Ceol - Music
LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE
Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo. T: 094 9023733 E: linenhall@anu.ie W: www.thelinenhall.com
FOLK MUSIC + POETRY. Thursday 10th March @ 8.00pm Tony Reidy, Ger Wolfe & Ger Reidy
A triple-bill of contemporary folk music and poetry from three established talents. Since the 80s, Aughagower-born singer-songwriter Tony Reidy has been responsible for a string of highly regarded albums and enjoys regular airplay both on RTE and BBC Radio. Last November saw the release of his fifth album, Hayshed Days, which like its predecessors has received critical and popular acclaim both in Ireland and further afield. Cork singer-songwriter Ger Wolfe has earned a reputation as one of Ireland’s most unique contemporary singer/songwriters. Since 1998 he has released five albums of original music on his own label Raggedy Records, and his highly-regarded, “heart-born” songs have been covered by the likes of Karan Casey, Danú, and Sharon Shannon. From the 90s, Aughagower poet Ger Reidy has established himself as one of the strongest and most enduringly popular literary voices in Mayo, with two collections, Pictures from a Reservation and the recent Drifting Under the Moon. Put them all together and you have an evening guaranteed to engage and entertain. Adm: 15 euro / 12 euro (concessions)
“Tony Reidy… heartfelt story songs of quality…invariably offset by a keen ear for melody and chorus.” - Colin Irwin, MOJO
“A lyricist of power and diversity - Tony Reidy stands out from the pack .” - John O Regan, fROOTS
“Surefooted and astute though retaining a childlike simplicity - Ger Wolfe delivers his words with a spirit of celebration.” – fRoots
“Songs of love and loss, of birth and death, war and peace, all merge to create a magical sound-scape, marking this out as one of the most honest albums to emerge in recent times.” - Irish Music magazine (on Ger Wolfe’s No Bird Sang)
“Ger Reidy… fresh and uncompromisingly honest." - Dermot Healy, Cyphers
Adm: €15 / €12 (concessions)
COUNTRY & IRISH, Wednesday 23rd March @ 8.00pm, Gerry Carney
Singer songwriter Gerry Carney is well known for his original ballads, based on everyday simple storylines. Gerry was born and raised near Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo where he still resides. His infectious lyrics address all aspects of life, and some of his most recent songs, as witnessed on his recent CD Paddy (including the Irish Chart-breaking single of the same name), echo themes of family, emigration and backward glances at one’s homeland. His previous album The Flame was an Album of the Week on 2FM, and he has performed a number of duets with Niamh Kavanagh, as well as making appearances on UTV and RTÉ television. He also wrote Cottage by the Sea, which has been recorded by a number of artists and is one of the most requested Irish songs on radio. Come and experience the man and his music live. Adm: 15 euro / 12 euro (concessions)
“Paddy has captured the public imagination and is without fear of contradiction the big hit for Summer 2010. Gerry is moulding himself into one of the strongest singer/songwriters this country has produced in a long time.” - Western People
TRAD MUSIC. Wednesday 30th March @ 8.00pm . Céide + Coda
Céide are known both locally, nationally and internationally as a top-drawer group of Mayo-based Traditional musicians who invest great care and time into their music. The six-piece band (Brian Lennon - flute/whistles/vocals; John Mc Hugh - fiddle; Tom Doherty - accordion/melodeon; Kevin Doherty - bass/cello/whistle; Marianne Knight - vocals/flute/bodhrán; Declan Askin - guitar) has recorded two critically acclaimed albums, Like a Wild Thing and Out of Their Shell, playing music that reflects its individual style and influences. Appearing with Céide for this concert is a new 8-man a capella group Coda, made up of members of Cór Mhaigheo (winners of National Open Competition in the 2009 Cork Choral Festival), with a programme of classic and contemporary folk alongside some modern interpretations of well known songs. Adm: 15 euro / 12 euro (concessions)
“Céide... a distinctive and original sound.” - Matt Molloy
“Céide take time with their craft. You could do a lot worse than try and catch them playing live.” - Sean Walsh, Irish Music magazine
“Out of Their Shell is the most striking album to be released by an Irish traditional band for some years.” - Geoff Wallis, Irish Music Review
ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE
ÁISLEANN BHÉAL AN MHUIRTHEAD, BELMULLET, T: 097 81079
Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations end on the evening of Friday, March 18, with the Erris branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann – Craobh Chlann Lir – and local musicians and dancers from the Redmond School of Dancing. 8.30 p.m. Cupán tae ar fáil. Fáilte roimh gach éinne!
THE SNAKES PERCUSSION GROUP.
Westport.
The Snakes percussion group rehearse every Mondy 4-6 pm @ Holy Trinity School Westport The group performances @ Arts festivals and also does independent shows. The group is currently working with Danceworld dance group with a view to performing together later this year. The group consists of 13 - 18 year olds and new members are always welcome. Anyone interested can contact Anthony Mc Namee @ 087-9045297 or e-mail blackfoot73@gmail.com.
Ceolchoirm sa Leabharlann
Déardaoin 10ú Márta @8.30 – Leabharlann Chaisleán an Bharraigh
Tá Ceolchoirm i Leabharlann Chaisleán an Bharraigh á eagrú ag Coiste Mhaigh Eo de Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann le Michael Rooney agus June McCormack, beirt de na ceoltóirí is fearr atá againn in iarthar na tíre. Bígí linn i Leabharlann an Chontae, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Déardaoin 10ú Márta ag 8.30in.
As part of the Seachtain na Gaeilge Mhaigh Eo 2011 celebrations in the county, Coiste Mhaigh Eo of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann are hosting a concert in the Castlebar Library featuring Michael Rooney and June McCormack. Michael and June are two of the best exponents of the Harp and the Flute west of the Shannon. This is a concert not to miss. It is on in the Library in Castlebar on Thurs, 10th March and commences at 8.30 p.m.
Tuilleadh eolais: 094 904 7922 nó librarymayo@mayococo.ie
James Joyce in Words and Song
Friday 18th March 2011, The Wyatt Hotel Westport @ 8pm Tel 098 25027.
Introduction and commentaries by David Norris.
Played and sung by Virginia Kerr (soprano), Gavan Ring (baritone) with Una Hunt (piano)
Tks available from reception € 15.