Kleinhans Music Hall is pleased to present
Dervish

“Dervish are simply brilliant. . they carry Irish history with them.”
-The Guardian

Kleinhans Music Hall is pleased to present Dervish coming to the Mary Seaton Room on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now to the public and start at $35 with student tickets also available for only $13.  Music lovers can enjoy a 10% discount on the purchase of 4 or more tickets using code GROOVES at checkout.

Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances, which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs.  Their studio and live albums – 13 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.

In 2019 Dervish received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the BBC, a fitting tribute to the band after over 30 years of recording and performing all over the world. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rio de janeiro to Glastonbury.

They accompanied the Irish President on state visits to Latvia and Lithuania and Prime Minister of Ireland on a trade mission to China as Cultural Ambassadors taking time out to play an impromptu session on the Great Wall of China. Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.

All six members of Dervish are steeped in the musical traditions of counties Sligo and Leitrim in north-west Ireland. It’s an area which matches Atlantic coastline with storied mountains and rural landscapes, which has inspired a host of musicians, artists and writers.

About Global Grooves

The Global Grooves music series, aims to bridge cultures and ignite a shared passion for music.  Through captivating performances which highlight a variety of cultures, it celebrates the rich tapestry of musical traditions from around the world, fostering cross-cultural understanding, appreciation, and unity among the beautifully diverse community of WNY. Kleinhans’ commitment to artistic excellence and cultural exploration drove them to curate a concert experience that transcends boundaries and enriches the human spirit.