Irish Music with a Twist
*Goitse Forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick
University’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, the quintet
have graduated with a musical maturity worthy of the greatest. They
hade made a name for themselves as one of the most sought after
bands amongst connoisseurs of Irish Traditional music, having won
feverish critical plaudits for their Dónal Lunny-produced second
album Transformed.
Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions
interspersed with well-known traditional tunes, which make each
set entertaining and unique. The gripping rhythm section sets a
breaktaking pace for the music while through the sweet, charismatic
voice of Áine Mc Geeney draw audiences into the music in a way
very few performers can achieve.
Lace up your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of wonderful
music and fast paced fun with Goitse.
*Goitse is an informal Gaelic Irish greeting meaning ‘come here’.
Goitse Praise:
“A Musical Maturity worthy of the Greatest” Philippe COUSIN, Le
Peuple Breton Magazine
“Transformed - Definitely a 2012 Top Ten Album” Alex Monaghan,
Folkworld Magazine
“Transformed see’s Goitse transfer from the periphery to the big league”.
John O Regan, Irish Music Magazine
“Seamless flawless and powerful, full of humuor and energy that the
members of Goitse are famous for” - Jack Baker, Irish
American news.
[They play] “… With the wisdom of musicians with many more road
miles beneath their belt.” Siobhan Long, Irish Times
“Simply Terrific” – Irish Post