The life and times of the revered musician will be celebrated with a special Dublin gig.
Despite his tragic death in 2001 at the age of 32, Mic Christopher’s name and spirit continues to play a significant part in Irish music.
Christopher remains an inspiration for many new musicians emerging from the country, and it’s not uncommon to hear his songs on a regular basis on nights out.
His legacy is further solidified by his friends, including the likes of Glen Hansard and Lisa Hannigan, who do their part to keep a musician gone much too soon in the conversation.
And with what would have been Christopher’s 50th birthday on the horizon, there’s no better time to throw a proper bad in his honour.
Over 25 acts will take to the stage at Whelan’s, Dublin on Saturday 21 September for a three-hour show that boasts some serious homegrown talent on the bill.
Those names include: Lisa Hannigan, Paddy Casey, Tim Burgess of The Charlatans fame, Mark Geary, Ailbhe Reddy, Sharon Horgan, Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Q, The Pale, Ultan Conlon, The Daydreamers, Nina Hynes, Muireann, Mark Dignam, Margaret Healy, Cry Monster Cry, Karl Odlum, Leslie Keye, Inni-K, Jane Willow, Eve Darcy, Davy Lyons, Clare Sands, Aoife Carton, Ann Scott, Acko, and Alice Jago.
Tickets priced €29 are available here, with all proceeds going to Aidlink.
A documentary entitled Heydey: The Mic Christopher Story premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh last month. You can check out the trailer below.
Clip via Galway Film Fleadh
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