Soprano Elva MacGowan, accompanied by Sarah Lynch, fiddle; Drazen Derek, guitar; Bill Blackmore, trumpet and Dave Flemming, double bass will perform ballads and jazz favourites made famous by singers Margaret Whiting, Judy Garland,Tom Waits, Robert Johnson, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Alison Krauss, Al Bowlly, Edith Piaf and more. Although trained classically, Elva also fell in love with the jazz, folk, traditional and blues scene in Dublin and has been busy collaborating with different musicians to suit her style. She has since blended her knowledge of vocal performance with her love of old timey songs and traditional acoustic accompaniments. An acoustic performance with folk and blues influences, not to be missed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8ybt6Noy9s

Dublin Decoded are proud to run a special walk to link with Elva MacGowan’s concert on March 22nd: North Georgian Splendour.

Meet at the Parnell Monument top of O’Connell Street, staring at 2pm, walk concluding by 4pm, at least 30 minutes before the concert, to allow a rest. (We will finish just a short few minutes walk from the concert venue in Mountjoy Square). The walk will look at the adjoining area, including an architectural appreciation of the Rotunda, Ambassador and Gate Theatres, Parnell Square, on to the Black Church and adjoining area, Denmark Street, Belvedere College and a visit and exploration of an historic 18th century interior, on either North Great Georges St, or on Mountjoy Square itself.