Jim Hurst Bluegrass Band in Ireland

The Jim Hurst Bluegrass Band is preparing for a ten day tour of Ireland in early October. Traveling with Jim for this tour are Steve Smith on mandolin, Scott Anderson on banjo, and Jim’s son Brandon Hurst on bass. Stops on this Irish tour include:

10/6 – American Folk Park, Omagh
10/7 – Open House Festival, Belfast
10/8 – Marketplace Arts Centre, Armagh
10/9 – Castle Inn, Athy
10/10 – Kilworth Village Arts Centre, Kilworth
10/11 – Colfer’s, Carrig on Bannow
10/12 – The Crane, Galway

More details on the Jim Hurst Bluegrass Band Ireland tour here.

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