Mayo Alive - 27 August
1996
Mayo Abbey Harper on
USA/Canada Tour
Gráinne Hambly is no stranger to playing the harp in USA. She first performed in Milwaukee with the Belfast Harp Orchestra in 1992. In 1993 again as a member of the Belfast Harp Orchestra she played in Washington, New Brunswick and Carnagee Hall (St Patrick's Day 1993) with the Chieftains.
She has travelled extensively since on two Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann tours (UK and Ireland); to Bonn (Germany) and UK with the Belfast Harp Orchestra. She has also played as a soloist in festivals in Dinan and Lorient (France).
Between now and Christmas Gráinne will be performing in 'Spirit of the Dance' (UK September to December), touring Germany (November-December) and in the Ceoltóirí Eireann USA/Canadian tour.
If your are a lover of traditional Irish music don't miss
this tour. You can get the full details, venues and
performers on the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann
Tour
of USA and Canada 1996 page.
The Nallys of Rockstown in County Mayo, Ireland
