Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar Thurs 3rd Mar 2011

Limerick SongWriters @ Foley's Bar
Thursday 3rd March 2011 9.00pm

The SongWriterSession continues upstairs at Foley's Bar, Sarsfield Street, Limerick 9.00pm March 3rd.

Special Guests this week is Alan Keane.

Alan Keane is a singer/songwriter from limerick. He began writing songs 7 years ago while spending some time in Boston and just carried on since then. He is currently playing with limerick 3-piece The Crimson Flames, having played solo and in other outfits for the last few years. His lyrics are quintessentially Irish and the music has a strong focus on melody and harmony, drawing heavily from the raconteurs of the 60's and 70's.The songs as a whole paint a picture of a time and a place rather than the usual i-love-you-baby rubbish that assaults our ears daily. He will be recording an EP later this year and has recently recieved local and national airplay with a Christmas charity single which was in aid of the Crumlin Children's Hospital.

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

Limerick SongWriters@Foley's Bar Thurs 24th feb 2011

Limerick SongWriters @ Foley's Bar
Thursday 24th Feb 2011 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at Foley's Bar, Sarsfield Street, Limerick 9.00pm Feb 24th.

Special Guests this week is Tom Whyte.

Hailing from Tipperary, Tom Whyte is one of the rare breeds in music today: a true poet and troubadour of the highest calibre, for whom the lyrics and the story matter. Tom’s music blends Dylan-esque songwriting with Christy Moore-like Irish traditional world music and stories told like many of the great Irish poets, with a wit and realism that few writers nowadays can aspire to. He has recently played support to the Dirty Epics, the Resistance and Novastone. Tom has also recently finished recording his debut album Sets in Motion, which was mixed in Peter Gabriel’s famous RealWorld Studios and is now ready for public release. The first single That's the Way (As the Fella Says) is due for release end Nov 2009. Watch This Space.

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

Limerick Songwriters@Foley's Bar Thurs 17th Feb 2011

Limerick Songwriters @ Foley's Bar
Thursday 17th Feb 2011 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at Foley's Bar, Sarsfield Street, Limerick 9.00pm Feb 17th.

This weeks special guests are Dublin combo Mysterious Chords.

Welcome to the wonderful world of The Mysterious Chords and their debut single ‘And So You Will Be Mine’. This three piece hail from Dublin and have made substantial noise over the last year as they
finalised the recording of their debut album in Peter Gabriel’s Realworld studios. With mix
work by Greg Freeman (Goldfrapp), the production on this single is second to none. The Mysterious Chords have impressed crowds everywhere and have played numerous festivals throughout the year, including support slots with the great Ulrich Schnauss in Dublin’s Deaf Festival last year and most recently a joint headliner with Dublin’s own Dirty Epics.

"This Dublin band's formula for success: enchanting melodies, pitch perfect harmonies and
beautiful acoustic guitars" The Metro.

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@Foley Bar takes place every Thursday.
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 10th feb 2011

Limerick Songwriters @ Foley's Bar
Thursday 10th Feb 2011 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at Foley's Bar, Sarsfield Street, Limerick 9.00pm Feb 10th.

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Vinny Tierney.

From Co. Clare Vinny Tierney has been writing song's for about 6 year's. His influences range from 1920's jazz and big band and ends up in current artists like Aphextwin or Mick Flannery. Renounded for his ear catching melodies Vinny songs reflect real life and some of them have a topical bent to them.

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@Foley Bar takes place every Thursday.

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 3rd Feb 2011

Limerick SongWriters@ Foleys, Sarsfield St., Limerick
Thursday 3rd Feb 2011 9.00pm

The Limerick SongWriter Sessions continues upstairs at Foleys Bar, Sarsfield Street, Limerick 9.00pm Feb 3rd.

This weeks special guest is singer songwriter Cillian McHugh.

Cilian McHugh was born in Sweden and is currently living in Miltown Malbay. Music has always been a part of his life and he is an accomplished player of the accordian, guitar and harmonica. He has played many public performances and recently played support for Johnny Fean (of Horslips) in Shannon.
Is currently doing the BEd and Psychology course in Mary I and is vice chairperson of the Live Music Society, which this year has taken off in a big way with a weekly singsong/Jam session in O'Dwyers bar on Wolfe Tone St. Curently recording a 13 song CD for release later this year. Influences include Neil Young, Eric Bibb, Pink Floyd, Yes, Rush.

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

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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