LITTLE EXTRAS
FRI 30 SEPT - SUN 2 OCT 2022
35+
FREE GIGS
ARMAGH CITY
BLUES BUSKING TRAIL
FREE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
Various City Centre Locations Fri 31st Sept | Sat 1st Oct
Market Square | Sat 1st Oct 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Walk through our City Centre cobbled streets to the sound of our talented local musicians showcasing their talent. Take a moment to stop and listen to the next generation of talented musicians provided by MD Rafferty Music School.
Whilst listening to the background sounds of Blues on the Bandstand, enjoy family fun entertainment in Market Square including face painting, balloon modelling and much much more.
BLAST FROM THE PAST VINTAGE FAIR
Armagh Library | Sat 1st Oct 12.00pm- 1.30pm & 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Shambles Yard | Cathedral Road, Armagh Sat 1st Oct | 10.00am – 4.00pm Blast from the Past Vintage Fair will take place in the Shambles Yard, Cathedral Road Armagh on Saturday 1st October. Commencing at 10am, there will be a variety of stalls indoor and outdoor including vintage fashion, textiles, books, art, antiques, jewellery, furniture and collectibles. There will also be food, music, as well as spot prizes for Best Dressed Lady and Gent.
FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE PROGRAMME VISIT
7HILLSBLUES.COM
Why not take a visit to our City Centre Library where budding young blues stars (aged 6+) will be given an opportunity to pick up an instrument and play with the talented musicians and tutors from MD Rafferty Music School. Learn the names of instruments and have a go. Could you be part of the next blues band in the City? Limited spaces available. To register interest, please e mdrafferty@gmail.com
MD RAFFERTY MUSIC SCHOOL LIVE LOUNGE SHOW
MELODIES ON THE MALL (SUBJECT TO WEATHER)
Bandstand, Market Square Sat 1st Oct | 6.00pm - 7.30pm
The Mall | Sat 1st Oct | 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Come and listen to local musicians of the future as they develop their performing abilities. Listen to all the beats and get into the festival spirit as MD Rafferty Music School host their Live Lounge Show - Blues Special, on the Bandstand.
BLUES SPEC
Enjoy the classical sound of a piano playing at dusk. Take an atmospheric walk around the beautiful Mall with the relaxing backdrop sounds from talented local pianists from MD Rafferty Music School. Immerge yourself in the sights and sounds Armagh has to offer.
FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE PROGRAMME VISIT
7HILLSBLUES.COM
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SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2022
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH ACT VISIT 7HILLSBLUES.COM
FRI 30 SEPT - SU
The blues is back... Armagh City will again host a full programme of blues bands, over 35 in all! Why not head on down to the blues capital and experience some of our fine dining and blues artists in a weekend not to me missed. FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022
TIME 4.00pm - 6.00pm 5.30pm - 7.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 9.30pm - 11.30pm 9.30pm - 11.30pm 9.30pm - 11.30pm 9.30pm - 11.30pm 9.30pm - 11.30pm
BAND Villiers And The Villains Mark Braidner Blues Trio Clara Rose Band 4 Shuck Men Backbone Blues Band Copperhead The Dirt Two Time Polka
VENUE Bandstand The Hole In The Wall Bar Armagh City Hotel Mickey Kelly’s Bar Devlin’s Bar McKenna’s Bar Rafferty’s Bar Red Neds
TIME 12.00noon- 2.00pm 2.30pm - 4.30pm 3.00pm - 5.00pm 5.30pm - 7.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm
BAND Finian Preacher Caseys Casino Dixieland Jazz Band Mark Black Band Freedom 35's Grainne Duffy Little Wilgar & The Crackpot Preachers Roy Fulton Experience The Mighty Quinn Alan McKelvey Mirenda Rosenberg One Horse Pony Pat McManus Band Riley & The Moonrockers Stonecold Hobos The Bluez Katz Blues Band
SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2022 TIME 2.30pm - 4.30pm 2.30pm - 4.30pm 3.00pm - 5.00pm 5.30pm - 7.30pm 5.30pm - 7.30pm 5.30pm - 7.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm 9.30pm -11.30pm
BAND Soundbites The Keith Doran Band Paul Sherry Crowbar Blues Rusty Jacks Sam Davidson’s Taste Jackie McAuley Ludwig & Co Mike Brookfield Cold Porter Soulshine Blue
Information is correct at time of print and may be subject to change.
VENUE Bandstand Charlemont Beer Garden Bandstand The Hole In The Wall Bar Rafferty’s Bar Charlemont Hotel (Upstairs) Market Place Theatre Toby Jug Armagh City Hotel Uluru Bar Armagh City Hotel Devlin’s Bar McKenna's Bar Keegan's Bar Red Neds Mickey Kelly’s Bar VENUE The Hole In The Wall Bar Armagh City Hotel Rafferty's Bar Toby Jug Red Neds Turners Devlin’s Bar Mickey Kelly’s Bar Armagh City Hotel McKenna's Bar Keegan's Bar