Ceol - Music
National Music Day - Friday 16th April 2010
National Music Day is a day long celebration of music throughout Ireland, coordinated by Music Network.
In this, the inaugural year, there will be hundreds of free live music events across all genres/types of music in towns and villages all over the country as well as two flagship events in Dublin and Limerick that will showcase music of the highest quality.
In recognition of the influence that music has in our lives, everyone is invited to join in this celebration: from buskers to brass bands to Bartók, and everything in between. If you have an idea for a live music event, we want to hear about it.
Events will take place in bandstands, workplaces, shopping areas, streets, as well as traditional music venues throughout the country. To find out more contact Music Network on 01 6719429 or email capitalscheme@musicnetwork.ie .
Ballina Arts Centre
Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
T: 096 73593
E: ballinaartscentre@gmail.net
W: www.ballinaartscentre.com
Will Killeen
Wednesday 22nd April, 8pm
Widely regarded as Ireland’s finest acoustic blues export since Rory Gallagher, Will Killeen is considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe. A dazzling finger-picking stylist, he also plays banjo and harmonica and sings with a voice steeped in early American Blues.
Born in Mayo, Killeen taught himself guitar from the age of 10, influenced by Howlin' Wolf, Doc Watson, The Pretty Things, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan and the Roiling Stones to name a few.
He was performed at countless venues and festivals around London and the rest of England, and tours regularly in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Italy, Germany and the United States. A unique Blues guitar-style shows influences from a mixture of Country, Celtic, Eastern and Rock music. Adm: €12 / €10 (concession). Booking essential.
LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE
Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo.
T: 094 9023733
E: linenhall@anu.ie
TRADITIONAL/FOLK MUSIC
Thursday 15th April @ 8.00pm
Rig the Jig
Over the last two years, Rig the Jig has evolved into a leading exponent of Irish traditional and contemporary folk music. The group comprises: Michael Banahan (vocals, bodhrán, acoustic guitar); Aoife Kelly (fiddle & vocals); Anthony McDermott (acoustic & electric guitars); Patricia Lane (vocals, bodhrán); Noel Carberry (uilleann pipes, whistles); Paul Gurney (bass guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards); Brendan Emmett (mandolin, acoustic guitar); and Ian Kinsella (banjo, guitar). Irrepressible and lively, Rig the Jig offers a combination of Irish traditional music and more contemporary American material, a repertoire of songs, ballads, jigs and reels that is fresh and invigorating, completely natural and spontaneous.
Adm.: 15 euro / 12 euro (concessions)
TRADITIONAL/WORLD MUSIC
Thursday 22nd April @ 8.00pm
Alan Kelly Quartet
One of Ireland’s most accomplished musicians in any genre, Roscommon piano accordionist, composer and arranger Alan Kelly exploded onto the traditional scene with his 1997 debut album Out of the Blue. His dazzling second album Mosaic established Alan as one of the hottest live acts on the Irish scene with its exciting blend of traditional, salsa and jazz rhythms, and propelled him onto the World Music stage. Alan’s newly released third album After the Morning draws on musical influences from Brittany to Asturias to Louisiana. Performing with Alan are three top-drawer musicians: veteran fiddle player Tola Custy; Lúnasa-founding guitarist Donogh Hennessy; and vibrant young flute and whistle player Steph Geremia.
Adm.: 15 euro / 12 euro (concessions)
CLASSICAL RECITAL
Wednesday 28th April @ 8.00pm
Xuefei Yang & Natalie Clein (China/UK)
Xuefei Yang (guitar) and Natalie Clein (cello), perform together as part of a Music Network tour. A former BBC Young Musician of the Year, Natalie Clein has performed with many of the world’s finest orchestras and chamber music ensembles. Xuefei Yang is the first ever guitarist in China to enter a music school or launch a professional international career. Lauded for her “feisty virtuosity”, light touch and precision, Yang is constantly in demand as a top international performer.
Adm.: 15 euro / 12 euro (concessions)