GEORGE PATTERSON & THE ROARING FORTIES, One of Irelands premier, Jump, Jive, Swing bands, ‘The Roaring forties’ high energy delivery of jazz & old school rock n roll has established them as one of the most exciting and sought after groups in the country. Their jive and jazz sets spark with energy, and swagger with a little bit of punk on the side. Formed in 2003 for the Cork Jazz festival The Roaring Forties have continued to mesmerize and enrapture audience’s all over Europe and the States, bringing back the fun and musical adventure of the bands that toured circa the era their name references. They have performed with Sharon Shannon, Niamh Kavanah, Jon Kenny, Paddy Cole, and support the Drifters all over Irelan