Hello everybody and welcome to the gig guide. We are now finally up and running! We will keep you informed about up-and-coming concerts and other special events at the yard bar and of course all are welcome to our nightly sessions of traditional music and song. A belated happy new year to you all,
Matt Molloy
Wednesday April 9th
Frankie Lane
Launch of new CD
As one of Ireland's best-known performers and traditional musicians of international renown, Frankie Lane is the original front man of the legendary Fleadh Cowboys. During their sparkling career in the 1980s, Frankie's live performances were famed for being fun-filled as well as tremendous - he regularly scaled high balconies in his quest to drive the audience wild, and usually managed! In fact, the "Fleadhs" gathered a huge fan base at the Olympia Theatre (pioneering "Midnight At The Olympia")and went on to support legendary performers such as Bob Dylan, U2, The Pogues, Emmylou Harris and B.B.King.
www.frankielane.com
Wednesday April 23rd
Island Eddy
Featuring Brendan Larrissey (fiddle), Brian Duke (flute),
Jim McKee (vocals, guitar) and Martin Gavin (percussion).
On their self-titled debut recording, Island Eddy impressively introduce themselves as a special band. The quartet is a welcome addition to the growing ranks of superior traditional groups coming out of Ireland in recent years’.
Earle Hitchner. Irish Echo, NY.
www.myspace.com/islandeddy
Sunday April 27thDick Gaughan
He has been a professional musician and singer since Jan 1970. Has been playing guitar since the age of 7 and made his first solo album in 1971. Working mainly in the areas now known as "Folk" or "Celtic" music, he has recorded quite extensively since then in many countries and in various combinations. Has also worked extensively as a session musician in a wide variety of musical styles.
Edinburgh Evening News, 2008 Edinburgh Folk Club
"just straps on his guitar and gets on with it"
The Herald, 2008 Celtic Connections
"one of the cornerstones of modern traditional music"
The Scotsman, 2008 Celtic Connections
"smoulders as fiercely as ever"
www.dickgaughan.co.uk
Wednesday May 14th
David Munnelly Band
On the road since 2000. In 2007 alone the band logged over 10,000 miles. Started by Irish button accordion player David Munnelly, who's toured and recorded with The Chieftains and with DeDanann, the David Munnelly Band is one of the hottest bands on the traditional Celtic music scene.
"The David Munnelly Band is something special. Their skill, invention, and
daring are exhilarating. Every time Munnelly picks up the box, he
guarantees excitement." Earle Hitchner, The Irish Echo
www.davidmunnelly.com
Wednesday May 21st
Siobhan O'Brien
Launch of new CD
Siobhán O'Brien finds her own voice with a new
CD of cover songs
By Linda Laban, Globe Correspondent
March 14, 2008
www.siobhanobrien.com
Sunday May 25th
The Wild Geese
Longtime friends of Matt Molloy - a talented fun-loving group of musicians/singers based in England, on their annual tour to the West of Ireland (namely Matt's Yard Bar!)
A great night of ceol agus craic - not to be missed
