Ceol | Music

BALLINA ARTS CENTRE

Barrett St, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

T: 096 73593

E: info@ballinaartscentre.com

W: www.ballinaartscentre.com

Music: Sarah McQuaid

Saturday 7th June, 8pm

Rising folk star Sarah McQuaid’s voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” (Minor 7th). A captivating performer, she seduces her audience with cheeky banter and stories from the road, as well as with stunning musicianship; in her hands, the guitar becomes much more than merely an accompanying instrument. 

Sarah is also the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book, described by the Irish Times as “a godsend to aspiring traditional guitarists” and will be leading a workshop on the DADGAD tuning at 4pm on the day of her concert.

Tickets €15/€12. Booking advised. www.sarahmcquaid.com

Music: Don Baker

Friday 13th June, 8pm

Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player Don Baker has over 40 years’ experience as a professional musician. His expressive skills on the harmonica have drawn accolades from artists as varied as Bono and Christy Moore. That sentiment superbly encapsulates the esteem in which Baker is held in by fans and musicians alike.

Also, a talented actor, Don has appeared in a number of films including In the Name of the Father and On the Nose, as well as the long-running Irish drama series FairCity.

This promises to be a special show so book early to avoid disappointment.       
Admission: €15 / €12 concession. Early booking advisable.

Music: Cathy Davey

Friday 20th June, 8pm

Born in Dublin, Cathy Davey grew up in Monkstown. A Choice Music Prize nominee and Meteor Ireland Music Award winner, she is also a ‘Number One Selling Artist’ – having a triple-crown result with her album The Nameless debuting in poll position on the Irish Album Charts, the Independent Release Charts and the iTunes Charts on its first week of release in 2010.

The Irish Times says “There’s no better female songwriter in Irish music right now”.

With her fourth album due for release this year, Davey – daughter of composer Shaun Davey – is very music an artist in the ascendant.  Tickets: €20. Booking essential.

Music: Puddletown: John Hoban & Theresa Burke

Friday 27th June, 8pm

Welcome to Puddletown, where even the drowning get left high and dry. A collection of original songs composed by Mayo-based songwriter Tom Hughes, Puddletown is presented and interpreted by John Hoban, Teresa Burke and friends. John, an established singer/songwriter, brings his master musicianship to this album. Together with the remarkably true voice of Teresa Burke, they give life to a place we all know well. And not at all. Join with John, Teresa and friends to hear the haunted songs, the fading whispers of the dead still breathing life into the gathered embers, the candle kept lit, the cave walls daubed with the signs of magic in Bolger’s car park, by Lough Lannagh, in a puddle on Stabal Hill, the stars reflected, shedding the dust of galaxies and skin.  Tickets: €10. Booking essential.

Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett St., Ballina, Co. Mayo

Tel: 096 73593 www.ballinaartscentre.com

LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE

Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo.

T: 094 9023733

E: linenhall@anu.ie

W: www.thelinenhall.com

LOCAL ARTS: CONTEMPORARY FOLK MUSIC

Thursday 5th June @ 8.00pm

Puddletown – Album Launch

 Welcome to Puddletown, where even the drowning get left high and dry. A collection of original songs composed by Mayo-based songwriter Tom Hughes, Puddletown is presented and interpreted by John Hoban, Teresa Burke and friends. John, an established singer/songwriter, brings his master musicianship to this album. Together with the remarkably true voice of Teresa Burke, they give life to a place we all know well. And not at all. Puddletown is submerged beneath the ghost of what might have been, the near miss, the slow defeat, the holy ground deep in no man’s land, the twilight acres on the edge of madness. Join with John, Teresa and friends to hear the haunted songs, the fading whispers of the dead still breathing life into the gathered embers, the candle kept lit, the cave walls daubed with the signs of magic in Bulger’s car park, by Lough Lannagh, in a puddle on Stabal Hill, the stars reflected, shedding the dust of galaxies and skin….

Adm.: 10 euro

The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this performance possible.

 ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE

Áisleann Bhéal an Mhuirthead, Belmullet, Mayo

T: 097 81079

SEÁN KEANE

SEÁN KEANE in concert in Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet on Saturday 16^th August.

Tickets on sale now Admission €20  Family Ticket €50   BOOKING ESSENTIAL