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Country stars Three Amigos promise ‘something magical’ for Scottish debut in Inverness

'There is a country song out there for everyone," says The Three Amigos singer Robert Mizzell on the enduring popularity of country music

The Three Amigos will play two nights at Eden Court, Inverness. Photo by The Three Amigos.
The Three Amigos will play two nights at Eden Court, Inverness. Photo by The Three Amigos.

Country music trio Three Amigos are huge stars in Ireland and now aim to break Scotland, starting with two shows in Inverness.

Three Amigos regularly sell out tours in home country Ireland and are now set for a Scottish debut when performing over two nights at the Eden Court.

Consisting Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney the trio will perform their acclaimed show on Friday March 3 and Saturday March 4.

Robert promises the trio will deliver ‘something magical’ to Inverness fans in a show that spans country classics and various genres, including ABBA hits.

Country stars The Three Amigos will play two nights in Inverness at Eden Court. Photo supplied by The Three Amigos

He said: “The glory of the show is we each bring something different to the table with regards to being singers and personalities.

“Something magical happens when we come together.

“The minute we hit the stage we become like three brothers.

“The show encapsulates country and a bit of middle of the road music.

“We also do stuff by ABBA and Elvis Presley.

“It’s a show like I have never been involved in before and the people who come to see it really buy into the atmosphere.”

The Three Amigos are set to play a debut Scottish show in Inverness. Photo by The Three Amigos

Spreading their music to Scotland

Originally from Louisiana USA, Robert now lives in County Westmeath and has enjoyed great success with his band The Country Kings.

His song Say You Love Me is one of Ireland’s biggest selling hit singles.

Jimmy Buckley is one of Ireland’s top country singers and has released numerous number one singles and platinum selling albums.

Patrick Feeney is also a major star on the Irish country music scene and is renowned for his magnificent tenor voice.

Now they aim to light up Scotland with a show that has enthralled audiences in Ireland.

Robert said: “On the back of a hugely successful sell out tour in Ireland we wanted to let people know about us in Scotland.

“Eden Court is the perfect spot to launch that.

“We have big aspirations to grow our fanbase in Scotland and let people know what we have to offer.

“I have recorded 14 albums over a span of 25 years but I will still be a newish name in Scotland in some circles.

“Jimmy has probably played in Scotland more than I have and Patrick has been over a few times too.”

Country stars The Three Amigos in action. Photo by The Three Amigos

‘We knew there was something special’

Three Amigos released their debut self titled album  in 2008 with Radio Pictures following three years later.

Recent album Gold was released last year.

Robert insists the chemistry between the three singers was evident from their earliest shows.

He said: “One of our first gigs was in Waterford many years ago.

“Even then we knew there was something special.

“We are three different singers and we all have our own individual egos.

“If there’s a singer out there says he or she doesn’t have an ego they are lying.

“Once we found our own space on the show we were able to sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere that it brings.”

Seeing the sights in Inverness

Three Amigos will be in Inverness for two days and aim to make the most of that time.

Robert hopes the back to back shows will allow time to explore the city and surrounding countryside.

He said: “Years ago I was in the North of Scotland and it is such a beautiful, wild country.

“A lot of Scotland still seems to be untouched.

“I’m hoping we get a chance to have a whistle stop tour.

“As we have two nights we will hopefully get out and about to get a few photographs.”

Robert has been a major country music artist for more than two decades.

In 2010 his hit singles Mama Courtney and Murder On Music Row (a duet with top American Country Artist, Collin Raye) both reached number one on the European Country Music Chart.

Both singles remained in the chart for 20 weeks.

What is at the heart of country music’s enduring popularity?

“Country music is the common person’s dictionary,” Richard explained.

“It tells a story and has history in folk music.

“People like hearing songs that they can relate to.

“If you hear a sad song it maybe helps you get through a sad time or if you hear a happy song it can take you back to a happy time.

“There is a country song out there for everyone and spans the age group from the very young to the elderly.

“It is a genre of music that has never faded away.

“Country music has kept going.”

For more information and tickets on The Three Amigos at Eden Court, visit eden-court.co.uk


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