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SEMI FINALISTS REVEALED!!!

Hi folks,

We are delighted to announce the nine Semi Finalists for the Spirit of Folk Awards 2013. Over 100 bands applied and after several shortlists, hours of listening parties and much musing over how talented this nation is, our judges, (after much deliberation), have decided on who will play at The Semi Finals in Whelans on Wexford Street on the 31st of August.

The nine bands are

A bit of country magic on the city streets!

So the day we have been waiting for is on its way. This Saturday the country will descend on the city as Spirit of Folk brings the country magic to the city street!

Were busy. Were excited. Were waiting for you to arrive, spend the day with us, with the bands, with the storytellers and with each other! The Spirit of Folk folk are like no other – engaged, creative, loving and above all else able to have a good time so make sure to come on down and bring your friends.

The Cujo Family

So we asked each band that was part of the awards to give us a few words on what music means to them, how they got together and any other words of wisdom they might have! Today is the wonderful Cujo Family who will be playing at 5pm on Saturday.

The Cujo Family

Mossy Nolan

So we asked each band that was part of the awards to give us a few words on what music means to them, how they got together and any other words of wisdom they might have! Today is Mossy Nolan who will be playing at 9pm on Saturday.

Mossy Nolan