Gig Guide: 'The Shortgrass Sessions' @ The Ivy Inn, Naas

Superb Lineup of Artists This Week 

The Shortgrass Sessions returns to the Ivy Inn in Naas this coming Wednesday (Oct 19th) with David Keenan, Keith Plunkett and Elly D taking to the stage!

Tickets are priced at €12 and are available from the venue itself or www.downdaroad.com, but first, here's a little bit about the artists; 

David Keenan

Keenan is an extremely talented singer/songwriter hailing from Dundalk in Co. Louth. He first came to public attention when a video of him performing his original track entitled 'El Paso' in the back of a local taxi went viral both nationally and internationally. Following on from that, he continued to grow as an artist, performing at a number of different venues to adoring crowds. And most recently, this September he played at the biggest music festival Ireland has to offer, delivering a set at Electric Picnic's Village Hall. Keenan has a number of high profile admirers with Damien Dempsey going on record to say that "David has it all, voice, guitar playing, lyrics, he's a master of all three."

Keith Plunkett

I've seen this guy live on a number of occasions and each and every time, he keeps getting better and better. An incredibly hard working, dedicated and energetic musician, Keith Plunkett has built up quite a reputation for himself, playing at numerous festivals up and down the country and getting airplay on a considerable amount of radio stations too. He released his 4 track EP last year which did well in the iTunes chart as well as selling a number of physical copies too. He's supported acts such as Hermitage Green and Paddy Casey in recent times and can also be caught busking from time to time too! Keep an ear out for his track 'Jigsaw', it's a personal favourite of mine! 

Elly D

Elly D is an established artist from West Dublin who will return to the Naas venue following her appearance at the recent Hardly Strictly Acoustic Music Festival. She has a unique voice that has been likened to "Blondie's Debbie Harry meets Irish Songstress Gemma Hayes". Her wide vocal range and hooky melodies along with her uncompromising stage presence have made her stand out from the musical crowd. She also recently released a 4 track EP called "Rise" which I have to say I'm loving at the moment. Check out www.ellydmusic.com for more info!