As an Australian citizen, there is a real chance that you have never listened to traditional Celtic music, but that’s OK because The Gloaming are the perfect segue into the genre. The Irish-American supergroup is the sum of five different master musicians including Iarla Ó Lionáird of Afro Celt Soundsystem and Thomas Bartlett, chordist for well-known acts such as The National and Glen Hansard. Often compared to otherworldly breakthroughs such as Buena Vista Social Club and Sigur Rós, they are bringing their ephemeral take on traditional Celtic music to Australia for the first time.
We have two double passes to give away to their maiden voyage to the Sydney Opera House on Monday October 27. To be in the running, head to the comments below and tell us your favorite thing about Ireland.
