Conneff and White stop off at the Bronte

Both music stalwarts will make the Rathfriland venue their only appearance in Northern Ireland, as part of a whistlestop tour.

Kevin, the voice and rhythm of the Chieftains, joined the group in 1976 replacing Peadar Mercier.

He was asked by Paddy to record a couple of tracks with The Chieftains in London for ‘Bonaparte’s Retreat’, and became a permanent member soon after.

Kevin’s singing is in the old style which reflects interpretation and is generally unaccompanied. On the bodhran, he can demonstrate a subtle rhythm or really heat things up. Kevin has three children and lives in Wicklow with his partner Jean.

Jeff White has spent years as sideman for the likes of Vince Gill, Alison Krauss and Tim O’Brien. Whites rolling guitar is energetic and filled with earthy bluegrass zest.

He surrounds himself with top-level players like dobro guitar player Jerry Douglas and Banjo player Peter Wernick.

Tickets costing 12 may be reserved or purchased in advance from Banbridge Tourist Information at the F. E. McWilliam Gallery by calling 028 406 23322.

Doors open at 8.30pm for the 9pm show which is hosted by Frontier Promotions.