The Dublin Legends continue the musical legacy of The Dubliners with classics such as “The Wild Rover” and “Whiskey in the Jar”. Rooted in Irish folk music, the group brings a repertoire of well-known songs that has been performed for audiences around the world.
Although The Dubliners are no longer active as a group, their music continues through The Dublin Legends. The current line-up features Sean Cannon (guitar and vocals), Paul Watchorn (banjo and vocals), Gerry O'Connor (fiddle and banjo) and Shay Kavanagh (guitar and vocals).
The group has also welcomed a new member, James Cannon, son of Sean Cannon. James performs alongside his father and brother Robert as part of the trio The Cannons, known for their blend of folk and country.
Sean Cannon has a long history with The Dubliners and joined the group in 1983, taking over from Luke Kelly. Gerry O'Connor also has a direct connection to the original line-up, joining in 2012 after Barney McKenna.
The concert features songs from The Dubliners' extensive repertoire and celebrates music that has become an important part of Irish folk tradition.