Morgan O’Kane **MOVED TO UPSTAIRS AT THE GARAGE**
While Morgan O’Kane clearly knows his way around the old tunes, he is more interested in creating his own. That’s how the tradition survives – new songs being created on old foundations. This ain’t no revival ; this is a contemporary artist who knows where he comes from. He tours with an amalgam of virtuosic musicians including; New York City’s Dobro genius, Zeke Healy – New Orleans based, Leyla McCalla on cello, and Ferd Moyse the IV on fiddle (of the Hackensaw Boys) amongst others. He is also comfortable playing solo, with a sort of one- man- band percussion set up complimenting his banjo. He has been in NY for seven years or so, released his first album in 2010 and is about to release his second one, ‘Pendulum’. Morgan also created the sound track for the documentary film, Low Coal, which addresses the coal mining industry in Appalachia. The film, like the music Morgan makes honours the traditions of the Appalachian region but addresses the current struggles faced.
Over the last year or so, Morgan has taken steps to raise his profile as an artist. He has toured around North America and has staked out a presence in Europe.
Morgan O’Kane plays The Borderline on 28th June. Ellie Rose supports.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO UPSTAIRS AT THE GARAGE. ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID.