Jon Sanders

A man of landscape and soundscape; Jon Sanders has developed a unique world music sound and style that evokes diverse cultures in a "quantum leaping" way, so says the Irish Times.

Playing the bass mandola and the eight stringed, guitar-bodied guizouki, Jon uses a second pickup to add bass lines to create a depth and colour to his compositions, which draw on Celtic, Arabic, African and contemporary styles. Add a percussive stomp and emotive vocals and the sounds soar into a new dimension!

In contrast, he finger-picks an upside-down, variously-tuned uke, giving Mali-inspired rhythms and melodies alongside bluegrass stomp and Celtic/Mexican hybrids. Called thengoni-uke, the wee instrument sounds harp-like, funky as and a wee bit cheeky.

That's why the Irish Times arts section, The Ticket, called his latest album - Zoukelele - "a deeply meditative, impishly playful, jazz tinged collection".

He is currently touring in Europe summer 2019 and begins a two month nationwide New Zealand tour in October 2019 of his forthcoming album.

More info at:
Spotify: Jon Sanders
Facebook: Jon Sanders Music

Doors open 7pm.
Performance starts at 7.30pm, you will get a seat if you arrive close to 7pm.

The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.

Door sales cash only: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break, also bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility. Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your current membership card as this is required for new club licensing. Non-members sign in at bar.