The Haar at Kings Place
at Kings Place, London
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The Haar make their Kings Place debut, bringing the formidable singing talent of Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne, Adam Summerhayes, and Murray Grainger. This exciting Anglo/Irish band features four captivating musicians, each at the pinnacle of their respective fields, whose spontaneity thrives on the trust they put in each other to create a unique and ‘splendid balance of swirling instrumental magic and beautifully sung narratives,’ as KLOF Mag says. Known for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something breathtakingly fresh and ambitious, this band of World-leading improvisers produce ever-changing musical soundscapes, while Molly lets her sublime vocals flow to stunning effect. Stunning, made-in-the-moment renditions of some of the world’s most incredible songs. The Haar will be recording a third album this summer for release early 2026. This event will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.
The Haar
The Haar brings the fresh talent of traditional Irish singer Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music circuit: Cormac Byrne (Instrumentalist of the Year 2019, FATEA Magazine Music Awards), Adam Summerhayes (‘a Paganini of the traditional violin’ fROOTS) and Murray Grainger (‘Gorgeous stuff’ BBC Radio 3). The band has its origins in a chance meeting between Adam, Cormac and Molly at a trad session at Craiceann Bodhrán Festival, Inis Oírr, resulting in an improvised live performance recorded by the shipwreck of the Plassey on the wild Atlantic seafront. It was to become typical of the unique ‘live reactive composition’ that characterises their music. With the addition of master accordionist Grainger, they entered the studio at the end of 2019 to record their debut album ’The Haar’ with no plans or arrangements, guided only by the live musical landscapes they created – the music was recorded as it flowed, often in the first and only take. Mike Harding said: “I think it’s an absolutely amazing album. Full of great traditional music, just sung and played brilliantly.” “We need more music like this; spontaneous, alive and affecting, The Haar will take you on a journey and have you appreciating the purest of life’s pleasures. Wonderful stuff.” Folk Radio UK.
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Kings Place
90 York Way
London
N1 9AG
- Website:
- kingsplace.co.uk
- Disabled Booking:
- 020 7520 1490
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Kings Place
90 York Way
London
N1 9AG
- Website:
- kingsplace.co.uk
- Disabled Booking:
- 020 7520 1490
See all events at Kings Place
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on Thu 23 October 2025