Limerick Songwriters Thurs 2nd Feb 2012

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar
Thurs 2nd Feb 2012 9.00pm

Special guest this week is Dominic Taylor and Druid Paddy.

Dominic Taylor is from Limerick. He is one of the founder members of Limerick Songwriters and has played his songs at every Songwriter gig since it began over two years ago. He has produced two albums of his work 'Songs From The Ashes' and 'Sarsfield's Children'. His music has been described as a cross between Kinky Friedman, David Allan Coe and Shell Silverstein. He will be joined on the night by newly formed outfit Druid Paddy.

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 feature open-mic 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@Foley's bar takes place first Thursday of the month.
If you wish to play contact 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 Thurs 12th Jan 2012

Limerick Songwriters@Foley's Bar
Thurs. 12th Jan 2012 9.00pm

Special guest are The Mustang Hobo.

Conceived in their current form in 2010, Mustang Hobo are a dynamic, eclectic three-piece with a strong focus on clever, odd music with commentary in the lyrics and comedy in our presence. In our adventures thus far we have supported the former Hawkwind legends Nik Turner's Space Ritual, as well as Windings, Protobaby and more. Also playing to our own appreciative fanbase in the Roisin Dubh and Sally Long's, Galway, the Roundy and an Spailpin Fanach, Cork, Glor in Clare, Ryan's Kilkenny and many more the length and breadth of the country. Their demo EP was positively reviewed by Hotpress in June and other kind words have been paid to them, amongst others, the Galway Independent, "The Clare group mix an eclectic range of genres, coupled with an energetic and comic delivery, to deliver a massively entertaining show. Do not miss this chance to see one of the country’s freshest and most original acts"

To book a spot on the open-mic email limericksongwriters@gmail.com or ring 087 2996409

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar Thurs 1st Sept 2011

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar
Thurs 1st Sept 2011 9.00pm

Special guest this week is Josh Brande.

Joshua Brande (pronounced Brandy) is an American performing songwriter since the early 1970’s. He began his musical life as a drummer and it was in Chicago when he swithched to guitar following behind in the footsteps of John Prine, Steve Goodman and others. His musical influences are many and varied and he doesn’t limit himself to one particullar style or genre. He does however tend to draw upon the more literate, poetic writing styles.

“Songwriting is a mysterious, labourious process. Sometimes, but rarely will one be completed in a short time. For me, they take months, even years to write. Rarely are they songs that write themselves.”

He plays harmonica with his vocals and 6 or 12 string guitars and that puts him in the company of many other acoustic blues and folk performers. Besides the all too obvious comparisons with Dylan and Neil Young. He’s also been said to evoke reflections of Leonard Cohen, Guy Clark, Randy Newman, and others. But the songs Joshua performs are his own. He has refused for many years to do covers. “You don’t need one more guitar and harmonica folkie performing the likes of those guys. Besides, I’ve always had my own thins to say.”

Joshua’s songs require listening. He has a way of saying things, you might have wished to say. He has a way of relating personal experiences which remind you of having the same or similar experiences where you say,”oh yes, I know that one. I’ve been there.”

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar Thurs 25th Aug 2011

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar
Thurs 25th Aug 2011 9.00pm

Special guest this week are Fishing For Communists.

Fishing for Communists consists of Padraic (Violin and vocals} and Brian (Guitar and vocals) they have only bin playing together since February but in that time they have been regulars at the songwriters night. They have a lively and energetic sound which mixes influences from Folk,Punk and Traditional irish music. They have been recording recently and hope to have a cd ready soon to give away for free at gigs.

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 feature open-mic 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@Foley's 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@Foley's Bar Thurs 18th Aug 2011

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar
Thurs 18th Aug 2011 9.00pm

Special guest this week are Naughty Polly

Naughty Polly were formed in 2009 by Cork man Michael Prenderville and Limerick brothers Kevin and Barry Henn.

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar Thurs 11th Aug 2011

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar
Thurs 11th Aug 2011 9.00pm

Special guest this week is Fergal Nash.

Fergal Nash is a songwriter who hails from Kilcornan, Co. Limerick near the beautiful forest park of Curraghchase. Having developed his playing and performing skills in a covers band called Nemesis at his secondary school of Copsewood College Pallaskenry, in the last decade or so he has emerged as a solo artists of renown, gaining plaudits in publications as respected as Hot Press magazine and Radio stations such as Limerick’s Live 95 FM (where he has also performed live). He has also secured support slots with local and national established artists such as Theme Tuned Boy and Jinx Lennon, and is a regular live performer in the Limerick/mid west region. His style is based on catchy guitar driven pop/rock songs along with more stripped back acoustic numbers, influences including the Manic Street Preachers, Teenage Fanclub and Josh Ritter. He tries to say something with his lyrics without being too complicated. He is currently working on his debut album which is due for release later this year. He will be joined in this performance for a few numbers by the brilliant Ennistymon based guitar maestro himself, Englishman Chris Wood.

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 feature open-mic 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@Foley's 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@Foley's Bar Thurs 4th Aug 2011

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar
Thurs 4th Aug 2011 9.00pm

Special guest tonight is Jay Red aka Mc Mimmic.

Jay Red aka Mc Mimmic, is a HipHop Freestyle emcee born in limerick city, appeared on the Podge and Rodge show, Played in Thomond park for the 2010 opening ceremony of the special olympics. just finishing his second Album "know what I'm saying " and I will be banging a couple of tracks from the album on the night!

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 feature open-mic 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@Foley's 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