Celtic Fusion - An International Musical Arts Festival

Brian Houston

Supported by Connor Scullion

Ticket Price - £8

“Already an established musician in his native Ireland, Brian Houston is flirting with success in the UK. From the east side of Belfast it is a little unusual for a musician growing up in the 70s to quote gospel, Hank Williams, Kris Kristofferson and John Prine as influences. A David Essex look-a-like for the 21st century, tousled hair, full of Irish charm and stacked full of self-belief, the suspicion is that Brian Houston could be a bit too much for the cool cynicism of English audiences. But a listen to recent albums ‘Mea Culpa’ and ‘The Valley’ reveal just why Bob Harris said, ‘It was only thirty seconds in when I realized what a really, really special piece of music this is'. In Ireland, Houston has tasted chart success with Treat A Woman,Too Busy and Orangeville which led to support slots with Elvis Costello, Van Morrison and Dr John amongst others. His allaction stage presence and songs that are expressions of deeply felt experiences is an explosive combination.” …Maverick Magazine Review (2004)

Conor Scullion from Aughlisnafin, Castlewellan and now based in Belfast is currently strumming the Bass with new band "The Yeuts" playing original tunes mixing rock, funk, reggae and improvisation. Conor performs all his own compositions on guitar and keyboards and is building a great Irish fan base.