The Spanish-Lady & the Vagabonds are running a Paul Phillips Scholarship Concert at the Primates Chapel Armagh (beside The Palace, Friary Rd, Armagh) 

Nov 24th 2007

starting at 8pm.

Tickets are £10 each and available from the Spanish Lady website www.patriciadaly.co.uk

An overall musical bond exists between the members of the Spanish-Lady & Vagabonds, drawing on the magical essence found in their rendition of tunes, recitations and songs all of which portrays a vibrant enthusiasm for the music and its history. Described as both “soothing & relaxing” their music will ripple out and touch people in many different ways drawing on a repertoire of early music from; the Bardic Era (music of the Gaels), the aged itinerant travelling harpers of the 16th and17th centuries and the livelier dance music of Ireland/Scotland/England/Wales/Breton and further a field. Song choices include those found within the travelling community, traditional songs and newly written material.

Sorely missed World Champion, and seven times Ulster Champion Paul Phillips, from Downpatrick, county Down, N. Ireland was one of the world's foremost proponents of this noble art form, and his drumming pedigree was undeniable. He promoted a style of playing known as 'Top End' an emerging style taking the instrument to new heights of performance and he was capable of virtuoso level play. Since winning the All Ireland & World Champion titles, Paul was recognised globally for his strong passion for music. As well as playing bodhrán in performance, he had a deep rich soulful voice, which he also drew on from time to time, delivering recitations to harp accompaniment.

"Music was my first love and it will be my last" --- a very fitting lyric for this humble man!!

 Quoted recently by Eddie Creaney of Irish Music Magazine - "Patricia Daly is Ireland’s most formidable Harper” and has a spell-binding singing voice described as pure and gentle by her peers. She holds both International and All Ireland titles in harp playing and singing to harp accompaniment. Born in Armagh and now living in Newry Co Down Patricia www.patriciadaly.co.uk has travelled and performed both at home and outside of Ireland as an acting ambassador for the music. She continues to be the main instigator of the well-known Edward Bunting Harp Festival – Armagh; where she plans and implements seminars, workshops & concerts and is also a popular name tiptoeing through various radio and television programmes.

Italian born Stefano Uberti, is the youngest member of the group, and is always willing to travel and share his passion for the music. Now living in Dundalk and in the final stages of studying his music degree at Dundalk Institute his instruments, include bass guitar & double bass. He has an interesting but unique style of playing which portrays certain individuality. To this group he brings double bass, drawing on an invaluable wealth of experience, rhythms and innovative ideas.