Thursday 05th February 2026
Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. R95 D320
On 12th of October 1997, John Denver was tragically killed and the world lost one of its greatest singer/songwriters.
Marc Roberts performs his critically acclaimed and award-winning show ‘A Tribute To The Music of John Denver’ – a full multimedia journey through John Denver’s life and music. Marc performs all the hits including ‘Annie’s Song’, ‘Leaving On A Jet Plane’, ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’, ‘Some Days Are Diamonds’, ‘Calypso’ and ‘Thank God I’m A Country Boy’, while also narrating John Denver’s life story to a multimedia backdrop.
Marc Roberts’ first self-titled album was released and 5 albums followed. ‘Meet Me Half Way’, ‘Once in your Life’, ‘The Promise’ ‘Now & Then’, ‘A tribute to the music of John Denver’, which went to No.1 in the iTunes country charts. Marc has co-written with many top songwriters…Brian Kennedy, Charlie McGettigan, Jimmy MacCarthy, Darren Holden, Billy Farrell, Ben Mills, Derek Ryan, Grammy Nominee Billy Yates, Max T. Barnes & Daniel O’Donnell. With Daniel, Marc has co written and recorded 15 songs and has had a top 20 hit in the UK singles charts. He was awarded 4 platinum discs. In 1997 Marc represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest & came a credible second with ‘Mysterious Woman’.
Marc’s show ‘A Tribute To The Music of John Denver’ has been a huge success, selling out prestigious venues, including the National Concert Hall, Dublin on two occasions and Marc has toured the show in Belgium, Germany, Australia, Sri Lanka and John Denver’s home town of Aspen, Colorado.
The similarities of Marc & John Denvers voice are striking! The songs are performed with the same emotional depth as if it were Denver himself
EDDIE ROWLEY SUNDAY WORLD
John Denver’s fans are in for a real treat! Best of luck to my co-writer & friend.
DANIEL O’DONNELL
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