Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones wow the crowd at London gig
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Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones wow the crowd at London gig

LEGENDARY Irish singer Derek Warfield and his band the Young Wolfe Tones attracted a large attendance to their recent London gig.

Banjo player Damaris Woods (PIC: Malcolm McNally Photography)

The event was held at the 229 music venue in Great Portland Street on Friday, June 2.

LtoR: Brothers Tony, Paddy, Eamonn and Mick Kane and Paul O’Neill. Band member Eddie Kane is Tony’s son (PIC: Malcolm McNally Photography)

Fans young and old were among the audience and they were treated to an energetic performance as the band gave a storming set featuring many classic Irish ballads.

Derek Warfield and banjo player Damaris Woods are pictured centre with Laureen Wright-Aldrich from Boston and Sarah McNally from Cork (PIC: Malcolm McNally Photography)

Clearly in great form, Derek, who is now 79, took time after the gig to meet his many fans.

Derek Warfield is pictured with Shelly Asquith and Liam McCafferty (PIC: Malcolm McNally Photography)

Following the London gig, the band were back in Ireland for two shows before heading to the USA for a series of live dates, including the Celtic Convention in Las Vegas.