THE acclaimed Traditional Irish band Craobh Rua will be performing at Under The Edge Arts, Chipping Hall, Wotton-Under Edge on Saturday March 21 at 8pm as part of their UK St Patrick’s Tour.

No strangers to these shores, where they have delighted audiences on all their previous visits, Belfast's finest make their first ever visit to Wotton in a compelling celebration of Irish music and song. Firm favourites on the European festival and roots circuit, this exciting acoustic four-piece take a refreshing un-pretentious and uncommonly skilled run at some of the greatest music in the world. Craobh Rua (pronounced Crave Ru-ah) play Irish Traditional Music from the heart. A rich sound, acoustic driven, this is traditional Celtic fare at its finest, mixing rousing jigs, reels and polkas with tender ballads and airs. Theirs is a music driven by uillean pipes, fiddle, whistles and the exciting banjo and mandolin playing of group founder Brian Connolly with passionate vocals from Jim Rainey. Regarded around the globe as true ambassadors of Irish Music, they are impeccable musicians with arrangements that are all their own. Sell-out shows in the UK , over the last 15 years, has seen the band build up a large and loyal fan-base. They have released five albums to date worldwide, their current offering is entitled If Ida Been Here Ida Been There. Tickets available on the door on the night, but get there early , it’s going to be busy! For more information visit www.utea.org.uk