NoCrows return to Leitrim with folk fusion this January

Sligo’s dynamic folk orchestra NoCrows will bring their electrifying, genre-blending sound to Leitrim on Saturday, January 24, 2026, for an 8pm performance. Tickets are €20/€17.

Formed in 2005, NoCrows has carved out a reputation as one of Ireland’s most adventurous acoustic ensembles, weaving together Irish traditional, Latin rumba, jazz, classical and Balkan influences. Their live shows sweep audiences from delicate Irish airs to full-blown Gypsy mayhem, a musical journey that has enthralled festival crowds from Glastonbury to Dranouter.

The vibrancy of the group comes from the distinct compositional voices of its six members. Dublin-based violinist Oleg Ponomarev is a driving creative force, his Gypsy and jazz-infused tunes stretching the ensemble into exhilarating new territory. As bassist Eddie Lee notes, “Oleg is one of those exciting musicians I used to go and hear in concert before getting the chance to work with him. He writes tunes that challenge and excite — especially us lucky musicians who get to play them.” That collaborative spark keeps NoCrows’ repertoire constantly evolving.

Their music has earned glowing praise across the Irish music press. Hot Press described their sound as something that “could easily sit alongside Ry Cooder’s work with the Buena Vista Social Club… essential listening for trad aficionados,” while the Irish Times called their swing “rarely this good” and praised their albums as “beautifully wrought.” Irish Music Magazine hailed them as “a joy to listen to,” and Hot Press lauded their work as “an irresistibly sparkling collection.”

NoCrows’ return to Leitrim promises an evening of world-class musicianship and boundless creative energy.

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