Friday, January 28, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Limerick Songwriters@Foley's Bar Thurs 27th Jan 2011
Limerick SongWriters@ Foleys, Sarsfield St., Limerick
Thursday 27th Jan 2011 9.00pm
The Limerick SongWriter Sessions continues upstairs at Foleys Bar, Sarsfield Street, Limerick 9.00pm Jan 27th.
This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Lou McMahon
Lou Mcmahon is a singer/songwriter from Co. Clare. Writing and performing music has always been a natural reflex in Lou to life twists and turns. Signed to Howling Management her powerful singing voice and quirky lyrics have attracted the attention of Mr. Terry Woods with whom Lou is Developing her art. Lou has shared the stage with many respected and wonderful artists ie: Mundy, Jackl, Freddie White, David Hope and Mary Coughlan.
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
Thursday 27th Jan 2011 9.00pm
The Limerick SongWriter Sessions continues upstairs at Foleys Bar, Sarsfield Street, Limerick 9.00pm Jan 27th.
This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Lou McMahon
Lou Mcmahon is a singer/songwriter from Co. Clare. Writing and performing music has always been a natural reflex in Lou to life twists and turns. Signed to Howling Management her powerful singing voice and quirky lyrics have attracted the attention of Mr. Terry Woods with whom Lou is Developing her art. Lou has shared the stage with many respected and wonderful artists ie: Mundy, Jackl, Freddie White, David Hope and Mary Coughlan.
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
Thursday, December 23, 2010
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 welcomeLimerick 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
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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
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
Friday, November 12, 2010
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.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
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
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
Monday, November 1, 2010
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
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
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