Now in its seventh year, the "mostly free" Skibbereen Blues-Soul-Roots Festival lands in West Cork from August 13-16, transforming the town into a vibrant hub of music for four days.
Launched in 2018, the brainchild of Cian O'Mahony, father of soulful singer Mary Beth O'Mahony, and singer-songwriter Alan Alcock, this year's festival is being promoted by Rebel Roots promoter James Carr, along with a committee of local publicans.
Built on goodwill, graft, and passion, two special ticketed shows anchor the weekend. Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam Ó Maonlaí plays The Tanyard on August 13, presented by publican and one of the organisers of the festival, Mícheál O’Driscoll. The following night, rising West Cork outfit The Kates perform in the atmospheric Abbeystrewry Church, promoted by William O’Brien of the Corner Bar.
The rest of the festival, though, stays as free as a bird, spread across town so punters can wander easily between venues. Other standout artists to catch include Kirris Riviere and The Delta du Bruit, a charismatic Bristol-based outfit nominated among the top five emerging blues bands by the UK
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