Two national treasures for the price of one is the deal this month as Altan team up with their Scottish trad counterparts Cliar for a series of dates.

The Irish leg kicks off on June 9 at Belfast's Culturlann Mac Adam O Fiach and then takes in the Westside Theatre, Derry (10); Highlands Hotel, Glenties (11); Halla Padraig, Clonbur (12); Amharclann Chois Fharraige, Inveran (13); and An Halla, Cul Aodha (15).

And then it's over to Kevin Burke & Ged Foley who play a series of dates around the country, taking in The Lobby, Cork (June 13); Pepper's Bar, Feakle (15); The Cobblestone, Dublin (17); Seamus Ennis Centre, The Naul, Co. Dublin (18); Spelman's, Ballaghaderreen (19); Madden's Bar, Belfast (20); Roisin Dubh, Galway (21); Matt Molloy's, Westport (22); and St. John's Art Centre, Listowel (24).

With a collective CV that includes The Bothy Band, Patrick Street, The Battlefield Band and The Celtic Fiddle Festival, expect a seriously varied and virtuoso night.