EVENT INFORMATION
Littoral is Leonard Barry’s beautiful third solo album, released in January 2024, ten years after the acclaimed New Road. Produced by Michael McGoldrick, the album celebrates Leonard's wealth of influences and knowledge as a master of the uilleann pipes. The title reflects both Leonard's youth in the townland of Kilmoyley in North Kerry, and his current home on the Sligo coast, celebrating his journey as a musician with some of the many artists he has met on the way.
In April 2024 he tours Littoral with Andy Morrow on fiddle, and Seamie O’Dowd on vocals, guitar, and bouzouki.
Leonard, Andy Morrow and Seamie O’Dowd have known each other for over 20 years, meeting at various festivals in Ireland and striking up a friendship and musical bond that has seen them perform at nationally and internationally.
PRESS + REVIEWS
“as music should be” fRoots Magazine (New Road review)
“ Consummate musicianship......a force to be reckoned with.” SONGLINES Magazine 2020 (New Road review)
“There’s a palpable sense of delight and ease permeating this collection. A trio of musicians who’ve parked their egos outside the door and let the music tell its own tales.” The Irish Times (Hurry the Jug review)
“Stone Walls and Street Lights isn’t just an exhilarating, passionate album: it’s a declaration of love for music as a way of life“ Hotpress
***** “An understated sweetly, lyrical gem” The Sunday Business Post (New Road review)
RUNNING TIMES
2 x 45 mins, plus one interval
AGE RECOMMENDATION
14+
