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