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