Gary Ferguson, Johnny Gleeson & Colin Henry
Gary Ferguson from Gettysburg, Pa., has performed with Ronnie McCoury, Robbie McCoury, Bill Emerson, Mike Auldridge and many others. He is best known for his song “Last Day at Gettysburg,” covered by Billy Strings and Larry Sparks. Ferguson toured Ireland from 2005 to 2019. During those tours he shared the stage with some of the best of Irish songwriters, including Mick Hanly, Charlie McGettigan, Frankie Lane, Niall Toner and Mary Greene.
Guitar and dobro player, Johnny Gleeson from Carlow, Ireland, performed with Niall toner for many years, both in Ireland and the U.S. He incorporates many musical styles from Irish trad to driving Bluegrass and beyond.
Colin Henry from North Antrim, is one of Ireland’s leading dobro players. He has shared the stage with many artists, both locally and internationally over the years, Nanci Griffith to Gerry O’Connor among them.
Whelan’s
Whelan’s of Wexford Street is in the unique position of being, not only one of the most important live music venues of the last three decades, but also one of Ireland’s most famous pubs, favoured for its warm, convivial atmosphere. Whelan’s live venue and bar is located on the bustling Wexford Street strip in Dublin’s city centre.
Getting there
25 Wexford Street,
Dublin 2,
D02 H527.
