Name: Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles
Start: 2025-05-04T15:00:00
Location: Blackstone River Theatre

Get ready for an exhilarating journey through the realms of folk, blues, and roots music at the Blackstone River Theatre! With a lineup featuring the incredible talents of Breen, Rynne, and Murray, the legendary Eric Bibb, the adventurous House of Hamill, and more, this series of performances promises an unforgettable auditory experience. From the intricate melodies of Irish folk to the soulful blues, these events are set to captivate audiences with their dynamic and eclectic sounds.

A Musical Odyssey: Diverse Melodies at the Blackstone River Theatre

Sheila Falls

Joey Abarta

John Coyne

Josh Kane

Blackstone River Theatre

Known for their creative interpretations of the Irish arts in America, Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles new show will offer a Sunday matinee performance of traditional Irish music and step dance as well as American tap dance. Today’s show will feature Kevin Doyle, National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow; Sheila Falls, American & All-Ireland fiddle champion and director of Gaelic Roots at Boston College; Joey Abarta, multiple award-winning artist on uilleann pipes; John Coyne, noted vocalist and bouzouki player from the Boston area; Josh Kane, original cast member of Roscommon Soles and current member of Turas on flute and whistle, plus dance appearances by The Dancing Doyles – Maureen Doyle and Shannon Doyle. With more than five decades of Irish step dance under his feet, Rhode Island born Kevin Doyle is a son of County Roscommon through his mother Margaret Taylor Doyle. In 2014, Kevin was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, the highest honor conferred upon a traditional artist in the United States. In the thirty year history of the Award, Kevin is only the third Irish step dancer to be so honored.

Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles

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