The Eddie Gripper Trio on tour to play at Magy’s Farm music venue in the Dromara Hills
A top jazz trio are to play at Magy’s Farm, a music venue located in the Dromara Hills in County Down.
The Eddie Gripper Trio are swiftly rising to prominence as an in-demand, vibrant and enthralling jazz band and one of the most engaging live acts on the international scene.
Rising star and master jazz pianist Eddie on an Irish tour will be performing at Bert’s Jazz Bar in Belfast on 4th & 5th April, then he will be in Magy’s Farm on Sunday 7th April 2024 to end his tour in County Down then heading on to play in Sligo and Cork.
Magy’s Farm at Dechomet near Dromara is an exciting forty-seater venue designed for niche music and art events and has seen many top global artists playing there since its opening in 2019 set in the heart of the Dromara countryside
Hailing from Oxford and now based in Cardiff, pianist, composer and educator Eddie Gripper released his debut album ‘Home’ on the prestigious Ubuntu Records label in March 2023.
Complementing Eddie Gripper’s phenomenal skills on the piano are the exceptionally creative musicians Patrick Barrett-Donlon on drums and Ursula Harrison on bass.
Delightfully minimalist improvisation brings to life the stories behind each of his thoughtful compositions.
At a very young age, Eddie Gripper has proved an incredible prowess on his instrument of choice, clearly demonstrating an innate talent that would often take a lifetime to achieve.
This is very much evident on Eddie’s debut album Home, a captivating body of work that perfectly showcases the young pianist’s expertise in an exquisite light.
The result is a vibrant and exciting ensemble who understand each other so well that the synergy between them is palpable – undoubtedly an impressive spectacle to witness at their forthcoming performance.
Eddie Gripper and his trio have performed at a wide range of leading international music venues and festivals, With a plethora of accolades from critics and gig goers alike, this is undoubtedly a live show not to be missed!
For more information on the Eddie Gripper Trio, please visit:
https://www.themerchanthotel.com/berts-jazz-bar
Reviews:
“a critically acclaimed debut that’s already garnered comparisons with the greats – Jazzwise Magazine.
Gripper is a multi-faceted writer and his compositions are full of delightful and unexpected twists and turns – The Jazz Mann.
This is a satisfying debut album pairing demanding rhythms and refined frameworks – All About Jazz.
“A remarkably mature-sounding trio album from a pianist who is still only 22….Richly atmospheric’ – London Jazz News.
Magy’s Farm, a Music Venue in The Dromara Hills
Enjoying her artistic renaissance after acting as editor for BBC Radio Ulster music programmes, Maggie has completed a creative writing MA at Ulster University and has published a poetry collection, “Mountain Notes – A Nature Diary” (2021).
She has also written a song called “Carmel” and composed an instrumental piece which her husband Linley has included in his album, “Making Other Arrangement”.
Maggie also presents a podcast, “The Mountain Gate” which delves into creative arts and nature based around the local Dromara Hills area.
Linley is an accomplished musician having played with many top international artists such as Van Morrison and Paul Brady. He is now ‘Dr Jazz’ as he has recently completed a PhD in Jazz Performance at Ulster University.
Linley explained that the performers meet for drinks with the guests in their farmhouse first and during the performance the players are encouraged to talk about their music.
Then afterwards they mingle over a drink and food where the guests again get another chance to chat to the performers. “It is a unique experience,” he said. “Everyone is just made to feel at home.”
For more information about Maggie and Linley, check out:
For more information on Magy’s Farm, check out the Sandy Brown blog on:
https://www.sandybrownjazz.com/tea-break-2/maggie-doyle-magys-farm
To book places at Magy’s Farm on Sunday 7th April 2024:
Phone: 07803968199 or email: info@magysfarm.co.uk
