The Session @TESSBURKES proudly presents GER O'DONNELL and TREVOR SEXTON

The Session @TESSBURKES is a series of monthly concerts taking place in 2024. Our first two shows with Sean Keane and John Spillane were a massive success and we are thrilled to bring The most exciting folk duo to come out of Ireland in recent times, Ger O'Donnell & Trevor Sexton, to Borrisokane for our fourth event.

Ger O'Donnell & Trevor Sexton are two vocal powerhouses whose close harmonies and instrumental styles complement each other beautifully.

With their single ‘Fairytale’ reaching the coveted Number 1 slot on iTunes' chart, folk musicians Ger O’Donnell and Trevor Sexton have had a meteoric start to 2024.Featuring Sharon Shannon and Niall Murphy, the success of their track ‘Fairytale’ is testament to the duo’s collaborative style.

Now, they are bringing their compelling acoustic sound to Borrisokane on Monday 6th May

Their keen understanding of multiple instruments, combined with soulful lyrics, delicate harmonies and a peppering of humour has endeared them to fans.

Firmly rooted in the folk genre, they bridge the gap between audience and performer, evoking a sense of nostalgia through storytelling and song.

Following the success of their album, The Alchemist’s Stone, the pair arrive in TESS BURKES for an intimate showcase of their work.

Drawing inspiration from influences like Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Pete Seeger, Sexton crafts intentional songs that serve as a platform for his life experiences.

His remarkable talent has captivated audiences at prestigious venues such as the Cork Opera House, Vicar Street, and the UL Concert Hall.

Music educator, arranger, and composer O’Donnell has earned a devoted following over the years.

Having journeyed from classical flute and fife to rock and strings, he achieved Number 1s in the Irish charts with his singles ‘Turquoise Ink’ and ‘Talk about the Heroes'.

A duo greater than the sum of its individual parts, their mix of traditional and original material interspersed with sprinklings of witty banter has transfixed audiences throughout the country. Although relatively new to the scene as a duo, 2023 has seen them become a sensation – selling out shows nationwide on the back of their online popularity.