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"Better than ever"

“What’s Laurence Nugent at these times?” 
I was asked that question at a session of music in Fermanagh as I made my way from Donegal to the County Down. They all knew that wherever he was he would be playing music. As it happened I had just received a copy of his new cd “White Island” soon to be released but I wouldn’t tell them that …yet. “Isn’t he living somewhere away out in Chicago?” someone asked. There was an “r” put into the second syllable of the city as often happens here accompanied by a hint of sadness at him not being in the county Fermanagh instead, playing the flute in their midst. They all knew he had been influenced by the music of that place and the music of his father the great Sean Nugent leader of the famous Pride of Erin Ceili Band. They also knew that he in turn was greatly influencing the young musicians of Fermanagh and beyond with his much sought after recordings and his winning of the All Ireland titles at the Fleadh. 

I put my hand in my pocket and pulled out the cd with its list of tunes and accompanying musicians. “This is what he’s at”, I ventured. They looked and they listened. They read names like Liz Carroll, Steve Cooney, Michael McGoldrick, and tunes from the great Fermanagh name McManus, as well as Nugent… and the list went on. “He’s keeping good company”, someone said. Then White Island began to play, the title of the album and of the small island close by.  “He’s not so far away after all” some one smiled. “And he’s better than ever”.

 -Dr Tommy Sands, singer/songwriter, journalist/writer, radio/tv presenter for BBC and RTE.

Past Shows

Previous events

The Noble Call Irish Christmas Show

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, Rockford, IL

The Noble Call Christmas show takes audiences back to the 'hearth’ of an Irish Christmas, filled with songs, stories, rousing music and traditional Irish dancing.The Noble Call is that age-old Irish tradition,where, in the 'wee' small hours of the morning when everyone gets a chance to sing a song or tell a story. This Noble Call tradition is very popular at Christmas time in Ireland, as family’s gather together, to welcome home their sons and daughters from distant shores and to share in the festivities. The Noble Call includes Paddy Homan, traditional Irish Tenor / bodhran player from Cork, along with Mick Broderick on Bouzouki from Dublin; Dave Curley on guitar and vocals; Larry Nugent from Fermanagh on Flute ; Brendan Bulger from Boston on Fiddle; and special guest, sean-nos style dancer, Brian Cunningham.

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The Noble Call Christmas show takes audiences back to the 'hearth’ of an Irish Christmas, filled with songs, stories, rousing music and traditional Irish dancing.The Noble Call is that age-old Irish tradition,where, in the 'wee' small hours of the morning when everyone gets a chance to sing a song or tell a story. This Noble Call tradition is very popular at Christmas time in Ireland, as family’s gather together, to welcome home their sons and daughters from distant shores and to share in the festivities. The Noble Call includes Paddy Homan, traditional Irish Tenor / bodhran player from Cork, along with Mick Broderick on Bouzouki from Dublin; Dave Curley on guitar and vocals; Larry Nugent from Fermanagh on Flute ; Brendan Bulger from Boston on Fiddle; and special guest, sean-nos style dancer, Brian Cunningham.

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The Noble Call Christmas Show

Chicago Gaelic Park, W 147th St, Orland Park, IL

The Noble Call Christmas show takes audiences back to the 'hearth’ of an Irish Christmas, filled with songs, stories, rousing music and traditional Irish dancing.The Noble Call is that age-old Irish tradition,where, in the 'wee' small hours of the morning when everyone gets a chance to sing a song or tell a story. This Noble Call tradition is very popular at Christmas time in Ireland, as family’s gather together, to welcome home their sons and daughters from distant shores and to share in the festivities. The Noble Call includes Paddy Homan, traditional Irish Tenor / bodhran player from Cork, along with Mick Broderick on Bouzouki from Dublin; Dave Curley on guitar and vocals; Larry Nugent from Fermanagh on Flute ; Brendan Bulger from Boston on Fiddle; and special guest, sean-nos style dancer, Brian Cunningham.

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The Noble Call Christmas show takes audiences back to the 'hearth’ of an Irish Christmas, filled with songs, stories, rousing music and traditional Irish dancing.The Noble Call is that age-old Irish tradition,where, in the 'wee' small hours of the morning when everyone gets a chance to sing a song or tell a story. This Noble Call tradition is very popular at Christmas time in Ireland, as family’s gather together, to welcome home their sons and daughters from distant shores and to share in the festivities. The Noble Call includes Paddy Homan, traditional Irish Tenor / bodhran player from Cork, along with Mick Broderick on Bouzouki from Dublin; Dave Curley on guitar and vocals; Larry Nugent from Fermanagh on Flute ; Brendan Bulger from Boston on Fiddle; and special guest, sean-nos style dancer, Brian Cunningham.

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The Noble Call at Peoria Irish Fest

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Peoria Irish Fest, Peoria, IL

Looking forward to Peoria Irish Fest this weekend. Joining in The Noble Call will be Laurence Nugent, Marta Cook, Brendan Bulger and Mick Broderick. We will also part of the spacial Irish Mass on Sunday at 10am. Be sure to drop over if you're around.

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Only chance to see one of Ireland’s legendary performers in concert this coming Friday, along with Laurence Nugent and special guests. Check out the link below. It should be a great night! Tickets available at the door. $20. http://www.seantyrrell.com https://www.facebook.com/events/248226922459760/

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MAD Week Faculty Concert

Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

with Brian Conway, Tony DeMarco, Don Meade, Dylan Foley, Josh Dukes,..and many more.

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Laurence Nugent CD Launch

Wee Ceili Room Concerts , Stafford, Oregon

Way over due but now it has happened! Larry with many of his friends have produced a stellar CD. Please email me (sam.keator@frontier.com) for reservations for this to be epic concert with Larry, Cary Novotny and more! (503) 819-2689

https://www.facebook.com/events/148030015639226/ weeceiliroom@gmail.com

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Sep2

This night of music and celebration will feature Laurence on his whistle and flute with luminary musicians: Steve Cooney guitar, Fintan McManus guitar and bouzouki, Brid Harper fiddle, Darren Bresslin, accordian, Emmet Nugent, Sean Nugent, Aine Nugent and many more surprise special guests from Chicago and elsewhere. https://www.facebook.com/Carrons-Corner-Bar-Ederney-129234837128235/

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