Goitse (pronounced Go-wit-cha), the popular and multi-award-winning quintet forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy will bring their distinctive Irish sounds to the Clark State Performing Arts Center on March 14.
“Goitse is an awarding winning Irish folk quintet,” said Adele Adkins, executive director of the Clark State Performing Arts Center. “They will be performing famous Irish folk songs and original works written by the band. It is the perfect evening to get in the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day.”
Goitse is an informal Gaelic Irish greeting meaning “come here.” Their unique sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad, which makes each performance unique.
Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year,” Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year,” as well as winning the prestigious “Freiburger International Leiter 2016” award in Germany, Goitse have become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles.
Goitse has released four critically acclaimed recordings and maintains a year-round touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland and the UK, Germany, France and the United States. Laying the foundations for the music are World and All-Ireland Bodhrán champion Colm Phelan and Conal O’Kane, who is fast making a name for himself as one of the finest guitarists of his generation.
The gripping rhythm section sets a powerful drive for the music while the sweet, charismatic voice of Áine McGeeney draws audiences into a song the way few performers can.
Tickets for Goitse are available at ticketmaster.com and range in price from $30 to $35. Goitse will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 South Fountain in downtown Springfield.