Sarah McQuaid New Album and March 2012 European Tour
The Plum Tree and The Rose is the third album by this gifted and captivating performer whose warm, haunting alto is delicately cradled by her “sparkling guitar” (Sing Out!). She is both song crafter and song collector, equally at home with traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads and 1930s jazz numbers.
Her musical output is a direct and unfolding reflection of her own eclectic background: Sarah was born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holds dual US and Irish citizenship, and currently lives in rural England. While the genre, era and geographical location of her songs may change, at their core is a musician who has soaked it all in – and, luckily for us, is able to eloquently express the stories she’s gathered.
Produced by Gerry O’Beirne (Midnight Well, Patrick Street, Sharon Shannon Band), engineered by Trevor Hutchinson (Waterboys, Lúnasa) and released on the Chicago-based Waterbug Records label, The Plum Tree and The Rose represents a departure from Sarah’s previous albums, which focused on her arrangements of traditional material, in that nine of its thirteen tracks are originals.
Although a thread of personal experience is woven into the material, Sarah truly shines as a teller of parables. Whether she’s recounting the life of 16th century businesswoman Bess of Hardwick or standing in a cathedral and pondering the immortality of the soul, the specific detail subtly manifests a universal truth. These are songs that linger in the listener’s imagination.
To arrange interviews or request a copy of the album, please contact Pat Tynan on pattynan@btinternet.com or by phone at 01895 631336. Hi-res photos and album cover artwork available for download from www.sarahmcquaid.com/press.html
4 March 2012
Folk En Zo Live @ De Oude Remise — Oudezijl 1, 9693 PA Bad Nieuweschans
Tel 06 5758 5960 — Tickets FREE — 2pm
http://www.folkenzo.net/
On one Sunday of every month, Peter van Zeijl’s Dollard Radio programme “Folk en Zo” is recorded in front of a live audience at the wonderfully atmospheric cafe “De Oude Remise” (http://www.deouderemise.nl) with an interview and concert featuring a guest artist.
4 March 2012
Kerk – Nieuw Beerta — Rozenstraat 2, Nieuw Beerta 9686 RN
Tel 0597 354296 — Tickets 10 euro — 3:30pm (Doors 3pm)
This will be a double bill featuring Sarah McQuaid (http://www.sarahmcquaid.com) and Linde Nijland & Bert Ridderbos (http://www.lindenijland.nl).
6 March 2012
Acoustic Roots Café @ De Rode Pimpernel — Hinthamerstraat 109, ‘s Hertogenbosch 5211 MH
Tel 073 68 90 520 — Tickets FREE — 10pm
http://www.derodepimpernel.nl
This will be Sarah’s second visit to this lively little bar!
7 March 2012
Living Room Concerts — Nuenen, The Netherlands
Tickets 10 euro — 8:15pm (Doors 7:30pm)
http://www.bartdewin.nl/biografie/livingroom.php
Price of admission includes drinks and snacks. For more info, visit http://www.bartdewin.nl/biografie/livingroom.php or email bdewin AT gmail DOT com.
9 March 2012
L’is ‘t Waar? Evenementencafé — Waversebaan 139, 3050 Oud-Heverlee, Belgium
Tel +32 475 638108 — Tickets €10 concert only (€22 dinner & concert) — 9:30pm (Doors 7:30pm for dinner)
http://www.listwaar.be
This is part of Cafe L’is ‘t Waar’s “Roots For Dinner” series. Dinner (7:30pm) & concert 22 euro, concert only (9:30pm) 10 euro.
10 March 2012
Razzmatazz Muziekpodium — Middelburgsestraat 113 boven, 4388 VP Oost-Souburg, The Netherlands
Tel 0113 230168 — 9pm
http://www.razzmatazzpodium.nl
11 March 2012
Kerk – Garmerwolde — Dorpsweg 69, Garmerwolde 9798 PD
Tel 050 542 0729 — Tickets 10 euro — 3pm (Doors 2:30pm)
This will be a double bill featuring Sarah McQuaid (http://www.sarahmcquaid.com) and Linde Nijland & Bert Ridderbos (http://www.lindenijland.nl).
14 March 2012
Gasthaus Kybfelsen — Schauinslandstr. 49, Freiburg im Breisgau D-79100
Tel 0761 21 119926 — 8pm
http://www.kybfelsen-freiburg.de/live-musik
17 March 2012
Cafe ARTig im Kunstpalais Badenweiler — Kunstpalais Badenweiler, Blauenstr. 2, Badenweiler D-79410
Tel 07632 823240 — Tickets 15 euro — 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
http://www.cafe-artig.com
Sarah will be giving a DADGAD guitar workshop at 4pm on the afternoon of the concert. Workshop fee 40 euro, or 45 euro for combined concert/workshop ticket. Advance booking essential — to book, email zumstein AT bluesidemusic DOT de or ring 0761 407970. For more info, visit http://www.bluesidemusic.de or http://www.cafe-artig.com. To book tickets for concert, ring 07632 823240.
19 March 2012
Irish Folk Club Munich — Ars Musica im Stemmerhof, Plinganserstraße 6, Muenchen 81369
Tel 0174 954 1883 — Tickets 14 euro — 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
http://www.irishfolkclubmunich.com
This will be Sarah’s second visit to this wonderful little venue run by Frank McLynn and Alison Moffat, who are also involved in the Greenfarm Festival.
20 March 2012
Kofferfabrik — Lange Str. 81, Fuerth 90762
Tel +49 911 706806 — Tickets 8 euro — 9pm (Doors 8pm)
http://www.kofferfabrik.cc
23 March 2012
Kellerbistro Alte Mühle — Sonneggstrasse 6, CH-4950 Huttwil, Switzerland
Tel +41 62 962 0513 — Tickets CHF 25 (Stud. 20) — 8:15pm
http://www.kellerbistro-huttwil.ch
25 March 2012
Taverne De Waag — Damstraat 29, Haarlem 2011 HA
Tel 023 531 1640 — 5pm (Doors 4pm)
http://www.tavernedewaag.nl