How was 2010 for you? If I'm being honest I'd say 2010 was personally a great year. Many good things happened this year. However I'm in the minority in Ireland and share many of the same worries that affect people in Ireland today. So feck your IMF, feck your Fianna Fail and feck your recession I got music in my life! Here's my musical highlights! Top 3 Live Performances [From an Irish Band] Even [...]
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In the week where we will reach 1000 posts on the blog I'll be counting down the best 25 songs I've discovered during the lifetime of the blog. 5 tracks a day in which my part 5 of the list hopefully being post 1000! Most of the songs will be available for download through Soundcloud. 16: Ultan Conlon - Old & Wise Galwegian Ultan Conlon is an amazing songwriter and deserves to be discovered by the masses. I love the [...]
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In the week where we will reach 1000 posts on the blog I'll be counting down the best 25 songs I've discovered during the lifetime of the blog. 5 tracks a day in which my part 5 of the list hopefully being post 1000! Most of the songs will be available for download through Soundcloud 25: Junah - Walk Me To The Ground Junah are a five piece rock band who write glorious folk music. I'm [...]
.... this coming Saturday. The Dirty 9s were amazing when they performed in Boyles and I'll have to make sure I see the band live again in the near future. The HMV Instore performance kicks off at 1pm. Later that night they play Baker Place with Noland Folk & Shoes2size. http://www.myspace.com/thedirt y9s 8 May 2010 13:00 HMV Instore - Limerick Limerick, IE 8 May 2010 20:00 Baker Place Limerick, IE 15 May 2010 20:00 The Stables Mullingar, IE [...]

It's been just over a year since I discovered the musical oasis Boyles in historic Slane. If it was in walking distance of my house I'd be 'Norm' from Cheers! Here's a little mix of songs from some of the best acts to have played Boyles in the last twelve months. Wayne Brennan - In My Hands Wayne was the first established artist I seen live in Boyles. He had [...]
I believe we are in the middle of a folk revival and there are many great nights in Dublin which are free, inspirational and full of amazing talent. Sunday Roast - Mercantile in Dame Street Red Kid Blue Choir Ana Gog Pearse McGloughlin This Ana Gog tune is pretty good! Then on Monday night is the return after a week's grace of The Glor Sessions downstairs in The International Bar! [...]
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This week [Monday - Friday] I'm counting down my Top 50 artists in my humble opinion at this moment in time. The artists are to have released an album/ep or played a gig since Jan 2009 in order to qualify for the list. 1. The Chapters I've chosen The Chapters as my number one band/artist in Ireland at this moment in time because they released a great album last year and they are one of the best live bands I've ever seen. The music [...]
When someone asks me who impressed me this year I always pick three artists. Henrietta Game who just supported Kila in the Olympia on Wednesday night, Ultan Conlon and The Whiskey Limbs. Cach Ultan Conlon with support from The Whiskey Limbs on Monday in Whelans. I'll be there and so looking forward to it!

For just a tenner you get to see three great bands and will help the fortunes of one of them! Be there!

Yep .... Love is all around us and I hope you're getting your fair share! There's plenty to go around! Isn't there? Here's a Mixtape of lurve songs for your pleasure. Foy Vance - Little Heart Kitty & The Can Openers - Predatory Love Mark Dignam - This Is Love The Whiskey Limbs - Love [...]
No it's not a talent show for failed politicians but ..... ".....is a brand new showcase night promoting Dublin's most talented acts that deserve a spell in the spotlight. Taking place in The Village of Wexford Street on Friday February 26th, the first night of this regular event will promote Dublin based acts The Rags, The Whiskey Limbs and Machine Gun Baby. Each act will grace the stage of this beautiful venue to promote themselves and their music while the crowd, absorb their craft. All three acts will be given the [...]

The best thing about organising your own sessions night in a venue is the great sense of pride you get when everything about the night works. The major success story was the acoustic rock from The Whiskey Limbs. It was energetic and full of emotion and humour from a band with the right attitude. Their three part harmonies and country lyrics were just wonderful. The whole night helped to life my spirits to face the difficult year ahead. [...]
Thursday night was such a special night and it confirmed many things to me. Henrietta Game are still progressing in their career and get better on each listen. I feel they're close to getting the sound they want and have enough great songs to produce a wonderful debut. The Last Time Arriving from Galway for the night, Ultan Conlon is the ultimate professional in the music business. He had to follow The Whiskey Limbs who made many friends in Slane with a fantastic performance and [...]
Peter over at 2uibestow has announced his next Live at Boyle's night in Slane, Co. Meath. As always, it starts at 9 p.m. and is free in. The line-up for Thursday 28th is: Henrietta Game Ultan Conlon The Whiskey Limbs Garry O'Brien Watch Henrietta Game on BalconyTV:

Michael from The Whiskey Limbs got in touch and introduced me to the band. The Whiskey Limbs are releasing a single 'Dazzling Mess' with a big gig in Academy 2 on November 27th. I've also been given permission to make that single available for this week as a free download! The Whiskey Limbs - Dazzling Mess http://www.myspace.com/thewhis keylimbs 27 Nov 2009 20:00 Academy 2 Release Night With Vodkopter and Urban Folk Project Dublin, Dublin 2 Dec 2009 20:00 The Songroom @ The Globe Full [...]