loosely accredited to artists in the music business but not in the case of Johnny McEvoy. Johnny has always been highly acclaimed for the quality of his live concert shows and when his Spring Tour 2024 was announced, it received a huge response from fans nationwide.

That’s partly because he hasn’t toured for four years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

His current live show is called ‘A nostalgic Evening of Song and Story’ and features all of Johnny’s hits, including Mursheen Durkin, Boston Burglar, Long before your Time, Rich Man’s Garden, and Michael Collins, many of which he penned himself.

His songs are hauntingly beautiful and evocative, presented with an unmistakably unique style, proof that Johnny McEvoy has been one of the most enduring and talented singer songwriters in the folk and ballad genre in Ireland over the last 50 years.

His concert performances incorporate brief but relevant references to the story of each song, and the lyrical clarity of Johnny’s vocals, combined with gentle backing from excellent musicians, is a joy to listen to and ensures a wonderful evening of ‘Song and Story’.

See Johnny at the Greville Arts Hotel this Thursday, February 1, at 8pm. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.ie, or pay at the door on the night.