After 5 successful years bringing their annual Songs from Ireland show to the historic stage at Liberty Hall in Lawrence, Kansas, Carswell & Hope are bringing their revue of music from the Emerald Isle on the road!

Now booking for March 2024, this unique show offers a selection of music from traditional songs to folk, rock and pop genres. Spanning decades – and centuries! – this entertaining and engaging 90 minutes show seamlessly blends traditional airs and ballads from The Chieftains and The Pogues through to troubadours such as Van Morrison and Paul Brady, stopping off at some 70s classic rock via Thin Lizzy, and arriving at more contemporaries such as U2, Hozier and Snow Patrol.

Lead vocalist and songwriter Nick Carswell is a transplant from Ireland, and created the annual Songs from Ireland show as a way to expand on the offerings of Irish music and culture, especially around St Patrick’s Day.

“As an Irishman and a musician here in the US Midwest, I found myself wanting to showcase more than the usual tropes around St Patrick’s Day,” says Carswell. “We have such a rich history of songwriters and performers that stretches beyond what people might be most familiar with. It is always such fun to surprise audiences with new ideas of what Irish music can and does sound like.”

Kansas non-profits are eligible for grant support to bring Songs from Ireland to your community! Scroll down for more information.

For bookings and availability:
Email: carswellandhope@gmail.com 
Call: (785) 424-5236

More about Carswell & Hope

Steadily building their reputation as the Midwest’s best kept secret in the Irish/Celtic scene, Carswell & Hope effortlessly blends Celtic sounds with Irish rock and pop to create a dynamic and enthralling live show. With an impressive catalog of original material and a growing ensemble of musicians and collaborators, Carswell & Hope follow in the traditions of Thin Lizzy, Paul Brady and The Frames in merging worlds of rock, traditional Irish and singer-songwriter genres.

Carswell & Hope have garnered high praise as the founding collaborators of the KCIF Mixtape, a highlight of the regions biggest festival. Their annual Songs from Ireland show and frequent appearances on the festival circuit have brought new fans to their unique brand of original performances, rooted in Irish rock.

The band’s most recent studio offering is the eclectic post-pandemic release Sign of the Times. The 10-track album boasts big orchestral moments, folk ballads, electronica-tinged rock and songs described as “perfectly-crafted piece of twangy pop-rock” (Pitch KC).

Kansas non-profits are eligible for up to 75% of artist fees!

Carswell & Hope are members of the Kansas Touring Artist Roster. Performances are eligible for grant funding up to 75% of the artist fees through the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission’s Visiting Artists Grant – Kansas Touring Roster – ARTS INTEGRATION PROGRAM. Because Carswell & Hope is a roster artist, organizations can add an addition $1,000 towards the match. Make your programming money go that much further, with thanks to the Kansas Dept of Commerce!

Carswell & Hope have a variety of programs to support the grant application which must include:

• An educational activity that features artist interaction with students
• A community activity that features artist interaction with members of the community  

This can include artist talks, workshops on Irish music, interactive songwriting workshops and more!

Eligible organizations include:

• Non-profit501(c)(3) organizations.
• Units/Divisions of local governments (including, but not limited to, eligible schools,
  universities and libraries, arts agencies, etc.)
• Federally recognized tribal communities.

Booking dates for Spring 2024 now!
Email: carswellandhope@gmail.com 
Call: (785) 424-5236