*James Kilbane sings songs of his life, Irish, Folk & Country.* Join James Kilbane on Saturday, October 17th 2015 at the West Side Irish American Club for a night of popular Irish ballads, folk songs and a touch of country as James sings the songs that have helped influenced his musical career and life. This is certain to be a night of high entertainment from classic Irish and folk songs that many will remember and enjoy. James returns to the Cleveland area after drawing large audiences and great reviews for his energetic performances at the Irish Cultural Festival last July. He will also be the featured performer at the Mayo Society Annual Ball in Cleveland. For more about James Kilbane, his life and music see www.jameskilbane.net *James Kilbane** rose to *fame when he was the runner up in Ireland's national talent television show *You're A Star* in 2004 and is now a multi-platinum selling Christian, country gospel and Irish singer Since his success in *You're a Star*, Kilbane has gone on to record and release a number of well received albums including King of the Road, Close to You, Hymns of Praise, Divine Love, Life's Miracle, Heart to Heart, Glory and Grace, Songs Of Ireland, River of Grace as well as his Christmas album titled The Christmas Collection. In March 2012 he released his ninth album Gravel & Grace. Songs of Faith, Life & Hope. The album was launched at Lorain Correctional Institution, Grafton Prison in Grafton, Ohio, USA following an invitation extended from the institutions inmates to James to give a special concert at the prison that took place during St. Patrick's week 2012. In 2012 Kilbane was voted "Irish Gospel Singer of the Year" for his music and work. In June 2012 James and his country band were invited to perform a selection of his Country Gospel music as part of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in RDS Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Kilbane continues to contribute to other major religious events in Ireland which include major events at the international shrine of Knock. He has been involved in Irish cross border religious music events and projects. He continues to record and tour at home and abroad. He is currently working on three major projects that will be worked and released in 2016. Over the past six years James has also been a leading member of the cast in the hit Irish Celtic Summer stage show *"The Legend of Grainne Mhaol".* James has also contributed to heritage publications that include the book "Traditional Coastal Boats of Ireland" published by Collins Press. Doors open at 7.30 pm with concert starting at 8 pm. Tickets $15. The Cleveland Westside Irish American Club is situated on 8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Township, OH 44138. Tickets for this Saturday, October 17th event are available at Eventbrite. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-kilbane-the-star-from-achill-island-in-con... -- Jack Kilroy Tel. 440-759-1253 * People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.* (George Bernard Shaw, Irish writer) http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-P-Kilroy-Co-LPA/227957677221720 www.jackkilroy.com