Duke Special to join Stewart Agnew's National Concert Hall album launch

Stewart Agnew and his six-piece band will celebrate the release of his fourth album Into the Black Hills with a co-headline show at The National Concert Hall the Studio on Thursday May 9.

Into the Black Hills is billed for a May 10 release and sees one of Ireland’s most refined singer-songwriters, Stewart Agnew, emerging from his self-imposed musical exile clasping a clutch of glorious ear-worms.

Produced with Phil Wilkinson, this beautiful twelve-track long play includes a special guest appearance by Duke Special on 'Rain Down Diamonds' track. Special will also be making an appearance at the National Concert Hall Date.

Violinist Zoë Conway is also billed to join the list of special guests  for the Into the Black Hills live concert, making for a diverse display of musical talent.

Other members of Agnew's six-piece band include: Cormac Curran as keys and arranger, who has played with Villagers, Lisa Hannigan, and SOAK just some samples, Graham Heaney, double and upright bass  who is known for his work with Ham Sandwich, R&B Soul artist Saoirse Kavanagh and Tadhg Leahy on guitars and piano.

Tickets for the May 9 National Concert Hall gig are priced at €20.00 and are available for purchase here.