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03/03/2015 Carlow Nationalist: 12 songs will go head to head at the Pan Celtic song contest...... 3 01/04/2015 Hot Press: ALL IREUND'S A STAGE...... 5 13/03/2015 Kilkenny People: Culture Vultures take to 'Hole in the Wall' for Tradfest Festival...... 10 17/03/2015 Carlow Nationalist: Donegal group takes the laurels a pan Celtic song competition...... 11 03/03/2015 News Letter: Festival teaches artists how to make money from the music business...... 16
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FOR the first time in recent years, there the stage, it is safe to say that you are 9131308). song will receive a cash prize of €1,000 will be no Carlow entries into this year’s guaranteed a night of exceptional music The adjudicating panel will be made up and the song will go forward to represent Pan Celtic National Song Contest, which and fun. of Sean 6 Se, Liam Lawton and Padraigfn Ireland at the Pan Celtic International will be held, in the Seven Oaks Hotel, All are welcome to come along and enjoy Caesar. Song Contest to be held in Derry in April. Carlow on Saturday 7 March at 8pm. But this wonderful occasion. Tickets cost The event is sponsored by IMRO in association Below is the full list of composers and given the talent and pedigree of the songwriters€10 and are available from the reception with Gael Linn and Glor Cheatharlach, performers who will be battling it out on and performers lining up to take desk at the Seven Oaks Hotel (tel: 059 and the composer of the winning Saturday 7 March. TaDochasAnn ArainnMhor Is Cumasa tSioc
Composer: Brighdm Composer: Sharon Nf Carr Chuilbin Performed by: Jason 6 Performed by: Sharon Frighil and Foireann Brf Ni Chuilbin, Simon McCaffrey and Delch Brighdfn is based in Davis Letterkenny and she won A native of Mayo, Sharon the Pan Celtic National M Chuilbin had a love of Song Contest in 2006 music from the age of five with her song Seolfaidh when she started playing me abhaile. An accomplished the tin whistle. Later she songwriter, she took up the guitar. She studied classical guitar in UCC has taken part in many and graduated with an MA in ethnomusicology. Now competitions since she living in the West Kerry Gaeltacht, Sharon likes to write began writing songs poetry in addition to her music. 25 years ago. She is heavily involved in the performing arts as a songwriter, musician, choreographer and has taken part in many musical programmes on BBC, RTE and TG4. Jason 6 Fearai'l, a music student at Queen’s Is Tu University Belfast, will front the group Foireann Brf to perform the song with Brighdfn. Composer: Helena Byrne Performed by: Helena Byrne Composer: Marcus Mac Conghail Originally from Performed by: Marcus Mac Conghail Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny, Deoraf Singer-songwriter Marcus Mac Conghail is from Dublin. Helena has been He has been writing songs for a number of years and his performing since she Composer: Eilm Nf Bheaglaoich composition ArFhithis was runner-up at last year's Pan was knee- high to a Performed by: Eilin Ni Bheaglaoich Celtic national song contest. He has recently performed guitar! A singer/songwriter, ENi'nNi Bheaglaoich is a member of the well-known at gigs in Dublin and throughout the country. A book of his she has been a Begley family from poems, Ceol Baile, has been published by Coisceim. Marcus support act for James West Kerry, known is delighted to be back in Carlow to perform at this year's Taylor, Katie Melua and the world over for Pan Celtic final. Bob Geldof. She has their music and performed alongside song. Eilin had a renowned Irish singers song chosen for the Moya Brennan and final of the national €50,000,000,000 Cara O’Sullivan as song contest here well as being a ‘Lady in Carlow in 2013 of the Castle' for and 2014. However,
Padraig Mac DomJinaill is an accomplished singer and Composer: Tiarnan 6 Se musician. He lives in Galway city where he plays flute at Performed by: Na Taoisigh traditional music sessions. He has written many songs Dublin based band Na Taoisigh have been playing together and composed many tunes, which he performs regularly for a number of years. Lead singer and guitarist is Breandan at events throughout the country and of late in Germany. 6 Se, while his twin brother Tiarnan plays guitar and bass. This is Padraig’s first time to enter the Pan Celtic Song On drums is Oism 0 Cualain, who hails from Connemara. Contest. He is joined on stage by Gerry on banjo and Na Taoisigh perform at concerts and gigs throughout the Miriam on vocals and flute. country, including last year’s Electric Picnic. All three have day jobs as computer engineers. -4- Carlow Nationalist* Circulation: 11500 Tuesday, 3 March 2015 Area of Clip: 153100mm² Page: 20,21 Page 2 of 2
Imithe Anseo
Composer: Brid Kenny and Roisi'n Starr Performed by: Brid Kenny and Roisi'n Starr
Brfd Kenny and Roisi'nStarr have been friends since primary school and are currently in their leaving cert year in St Mary’s Secondary School in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Brid has been writing songs and playing guitar since she was 14. She was in the finals of a talent competition in Nenagh last year with her Indie rock band Mayfly. She hopes to study creative writing next year. Roisi'nhas been playing violin since she was seven. She plays both traditional and classical music. She hopes to study music and Irish next year. Both have a strong passion and love of music and the Irish language and are delighted to have been given the chance to take part in the Pan Celtic song contest. Composer: Lorna, Laine, Eoghan, Evelyn and Kiaran 6 Maoileain Performed by: Lorna, Laine and Eoghan 6 Maoileain, Jamie Murray and Eoin 6 Conghaile Oilean The 6lVlaoleain family hail from Barna, Co Galway and grew up in a very I I musical household. Lorna works in digital marketing, plays guitar and loves to sing. Eoghan plays guitar and piano and writes a lot of his own songs. He Composer: Colette Nic Aodha studies software development at GMIT. Laine is in transition year at Salerno Performed by: Patrick Conneelly College, Salthill. Her interests include drama, singing and guitar. Tonight the 6 Maoileain family are joined on stage by musicians Jamie Murray Colette Nic Aodha is a poet and short story writer in both Irish and and Eoin 0 Conghaile. English. She has 14 books published, with her latest bilingual collection Spoilt Milk/Bainne Gear, due to be published by Arlen House later this year. She has some poems on the junior and leaving cert courses. Patrick Conneelly is a leaving cert student in Oughterard, Co Galway. His first love is music and he has been singing, playing the guitar and busking for many years. He won a prize at last year’s Pan Celtic with Scath ar Uisce, written by Colette. They have collaborated again this year on Oilean, which Colette wrote last summer while visiting Inis Mor, Aran.
Imigh a Dha
Composer: Damian Mac Gabhann and Aidan Cranny Performed by: Deirdre Nf Chinneide and Cairde
Damian Mac Gabhann has been composing songs in both Irish and English for many years. He has had much success with his Irish language compositions and has written or co-written the song selected to represent have been songwriting partners in 2007. She has released a CD Ireland in the International Pan for some years. called Celtic Passage, featuring Celtic Song Contest on eight A native of Dublin and now newly-composed song and occasions. living in the beautiful Aran music with a spirituality theme. Aidan Cranny played in rock Islands, Deirdre Nf Chinneide Deirdre has wide experience of bands throughout his teens and sings Irish and English songs working in the Celtic spirituality early twenties. Later, he took an and she sang the song written area and she is recognised as interest in acapella and traditional by Damian that won the Internationalone of the main singers in this music. Aidan and Damian Pan Celtic Song Contest field.
Go Beo go Deo na
Composer: Enda Reilly and Seamus Barra 6 Suilleabhain Performed by: Enda Reilly
Enda Reilly from Tallaght is a folk musician and singer-songwriter in both Irish and English. His songs can be heard on national radio regularly. His latest album, Amhrain Nua i nGaeilge, is a collection of his songs in the Irish language. Enda is no stranger to Carlow or to the Pan Celtic National Song Contest as he took part in all finals held here since 2012 and was runner-up in last year's contest. This year, Enda's song Go Beo go Deon na nDeor was co-written with Seamus Barra 6 Suilleabhain and they collaborate to perform it for Pan Celtic - with a spot of rap thrown in! -5- Hot Press* Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 1 April 2015 Area of Clip: 203400mm² Page: 53,55,57 Page 1 of 5
ALLIRELAND'S ASTAGE ... And there’s something on, wherever you are, nearly every night of the week. Not only that, it’s happening in the kind of rooms that are a joy in and of themselves. With live entertainment booming, we take a look at the most happening spots, from character-filled pubs and historic theatres to vibrant arts centres and state-of-the-art arenas.
saints and scholars, in 2015 we truly are living in "The Land t Of Craic Agus Ceol”. Considering our small size, the variety of live entertainment on offer here in Ireland is truly staggering. Whatever nook, cranny or county you find yourself in on the Emerald Isle, there is something to see, hear and enjoy on a regular basis. Performers aside - and we have a phenomenal mix of homegrown Forgettalent and the biggest artists in the world passing through these days we take great pride in our venues, bustling and vibrant as they are.
What makes our pubs, clubs, theatres, arenas and art centres the envy of the world? Well, we have a special mix of historical spots, filled with character and beautiful architecture, along with some truly state-ofthe-art spaces, thriving on new technology and custom-built with both the performance and the audience in mind. Often, you'll find a splendid Hermitage Green play the opening weekend at the Blue Door Venue in PortlaoiseI mixture of both. It is also, of course, about the people. Our venues are run in the main by people that truly live for the arts and put all their focus and energy into providing great shows for their clientele. Whether it’s the seasoned booker that's given that big break to every local act that's lived up to their potential over the past two decades, or the theatre director with a great eye for an innovative production, our talent scouts, entrepreneurs and venue operators are up there with the best. The people that flock to our entertainment palaces are just as important. We all know about the great atmosphere that can be conjured up in an evening's live entertainment, but it's also the creativity and longterm sense of community that is encouraged around many of these establishments that does wonders for the arts-and the country at large. Every big town will have at least one haven for artistic types, a place to meet, play and share ideas; and our cities are full of them. The scene has been built around places like Whelan's,The Olympia Theatre, Sweeneys, The Academy, The Button Factory and The Grand Social in Dublin; The Town Hall Theatre,The Roisin Dubh and Monroe's in Galway; Cork Opera House and Coughlan's in Cork; the INEC in Killarney and McCarthy's Bar in Dingle performing. -and loads more. But new venues are coming through all the time, from THEBLUE DOOR VENUE USP: If it's sports you're after, you'll small places like the wonderfully salubrious Cobblestone Joe's in Limerick, O 'Loughlin's Hotel, Main Street, find most big events on one of their the Set Theatre in Kilkenny, the rocking Thomas House in Dublin, Sin £ on Portlaoise, Co. Laois many large 60" plasma screens. the quays in the capital and 5th OnTeeling in Sligo, that add both to the Tel: +353578621305 opportunities for local and visiting acts-and to the choices available to thebluedoorvenue.ie CA^ENSEINE fans of the Big Music. 40 Dawson Street, Dublin Needless to say, getting people out of their abodes and intermingling This is one for the very near futureO'Loughlin'sTel: +353 (0)16774567 • cafeenseine.com is good for the local economy. And it helps cement our reputation as a Hotel are set to open the welcoming tourist destination.This dovetails nicely with the work being Midlands' newest exclusive music A regular hang-out for the great done-and the marvellous events taking place on a regular, nationwide venue in May.The 1,400 capacity and good of Dublin's arts scene basis-across the disciplines. Our theatres and arts centres-from the Blue Door Venue will see some of - and once you walk through the Gate Theatre and the Abey Theatre in Dublin to the acclaimed Solstice Ireland’s hottest acts performing impressive entrance of Cafe En Seine Arts Centre in Navan - are teeming with exceptional ideas and dramatic from Thursday to Sunday, making it and marvel at the character and executions, real meccasforthe exuberance and ideas of the young and a real hotspot for live entertainment Parisian architecture of the place, young at heart. over a weekend (well, the Pet Shop you'll know why. Right now. there's a In our special report on 'The State OfThe Live Entertainment Scene Boys' extended idea of a weekend). revival happening at Cafe En Seine Today', we surveyed the venue owners of Ireland and some of the results Set over two levels, it's decked out just as there is in the city from which were truly remarkable. Despite the economic climate of recent times, in a variety of comfortable high and we take our inspiration. Paris has it seems people have still found the wherewithal to get out and about. low seating and quirky decor.The never been more alive with music, As already revealed, the future looks bright, with over half of the venue Blue Door has four bars spread over art, fashion and fresh ideas and their owners who took part having confirmed that they are looking to expand two levels, with the VIP bar set to ambition is to be every bit as vibrant. or upgrade their premises within the next two years. It is testament to become the premier cocktail and With flavoursome food, fine wines, how live entertainment in Ireland has defied the odds. And it's great news long drinks bar in the Midlands. seasonal signature drinks and an for the punter too. All that considered, it's time to get down to brass tacks: A comfortable smoking terrace is array of cocktails to enjoy, there's the question of'what are the hottest spots right now?' and 'what's on the located on the first floor beside our also plenty to keep you entertained. entertainment calendar that I really can't miss in 2015?'Wonder no more. exclusive cocktail bar. From this month on,Thursdays find Here's our guide to live music venues that are keeping the country rocking MUST SEES: Opening weekend DJ Christian Homan on the decks. right now, as well as at least some of the theatres and arts centres that on Friday tst May finds acts such as Friday nights get sweeter with merit special attention... Hermitage Green and Big Generator TXFM's Claire Beck spinning a mix of -6- Hot Press* Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 1 April 2015 Area of Clip: 203400mm² Page: 53,55,57 Page 2 of 5
disco, funk, house, soul, '8os synth pop and more. of-the-art standard a decade ago, the theatre is an MUST SEES: Republique (EveryThursday Night), iconic building that combines a venerated history Bon Bon with Claire Beck (Every Friday Night) with an exciting, busy schedule. A fine structure USP: There are exciting collaborations in art, that is a real institution in the People's Republic, fashion, music and food to be unveiled throughout its beautiful interior and phenomenal acoustics the year, so don't miss out. Join the conversation mean seeing a show in the Opera House is a joy. atttmaisoui And it welcomes accomplished performers of every ilk. From ballets and operas (but of course!), COBBLESTONEJOES to the world's biggest comedians and rock acts, I la Ellen Street, Little Ellen Lane, Limerick, Co. Limerick there is something to suit every taste at Cork Tel: >353 87 4666858 • cobblestonejoes.com Opera House. Add in the award-winning House Cafe and bar facilities and you have the basis for a A prime spot for fantastic sounds in Limerick city great night. centre, Cobblestone Joe’s offers great live music MUST SEES:Damien Dempsey (March 21),Neil to punters in The Treaty City seven nights a week. Delamere (28),The Fureys (April 12),Paul Brady Not only is there awesome action on stage on a (25), Sinead O'Connor (May 2), Villagers (23) and St. regular basis, but the bar itself is considered by Vincent (July 13). many to be one of the best in Munster. Friendly USP: Cork Opera House boasts a superb venue clientele and an even friendlier staff combine to for hire (capacity approx. 200), featuring a private ensure there will be a great atmosphere, while lounge and bar with a glass frontage that provides the historic building, with its striking brickwork, magnificent views of the River Lee. is a sight to behold. And they recently installed chandeliers! 5thON TEEUNG MUST SEES:A very artist friendly venue with 5 Teeling Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo the likes of Fleadh Cowboy Pete Cummins and Tel: +353 71 914 6842 • 5thonteeling.com local heroes Fox Jaw coming on strong in recent ti mes. Check @cobblestonerock on Twitter for new 5th On Teeling is the premier live music venue and listings. club in Sligo town. Designated by Hot Press as one USP: The sound system was cooked up by of the Live Music venues of the Year 2015, it has Limerick sound engineer Adrian Cunningham seen a wealth of well-known local and national with WAV Mastering ace Richard Dowling, so the acts play since it opened for live business in May audio quality here is truly unbeatable. 2012. It continues to build an enviable reputation as the place to go for live gigs in the area - as CORKOPERA HOUSE one happy customer says: "5th On Teeling is a Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork mandatory stop when venturing out in Sligo." Tel: >353 (0)214270022 • corkoperahouse. ie 5th On Teeling is solely dedicated to hosting live music performances and eclectic DJ sets, as well Originally constructed in 1855,the Cork Opera as their monthly comedy club.The venue boasts a House celebrates its 160-year anniversary this late bar and many of the gigs are free admission. year. Rebuilt in the '6os and renovated to a state- MUST SEES:Amazing Apples (March 20), Ardal
The lovely interior of the Cork Opera House Damo Dempey rocking 5th On Teeling in Sligo -7- Hot Press* Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 1 April 2015 Area of Clip: 203400mm² Page: 53,55,57 Page 3 of 5
HamsandwicH: headlining the INEC, Killarney The Coronas played McCarthy’s in Dingle The Walls onstage in Monroe's Live, Galway
O’Hanlon (27), RuggedWood (28), Oddsocks (April 4) has hosted numerous world class acts since A supremely popular steakhouse now with a twist, USP: What they mean to the music scene. As opening in 2000. With sell-out performances by Judge Roy Beans has far better tunes than most Rackhouse Pilfer tell us: "Week in and week out artists ranging from Jose Carreras to Hozier, the American-themed eateries. Not only does it serve they have supported local bands and artists and INEC is now recognised as one of our leading succulent grub in the restaurant and boast a wellstocked have never shied away from promoting home entertainment venues. Able to accommodate bar, but it has just launched a premier grown talent." between 200 and 3,000 people, switching music venue upstairs, offering a very different live effortlessly from the intimate to the arena-sized, experience. If you're in Kildare, this is the complete THEGRAND SOCIAL the likes ofVan Morrison, Stereophonies and package for a night out. Key to the success of their 35 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1 Buena Vista Social Club have all played in recent new direction will be the sheer quality of their Tel: +353 (0)18740090 • thegrandsocial.ie years. Going waaay back - dance music icons The bookings. Acts that have graced the main stages Prodigy played the old Ballroom before the big of some of the biggest festivals in the world are Talk about hitting the ground running. Since it time, so you can’t deny their pedigree! lining up to play a set in Judge Roy Beans.The opened back in 2010, this bar and venue at the MUST SEES: Booka Brass Band (March 20),The service is good too. Where else would you get a foot of the Ha'penny Bridge has been up for IMRO WolfeTones (April 5), HamsandwicH (n), Christy slap-up steak meal before watching some stadium Venue of the Year every single year (winning in Moore (18) metal in incredibly intimate environs? As we hit 2on!) and was most recently shortlisted for the USP: Looking ahead, Folkfest Killarney between the shelves,The Darkness will begetting ready prestigious Hot PressVenue Of The Year. Safe to say July 24 - 26 should be a fantastic event, featuring to play. JRBs are also keen to host bands from the half a decade in, The Grand Social has established a stellar line-up that includes Moving Hearts, area to give homegrown music a leg up. Here are itself as one of the finest places to catch live music Grammy winners Tinariwen, Martin Hayes, larla O some other acts coming their way... in Dublin. Not only loved by music fans, it has Lionaird and Steve Cooney plus much, much more. MUST SEES: The Darkness (March 19), Damien become the venue of choice if you're an act looking Dempsey (April 17),The Mighty Steff (25), Dick to mark a big release, or to immortalise your show, JUDGEROY BEANS Valentine (29) as they offer bands 32-track live recording of their 1 Edward Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare USP: The opening hours are great.They gig entirely free. With friendly staff and a beautiful Tel: +353 (0) 45438077 • judgeroybeans.ie serve food daily until 9pm (and iopm Friday interior, it's also a splendid spot for a relaxing drink and Saturday) and don’t shut as well. their doors until 11.30pm MUST SEES: Inni-K (March 27), Otherkin (April (12.30am Fridays and 2am 2), A Lazarus Soul (10), Not Squares (10, late show), Saturdays). The Urges (17) USP: You'll find the place busy during the day, MCCARTHY'S as it is available for pre-production/recording, Goat Street, Upper Main showcasing and video shoots. The li kes of Raglans, Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry The Academic, Pockets and more have already Tel:+353 66 9151205 availed oftheirservices. • facebook.com/ McCarlhysdingle INEC
Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry When you think of Tel: +353 (O) 64 6671541 • inec.ie Dingle, you think of great sight-seeing A stronghold for live entertainment in and quiet evenings Munster, Ireland's National Events Centre in cosy pubs (and -8- Hot Press* Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 1 April 2015 Area of Clip: 203400mm² Page: 53,55,57 Page 4 of 5
and party animals with a recent six-day festival to celebrate Pyg'sbirthday, with the supremely skilled likes ofjackmasterand Krystal Klear getting the placejumping. MUST SEES: Monday Madness.TerraceTuesday, Wacky Wednesday,Throwback Thursdays, Garage Fridays, Division with Will Kinsella Saturday, PYG Sundays USP: Not only will you find everything from house to hip-hop on the speakers, but they also serve really good tapas. RdiSiNDUBH Lower Dominick Street, Galway, Co. Galway possibly dolphins!), but McCarthy's is a thriving out experience and are happy to cater for large Tel: +353 (0) 91586540 • roisindubh.net venue, that brings some of the country's finest groups and parties, with an extensive cocktail musicians to the famous Kerry town. Over the past menu on offer. Galway is the unofficial home of the arts in few years, the likes ofThe Frames,The Coronas, Ireland and the Roisin Dubh is vital to its thriving Kodaline and Mick Flannery have all pitched up for THEOLYMPIA music scene.Talk to any act out west and they a wonderfully snug and atmospheric show, so it 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2 will have a host of anecdotes to relate about really is a chance to see artists that have had bestsellingTel: +353 (0) 16793323 • olympiad great nights they've had in the venue, whether albums in a totally unique environment. playing or socialising. Gugai is the man at the With a capacity of only 60 people, the only With a reputation that precedes it,The Olympia musical helm and there's few people who can problem might be finding a seat! is one of the oldest and most loved venues in the match his enthusiasm, hands-on approach and MUST SEES: Keepan eye on facebook.com/ capital. Built in 1879and operating in its current knack for spotting artists with real potential. McCarthysdingle for exciting shows in the near incarnation for 115years, it brings big names Entertaining the City of the Tribes for over two future. Wyvern Lingo werea recent highlight. to Dublin on a frequent basis. Everyweek, it decades,they continue to put the spotlight on hot USP: It has the honour of being not only Dingle's seems another world-beating band or exciting, new prospects,while also welcoming established oldest pub but also the most westerly music venue up-coming act is treading its hallowed boards. acts on occasion - and when you have the likes of in Europe. Radiohead, Pixies and David Bowie have all played Franz Ferdinand doing theirthing in its intimate before - RyanAdams and Noel Gallagher's High environs, it certainly is an occasion. monroe’sLive Flying Birds are more recent headliners. A magical MUST SEES: Cloud Castle Lake (March 26), Mary 14 Dominick Street Upper, Galway, Co. Galway setting, well loved by artists and fans alike, it is a Black(28),ALLTWINS (28), Kerbdog (April 11),The Tel: +353 (0) 879783245 - monroes.ie massive presence both on Dame Street and on the Twilight Sad (30) Le Galaxie (Mayi). Irish scene. USP: Music aside,The Roisin Dubh is one of With gigs on nearly every night of the week, pretty MUST SEES: Gavin James (March 20), Mick Ireland's go-to locations if you want a few laughs. much the entire spectrum of modern music is Flannery (22),I, Keano(March 25-April 6), Laura Under the baton of comedy-mad Kevin Healy, covered by Monroe's Live-celebrating its fifth Marling (7),Villagers (20) they’ve played host to some of the greatest standups birthday this year and part of the Monroe's tavern USP: The venue itself exudes class and nostalgia, in the world, with everyone from Reginald D. business that has been going strong for half a bringing a warm Victorian Music Hall feel to every Hunter to Stewart Leetaking the mic. century. From expert cover acts to original artists, show it hosts. THESETTHEATRE there’s something for everyone, with their trad nights in particular earning plenty of praise. PYGMALION John Street, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny One of the "best in the west", it scooped the 2013 Powerscourt Townhouse, South William Street, Dublin 2 Tel. +353 (0) 56 7721728 • set.ie LiveVenue OfThe Year at the IMRO Awards in Tel: +353 (0) 16334479 pyg.ie impressive style. Boasting two stages, and a topend Having celebrated its fifth birthday in 2014,The sound and lighting set-up, it also has a homely Now six years in the game, Pygmalion has changed Set Theatre has firmly established itself as one feel, with the long main bar and open stone fires the face of clubbing in Dublin, bringing plenty of of the most brilliant, state-of-the-art venues the make the visit even more enjoyable. It is a major big names to perform live in the capital. It's also country has to offer. A beautiful 400-standing, presence i n Galway'sWest End and has hosted one of the coolest hangout spots in the country. 350-seated capacity building, designed by David Mumford 6-Sons, Kodaline,The Original Rudeboys Fairto say then,that Pygmalion in Powerscourt Collins in London, its multi-purpose room is and more. Townhouse has it all - a great restaurant and cafe, capable of holding conferences,films, music and MUST SEES: Enter Metropolis (March 29),Sharon well-stocked bars and a fantastic atmosphere.Top comedy.To get an idea of the illustrious talent Murphy (April 9),The Hummingbirds (n),Jinx European DJsare regularly on hand to supply the that is eager to perform there when they head for Lennon (12),Peter Doran (19) banging tunes and a plethora of club nights makes Kilkenny, international acts such as Grizzly Bear USP: The staff pride themselves on giving it a favourite of students. It secured its position and Beth Orton have previously played, while the patrons what they call the ultimate Galway going- as a must-visit for club-goers, music enthusiasts homegrown likes of Damien Dempsey,Hudson -9- Hot Press* Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 1 April 2015 Area of Clip: 203400mm² Page: 53,55,57 Page 5 of 5
Taylor, Printer Clipsand The Riptide Movement are strength-to-strength over half a decade on. years back-and it made such an impression on recent visitors. MUST SEES: Sweeney's Dixieland Jazzmen him that he picked Whelan's as the place for his MUST SEES:Meltybrains? (free show on (March 22),AfterThe Ibis (27),Sweeney's Presents astonishing VHi: Storytellersspecial earlier this year. March 28), Kerbdog (April 5), Le Galaxie (May 8), Cult Called Man,The Quakers, Bagels, November MUST SEES: Peace (March 20), Kila (21),The Rubberbandits (June 20) Pearls (28), Spirit of Folk Battle of the Bands (April Handsome Family (27), Hail the Ghost (April 2) Will USP:The sheer beauty of the place, it is an i). Butler (25),The Pop Group (May 4), Mundy (24). architectural masterclass by Collins. USP: It can be a likely spot for a bit of celebspotting USP: When there's nothing happening on stage, on the right night: Bob Geldof joined upstairs or downstairs, there's still a good night to SiNE The Strypes on stage during their 5th birthday be had, with the historic bar at the front and the 14-15 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 celebrations last summer. pretty young things dancing in the back to some Tel: +353 (0) 15554037 • Facebookcom/Sin.E.Pub of the best DJsaround. THOMASHOUSE Slap bang in the centre of Dublin, Sin £ has 36 Thomas Street, Dublin 6 TOWNHALL THEATRE acquired almost legendary status as a chilled Tel: +353 (085) 2039047/+353 (O) 1 6772619. Courthouse Square, Galway, Co. Galway quayside haunt for those into their alternative facebook.com/thomashousedublin Tel: +353 (0) 91569777 • tht.ie sounds.There's a lot of competition these days, but Sin £ has been riding the wave remarkably Declared to be the "best alternative pub in Dublin" Incorporating a 400-seater main auditorium and well. A loyal base of regular customers helps by one of our country's finest performers, Imelda 52-seater Studio Space (as well as nearby multipurpose and there's a real community, grassroots feel to May. And she'd know - she’s a Liberties local. As Black Box Theatre with capacity for up the place. From bluegrass, hip hop and poetry for the owners, they proudly proclaim The Thomas to 600 seated and 850 standing),TheTown Hall nights to the all-out rock in Battle OfThe Bands House to be "the finest dive bar in Dublin City". Theatre presents an extensive mix of theatre, competitions, there’s something to suit all tastes Indeed, they more than welcome all manner of concerts, comedy, musicals, dance, film,family and at Sin £.They have immaculate taste too - Hot miscreants through their doors each evening. If community shows, seven days a week. In 2014,the Presscovers adorn the walls! you're a punk, rockabilly or reggae lover, ska head venues presented more than 400 performances MUST SEES: Fox E &The Good Hands (March 17), or skinhead, metaller or plain old indie type, you'll and events, plus more than 80 screenings. In 2015, Baque Soul Band &Amen Brother DJs(19-20), Live find a thoroughly enjoyable haven here. It is a the theatre will celebrate its 20th year-and two at Sin £ every Saturday night Hot Pressfavourite fora reason! In terms of music million attendees! One of the busiest venues USP: Their drink prices are extremely venue credentials,TheThomas House hosts DJs outside of Dublin and Cork, it is a vitally important reasonable! They also have a fine selection of craft every night of the week, with a suitably eclectic piece of the national cultural infrastructure for and world beers. Well worth checking out... soundtrack. Independently owned and run by two touring shows and one of the main showcases for local promoters and DJs. live entertainment in the regions. SWEENEY’S MUST SEES: Interzone (March 21),Damaged (27), The role of the Town Hall Theatre is to engage 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2 Mash It Up! (28),The Graveyard Johnnys (April 4). and develop the widest possible audience for a Tel: +353 (0) 16350056 • sweeneysdublin.ie USP: A great range of craft beers add to the DIY, diverse programme of theatre and arts events in underground and - let's face it-totally cool vibe. Galway and to provide a supportive environment Run by music lovers for music lovers, Sweeney's is for artists and arts organisations. located with a foot in both the busy Dame Street WHELAN'S MUST SEES: Mike Denver (March 20), Anything and vibrant Dame Lane. Sweeney's is known for 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 Goes (24-28), Galway Dance Days Festival (27-29), its open mic nights, once-off gigs, some of the Tel: +353 (0)14780766 • whelanslive.com Kilfenora Ceili Band (April 18),An Evening with finest club nights around and a terrific rocking Irvine Welsh (24), Rubberbandits: Continental atmosphere. Sporting an impossibly A Dublin institution. Scratch that, an Irish Fistfight(May 3). cool interior, lined with album institution. Having celebrated 25 years in 2014, USP: If it's something big happening in Galway, covers and other musical trinkets, today Whelan's remains at the heart of the Irish Town Hall Theatre will be a part of it. The venue it comprises three floors, each scene. Putting aside the fact it is a real landmark continues to be at the epicentre of the city's with a stage, so it's more than with a reputation that has travelled the globe, cultural activity, including major international capable of accommodating it remains a top place to see a gig. With great festivals such as Galway International Arts an eclectic mix of rock, folk, sound and a warm atmosphere, there’s few Festival, Galway Film Fleadh and Galway Comedy jazz and electronic sounds. better places to catch an act about to go Festival. With staff as into the music interstellar up-close-and-personal. They're as the customers, and plenty good at spotting the heavy-hitters early too of familiar faces, if you make -the likes of Jeff Buckley, Nick Cave and a a habit of stopping by, pretty fresh-faced Arctic Monkeys have played. A soon everyone will know host of Ireland's biggest names, your name. Nominated Damien Rice and Glen Hansard numerous times for included,got theirstart in the IMRO Live Music Wexford St. venue. A young Ed Venue OfThe Sheeran caught the former Year,they continue to go from Thomas House is one of Imelda May's favourite bars Galway's Town Hall Theatre: ready for live action -10- Kilkenny People* Circulation: 11536 Friday, 13 March 2015 Area of Clip: 20100mm² Page: 21 Page 1 of 1
Culture Vultures take to 'Hole in the Wall’ for Tradfest Festival
TradFest Kilkenny will hostthe inaugural visit of Culture Vultures at the Hole and exquisite Long Gallery in Kilkenny In The Wall, Saturday at 5pm, and the Castle for an afternoon of story and song. In this live show-come podcast, broadcaster line-up features: Spoken Word: Writer Dylan Haskins and acclaimed Peter Murphy delivers his riveting version singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan will of arguably the most famous Irish be joined by three guests from different short story ever written: The Dead, by walks of Irish life. James Joyce. Murphy uses his innate IMRO descend on Kilkenny Tradfest and aim to shine a light on emerging stars sense of theatricality and writing skills of traditional music in Ireland. Those selected to make sure you won't forget what for showcase have an opportunity you'll see and hear. to perform in front of festival organisers, media and an established group of traditional A perfect left-field St Patrick’s Day weekend music supporters. The masterclass experience. led by established traditional musicians Fresh from talking about music, uileannwill offer insightful information for attendees. piper Leonard Barry will return centre stage for the Culture Vultures finale, as Other events include the Johnny Reidy he displays his esteemed skills at coaxing Ceili Band and the Annaly Ceili Band, melodies and lines out of what could well workshops, sean nos dancing and lots be be thin air... And, sure, who knows who more. might join him as the minutes and melodies Tickets available from Rollercoaster pass! Records and www.entertainment.ie After selling out their debut Dublin For full listings go to www.kilkennytradfest.com showin 24 hours, Dylan Haskins and Lisa By Suzanne Pender without him,” praised Bride. Amid much excitement and tension, the winning SLOW laments, rousing ballads, lively rock and song was announced as Arainn Mhdr, composed even a rap - the Pan Celtic Song Contest had it all. by Brighdin Carr and performed by Jason 6 Frighfl Hosted in the Seven Oaks Hotel last week, the and Foireann Bn, a group of singers and musicians lack of any Carlow finalist this year certainly didn’t who travelled to Carlow from Donegal earlier that deter the large numbers in attendance, with the day. packed ballroom treatad to a feast of musical Go Beo go Deon a nDeor, composed by Enda entertainment. The event was sponsored by IMRO Reilly and Seamus Barra 6 Suilleabhain, which in association with Gael Linn and Glor Cheatharlach, included a rap, came second, while the haunting with the winner receiving a cheque for €1,000 lament Deoraf by Eilfn Nf Bheaglaoich was third. and going on to represent Ireland at the International Pan Celtic Song Competition. “It was absolutely fantastic," enthused organiser Bride de Roiste of Glor Cheatharlach. “This is the fourth one we’ve held and everyone was saying that the standard keeps going up and up. “The variety of songs was just superb and to such a high standard. Nearly everyone involved this, year were professional and hugely-accomplished musicians or songwriters, so the performances were all fantastic.” The impeccable standard made for a tough decision for the three judges, who were Cork tenor Sean 6 Se, the well-known Carlow musician and singer Padraigin Caesar and the hugely popular Liam Lawton. While Carlow didn't have any entry among the finalists, Carlow talent was still very much in Brfd Kenny and Roisin Star evidence with Shane 0 hAonghusa performing on two occasions during the night. The talented guitarist warmed up the crowd, then came back by popular demand at the interval. Shane’s next big gig is today (Tuesday), when he performs on the main stage in Dublin as part of the city's St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Local musicians Dave Sheridan and Ciaran Somers generated a rousing atmosphere with a selection of tunes on the fiddle and the flute, joined on stage by Carlow sean nos dance teachers Irene and Lorraine Cunningham, who had “sparks flying off the floor”. John McDarby and Bride de Roiste did a terrific job as MCs for the night and showcased Carlow to the large audience from all over the country. They also officially announced that Carlow has been chosen to host the 2016 and 2017 Pan Celtic International Festival. The 2016 event will take place from 29 March to 3 April. “Ollie Hennessy was our musical director and, really and truly, the event couldn't have been held Noel and Treasa O'Neill -12- Carlow Nationalist* Circulation: 11500 Tuesday, 17 March 2015 Area of Clip: 136300mm² Page: 22,23 Page 2 of 5 Anseo performing at the song contest -13- Carlow Nationalist* Circulation: 11500 Tuesday, 17 March 2015 Area of Clip: 136300mm² Page: 22,23 Page 3 of 5 Arainn Mhor, the winners of the 2015 Pan Celtic Song Contest, which was held in the Seven Oaks Hotel recently Photos: Thomas Nolan Kieran Summers and Dave Sheridan, who entertained the crowd with a few -14- Carlow Nationalist* Circulation: 11500 Tuesday, 17 March 2015 Area of Clip: 136300mm² Page: 22,23 Page 4 of 5 -15- Carlow Nationalist* Circulation: 11500 Tuesday, 17 March 2015 Area of Clip: 136300mm² Page: 22,23 Page 5 of 5 -16- 03/03/2015 00:00 | News Letter Media Source: Press Page: 24,33 Festival teaches artists how to make money from the music business Online article