Rhiannon Giddens live in Dublin

Experience Rhiannon Giddens live on September 30th

Rhiannon Giddens is a celebrated American musician and multi-instrumentalist whose work explores the intersections of historical Black string band music, early American folk traditions, blues, jazz, and contemporary songwriting. Her performances often incorporate banjo, fiddle, and vocals, frequently accompanied by narrative exploring themes of race, history, and identity within the American musical landscape. She has received numerous accolades including a MacArthur Fellowship and Grammy Awards for her contributions to preserving and reimagining traditional music.

Vicar Street is a renowned live music venue located in Dublin city centre, Ireland. Originally constructed as a warehouse in 1890, it was converted into a theatre and subsequently a music venue in 1998. The building retains much of its original industrial character with exposed brickwork and a relatively intimate capacity of approximately 1050 standing or 800 seated. It’s known for its excellent acoustics and has hosted performances by a diverse range of internationally acclaimed artists across various genres. Its central location makes it easily accessible within Dublin’s cultural quarter. The venue consistently ranks highly among preferred performance spaces for both artists and audiences alike due to its atmosphere and sound quality.