A question of taste - Niall Connolly

New York-based singer-songwriter Niall Connolly was born in Cork. His upcoming gigs include Coughlan’s, Cork, September 8; The Marina, Bantry, September 9; Pine Lodge, Myrtleville, September 11; and Whelans, Dublin, September 14

Best recent book: Barkskins by Annie Proulx. I am reading The Brendan Voyage’ by Tim Severin too.

Best recent show/exhibition/gig you’ve seen: A couple of weeks ago I curated the 3rd Big City Folk Festival in New York. We had 23 acts I really admire, spread over two days.