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A five-piece band plays on a stage, surrounded by instruments and colourful lights. The audience stands in front of it.Stefan Claus

The Kilkennys

Date
30.09.2025
time
19:00

LUX

Address

Black bear
30449 Hanover

LUX

Address

Black bear
30449 Hanover

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Irish folk quintet lets it rip for the band's 25th anniversary: Davey Cashin and Co. on an extensive tour of Germany in autumn 2025 Jason Turk joins the tour as a permanent band member for the first time!

The band from Kilkenny, the sunny south-east of Ireland, is popping the corks: In autumn 2025, the quintet will be celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band! For a quarter of a century

The Kilkennys have already brought a breath of fresh air to the Irish folk scene with great original compositions and reinterpretations of old classics. Joining them on tour for the first time as a permanent band member on accordion, keyboard and the innovative Seaboard: Jason Turk! A special magic can be expected in the interaction of the five friends, which will also enthuse a young audience for traditional Irish music.

So are Jason Turk and, Davey Cashin (git, bj, mand, whistle, voc), Tommy Mackey (b, git, voc) and Mick Martin (bodhran, whistle, uillean pipes, git, voc) and Davey Long (drums) alias The Kilkennys the rightful successors of legendary bands like The Dubliners or The Chieftains?

A clear 'yes/no' answer is not so easy here, because in addition to the commonality of the worldwide spread of traditional Irish folk and songwriting, the Kilkennys have a unique selling point that the aforementioned bands did not have: The five musicians from the town of Kilkenny manage to add a modern touch to the musical tradition of their homeland, which also inspires a young audience that previously had little to do with Irish folk.

This is due in no small part to their rousing concerts, which transform any concert hall into an Irish pub in the blink of an eye and get the entire audience singing along - and that includes even the most reserved concertgoer! Each band member is a master of several instruments, including traditional Irish instruments such as the Irish bagpipes Uillean Pipes or the frame drum Bodhran, and brings their skills to bear in a song-orientated manner. Also unforgettable: the Kilkennys' absolute trademark - their joint harmony singing, which gives everyone in the audience goosebumps.

It is therefore not surprising that The Kilkennys are on tour most of the year: Whether in Europe, the USA or, more recently, India, where they are regarded as one of the most successful touring Irish acts of all time and their concerts are regularly sold out shortly after being announced.

Germany was one of the very first countries in which the band toured and celebrated success outside of their home country. So it's no wonder that there is a special bond between the German fans and the Kilkennys that continues to this day.

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That's why both sides will be delighted when the Kilkennys travel through their 'second home' for eleven concerts in September/October 2025!

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