As the festival enters its last day, join us for an afternoon of homegrown talent and Americana roots music.

Rodney Branigan learned how to play in Austin, how to perform in Los Angeles, how to craft songs in Nashville - and how to put it all together in London. He has played all types of music in all types of venues in his storied career. 

His adventurous, boundary breaking guitar playing (sometimes working on two guitars at the same time) has earned him the title ‘The Two Guitar Man’, and has led to performance invites from across American, India, Africa and Europe. Branigan commanded the Acoustic stage at Glastonbury Festival, where he packed the tent and went down a storm! 

Over the years he has been privileged to share stages with Jack Johnson, Billy Sheehan, Frances Cabrel, Slim Jim Phantom, Bo Diddley, Alabama 3, Billy Bragg, Preston Reed, Seth Lakeman, Andy McKee, Jethro Tull, Albert Lee and Tommy Emmanuel. 

Rodney will be facilitating a Guitar Clinic demonstrating his two-guitar technique on Saturday 22 April, Ards Arts Centre, 2.30pm. For more information and to book CLICK HERE

Every year there will be one or two artists that take the audience completely by surprise. This year Rodney Branigan was undoubtedly that artist. 

John Marshall-Potter, FolkEast

Impossibly talented.

Music Connections USA

One of the World’s greatest guitarists

Mike Harding BBC Radio2 FolkShow

A multi-instrumentalist with a rich and soulful voice comparable to Jeff Buckley

Music Week

With support from Ben Cutler.

Rodney Branigan will be playing in support of Dom Martin and Band on Saturday 22 April, 7.30pm, Queen's Hall. 

Important Ticketing and Seating Information

  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so please check all details carefully when booking.
  • Bar available.
  • Due to Alcohol Licensing Laws, we are required to ask if you will have any under 18s in your party as there are bar facilities at this event.
  • Please be advised that under 18s will be required to sit in an alcohol-free zone and must be accompanied by an adult.
Dates and times
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Venue
The Ivy Bar (Fall's Bar)
Admission/Price

£8

Getting to Weekend Wind Down: Rodney Branigan

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The Ivy Bar (Fall's Bar)

14 Castle Street
Newtownards
BT23 7PA
United Kingdom