Sharon Shannon biography

Sharon Shannon (born 12 November 1968 inbetween Ruan and Corofin, County Clare, Ireland; now living in Letterfrack, County Galway) is an Irish musician. She is best known for her work with the button accordion and her violin fiddle technique, but has also played the tin whistle. Her 1991 album Sharon Shannon is the best-selling album of traditional Irish music ever released in Ireland. Beginning with Irish folk music, her work demonstrates a wide-ranging number of musical influences, including reggae, cajun music, Portuguese music, and French Canadian music. She won the life time achievement award at the 2009 Meteor Awards. Her more recent albums include: Renegade (2007) Saints & Scoundrels (2009) Upside down (2009) Flying Circus (2012)

When

Saturday, 19 August 2023
Starts at 21:00

Where

25 Wexford St
Dublin, Ireland

Sharon Shannon live

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