Saturday March 05 2011 8:00 PM
Kieran Goss has long been hailed as one
of Ireland's leading songwriters and
performers. Over the last twenty years he
has quietly and consistently delivered
songs of rare quality and his wonderful,
deceptively simple melodies have won
him fans across the globe. But while his
albums have made him a star, his live
shows have made him a legend; live on
stage is where Kieran Goss truly shines.
2010 has been a busy year for Kieran Goss with
tours in Germany, Switzerland, the U.S.A, Canada
and the U.K. And because his increasing
commitments abroad mean that he’s spending less
and less time at home in Ireland, Kieran is
particularly looking forward to his forthcoming ‘Live
and Solo’ tour on home turf:
This year has been really hectic, but I’m excited
about the opportunities that are being offered to
me, particularly in the States and Canada. It looks
like we'll be spending a lot of time there next year
as well, but you know, I’m always glad to get home
again. I love touring in Ireland and it's been a long
time since I've toured solo, so I'm planning on
playing a few of the old songs that I don't get a
chance to do with the trio when we're on tour
abroad and also some new stuff I’ve been writing
for the next album.
Anyone who saw Kieran on his last sold out tour in
Ireland two years ago will testify that his show is an
evening of great songs sung from the heart and
more... it's an unforgettable and uplifting night out.
The sense of fun is tremendous, the playing first
rate and the songs are sheer quality. The encores
were genuine, but only because the man is too.
The Irish Times
I've toured with Kieran and watched him perform
many times. I've seen him win the hearts of
everyone in the room, not just with his great songs
and instinctive musicality, but with his warmth and
humour. It's the performance of an artist at the top
of his game, delivered with intelligence and
integrity... Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's national
treasures. Rodney Crowell