Tim O'Brien at Naul and Cork, 12-13 October

Colette Lawless of the Séamus Ennis Cultural Centre, Naul, Co. Dublin, reports that Tim O'Brien will be performing in concert at the Centre on Friday 12 October. Doors open 7.30 p.m. Performance 8.30 p.m. Adm. €20. Tel. (01) 8020898; e-mail.

The Centre says: 'Tim O'Brien is one of the spearheads of contemporary bluegrass. As co-founder and lead vocalist of Hot Rize and Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers, O'Brien served as a bridge between the traditional sounds of the hill country and the modern styles of bluegrass in the 1980s. Since the band's breakup, O'Brien has continued to expand the music's borders as a soloist, a duo partner with his sister Mollie, and with his band, the O'Boys. Not to be missed.' We completely agree.

Tim will also be playing at the Half Moon Theatre, Cork, the following night - Saturday 13 October.