FOR fans of country music and the poetic storytelling of Kris Kristofferson, this is a must see show.
All Kristofferson’s hits will be performed on the night, ‘Me and Bobby McGee’, ‘Why Me Lord’, ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ and ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’ to name a few.
This show is a real labour of love for singer Pat Mulcahy. It is his hobby and it is his mission to share Kristofferson’s songwriting with everyone.
“Every song has a story and there is a poetic nature to it.”
Pat, as a confirmed fan of Kris, has seen him live over a dozen times since first hearing Kristofferson’s music in 1972.
“I heard a girl singing ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ in a pub one night. I asked her to write out the words for me.”
Pat Mulcahy has played in bands for years including The Reno Showband with Austin Durack in the 60s.
Efforts on his part to find a venue for his tribute to Kris Kristofferson have not always found favour with bookers who thought the idea was too specialised and needed to feature other acts too.
Fortunes changed for Pat when he teamed up with veteran musician Sean O’Connor.
“He bought into the idea of an acoustic version of the show with Sean on harmonica and guitar.”
“For my part I sing and narrate the story of Kristofferson’s life.”
The audience at this Kris Kristofferson Show will be treated to songs recorded and made famous by Pery Como and Frank Sinatra, songs that many don’t realise are Kristofferson songs.
Irish country star Gloria’s chart topping hit from the 1980s ’One Day At A Time’ is in Pat’s set as well – it is a co-write with the master musician.
Of course, Kris Kristofferson is also well known for his film career – he received a Golden Globe for his starring role in ‘A Star is Born’ in the Seventies. The 2018 remake of this film has re-ignited interest in the earlier version. The new soundtrack has remained in the Top 10 Irish Album Charts for over 25 weeks now, though it has to be pointed out that the remake has new songs not associated with Kristofferson’s music.
i.e. Don’t heckle Pat for ‘The Shallow’ – it is not part of the story.
Kristofferson is a mighty 82 years old this year and still touring. He plays The Marquee, Cork this summer and Pat, who has attended over a dozen gigs, still hopes that he will get to meet his hero some day.
Belltable, Saturday April 6, 8pm.
