Ken O'Malley in Altadena Oct. 30

Irish singer-songwriter Ken O’Malley will have a few stories to tell
about
the end of the old year and the beginning of the new in the ancient
Celtic
calendar at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Altadena’s Coffee
Gallery
Backstage, a delightful and unique performance space named by
Folkworks
magazine as the #1 venue for acoustic music in Southern California.



Halloween, which originated from the ancient Celtic festival of
Samhain
(pronounced ‘Sowen’ ) was introduced when Christianity arrived with
the
Romans in the British Isles during the 1st century A.D. The Christian
religious called this festival that was the Celtic New Year “All
Hallows
Eve” which eventually became Halloween.



Known for his captivating storytelling as well as his rich, resonant
voice,
his engaging stage presence has delighted audiences for over thirty
years.
“He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad, playing
a solo
on the mandolin, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his
homeland, Ken O’Malley is all-in, wide open to the world, and as true
as an
arrow’s flight. . . His wonderful wit and good humor draw us in and
carry us
along, and the beauty of his songs, both traditional and original,
fills us
with irresistible joy” raves Wayne Slater of Desert Song Productions.



The event promises to be a magical afternoon of music with songs in
both
English and Irish Gaelic, suitable for all ages. Not just a singer,
about
whom Dave Soyars of the Irish Herald writes "his powerful and emotive
voice
shines through on everything he does", O’Malley is also a cultural
ambassador and educator who infuses every performance with a genuine
passion
and love for his native land and its people. In the words of one
longtime
fan "the songs Ken sings touch all of us, Irish or not, to the very
core of
the human heart".



Showtime is 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at The Coffee Gallery
Backstage located at 2029 N. Lake in Altadena admission is $18. For
information and reservations call (626) 798-6236 (after 10AM) or
visit their
website www.coffeegallery.com.

For more about Ken O’Malley visit
www.kenomalley.com.