Dublin balladeer taking NYC by storm

"Dublin native Kevin McCormack has been turning heads throughout the five boroughs recently with his lively and energetic sets, putting his own spin on Irish classics and American folk songs, from the bawdiest of drinking songs to the quietest of laments.

McCormack's love of traditional ballads started after hearing the voice of Luke Kelly on his father’s two Dubliner's cassette tapes in the car, on their yearly trip down to Courtown, Co. Wexford. Over the years McCormack has collected an extensive repertoire from greats such as Kelly, Moore, Makem and Clancy.

“My biggest influence is Luke Kelly; I wouldn’t say I sound like him, but I would like to sound like him!” he laughs."

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