Sharon Shannon Trio performing in Mayo venue this weekend

The Sharon Shannon Trio will help kick-start this year's Ballina Salmon Festival in style with a concert in Ballina Arts Centre this Sunday (July 9).

While she is known for her arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and Irish influenced compositions, Sharon has always been eager to explore new styles and to meet and work with other musicians.

She has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the oft-maligned accordion cool in her home country.

Renowned for her collaborations not just in Irish traditional music, but through all music genres (including hip hop, cajun, country and classical), Sharon has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and global music industry.

That list includes The Waterboys, John Prine, Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, The Chieftains, Shane McGowan, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy, Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinéad O’Connor and Imelda May.

The calibre of artists on that list is testament to Sharon’s versatility as well as talent.

Tickets for her show, which commences at 8 p.m. tomorrow (Sunday) night, cost €30. To book, call (096) 73593 or email info@ballinaartscentre.com.