SongWriter Sessions @ the Locke Bar Thurs. 8th July 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 8th July 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm June 24th with special guest Keith Forde.

This Weeks Special Guest is singer/songwriter Keith Forde.

Keith hails from Limerick, Ireland
While still at school he formed his first band, Sutras
Keith played guitar in the Pop/Rock outfit and toured with the likes of Bellx1, The Thrills, The Frames, Rubyhorse
The band started with a bang by winning the Heineken battle of the bands
They went onto to win the Hotpress song of the year, which listeners of Ireland's biggest radio station voted as their number 1 choice
They also had two Top 30 hits in Ireland and were played on influential London radio station, XFM, as well as being played on MTV2 and cult Irish TV show 'No Disco'
His next venture was with alternative/rock band Vesta Varro, again playing guitar
The band recorded their debut album in legendary recording studios Windmill Lane in Dublin and toured all over Ireland, the UK and North America, opening for the likes of Editors, Ocean Colour Scene, The Wonderstuff, Sultans of Ping, Republic of Loose
They were named as 'Best Band' at the prestigious 'Indie Week' festival in Toronto, the 'Best New Musical Artist' at the MAMCA awards and "ones to watch" by the NME
The first two singles entered the Irish Top 40
Their album peaked at number 3 on the college radio chart in Canada and their video was put on heavy rotation on Canada's Much Music
Their tracks appeared on various compilation albums worldwide, stretching as far as the USA, Australia, Germany, Canada and Ireland
When the band decided to call it a day, he felt it was time to give his own stuff a go.
He has taken on the role of singer/songwriter. His first solo effort "Pop Them Pills" finished in Third Place in the "Folk/Singer-Songwriter" category in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition (ISC).
ISC received approximately 15,000 entries from almost 100 countries throughout the world. Four songs he has co written have been licensed to Major American TV network CBS
He is currently doing a degree in Music Technology & Production and is recording his debut album.

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@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 24th June 2010

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters Thurs. 24th June 2010

SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 24th June 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm June 24th with special guest Peter O'Malley.

This Weeks Special Guest is singer/songwriter Peter O’Malley

Peter O’Malley set sail from his native town of Limerick, back in the bad old days, when you could nearly sell your job on the open market. Armed with guitar the green fields of France awaited. The busking became full time work for many years and brought him the length and breath of Europe. Then living in Munich for two years he recorded his first E.P. This led to parts in a German T.V. documentary and many appearances on the very healthy folk scene at the time. The homeland was calling him back and he knew that he would have to return to Limerick.(Where that same old offer of “Job for sale” is back).

Peter then set up the O'Malley's who at that time were playing a mix of country and Irish. It was a three piece band and they recorded a four song (E.P.) and did one or two shows on R.T.E. Then the band got bigger and did tours of Germany (in a red V.W. Van, God Bless it).The O'Malley's went on to play all the main venues around Ireland, released two records and Videos. Did every TV. show, The Late Late, Pat Kenny, Sunday night at the Olympia, Brendan Grace Show, Shay Healy's Nighthawks weekly show. Then they toured England, Russia and the States.

Peter went solo doing the club circuit. He brought out a comedy single Poitin which opened the world of comedy to him. Also at this time he started doing gigs with James Hanley and he brought out his first C.D. called "Beyond the Pale" on Round Tower Music. Peter's songs have also been featured on albums," Drag Lines", The Cream of New Irish Music, Songs from Ireland and The Best of Irish Song Writers" He toured this Album across Europe, from the North to the South, West to East. Peter did some recording in Denmark in the Medley Studio. He then released his second C.D. “Till the morning gets Late” with James Hanley and is now releasing his new C.D. “Four giant Monks”. All are for download on http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/PeterOMalley.

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@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 to the SongWriter session @ the Locke Bar Thurs. June 10th 2010.

Slide Show: Limerick Songwriters Thurs. 10th June 2010