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The Boondocks: A Tribute to Classic Country Friday 6th November New Gate Arts, 2–4 Kennedy St, Derry/Londonderry BT48 6RFDoors 6.45pm | Starts 7.30pm Tickets £16.50 + bf Seated event, seating unreserved. Step into a world where country music tells the truth without filter, gloss, or modern-day polish. The Boondocks arrive with a heartfelt salute to the golden era of songwriting, where every lyric carries weight and every melody feels like it's lived a full life already. From Hank Williams to Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell to Townes Van Zandt, Kris Kristofferson to John Prine, this is a night built on the giants of classic country. Expect songs like I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Wichita Lineman, Love Hurts, Always on My Mind, and Help Me Make It Through the Night—timeless pieces shaped by heartbreak, resilience, longing, and quiet truth. This is country music in its original skin: no gloss, no gimmick, just storytelling with soul. The kind of songs that don't just play in the room, but linger long after the final chord fades. The Boondocks bring this tradition to life with warmth and reverence, featuring Anthony Toner (vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, lap steel), Mark Crockard (vocals, acoustic guitar), and Marcus McAuley (acoustic guitar, mandolin). Together they weave harmonies, textures, and guitar lines that nod respectfully to the past while keeping it vividly alive in the present. A night for listeners, storytellers, and anyone who believes great songs never age.

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