Roscommon Arts Centre will host Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats on February 22nd as part of their Kings of Swing Tour, a show celebrating 100 years of swing music.
The performance will trace the evolution of swing from the 1920s to today, featuring Big Band-era classics such as Sing Sing Sing and Puttin’ on the Ritz, as well as crooning standards like Fly Me to the Moon and Moon River. The setlist will also include New York, New York, a song synonymous with the genre’s lasting appeal.
Thomas has established himself as a leading figure in Irish swing music, with a career that includes two No.1 albums, three TV concert specials, and performances on The Late Late Show, Ireland AM, and The Six O’Clock Show. He has also performed eight times by request for President Michael D Higgins and appeared at Electric Picnic and The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
The tour has drawn strong audiences across the country, with its mix of classic swing arrangements and contemporary energy. Tickets for the Roscommon performance are priced from €28 and are available from www.theswingcats.ie or the Roscommon Arts Centre.
