Cambridge Folk Festival 30 July - 2 August 2009  

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Cara Dillon

Mike Harding's choice as the highlight of Celtic Connections in February, Cara will be showcasing the more acoustic sound of her fourth CD Hill Of Thieves.

Performance highlights

Photos

Set List

  • 1.Johnny Lovely Johnny
  • 2.Jimmy Mo Mhile Stor
  • 3.Jigs - The Knotted Hanky, The Huntsman & The Gold Ring
  • 4.The Verdant Braes Of Skreen
  • 5.Eirigh Suas A Stiorin
  • 6.Hill Of Thieves
  • 7.P Is For Paddy
  • 8.The Parting Glass

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Comments

    • 1. At 10:58pm on 02 Aug 2009, Berniew wrote:

      cara dillon was brilliant at this years festival and is one of the best live singers i have ever seen ..she is quite simply perfect .. and i love the more traditional feel of her more recent work ... her band were great as well.. not sure about that Lakeman chap though !! ( only messin' )

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    • 2. At 3:13pm on 03 Aug 2009, rheany wrote:

      Cara's set on the main stage was absolutely breathtaking!! The entire tent went completely silent in reverence while she sang The Parting Glass. It made grown men cry. I was in awe.

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    • 3. At 9:17pm on 03 Aug 2009, sleeekit wrote:

      omg the parting glass was so wonderful. We heard her on stage 2 and it was so beautiful and intimate and i was RIGHT AT THE FRONT! amazing and an absolute delight. What a lovely person!

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