Honor Heffernan and Hugh Buckley
At a glance
About this event
Honor Heffernan Honor Heffernan has been performing as both a singer and actress for over 30 years now.
She has been both critically and publicly acclaimed as a singer whose versatility and superior vocal ability means she is comfortable singing anything from Jazz and Blues to Rock and Folk. She has three solo albums to her credit. ‘Chasing the Moon’. ‘Fire and Ice’ and ‘The Other Side’.
Hugh Buckley works as a performing/recording guitarist – performing in settings from solo guitar to big band and full orchestra. He regularly performs his own music as well as working as a sideman with many diverse artists and most often in the jazz genre. He is also an arranger and a producer. He teaches guitar, improvisation and arranging techniques at BCFE.
“Hugh and I have been performing together for the last year. Although we have played together in the past in various combinations, this is our first time playing together as a duo. We have chosen contemporary songs and given them a new twist and also some well-loved Jazz standards. It is a musical exchange that brings out the best in both of us. We really look forward to seeing you at our concert”.
Location
12 Aungier Street
Venue details
JJ Smyth's is a family owned bar in the center of Dublin city. Home to many a musician, Jazz and Blues alike. It started off as a family owned grocery and public house back in the 1730's, it has changed throughout the years and now you can hear live Jazz and Blues sounds of the city from within it's doors. JJ's has live Blues and Jazz music six nights of the week. This is where many a musician got their start and where many of the top names continue to play.
