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Welcome I would like to welcome everyone to ‘Sligo Live 2013’, a hugely popular and enjoyable musical celebration which has attracted deserved plaudits for the quality and range of its acts. The very positive public response to the 2012 ‘Sligo Live’ has given the organisers the impetus and inspiration to maintain this excellent standard for this year’s event, and visitors can be assured of an enjoyable an exhilarating time in Sligo’s friendly and hospitable surroundings.
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Sligo’s reputation as a vibrant cultural and tourism destination is greatly enhanced by hosting major flagship events such as ‘Sligo Live’, and Sligo Borough Council is committed to working with our local communities and key local agencies to promote and showcase Sligo at every opportunity. The year of the ‘Gathering’ provides another exciting context to the event, as we welcome home friends and family to celebrate this showcase musical event with us. Hosting events of this scale requires an enormous commitment by many dedicated people, and I would like to pay tribute to the volunteers, sponsors, organisers and other unsung heroes who contribute so much, without expectation of acknowledgement or reward. One ambition which inspired the founding of ‘Sligo Live’ was to explore the depth and quality of Sligo’s musical tradition and heritage, and this will once again be a feature this year. Have a wonderful time
Councilor Marcella McGarry Mayor
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Arrivals is a Sligo Live programme strand which introduces emerging artistes to a wider stage. It is supported by IMRO - THE Irish music rights Organisation, the bars and cafes of Sligo and funded by the Arts Council.
VENUE PARTNERS
Sligo Methodist Church Calry Church of Ireland MEDIA PARTNERS
THE IRISH TIMES SPONSORS
Sligo Live Fringe encompasses acts booked by the individual establishments and included under the Sligo Live umbrella courtesy of these partners. Sligo is a hotbed of live music with excellent music in the venues virtually every night all year round. Truly Sligo Live 365.
Sligo Live is produced by Rory O’Connor and Shane Mitchell, Full Moon Productions.
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SLIGO Design: daraghdesign@gmail.com Web Design: Carolin Collins – In Tandem Map: www.johnthemap.co.uk
Festival board: Padraig McKeon (Chairman), Damian Devaney, Sean Dwyer, Michael Fleming, Philip Flynn, Deirdre Healy McGowan, Hubert Keaney, John McCormack, Daniel McGarrigle, Jim McGarry, Marc MacSharry, Mark Mullaney, Marie O’Byrne, Enda Scanlon, John Waters. Festival Operations Team: Deirdre Melvin, Charles Kelly, Declan Courell, Mary Roche, Michelle Murphy, Órla Sweeney, Oliver Sweeney, Jean McDonnell, Norman Pugh. Sligo Live Advisory Group: Adrian Eames, Tom Conefrey,
SLIGO LIVE AT A GLANCE Date
Time
Band/Artiste
Venue
Price
Page
Date
Time
Band/Artiste
Venue
Price
Page
Wed 23 Wed 23
9pm 10pm
Session - Snug City Ramblers Famous Wednesday Session
The Snug, Stephen Street. Shoot the Crows, Market Cross.
Free Free
8 8
Sun 27 Sun 27
2pm 2.30pm
Fiddler of Dooney Traditional Session
Methodist Church, Wine Street. The Harp Tavern, Quay Street.
€5 Free
31 32
Wed 23 Wed 23 Thurs 24
10pm 11pm 8.30pm
Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Source Wine Bar, John Street.
Free Free €10
8 8 9
Sun 27 Sun 27
3pm 3.30pm
Sun 27
4pm
Thurs 24
10pm
Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street.
Free
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Thurs 24 Thurs 24 Thurs 24 Thurs 24 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25
10pm 10pm 10pm 11pm 12.30pm 5pm 6pm 6pm 8pm
Tricky’s McGarrigles (upstairs), O’Connell St. Hargadons, O’Connell Street. Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Café Victor, JFK Kennedy Parade. Koko Latte, Quayside Shopping Centre. Fureys, Bridge Street. Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo.
€3 Free Free Free Free Free Free Free €25
9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12-13
Sun 27 Sun 27 Sun 27 Sun 27
4pm 4pm 6pm 8pm
Sun 27 Sun 27 Sun 27 Sun 27
8pm 10pm 10pm 10pm
Sun 27 Sun 27 Sun 27 Sun 27 Sun 27 Sun 27 Mon 28
10pm 10pm 10.30pm 10.30pm 11pm 11pm 1pm
Mon 28 Mon 28
1pm 5pm
Mon 28 Mon 28
9pm 10pm
Mon 28 Mon 28
10pm 11pm
Gypsy and European Folk
The White Gorillas DJ Brendan Jinks The Soundtrack of our Lives
D. Folan, D. Stenson
K. Quinn, E. Lee, K. McDonald
Traditional Fusion F. Carbonell, A, Houston, C. Sheerin
Myles Manley The Corner Boys The Rocketman DJ Scruffy Duffy Fiach Moriarty Sarah and Jessie JPTrio and Niamh Farrell The Candles Midlake & The Young Folk in Concert Coleman’s Call Concert
Fri 25
8pm
Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street.
Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sat 26
9pm 10pm 10pm 10pm 10pm 10pm 10pm 10.30pm 10.30pm 11pm 11pm 11am 11.30am
Snug City Ramblers The Gorgeous Colours Anything Goes John L Tabby The Locust Honey String Band Feel Good Friday - DJ Tommy Finan The Stratpack M.A.S.S. Party Band DJ Mark Cunning Festival Club - Pete Molinari Band Junior Fiddler of Dooney Mimirichi Clowns
The Snug, Stephen Street. Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. Hargadons, O’Connell Street. Foley’s Bar, Castle Street Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. The Harp Tavern, Quay Street. McHughs, Grattan Street. Kennedy’s, Rockwood Parade. 5th on Teeling, Teeling Street. The Garavogue, Stephen Street. The Model, Connaghton Road. Methodist Church, Wine Street. Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street.
Sat 26 Sat 26
1.30pm 2pm
Saramai A Musical Conversation
Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26
2.30pm 3.30pm 4pm 4pm 4pm 5pm 5.30pm
Sat 26
7pm
Sat 26
8pm
Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26
8pm 10pm 10pm
Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sat 26
10pm 10pm 10.30pm 10.30pm 10.30pm 11pm 11pm
€20
14-15
Compéred by Brian O’Donovan
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Lily’s Café, Hyde Bridge. Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street.
Free €3 Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free €10/12 €5 €10/6 u12s €25 Family Free €5
Café Fleur, O’Connell Street. Lyons Café, Quay Street. Fureys, Bridge Street. The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. Street Cart, Teeling Street. McHughs, Grattan Street.
Free Free Free Free €5 Free Free
21 21 21 21 22 23 23
Shoot the Crows, Market Cross.
Free
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Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo.
€36.50
24-25
Calry Church of Ireland, The Mall Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. Foleys Bar, Castle Street.
€29 Free Free
26-27 28 28
McHughs, Grattan Street. The Harp Tavern, Quay Street 5th on Teeling, Teeling Street. Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. Kennedy’s, Rockwood Parade. The Garavogue, Stephen Street. The Model, Connaghton Road.
Free Free Free €3 Free Free €10/12
28 28 29 29 29 29 30
Old Hannah Dervish - Trad Beats
The Glasshouse Hotel, Swan Point, Hyde Bridge. Free 32 Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street. €12/6 u12s 33 with Sligo Academy of Music & Sinfonietta €30 Family Shane McAleer & Leonard Barry The Glasshouse Hotel, Swan Room, Swan Point. Free 34 Double Album Launch Rackhouse Pilfer The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free 35 Cornerboy Koko Latte, Quayside Shopping Centre. Free 35 The Honey Bees Hargadons, O’Connell Street. Free 35 Villagers & Common Tongues Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo. €24 36-37 in Concert €18 39 Liz Carroll, Niamh Dunne, Goitse Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street. High M.A.S.S. Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. Free 40 Sunday Jam Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. Free 40 Traditional Session Foleys Bar, Castle Street. Free 40 S. Heron, R. Lancashire
The Sunday Society The Quay Street Band The Japanese Popstars Smile Smash Hits! Festival Club - Oddsocks, This Side Up Traditional Session
McHughs, Grattan Street. The Harp Tavern, Quay Street. 5th on Teeling, Teeling Street. Kennedys, Rockwood Parade. The Garavogue, Stephen Street. The Model, Connaghton Road. Kennedys, Rockwood Parade.
Free Free €10 Free Free €10/12 Free
40 41 41 41 41 42 43
Ósta Café, Stephen Street. Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade.
Free Free
43 43
The Snug, Stephen Street. The Harp Tavern, Quay Street.
Free Free
43 43
Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. The Garavogue, Stephen Street.
Free Free
44 44
S.Carroll, JJ Kelly, O.McTernan
Jean Harnett Traditional Session M.Martin, S.Mitchell, D.Courell
Snug City Ramblers Traditional Session K.O'Brien, H.McGowan, S.Dwyer
Rackhouse Pilfer DJ Scruffy Duffy
20 20
J. Smith, O. Mac Diarmada
Cathy & Niamh Conor Quinn & The White Chalk Sarah and Jessie Rackhouse Pilfer Tony De Marco & Seamie O’Dowd Dean Gurrie Traditional Session
Shuttle Bus
O. Mac Diarmada, P. Finn, S. Gavin
Traditional Session S. Tansey, M. McGinley, M. Holmes
Imelda May & Rackhouse Pilfer in Concert LAPD & Locust Honey String Band Tabby Traditional Session S. Heron, R. Lancashire
Saturday Session - DJ TC BackWater Jack Discolandia - DJ Johnny Holmes The Barley Mob - Album Launch The Curlybobs DJ Graham Cawley Festival Club - DJ Kormac AV Show
On Festival Club Nights enjoy the tasty hot food menu at the Atrium Bar, The Model also serving a selection of drinks including draught beer, wine, cider, bottled beers.
There will be a shuttle bus service from all Knocknarea Arena shows direct to the FESTIVAL CLUB at The Model and to city centre events
WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER
THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER
9pm The Snug, Stephen Street. Free
8.30pm Source Wine Bar, John Street. €10
Wednesday Session
The Soundtrack of our Lives
A traditional Irish pub with an emphasis on Live music. Live sessions with resident house group "Snug City Ramblers" each night with a welcome to all musicians to join them during the week for a tune. This session takes place nightly in this warm intimate friendly environment.
10pm Shoot the Crows, Market Cross. Free
Famous Wednesday Session An outstanding weekly informal session of Irish, Gypsy and European folk music with members of popular local bands, who merge music from their classical, jazz, rock, Catalan and Irish traditional backgrounds into a unique blend of eclectic music.
10pm Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. Free
The White Gorillas The White Gorillas were formed by members of two cover bands, Whitewater and Gorilla Radio. Their set list features music from artistes like Bob Dylan, Paolo Nutini, and Nina Simone right through to Kings of Leon and Led Zeppelin and even the odd nineties dance classic!
11pm The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free
DJ Brendan Jinks Late Bar 8
Kieran Quinn and his Anything Goes sidekicks Eddie Lee and Ken ‘Tonto’ McDonald are the house band backing a cast of dozens of Sligo musicians in the latest of the now famous Source Theme Nights. This latest episode will celebrate The Gathering through interpreting songs by popular Irish composers. Van Morrison, Phil Lynott, Paul Brady, Jimmy McCarthy and Damien Rice are just a few of those whose infectious music has enriched our lives. Early booking from Source Sligo is essential (071 914 7605). Tickets on sale: Tue Oct 1st at 9.30am.
10pm Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. Free
Traditional Fusion A mad mix of acoustic world and traditional Irish Music. This is one session you want to get your teeth into. Featuring Felip Carbonell on Spanish guitar, Anna Houston on mandolin and banjo and Collette Sheerin on flute & whistles. This popular monthly session in Tricky's McGarrigles is lively foot stompin' craic.
10pm Tricky’s McGarrigles (upstairs), O’Connell St. €3
Myles Manley Myles Manley, self-described as a Dublin-based popstar from Sligo, released three collections of songs during the past two years and will perform his Greatest Hits 2012-2013 as well as new material. "Manley is currently one of the best young singer-songwriters in the country and it’s only a matter of time until the rest of the world knows it." Brian Coney, BBC Radio Ulster "Outlandishly interesting front man Manley is truly something to behold" GoldenPlec.com Note: This concert is a McGarrigles production and is not included in the Sligo Live Weekend Tickets. 9
THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER
FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER
10pm Hargadons, O’Connell St. Free
5pm Koko Latte, Quayside Shopping Centre. Free
The Corner Boys
Sarah and Jessie
A six piece with a shared passion for Bluegrass sessions and American music. Playing guitar, mandolin, harmonica, dobro, bass and drums and with multi-vocalists performing anything from Honky Tonk to Blues Stomp. Travelling through recorded music history, choosing songs and tunes from the 1930’s to now, they promise a lively night of music.
Rapidly emerging Sligo musicians, Sarah Crummy and Jessie Whitehead have teamed up in an exciting duo. With piano, guitar, violin and beautiful harmonies, they play a varied set ranging from soul to folk. Their YouTube video mash-up "Cry Me a River & No Diggity", with Deirdre Farrell and Paul Leonard, went viral and attracted worldwide attention.
10pm Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. Free
The Rocketman The Rocketman aka Fergal Harman is a Singer/Actor who has played with many great musicians and is currently doing a lot of solo work. Fergal's set ranges from Acoustic rock to pop as well as many other styles.
11pm The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free
DJ Scruffy Duffy Scruffy has gigged with top radio personalities from Today FM and 2FM. His in-house residencies have become legendary in the West of Ireland. Late bar.
FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 12:30pm Café Victor, JFK Kennedy Parade. Free
Fiach Moriarty Dublin singer-songwriter Fiach Moriarty’s debut 'So I' was 'Album of the Week' on RTÉ Radio 1.He’s toured with Mary Black, Ray Davies (Kinks) and Declan O'Rourke and appeared as a guest guitarist with Eddi Reader on The Late Late Show. Fiach is currently recording his second record, provisionally titled 'The Revolution', due for release in early 2014. 10
6pm Fureys, Bridge Street. Free
JPTrio & Niamh Farrell Entwining world, jazz and funk rhythms with Irish traditional tunes, JPTrio have created a new, vibrant sound. Their innovative music is attracting and delighting audiences. Voted a best newcomer band at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections, they shared the stage with Bobby McFerrin at Dublin’s NCH and recently played the gigantic Milwaukee Irish Festival in Wisconsin
6pm Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell St. Free
The Candles The Candles blend folk, rock and trad to create something very special! Collette Sheerin on vocals, flute, whistles and guitar, Anna Houston on cello and mandolin, Felip Carbonnell on Spanish guitar, Ginger O'Keefe on double bass and Tommy Kivlehan on drums interpret songs from Leonard Cohen to Neil Young along with original material.
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FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 8pm Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo. â‚Ź25
MIDLAKE with special Guests THE YOUNG FOLK
THE YOUNG FOLK Midlake stays ahead of its own time by making music that transcends it. The Denton, Texas band's 2006 release The Trails of Van Occupanther got fans and bloggers re-evaluating dormant ancestors like Fleetwood Mac, America, Crosby Stills Nash and Young and Bread - music that has been embedded in the indie worlds unconscious (Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear) ever since. On their 2010 release The Courage of Others, Midlake reinvented themselves with influences from British folk to Russian Cinema - and received rave reviews culminating in the band being named Best Live Act by Mojo Magazine.
The Young Folk making their third appearance at Sligo Live, make a well deserved move to main stage, following the strong critical reaction to their album, 'The Little Battle', and their recent appearances at both the Cambridge Folk Festival and Electric Picnic. Their trademark sound - the interplay between guitars, bass and mandolin, piano and percussion, set neatly on a bedrock of native and American influences, is a persuasive patina, one which has seen them compared to the likes of Mumford and Sons, Noah and The Whale, and The Low Anthem.
The band had shown their sublime instrumental mettle by backing John Grant on his award-winning 2010 solo debut Queen Of Denmark. This one-off concert celebrates the release of Midlake's fourth LP Antiphon on Bella Union. 12
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FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 8pm Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street. €20
Not to be missed….
Séamus McGuire
LIZ CARROLL TÉADA TONY DE MARCO SEAMUS TANSEY SEAMIE O’DOWD JESSE SMITH SEAN GAVIN SÉAMUS McGUIRE MANUS McGUIRE GARRY O BRIAIN PHILIP DUFFY MOSSIE MARTIN DECLAN FOLAN JUNIOR DAVEY DECLAN COURELL
CO-PRODUCTION
Philip Duffy
COLEMAN’S CALL
This unique concert, compéred by Brian O’Donovan, presenter of the popular music show ‘Celtic Sojourn’ on WGBH, Boston, brings together some of the world’s finest players in a wonderful celebration of The Gathering to explore and interpret the musical legacy of their illustrious predecessors.
“Without the renaissance spearheaded by the Sligo musicians in the 1920s, we might very well not have the vibrant live tradition we have today.” Harry Bradshaw 14
Téada
The emigrant fiddlers of Sligo - Michael Coleman, James Morrison, and Paddy Killoran made the first popular recordings of Irish Traditional music in New York during the early twentieth century. These recordings brought Sligo’s vibrant traditional music style to millions, and when imported back to Ireland reinvigorated traditional music.
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FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER
FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER
9pm The Snug, Stephen Street. Free
10pm Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. Free
Snug City Ramblers
Tabby
Live sessions with resident house group "Snug City Ramblers" each night with a welcome to all musicians to join them during the week for a tune. This session takes place nightly in this warm intimate friendly environment.
10pm Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. €3
The Gorgeous Colours Gorgeous Colours are a Dublin-based five-piece indie rock band. They make carefully-crafted melodic pop songs, with winning hooks and melodies hiding the kind of detail that reveals more to love with every listen. The band will showcase material from their eagerly anticipated second album. Note: This concert is a McGarrigles production and is not included in the Sligo Live Weekend Tickets.
10pm Hargadons, O’Connell Street. Free
Anything Goes With a hugely varied repertoire ranging from Jazz to Blues and Rubberbandits to Riverdance. You name it, Anything Goes have it all; five consummate musicians playing original arrangements of classic songs, thrilling innovative medleys and world class music you would not expect to hear from a party band. And boy can they party!
A blend of covers and originals from Tabby's new band featuring Marty G on drums and Keelan Kelly on bass. Get ready for a night of guitar led rock from Sligo's own guitar hero.
10pm The Harp Tavern, Quay Street. Free
The Locust Honey String Band The Locust Honey String Band have been making a big impact with their superb new album, 'He Ain't No Good’, which has attracted widespread praise on both sides of the Atlantic. North Carolina based Locust Honey String Band are Chloe, Ariel, and Meredith. They blend sweet harmonies with raging Old Time tunes using various combinations of fiddle, banjo and guitar.
10pm McHughs, Grattan Street. Free
Feel Good Friday DJ Tommy Finan playing Hits from the decades
10:30pm Kennedy’s, Rockwood Parade. Free
The Stratpack This 5 piece blues band will take you back to the good old days of rock n roll. This is guitar music at its finest.
10.30pm 5th on Teeling, Teeling Street. Free
M.A.S.S. Party Band
10pm Foleys Bar, Castle Street. Free
Sligo's favourite good time party band, ‘MASS’ play Live at Fifth on Teeling on October 25th with their funky set that instantly draws you to your feet! MASS boast a huge catalogue of catchy dance and disco covers, from soul to funk and upbeat reggae jams. Followed by DJ PC till late.
John L
11pm The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free
Foley’s regular Friday night entertainment features John Lenehan’s mix of country and folk flavoured tunes accumulated over his musical life with Southern Comfort and numerous other bands. 16
DJ Mark Cunning I Radio’s Mark Cunning spins the sounds to take you into the night. Late bar 17
FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
11pm Three Stage Festival Club, The Model, Connaughton Road €10 in advance. €12 on door (Doors open 10.30pm)
11am The Methodist Church, Wine Street (opposite Gaiety Cinema). €5
PETE MOLINARI BAND
THE JUNIOR FIDDLER OF DOONEY
and a host of Festival artistes
Fiddle competition for under 16s Sligo Live is again joining with CCÉ Sligo Town Branch to host the 'Fiddler of Dooney'. The first of two days of intense competition will see the under 16 fiddlers compete for the Junior Fiddler of Dooney title. The competition was inaugurated in 1965 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious instrumental competitions in the tradition. For more than a century there have been strong links between traditional music in Sligo and the U.S.A. To recognise and strengthen this bond, The Fiddler of Dooney brings an adjudicator over from America each year. Brian Conway, Winifred Horan, Tony De Marco Kevin Burke and Maurice Lennon have all filled the role and this year we are privileged to have Grammy nominated Chicago’s Liz Carroll, and former winner, Manus McGuire, judge the competition. Sligo Town Branch Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Pete Molinari sits at that point where, as Muddy Waters put it, the blues had a baby and they called it rock ‘n’ roll. Here soul, country, blues and rockabilly collide. The songs tell tales of life, love, literature and compact his musical influences and his globe-spanning, wandering lifestyle. Bruce Springsteen, when asked what he was listening to these days, said: "Pete Molinari - and if you don't know anything about him, he's great". Considering Pete's nomination as 'Best Newcomer' at UK rock magazine’s Mojo Awards, his appearance on Later With Jools Holland and the critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, it was never going to be too long before the man from New Jersey clocked the boy from Chatham.
SLIGO LIVE FESTIVAL CLUB AT THE MODEL IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH 3 PERFORMANCE STAGES HOSTING A TRUE FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE. THE BLACK BOX state of the art performance space will rock with our Club headliners. THE ACOUSTIC STAGE shall give you an intimate flavour of Sligo Live; hosting short sets from artistes who have played other festival venues. The line-up is only revealed at 10pm each evening. THE SESSION ROOM will welcome musicians and festival goers whose interests are more traditional. While moving from stage to stage sampling the variety of sounds on offer, clubbers can enjoy the craic at The pop-up Atrium Bar serving draught beer, wine, cider, bottled beers and also offers a tasty hot food menu. 18
11.30am Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street. €10/6 u12s/€25 family
PRODUCTION
Mimirichi Clowns Paper World Come and experience the pure joy that is Paper World. Performed by the Ukrainian clown troupe Mimirichi, this fast paced, physical, slapstick comedy is like nothing you will have seen before. Watch the clowns tear the house down (literally!), and get caught up in the biggest paper fight of your life. Great for children and adults alike, Paper World is both magical and uproarious - just make sure you give those clowns as good as you get! Age: 4+ “It is amazing how quickly mature grown-ups revert to childhood given the chance to throw paper around and make a huge mess.” - Guardian
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SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
1:30pm Lily’s Café, Hyde Bridge. Free
2:30pm Café Fleur, O’Connell Street. Free
Saramai
Cathy & Niamh
Saramai has a deliciously distinct songwriting style, with classical twists and hints of Kate Bush & Tori Amos. The Navan artist has performed with Jack L, Declan O’Rourke, Luka Bloom, Kíla, The Lost Brothers and many more. This will be one of her more intimate gigs ahead of her new album release in 2014.
Cathy Quinlan and Niamh Kelly are the rocking, swinging, doo-bop ladies of the wild and wonderful Red Hots. For Sligo Live, the ladies will present another side of their talents, guaranteeing you a chilled and friendly afternoon with a few zany twists and surprises thrown in just for the hell of it!
2pm Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street. €5
A Musical Conversation on the Sligo Fiddle Masters
3:30pm Lyons Café, Quay Street. Free CO-PRODUCTION
Jesse Smith, Oisín Mac Diarmada Jesse Smith and Oisín Mac Diarmada will host an informal and insightful afternoon talk on the tunes and times of Michael Coleman, James Morrison and Paddy Killoran. The conversation will be complemented by playing from both Jesse and Oisín to highlight and illustrate the musical legacy of these masters.
Tapas
SLIGO LIVE 23 -28 October 2013
FOR A FIVER (€5) Music and food...a pairing that is hard to beat The Sligo Tapas Trail is back! Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned Sligo Live fan sample some of Sligo’s best food in handy and tasty Tapas portions of house specialities from some of our celebrated restaurants, including Ósta Café, Hargadons, Café Fleur, Streetcart, Kates Kitchen, Eala Bhan, Chapters, Silver Apple and Source Sligo... For further information and an up to date list of participating restaurants see
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Conor Quinn & The White Chalk Following their amazing performance at Electric Picnic and the success of their number 1 iTunes EP Golden Kids, the 7 piece band arrive on a wave of success. Front man Conor Quinn has a stop-you-inyour-tracks voice which elevated him to the final of TV programme “The Voice”.
4pm Fureys, Bridge Street. Free
Sarah and Jessie Sarah Crummy and Jessie Whitehead: two beguiling Sligo multi instrumentalists, an exciting new acoustic duo. They play an eclectic set ranging from soul to folk. Their viral cover video "Cry Me a River & No Diggity", also featuring Deirdre Farrell and Paul Leonard, has won the girls praise from the likes of NME and American broadcaster, Ryan Seacrest.
4pm The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free
Rackhouse Pilfer A big hit last year in Sligo Live’s Arrivals strand for emerging artists, local six-piece Rackhouse Pilfer have been enthralling crowds across the country with their brand of rootsy Americana over the past 12 months. Critics describe the alt-country rockers as “a word of mouth phenomenon”, “a fiery and exciting new band” and “musically gifted”. 21
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 4pm Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. €5
TONY DE MARCO SEAMIE O’DOWD
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 5pm Street Cart, Teeling Street. Free
Dean Gurrie In the last 18 months Dean catapulted back into the music scene sharing the stage with such acts as Ryan Sheridan, Paddy Casey and Sharon Shannon. ‘The quality of Dean's songwriting would suggest that with a little bit of good fortune a wider audience awaits for someone who has such an easy rapport with the audience’. Hot Press
5.30pm McHughs, Grattan Street. Free
Traditional Session Oisín Mac Diarmada, Paul Finn, Sean Gavin
This is a gig where two leading exponents of the Sligo style open a musical dialogue certain to be full of flash and fire, moderated by a well-grounded respect for tradition and source. Tony DeMarco and Seamie O’Dowd are two musicians from opposite sides of the Atlantic who have been nurtured in Sligo Style traditional music; Tony in New York where, despite his Italian forebears, he was drawn to the émigré Sligo fiddlers like Lad O’Beirne, Martin Wynne and Michael Gorman. Seamie learned from his parents, Joe and Sheila, fiddlers both from the heartland of South Sligo. Over the years they have participated in many sessions and stages and Seamie has guested on Tony’s album, 'The Sligo Indian'. Between them they are capable of producing enough electricity to fire up the national grid. One of the undoubted gems of the festival, and no mistake!
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This session is anchored by three outstanding musicians, Sligo’s own Oisín Mac Diarmada from Téada on fiddle, his bandmate Paul Finn on Accordion and Detroit native Sean Gavin, a much admired flute player, who acknowledges a strong influence from Sligo flute legend, Kevin Henry, who also resides in his current home of Chicago.
7pm Shoot The Crows, Market Cross. Free
Traditional Session Seamus Tansey - Flute, Martin McGinley - Fiddle, Michael Holmes - bouzouki Shoots is the venue of choice for many traditional musicians visiting Sligo and tonight it hosts a blockbuster. Seamus Tansey is a true South Sligo legend, and on this, his first visit to Sligo Live, he will be joined by Donegal firebrand Martin McGinley and Dervish’s rhythm engine Michael Holmes. 23
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 8pm Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo. €36.50
IMELDA MAY with Special Guests RACKHOUSE PILFER
The rise and rise of Imelda May has been unstoppable. She last played Sligo Live in 2009 and due to phenomenal demand the concert had to be moved to a bigger venue. Such is her popularity, Sligo Live is delighted to welcome Imelda May back. Having fallen in love with rockabilly and the blues as a nine-year old in Dublin, Imelda May has gone from strength to strength. Her fresh blend of irresistible Jazz Beats, Blues and Fast-tempo rockabilly have won her such fans as Jools Holland and Michael Parkinson as well as massive public and critical acclaim. Imelda May is a Meteor Music Award winner. She has performed at all the major festivals including a storming Glastonbury performance, T In The Park, Womad and Electric Picnic. 24
She has appeared at The Grammy Awards and has shared stages with top musical acts including Jeff Beck, Bruce Springsteen Band, Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, David Gilmour, Van Morrison and Lionel Richie.
RACKHOUSE PILFER A big hit last year in Sligo Live’s Arrivals strand for emerging artists, local six-piece, Rackhouse Pilfer have been enthralling crowds across the country with their brand of rootsy Americana over the past 12 months. Critics describe the alt-country rockers as “a word of mouth phenomenon”, “a fiery and exciting new band” and “musically gifted”. 25
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 8pm Calry Church of Ireland, The Mall. €29
LAPD with special Guests LOCUST HONEY STRING BAND
Liam, Andy, Paddy and Dónal, aka LAPD will give us a rare opportunity to savour the sounds these amazing musicians brought to these seminal groups who changed the face of Irish music.
LOCUST HONEY STRING BAND Liam Óg O Flynn, Andy Irvine, Paddy Glackin and Dónal Lunny, affectionately known as LAPD, are recognised internationally as folk royalty. They collectively inhabited the bands Planxty, The Bothy Band, Sweeney’s Men, Moving Hearts and many more through decades of Irish music. This very special performance sees them play in the wonderfully atmospheric Calry Church. Anyone who was lucky enough to attend one of their sold out concerts at Vicar Street and the show-stealing performance at last year’s Electric Picnic will testify that their energy and amazing telepathic chemistry hasn’t waned. 26
North Carolina based Locust Honey String Band are Chloe, Ariel, and Meredith. They blend sweet harmonies with raging Old Time tunes using various combinations of fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass. Chloe and Ariel have been playing music together since their early teenage years in Ashville, N.C. Meredith is from Boston and has been playing guitar and singing blues and beautiful harmonies since her college years at NYU. The three women generate a collective sound of blues, old-time tunes, honky tonk, and old country music. 27
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
10pm Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. Free
10.30pm 5th on Teeling, Teeling Street. Free
Tabby
Discolandia
A blend of covers and originals from Tabby's new band featuring Marty g on drums and Keelan Kelly on bass. Get ready for a night of guitar led rock from Sligo's own guitar hero.
10pm McHughs, Grattan Street. Free
The Saturday Session Saturday regular DJ TC playing the weekend favourites
10pm Foley’s Bar, Castle Street. Free
Regular Traditional Session Seamus Heron, Rodney Lancashire This regular weekly session features remarkable flute player, Seamus Hernon; one of a famous family of talented musicians from Gurteen in South Sligo. His sparring partner, Rodney Lancashire from Cootehill, Co. Cavan plays bouzouki, Mandolin, banjo and concertina. Joined by some of their regular collaborators, they l still welcome more, so don’t be shy about joining in.
18 years of collecting, playing, borrowing, recording, losing, scratching, spinning, queueing, starting, stopping, lending, taking, buying, editing and mastering music has made Discolandia what it is today, DJ Johnny Holmes' now infamous sets are not to be missed and will have you dancing into the early hours!
10.30pm Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street €3
The Barley Mob Album Launch After 3 years of playing their music in every corner of Ireland from the smallest snugs to the biggest festival stages.... the wait is finally over!!!! The Barley Mob launch their debut album in their second home. They invite everybody who shared in their journey to come celebrate their Launch with them. Note: This concert is a McGarrigles production and is not included in the Sligo Live Weekend Tickets
10:30pm Kennedys, Rockwood Parade. Free
The Curlybobs 10pm The Harp Tavern, Quay Street. Free
BackWater Jack BackWater Jack is a high-energy, funky six-piece band, delivering an eclectic mix of soul, rock’n’roll & classic pop covers. Influences range from Tamla Motown acts like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Tina Turner to Ella Fitzgerald, Fleetwood Mac, Imelda May, Bonnie Raitt and Carole King.
We formed this group as friends who enjoy music and love fun, we have heard it is well reflected in our gigs! We Socialise together, We laugh together, We Gig together. So if it is no fun or craic, well then its definitely not us playing! Join the Curlybob Revolution today! HAZA!
11pm The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free
DJ Graham Cawley Popular DJ Graham Cawley serves a cocktail of the best chart and classic hits. Late bar!
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SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
11pm Three Stage Festival Club, The Model, Connaughton Road €10 in advance. €12 on door (Doors open 10.30pm)
2pm The Methodist Church, Wine Street (opposite Gaiety Cinema). €5
DJ KORMAC AV SHOW
DJ Kormac brings his AV Show to Sligo Live. The Dublin based producer has been filling dance floors around Europe and further afield with his individual mixes and eclectic sounds. Armed with the latest AV technology, he now plays, scratches and manipulates audio AND video using turntables in unison. Kormac has performed at a wide range events & festivals world wide including Glastonbury, The Big Chill, London Jazz Festival, Harvest Festival Australia, SummerJazz in Holland, Fringe Festival Dublin, Fusion in Germany, Cork Jazz & many more. He has composed two film/TV soundtracks, formed a 12 piece big band (who played before thousands at Glastonbury & The Electric Picnic), released various EPs & an album on Bodytonicmusic (his most recent single featured legendary author Irvine Welsh) and is currently in the studio putting finishing touches to his second album due for release in early 2014. His Sligo Live appearance is a great opportunity to enjoy an Audio-Visual experience at the cutting edge of the genre. SLIGO LIVE FESTIVAL CLUB AT THE MODEL IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH 3 PERFORMANCE STAGES HOSTING A TRUE FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE. THE BLACK BOX state of the art performance space will rock with our Club headliners. THE ACOUSTIC STAGE shall give you an intimate flavour of Sligo Live; hosting short sets from artistes who have played other festival venues. The line-up is only revealed at 10pm each evening. THE SESSION ROOM will welcome musicians and festival goers whose interests are more traditional. While moving from stage to stage sampling the variety of sounds on offer, clubbers can enjoy the craic at The pop-up Atrium Bar serving draught beer, wine, cider, bottled beers and also offers a tasty hot food menu. 30
FIDDLER OF DOONEY Fiddle competition
Sligo Live and CCÉ Sligo Town Branch host the 'Fiddler of Dooney', inspired by the W B Yeats poem of the same name. Today’s competition is the turn of the Senior (over 16s) players. The competition was inaugurated in 1965 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious instrumental competitions in the tradition. The roll of previous winners reads like a who’s who of traditional fiddling and includes Matt Cranitch, Cathal Hayden, Liz Kane, Paddy Glackin and Manus McGuire. This year, for the first time The Fiddler of Dooney competition is reaching outside Ireland with heats in Boston and New York, as part of The Gathering, the Fáilte Ireland initiative to welcome people home. The winners of these heats will join fiddlers from all over Ireland in competing for this magnificent award. The standard of’ playing is a joy to behold. Competitors need not be tied to any rigid formula or to play in a Sligo style, although Sligo Live celebrates the Sligo style with its infectious lift.This year’s adjudicators are former winners, Seamus McGuire and Tony De Marco from New York. Full information and an entry form is provided on www.sligolive.ie (download the form) or on Sligo Town Branch’s website http://homepage.eircom.net/~fiddlerofdooney/ Sligo Town Branch Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann 31
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
2.30pm The Harp Tavern, Quay Street. Free
3.30pm Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street €12/6 u12s/€30 family
Traditional Session Declan Folan - Fiddle, Damian Stenson - Flute A stunning Sligo style line up line up with Baltimore native, and now Glasnevin resident fiddler, Jesse Smith, joining two south Sligo favourites; fiddler’s fiddler, Declan Folan and Téada’s flute player, Damian Stenson. Expect sparks to fly in a session filled with both drive and melody.
3pm The Glasshouse Hotel, Swan Point, Hyde Bridge. Free
Old Hannah From the foot of Ben Bulben to the Appalachian peaks, this band are firmly rooted in old-time sounds. The musical progression of Old Hannah - Luke, Anthony, Lucie and Leo - has - been an adventure that began in the North West and stretched to Dublin. They have crafted stories and melodies that display a strength and energy.
DERVISH TRAD BEATS
MINI PROMS
SLIGO ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND SINFONIETTA The wonderful Sligo band Dervish will be joined by Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta and Chorus to present a funfilled performance which will introduce children and families to the joys of traditional music. This special traditional music prom is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Join us for a rich musical experience celebrating traditional music in Sligo with lots of opportunities for children to join in, engage and learn. All ages. Duration: 1hr 15mins.
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SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
4pm The Glasshouse Hotel, Swan Room, Swan Point. Free
4pm The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free
SHANE McALEER & LEONARD BARRY DOUBLE ALBUM LAUNCH
Rackhouse Pilfer Perform their own unique take on songs from Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams, Gillian Welch, Steve Earl and John Hiatt as well as traditional Bluegrass songs and originals. Their Line up and instrumentation is Leon Mooney acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals, Willie Kelly-acoustic guitar, drums and vocals, Les Jones mandolin and vocals, Fiachra Cunningham -fiddle, slide guitar and vocals, Mark Conway - banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals and - upright bass and vocals.
4pm Koko Latte, Quayside Shopping Centre. Free
Cornerboy This Wexford band provide catchy melodies and instant sing-along lyrics bringing the marriage of new folk and Irish trad into the 21st century. Their debut album ‘Morning Morning’ was recorded in the secluded railway town of Lennoxville, Quebec and is a song book of energetic floor stompers and delicate melodies encapsulating a year on the road travelling North America.
6pm Hargadons, O’Connell Street. Free A unique performance and launch of two outstanding musicians’ albums. Omagh fiddle player, Shane McAleer is a familiar face in Sligo from his years with Dervish. He is widely recognised by his peers as one of the outstanding players of his or any generation. ‘Long Time, no See’ his first solo cd features guitar backing from fellow Tyrone man Eamon McElholm. Leonard Barry from Co. Kerry has been playing the uilleann pipes since the age of fifteen and is one of the leading Pipers today. ‘New Road’ is Leonard’s second release. John Carty, Rick Epping, Andy Morrow, Seamie O’Dowd, Cathy Jordan and Conor Byrne guest on it. Joining them today are two true legends of music that will need no introduction to Sligo, Arty McGlynn on guitar and Rick Epping on harmonica. And you’d never know who else might show up. 34
The Honey Bees The Honey Bees play a collection of lovely old Tin Pan Alley jazz tunes with a swing feel. Expect to hear tunes from Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmicheal, Fats Waller and Cole Porter. The newly formed group consists of Vocals (Margo Barrow), Violin (Clio Quinlan), Guitar (Bernard Tohill), Piano (Mark Murphy) and Drums (Tommy K). Look forward to swinging your hips and singing along. 35
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
VILLAGERS
8pm Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo. €24
with special Guests COMMON TONGUES
As they head for their Sligo Live debut, their burgeoning reputation has been enhanced by the release of their second album ‘Awayland’ which had reviewers grasping for superlatives, and fans buying it by the truckload. Most people will like to stand for a villagers concert, but there are a limited number of seated tickets on sale.
COMMON TONGUES Villagers burst upon an unsuspecting music scene with the 2010 release of ‘Becoming A Jackal’, and their debut album went on to be nominated for a Mercury Award as well as the Choice Music Prize. They spent the next few years quietly building up a live profile, including a jaw-dropping show at the Cambridge Folk Festival where the impact of Conor J.O’Brien’s audience connection was a talking point for the weekend. They have wowed audiences at Glastonbury, T in the Park, Latitude, Reading and Leeds festivals, That’s the thing about Villagers; this music is insidious, burrowing its way under the skin and into the heart in equal measure. 36
Returning to Sligo Live and making the leap from ‘Arrivals’, Common Tongues from Brighton combine tender and emotive song writing with a passion for experimentation and atmospherics. They mix memorable yet complex melodies with percussive explosions. They have been recording and gigging intensively around the UK and hitting the festival circuit hard with slots including Hamburg’s fabulous Reeperbahn Festival, Liverpool Sound City, Bestival, and Cambridge. 37
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
8pm Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street. €18
LIZ CARROLL
CO-PRODUCTION
NIAMH DUNNE & GOITSE
Kevin McCormack with McCormacks Car Sales Manager, Paul Byrne presenting Sligo Live co-producer, Shane Mitchell, with an Opel Zafira for artist transport during the Sligo Live Festival
Chicago fiddler, Liz Carroll, is arguably the most eminent Irish roots player to emerge from the US tradition. Grammy nominated and the first American winner of TG4’S composer’s award she makes a welcome return to Sligo Live, accompanied by multi–instrumentalist Séan Óg Graham from Beoga, and Lunasa bassist Trevor Hutchinson who collaborated on her recording. Expect loads of original tunes and plenty of verve!
NIAMH DUNNE
McCORMACKS CAR SALES PROUD SPONSORS OF THE SLIGO LIVE FESTIVAL CARS
Niamh Dunne, lead vocalist and fiddler with Beoga, steps away from the band for a rare solo performance, where she will showcase material from her debut album ‘Portraits’, the slow-burning surprise packet of the year.
GOITSE Goitse, a young band who came together while at the University of Limerick, are creating waves with their contagiously energetic distinctive sound and for the quality of their own compositions interspersed with well-known traditional tunes. 39
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
10pm Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell St. Free
10pm The Harp Tavern, Quay Street. Free
High M.A.S.S.
The Quay Street Band
Tricky’s upstairs will rock to the phenomenon that is Sunday M.A.S.S. For almost 4 years McGarrigles musicians of all genres, Rock, Trad, Jazz and Classical,have come together as to informally meet, share ideas and jam together. The pub has been packed every Sunday since with their catchy dance and blues covers, funk and upbeat reggae jams.
An institution in The Harp, where they have been the Saturday night house band for many years, The Quay Street band are Sean Dwyer, Aidan Keirns, Fluky Gorman and Martin McGowan. Their set list of classic folk, country, pop and rock favourites played with style and verve is a real crowd pleaser.
10pm Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. Free
Sunday Jam Sunday Jam is Fiddler's Creek newest musical adventure. After the success of midweek groups such as The White Gorillaz and The Social, Sunday is now the new project for a handful of musicians who are always on the lookout to do something new and slightly different. Sunday Jam will feature many talented musicians and is definitely a night to watch out for.
10pm Foleys Bar, Castle Street. Free
Regular Traditional Session Seamus Hernon, Rodney Lancashire Another opportunity to see flute player, Seamus Hernon; one of a talented family of musicians from Gurteen in South Sligo. His sparring partner, Rodney Lancashire from Cootehill, Co. Cavan plays bouzouki, Mandolin, banjo and concertina. Joined by some of their regular collaborators, they still welcome more, so don’t be shy about joining in.
10pm McHughs, Grattan Street. Free
The Sunday Society Upstairs with Special Guest DJ Tommy Finan playing Hip Hop, Funk, Soul and Alternative. 40
10.30pm 5th on Teeling. Teeling Street. €10
The Japanese Popstars The Japanese Popstars are bringing their energetic LIVE DJ set to Sligo Live. Get ready to RAVE with the Japstars to their new record ‘Disconnect/Reconnect’. The Japanese Popstars have returned to the electronic underground and the sound that first brought them so much attention. Now a duo, they’re once again making the music they love. TICKETS from 5th on Teeling Facebook Events Page and on the door. Note: This concert is a 5th on Teeling production and is not included in the Sligo Live Weekend Tickets
10:30pm Kennedys, Rockwood Parade. Free
Smile A 3 piece band covering many genres with a fantastic female vocalist commanding every number. A real treat.
11pm The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free
Smash Hits! Fully decked out in 90s outfits and possessing an energetic set overflowing with chart hits, this Dublin six-piece of experienced musicians perform the golden era of classic 90s tracks from artists such as Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer, House of Pain, Take That, Spice Girls, Haddaway, Prodigy and Snap. Late Bar. 41
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
11pm Three Stage Festival Club, The Model, Connaughton Road €10 in advance. €12 on door (Doors open 10.30pm)
1pm Kennedys, Rockwood Parade. Free
ODDSOCKS joined by THIS SIDE UP
Traditional session Sean Carroll - Accordion, John Joe Kelly - Bodhrán, Olivia Mc Ternan - flute Three renowned Sligo based musicians
1pm Ósta Café, Stephen Street. Free
Jean Harnett Growing up in a small West of Ireland village, listening to The Police and The Pretenders on her earphones got her through the early years. Joni Mitchell, Radiohead and a million others pushed her through her teens. Which gets us to here, a young artist gifted with a gritty, soulful voice and a guitar that almost sings itself.
5pm Fiddlers Creek, Rockwood Parade. Free Sligo’s Oddsocks know the importance of the elements that make for great music: melody, harmony and groove. Prophets of funk, they have just returned from three weeks in the UK touring their new EP “Something’s going on”. They played six shows at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and enjoyed a sold out EP Launch in the O2 Academy 2 in Islington. On the record, the band are joined by piano and keyboard player Kieran Quinn who creates a different mood not heard before with Oddsocks. Funky guitars, stacked vocal harmonies and vintage piano sounds colour each of the Ep’s four tracks. These boys are as dedicated to making great records as they are to playing a dynamite live show.
THIS SIDE UP This Side Up is an all-original Hip-Hop group hailing from the badlands of Sligo. They rock funky fresh west coast (of Ireland) rhymes over head-nodding homemade beats. From the true hip hoppers to the converted sceptics everybody enjoys watching This Side Up raise the roof! SLIGO LIVE FESTIVAL CLUB AT THE MODEL IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH 3 PERFORMANCE STAGES HOSTING A TRUE FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE. THE BLACK BOX state of the art performance space will rock with our Club headliners. THE ACOUSTIC STAGE shall give you an intimate flavour of Sligo Live; hosting short sets from artistes who have played other festival venues. The line-up is only revealed at 10pm each evening. THE SESSION ROOM will welcome musicians and festival goers whose interests are more traditional. While moving from stage to stage sampling the variety of sounds on offer, clubbers can enjoy the craic at The pop-up Atrium Bar serving draught beer, wine, cider, bottled beers and also offers a tasty hot food menu. 42
Traditional Session Mossie Martin - Fiddle, Shane Mitchell - Accordion, Declan Courell - Guitar Wrap up session, where all the festival crew and many of the artistes go to wind down after a hectic weekend.
9pm The Snug, Stephen Street. Free
Snug City Ramblers Live sessions with resident house group "Snug City Ramblers" each night and they welcome all musicians to join them during the week for a tune. This session takes place each night in this warm intimate friendly environment.
10pm The Harp Tavern, Quay Street. Free
Regular Traditional Session Kevin O'Brien - Accordion, Harry McGowan - Flute, Sean Dwyer - Guitar Former Shaskeen member, Kevin O Brien, one of the region’s finest accordion players, will be joined by legendary flute player Harry Mc Gowan from Achonry. And Sean Dwyer on guitar. This ensemble can heard every Monday night at the Harp. One of Sligo's longest running and most enjoyable Irish music nights. 43
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER 10pm Tricky’s McGarrigles, O’Connell Street. Free
Rackhouse Pilfer Rackhouse Pilfer are a high octane six piece Bluegrass and American Roots band. They perform their own unique take on songs from artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams, Gillian Welch, Steve Earl and John Hiatt as well as performing plenty of traditional Bluegrass songs and originals. All the six members of the band sing and there are big harmonies.
11pm The Garavogue, Stephen Street. Free
DJ Scruffy Duffy Live and late with the ever popular Scruffy Duffy, voted best DJ in Connacht. Late bar
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