If you are in town you could go to Leanne Harte & Elder Roach in Bewleys Cafe Theatre! Then again 3 legends are upstairs in Whelans. Martin Egan, Fheargal McKee and Craig Walker are sure to provide us with a magical night! Finally why not join the stars in Boyles, Slane on Friday drinking to the sounds of Wayne Brennan!
Henrietta Game are a new band full of massive potential. The four piece consist of Aongus Mac Amhlaigh (cello, vocals), Ali Baba (violin, vocals), Judy Macnamara (Glockenspiel, guitar, piano, vocals) and Chris Leech (guitar, piano, vocals). Henrietta Game make music that could easily be described as indie folk. The lyrics are meaningful and the vocal melodies are superb. When the string section kicks in the sound becomes warmer and in many ways more intense. Make up your own mind by checking out the sample mp3 below. Sample Mp3: Running Out Of Time [...]
We are following up the success of the launch with a great mix in this line-up. Headlining is Bill Coleman who will showcase some new material. New bands Henrietta Game and Arrow In The Sky will bring their fresh new sounds to the night. However it is the magical talents of Mickael Lenel who will steal the show! Check this out!
I was chatting with one of the soundest blokes in the music scene last week Bill Coleman who is working hard at getting the difficult second album completed before the end of the year. Being the industry heavyweight I am I was slipped a demo CD of three new tracks. And WOW! We need a new adjective to describe the tunes. Luckily you can decide the word by checking out new tunes 'Crossfire', 'False North' and 'Your Hands Were Made For Working' on his MySpace page. http://www.myspace.com/billcol emanmusic Also Bill's website has [...]
There's a two week acoustic tour going araound Ireland over the next few weeks! All the details are below! Check out the low admission costs too! May 15th Acoustic Showcase Gig Wayne Brennan Bill Coleman Danny Mahony Aisling McCormilla Mean Keith The Stables, Mullingar Doors: 8pm Tickets: €5 May 17th John Shelly & The Creatures Ryan Sheridan Bill Coleman Followers Of Ottis Aisling [...]
I need a better title for this feature! Anyway as always lots going in the Irish Music scene! I have been fortunate enough to be in attendance to a few gigs recently. And some excellent shows they have been too! Little Palace - Backroom, Navan Thursday 9th April Little Palace have staged their own version of the Resurrection when they appeared again out of nowhere with an excellent album of Michael Brunnock penned tunes. I really enjoyed the gig due to the appreciation and enthusiasm of the [...]
In the space of five days I got to see four of Ireland's finest artists in Whelans. Here for what it's worth is my take on the gigs! Friday 3rd April - One Day International with support from The Hedge Schools The Hedge Schools were Pat Barrett assisted by his mate, the legendary Joe Chester who produced last year's album 'Never Leave Anywhere'. I'm a massive fan of this album. Perfect escapism in the car. Performed live the tunes seem even more poignant and mesmerising. Their sound reminded me of old mid week gigs in pre-renovation [...]
1. People seem to like lists! 2. Brian Canavan & Bill Coleman are going to be brilliant tonight upstairs in Whelans because they are playing for your hard earned cash. Pay what you feel is appropriate after the gig. 3. Ruby Sessions Conar & co have many excellent artists available for your pleasure on Tuesdays! 7 Apr 2009 21:00 Luke Slott, Laura Sheeran, Nick Carswell, Lisa McLaughlin 14 Apr 2009 21:00 Ria Czerniak, Niall Colfer, [...]
Firstly if you can get to Whelans early on Wednesday to catch blog favourites Heritage Centre supporting the brilliant Alphastates. Should be a great night. Blog tip for the top act Aortal are no more. Talented singer James O'Toole has decided to put his musical career on hold to become a full time socialist and activist. All the best to James but this to me sums up what is wrong with the whole internet/facespace/twatter thing! Sometimes too much information is given! Before the net, James could have privately decided to put career on hold, [...]
This Friday feature is about bringing quality Irish Music on the net to your attention in order to set in motion that weekend feeling! This week it's the turn of the excellent Bill Coleman who is almost ready to release his second album. The debut from 2007 'I'll Tear My Own Walls Down' is one of the best Irish albums made in recent years. Bill is a great songwriter and storyteller who deserves your attention. On his website he has a number of sample tunes available which includes a new tune 'I Want You To Know'. [...]
The Anatomy of a Blogger show is up on http://breakthruradio.com/ and OMG I'm cringing here listening to my voice! Anyway if you have an hour free you will hear the following! 00:57 Cate Blanchett - Oppenheimer 05:28 The Pull of the Pint - Bill Coleman 11:57 Blue Skies - Jaymay 15:50 This Life - La Rocca 19:21 Sophia - Butterfly Explosion 25:12 Boy With A Coin - Iron And Wine 29:18 Asking For Flowers - Kathleen Edwards 35:16 I'm Alright Now - David Ford 39:50 [...]
Tomorrow marks the start of my residence for Blogger of the Week on Break Thru Radio. It is a cross promotional week where my regular 2 U I Bestow features appear on the BTR website and I make the radio show Anatomy of a Blogger. This show is based on the musical influences of Mixtape4melfi and 2 U I Bestow blogs. Within the tracks chosen are international acts such as David Ford, Jaymay, The National and The Gutter Twins as well as the following Irish acts I have chosen. This radio broadcast will appear on Thursday and can be accessed [...]
I think I have myself a new weekly feature where I shamlessly plug the gigs I either want to go to or will be attending in the near future! Story of Hair + So Cow Whelans {Main Stage} Thursday 19th March Story of Hair and So Cow are two of the best indie hopefuls out there at the moment and this is a big gig for the bands. Only €10! Brian Canavan [support Bill [...]
Your favourite music blogger has been chosen by Break Thru Radio to become their Blogger of the Week. The week in question is March 9th to the 13th. On March 12th there will be an hour long radio show with tracks chosen by myself and a few clips of me chatting about this blog and the previous blog Mixtape4melfi. So go on over to .... http://breakthruradio.com/ .... and add the above link to your favourites. Expect to hear tracks from the likes of: Iron and Wine The National Gemma [...]
I do the Ruby Sessions night on a Tuesday evening in a cosy venue in the middle of Dublin. The problem is being a father the chances of getting out on a Tuesday night is slim but when I go I absolutely love it! I have seen Duke Special, Katell Keineg, Terry Sutton, Ann Scott, Bill Coleman, Jenny Lydfords, Aortal and The Bottom Floor Band. The €6 cover charge goes straight to The Simon Community. Here are some performances from The Ruby Sessions! Una Healy - Sorry Ray Heffernan - Stardust [...]
I heard Bill Coleman a few days ago and there was no looking back. It's an unassuming name for an unassuming dude who is definitely a little crazy. Immediate comparisons to a more upbeat Damien Rice (especially since they're both Irish), but with a few different musical stylings (some more pop at times, some Jeff Buckley-esque electric-only action). This fantastic album came out in 2006 and I'm pretty sure you still can't find a physical copy to buy in the US. iTunes is probably the best/only bet other than paying in pounds on a British music website. Apparently [...]
Apr 25, 2007, 10:04am
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Really, it's not that I'm lazy. It's that Phil can talk about Bill Coleman much more effectively than I can, so let's let him: "Essentially, Bill Coleman is a finger-picking-guitar-style singer-songwriter from Cork, Ireland. He released his debut album I'll Tear My Own Walls Down in February, and has some free downloads on his website. I go to his live show every chance I get. The guy knows how to put on a show, especially when he has his full band (at times, reviewers try to compare his live shows to The Flaming Lips, for the sheer zanyness, [...]
2 U I Bestow
linesthroughlines
Hot Chip - Night & Day
Sleigh Bells - Demons (Official Music Video)
The Rains of Castamere by The National
Ab-Soul "Terrorist Threats" ft. Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko
Sigur Rós - Ég anda
Friday Remixes
summer camp//always
Princeton – Grand Rapids (RAC Remix)
Song Of The Week: Glass Candy "Life After Sundown"
