The Dirty Beggars
From Central Scotland, The Dirty Beggars are five boys born in the wrong country. With the music of the Appalachians running in their blood, their brand of down and dirty bluegrass crossover has been electrifying crowds all over the UK.
The Dirty Beggars are Kieran Begbie (Vocals, Guitar), Finn Begbie (Vocals, Harmonica, Mandolin, Guitar), Pete Begbie (Vocals, Banjo, Guitar), Stuart Printie (Double Bass, Dobro, Guitar) and Pedro Cameron on Hot fiddle, blasting out the tunes made popular in the bluegrass revival, as well as their own compositions. Old Crow Medicine Show, Trampled by Turtles, Alison Krauss and Union Station and Dave Rawlings Machine are among their influences. While waiting to release their album, the band has been generating buzz on the UK's Americana, country and bluegrass scenes.
The Dirty Beggars & The Staves Double Bill
The Model Acoustic Stage
Saturday 29th Oct 8pm
Tickets €10
The Scottish Connection at Sligo Live
In 2010, Sligo Live entered into an exciting new partnership with Celtic Connections, Europe’s biggest Winter Festival and one of the largest indoor music festivals in the world. This innovative link sees both festivals promoting each other in their home markets and cooperating in many ways. Following Sligo Live’s hugely successful Showcase concert in Celtic Connections and with the assistance of Creative Scotland, we are proud to present a selection of Scotland’s enormous musical creativity. Enjoy the fresh new talent which is attracting so much music industry attention across the water.
