Dave Bainbridge & Sally Minnear

Award winning multi-instrumentalist Dave Bainbridge joins forces with Lord of The Dance vocalist, instrumentalist Sally Minnear to bring a spellbinding evening of music that will, in equal measure have you jigging in (or out of!) your seat or bring a tear to your eye.

A compelling mix of powerful and ethereal vocal songs (including the occasional emotive Gaelic ballad). instrumental tracks (jigs / reels / slow airs / evolving soundscapes and virtuoso improvisation on keyboards, electric guitar, bouzouki and cowbell!

Best known as co-founder of pioneering Celtic folk/rock band IONA and more recently with Lifesigns, Celestial Fire, DBA (with Geoff Downes of Yes), Strawbs, The Colin Blunstone Band and as a solo artist, Dave Bainbridge’s multi-faceted career has led him into many musical genres and work with numerous artists including; Chris Braide, Jack Bruce, Troy Donockley, Buddy Guy, Gloria Gaynor, Mae McKenna, Moya Brennan, Paul Jones, Phil Keaggy, Robert Fripp, Nick Beggs, Damian Wilson and many others

Daughter of multi instrumentalist Kerry Minnear of the hugely respected and influential ’70’s progressive band Gentle Giant, Sally Minnear has been steeped in music throughout her life, having a minor hit with the song “For You” aged just 18. After completing a music degree, during which time she played fiddle and sang in a popular traditional Irish band, Sally secured the featured vocalist role in Michael Flatley’s hugely successful dance spectacular ‘Lord of the Dance’. Sally toured for two years with the production, performing in concert halls, theatres and arenas all around the world.