House of Changes
Director, Vocal, Guitar and Electronics Improvisation, Event Organiser
‘House of Changes’ was a 5 hour durational group improvisation event that took place in Ormston House on October 24th, 2024. Featured artists were Mícheál Keating, Caimin Walsh, Róis, Daithi MacCruithin, Eilis Mahon, Cian McGuirk, Méabh McKenna, Eimear Reidy and Cathal Roche.
Media coverage from The Thin Air magazine below:
“Tonight, Thursday 24 October 2024, from 6 to 11 pm, Ormston House in Limerick will host a remarkable event that promises to be a highlight of the Irish music calendar this year. House of Changes is a unique durational group improvisation, curated by artist-in-residence and TTA favourite Mícheál Keating, who has described it as “a jam-session of mega proportions.”
This singular gathering features an exceptional lineup of musicians from across the island: Keating, harpist Méabh McKenna, Péist on electronics/various instruments, cellist Eimear Reidy, saxophonist and clarinetist Cathal Roche, and fiddler/vocalist RÓIS.
You can expect for a multi-sensory masterclass that will take you on an immersive journey through a tapestry of spontaneous sounds—playful, serene and intensely captivating. This is a singular event for those who appreciate deep listening and creative exploration.
The performance is free, inviting audiences to come and go as they please. You’re encouraged to find a spot, relax and absorb the atmosphere throughout the evening. Mark our words: you don’t miss this unmissable experience if you’re in the Limerick area tonight.”
Image credit: Anastasiia Zubareva