Andy Irvine with Rens van der Zalm (Special Event)

ANDY IRVINE has been described as ?a tradition in himself.? Musician, singer and songwriter, he is as much at home with traditional Irish songs as with Balkan dance rhythms. His skills and musicianship with the bouzouki and mandolin are second to none.HE IS WIDELY KNOWN as a soloist, but loves nothing better than to collaborate with others to find the great music that derives from interactions. He founded Planxty and Patrick Street, known as two of the greatest Celtic bands ever. He?s played with Mosaic and Mozaik, two groups that crossed genres and nationalities to create a true world music.HE COMES TO US on tour with Rens van der Zalm, a Dutch multi-instrumentalist who first crossed paths with Andy in Eastern Europe in 1968, and later became part of Mozaik. Rens is a master of the guitar, violin, mandolin, keyboards, accordion, and whistle. He applies his instrumental expertise to a wide variety of musical styles. Rens comes from Rotterdam, Holland, where he was classically trained in violin, piano, and guitar. He forged a career in the folk clubs of Europe and has become one of the most sought-after session musicians in the Netherlands.COME WATCH the collaboration between these two brilliant musicians, and experience the subtleties possible in the intimate setting of a house concert.