The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) continues its 35th Performance Series at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 14 in Crescent Elk Auditorium at 994 G St with the Irish folk band Socks in the Frying Pan. The trio are touring from County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, which is commonly known as the universal hub of Irish traditional music.
The group charms audiences worldwide with their virtuosic musical ability, dynamic vocal harmonies, and onstage wit. Complete with a guitar, banjo, fiddle, and accordion they present classic Celtic melodies infused with their own personal flair. Their live shows are energetic and truly a unique form of entertainment.
The band consists of three talented musicians. Aodán Coyne comes from a family rich in musical history, with his grandfather Eamon and father Mick both being well-respected traditional Irish musicians. He began playing guitar at age fifteen and won a number of acoustic competitions. He began focusing more on traditional Irish music and alternate guitar tunings while continuing his musical education at Dundalk Institute of Technology, qualifying for his BA in Applied Music. He has performed in a number of prestigious venues worldwide both as a soloist and in various bands including: The Music Academy of Paris, the University of Cambridge, and the president of Ireland residence. He teaches guitar and is a founding member and President of the Dundalk Music Society.
