Ireland’s “national treasure” presented by Brookfield-Knights
Celebrated around the world as a national treasure for their real-deal/old-school style (Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, of Altan describes their playing as "music that lifts the spirit") Gatehouse deliver a truly authentic experience that has won them many accolades.
These Roscommon-based musicians are proud to present the music that has been the very heartbeat of their home turf - Connacht province of western Ireland - for generations.
Where much of the country's modern musical output tends these days to focus on edgier or left-of-centre styles, and more emphasis placed on showy speed and dexterity, here, we find four kindred spirits all with one common purpose - keeping that stirring old-style approach ticking over nicely.
Irish Music Magazine said: "Individually, these musicians are superb but when they combine as Gatehouse, they are outstanding!”
The Irish Times agreed too, complimenting their "maturity and depth."
The set is always a lively affair, well constructed with an equal share of songs and instrumentals. You’ll often hear folks commenting that it reminds them of those brilliant and abiding early memories of The Bothy Band in full flight.
In the UK for appearances at several summer festivals, Gatehouse are John McEvoy (fiddle/mandolin/mandola) Rachel Garvey (vocals), Jacinta McEvoy (guitar/concertina) and John Wynne (flutes/whistles).