Gerry Tully’s Folk, Ballads, and Beyond is derived from the musical terrain between Luke Kelly
and Leonard Cohen. You can expect a street ballad on five string banjo or a sublime, poetic
classic mixed with plenty of well loved songs instantly grabbing the hearts and minds of
audiences everywhere.
Gerry Tully is a folksinger from Ireland, a consummate performer and force of nature. At the tender
age of six he first set foot on a stage he has never left it. Folk Ballads and Beyond is built with audience connection in mind, showcasing the cream of Irish folk, roots, blues, Americana, and alternative genres distilled to a collection of songs that Gerry has made his own over a lifetime forged in music.
Gerry has featured with the great and the good of Ireland’s brightest stars and been in demand as
a musician all his working life. Folk Ballads and Beyond reflects aspects of his years on the road
with many bands and singers bringing together a blend of songs and styles and stories that span
the decades.
Folk Ballads and Beyond also includes a few well crafted originals, funny songs and even a
monologue or two. Gerry is a unique, self taught musician who’s learned to entertain and has a
great way with a good story. For a night of voice, guitar, banjo and great songs Gerry Tully’s Folk
Ballads and Beyond has it all.