Come to celebrate 70th anniversary of Django Reinhardt's legacy. Join Fintan and his Quintette, honoring the maestro's timeless influence

Presented by Castleknock Music Festival: https://www.castleknockmusicfestival.com/programme-2023

Django was the founder member of le Quintette du hotclub de France alongside Stephane Grappelli. Django is credited as "the first guitarist to play the impossible" (John Jorganson). His style and musicianship have inspired a multitude of guitarists down through the years from Les Paul, George Benson, Brian May to Willie Nelson.

Here, Fintan and his Quintette bring you the music of Django and Stephanè, 70 years on from Djangos death. Fintan and his quartet have been playing together for at least a decade, each member is a master at his own instrument in the Gypsy Jazz Genre, and have been delighting audiences everywhere they go.

Bring into the mix the amazing Ciaran Wilde and the ensemble is complete. Fintan and Ciaran have been playing together for nearly 40 years, since meeting “busking” in the Mary’s Street Arcade in Dublin in the mid 80’s.

Fintan, Rudy, Mark, Dermuid, and Ciaran are amongst the top gypsy jazz players in the country and the chemistry between all 5 musicians is electrifying, as is evident by their stage presence. These guys are “Old Friends” just enjoying what they are playing and living in the moment. It’s a joy to behold and a fantastic night of night of gypsy fire and passion is guaranteed for sure. A night not to be missed.

Fintan Gilligan, Guitar, Vocals

Rudolph Bado, Violin

Diarmud Lally, Double Bass

Mark Dudley, Guitar

Ciaran Wilde, Saxophone