Limerick Songwriters@Foleys Bar 20th Jan 2011

Limerick Songwriters are on the move from 20th January 2011, our new home is Upstairs Foleys Bar (formally Riddlers) on Sarsfield Street, Limerick. Same great gig...same great original music. Every Thursday starting at 9.00pm ! New singers and songwriters always welcome

Limerick SongWriters@ Foleys, Sarsfield St., Limerick
Thursday 20th Jan 2011 9.00pm

The Limerick SongWriter Sessions continues upstairs at Foleys Bar, Sarsfield Street, Limerick 9.00pm Jan 20th.

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Austin Durack.

Durack was born in March 1947 in Birdhill Co.Tipperary, Ireland. As a child he took lessons on the violin but later started to focus on pop music. In the 60's he played bass with a local band, The Reno 5, before switching to the acoustic guitar and folk music.
In 1970, influenced by the songs and guitar styles of Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Gordon Lightfoot, Austin started to write his own songs. Playing the bar scene in the mid-west of Ireland in the early 70's, he served his time as a performer. In 1974 he won a prize in The American Song Contest with one of his first songs Crossover.
On the May weekend of 2009 Austin made his first headline festival appearance as a guitar instrumentalist with a performance at The Doonbeg Jazz Festival . Later his Oct 1st concert at The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, U L Limerick was highly acclaimed . ( see Concert and Album reviews ) In 2010 Austin performed at The Ballydehob Jazz Festival, Co Cork and on the1st and 2nd of May and at The Kinsale Arts Week on July 10th . Meanwhile he revisits his old songwriting career with a spot as special guest of The Limerick Songwriters at Foleys Bar.

As usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.

There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and broadcast as a Podcast at a later date. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean Macleod. As the venue develops into a hot spot for new talent in Limerick, plans are a foot to invite recording artists, producers, managers and publishers, anyone who may be looking for fresh new songs. SongWriter Sessions@FoleysBar is a regular feature of the live music scene in Limerick and takes place every Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission

Songwriter Session@Bentley's Bar Thurs 18th Nov 2010

The SongWriter Sessions@Bentleys Bar,
Thurs. 18th Nov 2010 9.00pm

The series continues upstairs at Bentleys Bar, O'Connell Street, Limerick 9.00pm Nov 18th

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Barry Cantrell


As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter mailto:Sessions@Bentley Bar takes place every Thursday of the month.
If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters

Pictures from Songwriter Session Thurs 11th Nov 2010

Click the link below to see all pictures from last nights Songwriter Session @ Bentley's Bar. Guest Paddy Mulcahy.

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Songwriter Sessions@Bentley's Bar Thurs 11th Nov 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriter Sessions@Bentleys Bar,
Thurs. 11th Nov 2010 9.00pm

The series continues upstairs at Bentleys Bar, O'Connell Street, Limerick 9.00pm Nov 11th

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Paddy Mulcahy


Paddy Mulcahy has been around the Limerick Music scene for the past 5 years. He plays a mixture of his own songs and traditional folk classics from various different countries.
During his time in Limerick he attended the Irish World Music Academy at the University of Limerick and studied a masters in Ethnomusicology. While in UL he started a group called Noland Folk with witch he has since recorded 2 albums and toured all over Europe.
He also promotes music and last year won the “best artist management” A.O.I.F.E. award for booking the music for the Ennistymon Family Festival in Co. Clare.
He is currently recording his own album and that will hopefully be released in December/January.

As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter mailto:Sessions@Bentley Bar takes place every Thursday of the month.
If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters

Limerick Songwriters@Bentley's Bar Thurs. 4th Nov 2010

The SongWriter Sessions@Bentleys Bar,

continues upstairs at Bentleys Bar, O'Connell Street, Limerick 9.00pm Oct 28th

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Joshua Brande.

Joshua Brande (pronounced 'Brandy') is an American singer-songwriter now living in Co. Clare. He has been writing his own songs since the late '60s. He been influenced by the icons of that era as well as more contemporary ones.
Joshua has performed sporadically in folk clubs, festivals and house concerts throughout the States. He plays 6 and 12 string guitar and harmonica.
His songs are real and allow listeners to have their own 'oh yeah' experience and meaning to his lyrics.

As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter Sessions@Bentleys takes place every Thursday of the month.
If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters

Songwriters On The Move!

Limerick Songwriters Are On The Move To:

BENTLEY'S BAR,

101 O'Connell St., Limerick

From Thurs. 28th Oct...See you there!!!!

(with Special Guest Pete Courtney)

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters Thurs 21st oct 2010

Limerick Songwriters@the Locke Bar Thurs. 21st Oct 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 21st Oct 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Oct 14th

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Conor Sheehan.

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN !
Conor Sheehan..Limerick's award winning songwriter was inspired and encouraged by a 19th century English writer's determination never to give up trying, so he did'nt give up !
Conor spent all his working life in a very demanding career with an International Aviation company. The pressure of his job and his committment to his wife and family did'nt leave him very much time for the other love of his life,music and songwriting ,but he always hoped the day would come when he could concentrate fully on his passion for music.
Eventually the time came and he got the chance.."I was always doing a bit of songwriting but I think that I wrote my best songs after I was able to give up my job and spend more time doing what I love best.
Last year I found myself on an airplane ,going to Boston as one of 5 finalists in the Boston Folk Festival,out of 350 entrants.A few days later I was back on the airplane ,going home as the winner of the contest.That win was a long time coming and all the sweeter for it.
I don't think I'll ever stop songwrting, at least I hope not. It gives me great satisfaction and helps to make some sense of the world for me. I want to sincerely thank all the Guys in Limerick Songwriters for giving people like me me,in fact everyone and anyone the chance to express themselves in a very supportive environment.Itmakes all the difference !

As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.
If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters http://www.lockebar.com

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters Thurs 14th Oct 2010

Limerick Songwriters@The Locke Bar Thurs 14th oct 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 14th Oct 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Oct 14th

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Batt O'Connor.


Batt O’Connor- a singer and muscian from Gleann Na nGealt, a valley in the Dingle Peninsula in Co. Kerry, in the South West of Ireland. Batt brought his bouzuki, an instrument with roots in Greece that was formatted to play Irish music. The look and sound of it reminded me of a cross between an acoustic guitar and a banjo.

As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.
If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters http://www.lockebar.com

Slide Show Limerick Songwriters Thurs 30th Sept 2010 (Siobhan O'Brien)

SongWriter Session@The Locke Bar Thurs 30th Sept.

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar Thursday

30th Sept 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Thursday Sept. 30th.

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Siobhan O’Brien.

Siobhán O’Brien is a singer and songwriter who performs with acoustic guitar and harmonica. No newcomer to the entertainment field, Siobhan made her first audio recording at the tender age of six, with an old sea shanty.

Siobhan has roots from four generations in the music industry. Her great grandparents were Travelling Opera Singers, The Bowyer/ Westwood Opera Company, they came from Blackpool in England. Their only son Stanley played violin. They settled in Ireland when Albert Bowyer (Great Grandfather) died in Omagh Co.Tyrone while touring. Most notably, O'Brien is the niece of Ireland's Sixties music legend, Brendan Bowyer (The Royal Show
Band) note * The Beatles played support for Bowyer at The Cavern, Liverpool Pavilion in England.2010 O'Brien performed w/ THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at The Copely Symphony Hall California, and was Guest Vocalist with THE CHIEFTAINS at BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL, Massachusetts, USA 2008. She has supported such acts as The Cranberries, Damien Dempsey, Paul Brady and Donovan.

As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.
If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night.

Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters http://www.lockebar.com
All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters 23rd Sept 2001

Limerick Songwriters@The Locke bar Thurs. 23rd Sept 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 23rd Sept 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Sept. 23rd.

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter John Steel.

John Steele is best known as a guitarist and singer with various bands around Limerick. He has played with bands such as The Jaywalkers, Joe Browne & The Dirty Dawgs, The O'Malley's, Fiona McMahon, Siobhan O'Brien and is a regular in the very popular Foley's House of Blues. Although he has contributed to many recordings, he has yet to release any solo recording. This will be rectified early next year.


As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com/ http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters http://www.lockebar.com/

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters 16th Sept 2010

Limerick Songwriters Session @ the Locke Bar Thurs 16th Sept 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 16th Sept 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Sept. 16th.

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Fergal Nash.

Fergal Nash is a songwriter hailing from just beside the beautiful forest park of Curraghchase in the quite West Limerick parish of Kilcornan.

Fergal is a regular player at the Three Songs open-mic in the White House and the Limerick Songwriter’s Sessions in the Locke Bar. He will be performing a selection of songs from his 2010 CD “Home Sessions”.

Fergal recently secured support slots with acts as established and diverse as “Jinx Lennon” and “Theme Tuned Boy” and was a finalist in the Limerick local heats of the Guinness Arthur’s Day competition.

Jackie Hayden described Fergal in “Hot Press” magazine as being “Limerick’s best kept song writing secret”.

He also only 2 weeks ago appeared on the “Limerick Today” radio show on Limerick’s Live 95fm conducting an engaging interview and performing one of his flagship tunes the heartfelt “Kiss of life”.

As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.

The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters http://www.lockebar.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.







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listen again

Slide Show: Niall Quinn @ Songwriter Session @ the Locke Bar

Limerick Songwriters@The Locke Bar Thurs 9th Sept 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 9th Sept 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Sept 9th.

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Niall Quinn.

Niall Quinn is a legend in music circles in Limerick and beyond. Original lead singer with the Cranberries, Niall continues to be at the cutting edge of what really matters in music...a truly authentic voice Niall performs his songs with a passion that captures audiences and cuts through the blandness (of life, love, music) with his sparkling irreverent lyrics set to mean melodies. Catch him live at the Songwriter Sessions this Thursday where he will perform a special acoustic set.

As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.

The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and and available to download later. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters http://www.lockebar.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.

Slide Show: Limerick SongWriters Thurs 26th Aug 2010

Limerick Songwriters@The Locke Bar Thurs 26th Aug 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 26th August 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar, continues at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Aug 26th with special guest Ross O’Donoghue.


SITDOWN.PARTY! Fairly Self Explanatory.

Ross O'Donoghue's musical journey has seen him talk his way into singing with John Butler Trio and sing his way into talking with Meatloaf.
His friend Mikey is a much better singer and guitarist than him and would like a pet monkey.
When their powers combine, and they stop watching cheesy cartoons, they play music created to make you smile, think things about stuff and bang your hands together.
Looking forward to hitting the Locke on August 26th, SITDOWN.PARTY!
Will be bringing lashings of Indiefolkpop, a sprinkling of likeability and a condom powered melodica.

As usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and broadcast as an MP3 download at a later date. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean Macleod. As the venue develops into a hot spot for new talent in Limerick, plans are a foot to invite recording artists, producers, managers and publishers, anyone who may be looking for fresh new songs. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar is a regular feature of the live music scene in Limerick and takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Dominic Taylor or Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.

listern again

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters 19th Aug 2010

Limerick Songwriters @ the Locke Bar Thurs 19th Aug 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 19th August 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar, continues at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Aug 19th with special guest Australian singer/songwriter Rennie Field.

This weeks special guest is Australian singer/songwriter Rennie Field.

With so many earnest, guitar-toting young men now struggling desperately for attention, it’s rare to find a genuine artist – one driven not by the urge to impress others with their talent, but by something even more primal. One for whom making music is as integral part of their existence as eating, breathing, or talking.

For artists like Renny Field, music is a way of life. It’s a way of letting go - thinking aloud as honestly as you would silently (and regardless of whether anyone is listening). For with our thoughts, we make the world. And so forth.

Happily, as it turns out, the courage and humility that this process of “letting go” requires seems to be something that audiences respond to. As a result, Renny Field has earned a reputation as a truly engaging live performer.

A quiet and unassuming personality, Renny Field lets his songs do all the talking. Delivered without subterfuge or pretext, the simplest of stories delivered frankly can touch profoundly. And so it is that whether involving a full band or in an intimate solo acoustic setting, Renny’s performances are characterised by their authenticity - an uncontrived, almost conversational interaction, set to music.

Renny Field’s journey to this point has involved three independent studio albums, all critically acclaimed. His first, ‘Make Believe’ (2003) was followed in 2005 by ’26 Reasons’ and in 2009, his first self-produced record, ‘The Arena’.

His most comprehensive offering to date, ‘The Arena’ presents fourteen tracks ranging from heartfelt acoustic folk to rich cinematic pop, and featuring a selection of Australian artists with whom Field has collaborated over the past few years (including Kent Eastwood and Sam Buckingham). A collection of tales of love, life, loss, beauty, success and failure, ‘The Arena’ is bound together with a sense of hope and determination.

As the liner notes quoting Theodore Roosevelt infer, ‘The Arena’ is about getting amongst it - striving valiantly and being willing to make mistakes in order to either know “the triumph of high achievement” or at least fail “while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat”. Not a band mantra for an indie musician.

Field has promoted these records with extensive touring throughout Australia, as well as shows in Ireland, mainland Europe, London, New York and Thailand. Not to mention a mad dash to Fiji for a brief cameo appearance on reality TV.

The Arena album launch tour continues throughout 2010.

"The depth of craft in his writing and skill in his performance is extraordinary".
Drum Media.

"Singer-songwriters such as Field manage to capture and combine both authenticity and a certain infectiousness that so often eludes their pre fab recording artists colleagues."
iTunes review of "Molly Mae"


As usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and broadcast as an MP3 download at a later date. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean Macleod. As the venue develops into a hot spot for new talent in Limerick, plans are a foot to invite recording artists, producers, managers and publishers, anyone who may be looking for fresh new songs. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar is a regular feature of the live music scene in Limerick and takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.

listen again

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters 12th Aug 2010

Limerick Songwriters @ The Locke Bar Thurs.12th Aug 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 12th August 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar, continues at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm Aug 12th with special guest Matteo Cullen.

Matteo Cullen started on piano with the Royal Irish Academy of Music and made his first public performances (on violin) with the Firmount Orchestra under Maurice Kane of Clongowes Wood College. As a teenager, he started listening to a wider range of music, including rock, blues, metal and hip-hop. He took up the guitar at age 16, and focused on it for the next few years. He has worked as a session musician for the singer-songwriters Peter Byrne, Orlagh de Bhaldraithe and Ronan Lynch; all three released CDs, and he recorded in RTE studios with Lynch for the Dave Fanning Sessions.

Moving to Japan in 2004, he focused on Irish traditional music, performing the songs of Planxty and Sweeney's Men in pubs and at cultural events. While in Japan he played with Altan, and also with Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny. He began composing songs over there as well, producing three albums of largely original material.

He moved to Limerick, and Mary Immaculate College, in 2007 while ther he is researching the music and performances of Rory Gallagher, Van Morrison and Phil Lynott. In addition to studying, he works as a music teacher of guitar and piano. He also works in a music shop in the city centre and offers his services as a freelance piano, guitar and bass player to professional and composing musicians.
"In an extended age of guitar players, I'm a bit different, in that I'm firstly a piano player. In terms of style, I leared a lot from guitarists, however, and enjoy giving flashy guitarists a run for their money on my keyboard". he says.

As usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and broadcast as an MP3 download at a later date. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean Macleod. As the venue develops into a hot spot for new talent in Limerick, plans are a foot to invite recording artists, producers, managers and publishers, anyone who may be looking for fresh new songs. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar is a regular feature of the live music scene in Limerick and takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.

Listen Again: Limerick Songwriters 29th July 2010

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters 29th July 2010

Limerick Songwriters @ the Locke Bar Thurs 29th July 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 29th July 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar, continues at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm July 22nd with special guest Larry De Cleir

This weeks guest is singer/songwriter Larry de Cleir.

Larry De Cleir is writing songs and playing them in Folk Clubs for almost 40 years.
He first sang his songs in what were then new Folk and Traditional Clubs in Ireland in the early 70’s, that is, places like the Universal Folk Club in Dublin and the famed Pat Dowling’s in Prosperous Co. Kildare.
In Limerick in the early 90’s he was a member of the Full Circle Folk Club which used to meet on Monday nights in the Glentworth Hotel, and from that there is an unbroken line to the Castleconnell Folk Club in Co. Limerick of which he is a founder member. This club, which meets on Tuesday nights, will celebrate it’s 15th Anniversary next month i.e. 17th Aug 10.
Larry has one album to his credit, ‘The Dog That Heard The Bell’ a well-received album of songs and tunes many of which have a ‘Shannonside’ theme, that is, Limerick and East Clare, of which Larry is a native.
Scríobhann Larry amhráin as Gaelige freisin.

As usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and broadcast as an MP3 download at a later date. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean Macleod. As the venue develops into a hot spot for new talent in Limerick, plans are a foot to invite recording artists, producers, managers and publishers, anyone who may be looking for fresh new songs. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar is a regular feature of the live music scene in Limerick and takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.

Listen Again: Limerick Songwriters Thurs 22nd July 2010

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters 22nd July 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 22nd July 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar, continues at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm July 22nd with special guest Jimi Cullen.

Jimi Cullen is a solo musician from Gorey, South East Ireland. He has been writing and performing for about three years and has built a good reputation as one of the hardest working musicians in Ireland with over 500 gigs to his credit. Needless to say such hard work is resulting in an increasing number of fans who are moved by his music and his song "On the Street" has surely got to be the anthem for all the homeless people in the world. When he sings that song you can almost touch the emotion he arouses in his listeners.

Jimi is truly one of the last unsung Troubadours.

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/jimicullen#ixzz0tHphknjr



As usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.
There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and broadcast as an MP3 download at a later date. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean Macleod. As the venue develops into a hot spot for new talent in Limerick, plans are a foot to invite recording artists, producers, managers and publishers, anyone who may be looking for fresh new songs. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar is a regular feature of the live music scene in Limerick and takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/limericksongwriters or from http://limericksongwriters.blogspot.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.