Irish-born violinist Colm Ó Riain kicks off his yearlong Artist-in-Residence at the Red Poppy with a show combining the sounds of Ireland with the rhythms and melodies of jazz, blues, gypsy music, klezmer and more. Originally a Western classical musician, Colm has performed in numerous concert halls across Europe, including a spell as Concertmaster of the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland. Now an accomplished and fiery improviser in many genres, Colm has performed in festivals and venues throughout the world—from Argentina and Brazil to Sweden and Cyprus — while also thrilling audiences across the United States. His CD Bridge Across the Blue, produced with partner-in-crime, poet Pireeni Sundaralingam, features a dazzling array of musicians and poets and was cited by About.com as “one of the Top 7 recordings of poetry and music of all time.” Colm is currently working with his varied band on their debut CD Hy Brassyl, to launch in 2010.
Colm Ó Riain: violin
Burke Trieschmann: guitar, vocals
& special guests
“Ó Riain’s fireworks display of virtuosity easily spans the diverse genres of gypsy, tango, jazz, blues and Irish music all with his characteristic intelligence and pizzazz.”
—The Irish Herald
“A genius fiddler.”
—Mike Scott, The Waterboys
www.colmoriain.com
www.colmoriain.com/colm/video.php?clip=StealthySinners&venue=CafeDuNord
$12 – $15 admission. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Show at 8:00 pm.