CraicFest is bringing its annual Craic Session back to Astoria, where the evening will spotlight Andrea Magee, Ava McKechnie, and a surprise guest from Dublin in a setting that has become a familiar home for Irish music lovers in Queens.
This year's special music guest at the Craic Session is Andrea Magee who is launching her new album "Wild Women". The Northern Irish songbird sings with compassion and soul. Her journey includes a three-year tour opening for legendary Brian Wilson.
The opening act at the session is Ava McKechnie from County Wicklow, Ireland. Recently performed at the Electric Picnic fest under the mentorship of Imelda May. Ava combines storytelling and soaring melodies. Ava most recently toured in Ireland as the opening act for Jamie Mcintyre Also, there will also be a surprise guest from Dublin at the Session.
Ava McKechnie.
The Session showcase has had legendary Irish musicians the past few years such as Loah, Aoife Scott, Ailbhe Reddy and Mark Geary to name a few. Craic Session is Funded by the Cultural Immigrant Initiative. The Session provides a cultural opportunity for Irish talent. This is a free event. Must RSVP. Special Thanks to CM Shekar Krishnan and CM Julie Won
Festival Director/founder Terence Mulligan commented: “The Craic Session is an annual showcase for emerging Irish talent. We are delighted to have Andrea and Ava at this year’s Session. This event provides a cultural opportunity for the artist and all New Yorkers. We will also have a surprise guest as well. CraicFest in March the “surprise guest” was Dave Lofts which was an incredible night!
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The CraicFest is a nonprofit organization based in NYC since 1999. It has hosted many celebrities and attendees over past few years, drawing such stars as Jim Sheridan, Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn Ed Burns, Denis Leary, Colin Farrell, Jim Sheridan, Cillian Murphy and Brendan Gleeson. CraicFest Music Fest has built a reputation on legendary shows each March featuring acts like Damien Dempsey, Rubberbandits and Kneecap.
