Rory Makem (IE) with Magnolia Buckskin (AB) In Person

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Rory Makem (UK)

If you think his surname has a familiar ring to it, you would be right. Rory Makem is a third generation son of the legendary Makem family, who would be the equivalent of royalty in Ireland if the Irish had royalty. Son of Tommy and grandson of the famous source singer Sarah Makem, Rory comes by his mastery of singing and playing Irish folk music honestly. That mastery extends to his prowess on guitar, banjo, mandolin and bouzouki, developed over a lifetime of honing his craft touring the English-speaking world with his father and then as a solo performer. With recording credits that include luminaries from Tom Paxton to Roger McGuinn, Rory Makem is a living treasure dedicated to keeping the traditional Irish music canon alive. http://www.rorymakem.com

First Up: Magnolia Buckskin (AB)

Calgary favourites Magnolia Buckskin (Kathy Cook, Natasha Sayer and Corry Ulan) have forged a winning combination of lush three-part harmonies, prairie roots and their original blend of indie bluegrass, folk, and acoustic pop. Switching seamlessly between guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion and bass, years of friendship and laughter lend warmth to their shows as they support each other to confect arrangements and home-grown sounds that are genuine and refreshing. https://magnoliabuckskin.com