Ceol - Music

LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE

Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo.T: 094 9023733E: linenhall@anu.ie W: www.thelinenhall.com

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL. Monday 6th December @ 8.00pm.  Crash Ensemble - Stranger Folk

Crash Ensemble was founded in 1997 by composer Donnacha Dennehy, conductor and pianist Andrew Synott, and clarinettist Michael Seaver.  Since its first sold-out concert in Dublin in 1997, the group has attracted enthusiastic audiences and critical acclaim for its particular blend of music, video and electronics. Stranger Folk comprises works composed with an influence of folk music, drawing from Irish, US, South American and Dutch traditions, featuring such composers as John Zorn, Osvaldo Golijov, Donnacha Dennehy, Gerald Barry, John Godfrey and Jacob TV. In a programme spanning World Music, Trad, Klezmer and New Music, this full ensemble concert promises an evening of excitement, energy and dazzling virtuosity! Adm.: €15 / €12 (concessions)

COUNTRY MUSIC Thursday 9th December @ 8.00pm. George Hamilton IV.

2010 marks George Hamilton IV's 54th year in Music, his 50th Anniversary as a Member of the Grand Ole Opry and his 36th Anniversary as "The International Ambassador Of Country Music". Over the years, he has become one of the best-known names in Country Music around the world via constant International Touring, Recording and Radio and Television appearances. During George IV’s award-winning career, he has entertained on the renowned stages of Carnegie Hall, London's Palladium, Wembley Arena and Royal Albert Hall, to name a few, and has toured globally, performing on just about every continent. Come along and see the great man in the intimate setting of the Linenhall for an unforgettable night of popular greats performed by a living legend.  Adm.: €15 / €12 (concessions)

CONTEMPORARY VOCAL, Wednesday 15th December @ 8.00pm. Eimear Quinn.

Eimear Quinn's ethereal voice first enthralled the world as the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1996 with Brendan Graham's The Voice. Dublin born Eimear joined her first choir at the age of 4 and at 15 she started formal vocal training at the College of Music in Dublin. A former soloist with Celtic chamber choir Anúna, Eurovision success brought Eimear international fame and acclaim. In this intimate a spiritual night, Eimear will bring her own special rendition of Christmas songs and carols to the Linenhall for a memorable musical experience, blending Eimear's beautiful voice with string quartet and guitar. So sit back and let the hustle and bustle fade away. The Christmas season begins right here, let your spirit be moved!Adm.: €15 / €12 (concessions)

 ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE

ÁISLEANN BHÉAL AN MHUIRTHEAD, BELMULLET,T: 097 81079

Message of Peace

Message of Peace tells the amazing story of a lesser-known Irish hero named John Boyle O’Reilly. In this show, Seán Tyrrell effortlessly traces his journey from early childhood set against a backdrop of famine, revolution, Fenianism and penal servitude for life in Australia and his great escape from there to the USA. Songs in the show allow Tyrrell to connect history of the 19th century and modern times in a seamless way. Tyrrell’s love of traditional music is very much to the fore as the story is cleverly tied together with jigs, reels, a march, and a few slow airs. Using an array of instruments, Seán weaves effortlessly between narrative, instrumental and song. See Message of Peace in Áras Inis Gluaire at 8.00 p.m. on Friday, December 3. Admission €10.

 George Hamilton IV

George Hamilton IV is from North Carolina, and has toured with Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and the Everly Brothers! In 2010, George celebrated his 50th anniversary as a member of The Grand Ole Opry. He is the International Ambassador of Country Music and has sung for six presidents and the Queen of England. See him perform in Áras Inis Gluaire at 8pm on Friday, 10 December. Admission €10.

Christmas Crooners

Christmas Crooners features many of the Christmas favourites of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and ol’ blue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra! A fantastic cast of West-End singers - backed by the superb Jazz All-Stars band - perform over 30 hits including: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, Little Drummer Boy and White Christmas. They will also perform many swing arrangements of Christmas hymns, including God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Twelve Days of Christmas and Silent Night, along with many of their other hits. Staged in the style of the famous Andy Williams Christmas Show, this brilliant production comes complete with a stunning décor- Christmas Trees, a rocking chair and, of course, a beautiful fireplace! A show guaranteed to get you in the festive mood, come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past!  In Aras Inis Gluaire on Friday, 17 December. Call 097 81079.

Lismirrane Arts Resource Project,

O’Dwyer Art Centre, Bohola, 094 9384809 or lismirranearts@gmail.com

Music in the Community with John Hoban

Music in the Community continues every Monday evening with John Hoban from 8.00pm to 9.30 pm. A social evening of music and song with audience participation – feel free to bring musical instruments.

All ages and abilities welcome, No Charge. This project is funded by Mayo VEC and Mayo County Arts Office.

The Ruby Room, Royal Theater,

Castlebar, Co. Mayo

The White Feather" Words and Music Club present in CONCERT:

 John Hoban, Emer Mayock, Donal Siggins, Billy Clarke, Brian Durkan and other special guests.When: Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 at 8:30pmWhere: The Ruby Room, Royal Theater, Castlebar, Co. MayoHow Much: Tickets 10 euro, available on the night