on the
north coast 13th- 17th november 2013
PORTRUSH
PORTSTEWART PORTBALLINTRAE
Free gigs guide
WELCOME TO THE ATLANTIC SESSIONS ON THE NORTH COAST 2013 Atlantic Sessions on The North Coast has been gathering a reputation both among performers and music lovers and this year is set to be the best yet! It is a high quality musical feast, which celebrates the vast original talent native to our corner of the world, from electric to acoustic, traditional to contemporary. Atlantic Sessions has emerged as a permanent feature on the cultural calendar, creating an energetic, vibrant atmosphere in the pubs, hotels and bistros in Portrush and Portstewart, with satellite venues at Portballintrae and The Listening Post (Coleraine). Last year we introduced ‘Café Acoustics’ to some of our local coffee shops and are continuing to build on this element of the Festival.
The FREE Music Trail will feature over 50 live original music gigs at various venues, while ticketed Showcase Events will take place at Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart. The event is set to showcase lots of great well established and up and coming talent from across the country, including some Atlantic Sessions favourites!
Check out the full programme of what’s happening where and when on pages 24–31 A Coleraine Borough Council Event, with special thanks to the Listening Post and participating venues.
www.atlanticsessions.com www.facebook.com/atlanticsessions @infoSessions (#loveatlanticsessions) Showcase Event
Free Music Trail
Local Acts
CHRIS SMITHER Date: Wed 13th November Time: 8.00pm Venue: Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart Tickets: £18.00 (inc. refreshments) Box Office T: 028 7083 1400
This wonderful songwriter and guitarist kicks off this year’s Atlantic Sessions with a show at Flowerfield Arts Centre, as guest of the Real Music Club. It is music that traces its roots back deep into tradition, anchors its rhythms and textures in today, and reaches forward into the future, and he does it all with six strings, an insistent, understated groove and a sly wink. ‘Hundred Dollar Valentine’, Smither’s 12th studio disc, sports the unmistakable sound he’s made his trademark: fingerpicked acoustic guitar and evocative sonic textures, meshed with spare, brilliant songs, delivered in a bone-wise, hard-won voice. His shows are always dazzling experiences – wonderful, soul-filled vocals married to a strong, supple guitar style on some witty and powerful songs that get right under the skin. www.smither.com
RALPH McLEAN
RAISED VOICES Date: Thurs 14th Nov Time: 8.00pm Venue: Flowerfield, Portstewart Tickets: £5.00
(bring your own bottle)
Box Office T: 028 7083 1400
THE SUNDAY BRUNCH SESSION Date: Sun 17th Nov Time: 12 noon Venue: Flowerfield, Portstewart Tickets: £10.00 (inc. light brunch)
Box Office T: 028 7083 1400
Join the award-winning radio broadcaster for a special illustrated talk - with audio tracks and video clips - on three legendary mavericks from Nashville’s 60s and 70s – Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Kinky Friedman. The last time Ralph presented Raised Voices it was a big hit, and we’re delighted he’s coming back to focus on three of Country Music’s most revered outsiders.
Join us for an informal session, hosted by Ralph McLean, with great live performances and chat from some of our favourite Atlantic Sessions artists.
From ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ to the electoral race for the Governor of Texas, via the ‘Red Headed Stranger’, Ralph offers a selection of audio tracks, video clips and insights – and asks you to come along with some comments and discussion points of your own.
Artists include Andrew Farmer (Sons of Caliber), JP McCorley (Amidships), Stef Campbell, Ciaran Lavery and Amanda St John.
The auditorium will be laid out cabaret style and patrons are invited to bring their own bottle. www.ralphmclean.com
The format will be a series of relaxed ‘In the Round’ performances.
The auditorium will be laid out cabaret style and a light brunch will be served. www.atlanticsessions.com
GARETH DUNLOP Date: Sun 17th Nov Time: 8.00pm Venue: Flowerfield, Portstewart Tickets: £10.00
(bring your own bottle)
Box Office T: 028 7083 1400
AMANDA ST JOHN A vibrant singer / songwriter from Glenariffe, Amanda’s songs are soul, blues and folk influenced and are communicated through powerful, emotive vocals. She has appeared on various radio and television programmes and described by Ralph McLean (BBC Radio Ulster) as “a wonderfully talented songwriter”, Amanda and her band are becoming known for their lively sets which are filled with funky grooves and a high standard of musicality. www.amandastjohnmusic.com
Having recently released his debut video for the breathtaking “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” (from the film ‘Safe Haven’), this uniquely gifted singer-songwriter is currently working on his debut LP and continues to perform solo shows in Northern Ireland, New York and Nashville. Dunlop’s poetic vulnerability and the distinct, soulful power of his vocals have led to his songs being featured in numerous television shows and commercials, such as House, Cougar Town, One Tree Hill, Do No Harm and more. His song “How Far This Road Goes” is currently airing in the Discover Northern Ireland commercials. “Northern Ireland has produced 3 of the world’s best golfers and music giant - Van Morrison – and now has given us a young talent that is going to be World Class - Gareth Dunlop.” (Radio One, RTE) Patrons are invited to bring their own bottle. Support by Ciaran Lavery. www.garethdunlop.com
AMIDSHIPS Amidships are purveyors of heartfelt atmospheric folk rock, but not in a vein you might expect. They are widely lauded for their captivating live performances and have toured with the likes of Elbow and Frightened Rabbit. BBC Introducing describe them as ‘something special’. If you can imagine Grandaddy and the Pixies having kids via an Arcade Fire surrogate mother, then you’re close to realising what their live show sounds like. Catch them live while you still can! www.amidships.net
CIARAN LAVERY
FARMER AND THE GUN
Hailing from the small Northern Irish village of Aghagallon, the former ‘Captain Kennedy’ front man has come into his own as a solo artist. Alt-folk troubadour Ciaran Lavery has found a way to channel the quiet despair of isolation into timeless songs of beauty and heartache on his celebrated full-length debut album ‘Not Nearly Dark’. Ciaran’s voice “comes from the deeps of his soul and it reaches yours without much ceremony”. (Stuart Bailie, BBC)
The electric folk / blues / country tour-de-force that are Farmer & The Gun have been Atlantic Sessions stalwarts since 2010. Consisting of well known folkster Andrew Farmer on stirring Americana-infused vocals and acoustic, and Nathan McIntyre on electric, lap-steel, mandolin, banjo (and whatever else he can get his hands on), the boys stomping sessions never disappoint!
www.ciaranlaverymusic.com
Search ‘FarmerandtheGun’
CRAIG McCONKEY After a year spent in London writing and relearning his craft, Craig McConkey returned to his native Belfast with the release of his hit debut EP “These HIlls They Breathe”. Combining an upbeat, finger-picking guitar style and a charming way with words, he is winning over many admirers in NI and abroad.
Search ‘Craig McConkey Music’
FARRIERS Known for emotive and passionate live gigs, Farriers have garnered widespread critical acclaim for the quality and honesty of their music. The band have stripped back their performance for these intimate three-piece shows, and are including newly penned songs that will undoubtedly conjure the imagery of misspent youthful journeys, long forgotten company and heady nights of whiskey fuelled certainty. www.farriersmusic.com
IAN O’DOHERTY Since the critically acclaimed release of his debut EP ‘Never In Colour’ in May of this year, Kerry ambient folk rocker Ian O’Doherty has been a consistent feature on the Irish music scene. O’Doherty has been playlisted on RTE Radio One, appeared as a featured artist on the Miriam O’Callaghan morning show and opened sell out shows for Paddy Casey, Gemma Hayes and most recently for Walking On Cars.
www.ianodoherty.com
JOHN DEERY AND THE HEADS John Deery is a singer-songwriter from DerryLondonderry, who began singing and writing songs at a young age. After a number of years as a solo artist, John formed ‘John Deery and The Heads’ in 2010. Their eagerly awaited second album ‘Horizon’ was released in 2013, to coincide with the City of Culture celebrations. With laid-back melodies, heartfelt lyrics and a captivating live set, John Deery and The Heads are one of Northern Ireland’s must see bands. www.johndeeryandtheheads.com
JOSHUA BURNSIDE Northern Irish experimental folk songwriter and producer, Joshua Burnside is something of a regional anomaly. With a brooding, powerful sound echoing artists of places afar and time long gone, his enthralling craft defies local comparison in striving towards an aesthetic, as much visual as it is sonic. ‘Hands down one of the most-forward thinking folk artists from these shores’ (The Thin Air).
www.joshuaburnside.bandcamp.com
JUNIOR JOHNSON This Irish troubadour brews his own blend of moonshine combining Americana, Folk and Blues. Junior draws his influences from the greats (with hints of George Thorogood and Willie Nelson) and has played all over Ireland and America. In 2012 Junior supported Henry McCullough, Paddy Nash and SOAK. He has also shared the bill with Luminaries, Cashier No.9 and opened for Andy Irvine, when he brought Sweeney’s Men together for only the third time in 40 years.
www.juniorjohnsonmusic.wordpress.com
JUSTIN BLACK
MARK BLAIR
Originally hailing from Arkansas, singersongwriter, Justin Black, has made his home here - and we’re very glad of it! With the recent release of new album ‘Faith over Hope’, Justin has been able to showcase his own material to live audiences in his amazing-to-watch eclectic style. With a voice steeped in soul, audiences delight at his ability to skillfully manoeuvre from folk to pop, to modern R&B, with some beat boxing thrown in for good measure.
Mark Blair, songwriter with former local sensations ‘The Red Velvetines’, returns with his eclectic mix of Rock n’ Roll and blues. Mark has branched out on his own to share his songs about beauty, anger and redemption. He has adapted his bluesy sound to be contemporary, whilst keeping his roots firmly with the past masters. Mark is influenced by visionaries like The Rolling Stones and more recently Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
www.justinblack.org
www.markblair.bandcamp.com
KAT HEPWORTH
NIALL THOMAS
New to the NI music scene, Kat Hepworth is a special talent that is well worth a look. Her gentle acoustic ways are a calming balm to any tired soul and a reminder of the dearest things in life, to dream, to travel, to love and to let go. Kat is soon to release her first ever EP, with songs that inspire the heart to adventure and chase the fabric of life.
Niall Thomas released his debut album “Breathe Easy” in April of this year to critical acclaim. Hot Press have compared Niall`s songwriting to that of Bob Dylan, The Band, Crosby Stills and Nash, while likening his voice to Tim Buckey and Jeff Tweedy. Having received extensive national airplay for his debut single ‘Spillin` Diamonds’, Niall will be releasing his next single, the titletrack from the album “Breathe Easy”, in November 2013.
Search ‘KatHepworthMusic’
www.niallthomas.ie
SARA SWENSON PADDY NASH AND THE HAPPY ENCHILADAS Since the release of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘When we were Brave’ in 2010, Creggan man Paddy Nash and his Happy Enchiladas have been performing their unique blend of Folk-Pop-Punk-CountryBlues, which has left audiences revelling in the rich lyrics and big melodies. This year the Band kicked off the City of Culture celebrations in style and they intend to maintain their Cult status as the band who’ll get you thinking and dancing all at the same time. www.paddynash.co.uk
Now finding herself mostly in Northern Ireland, American singer-songwriter, Sara Swenson, brings with her the ethereal folk-pop sensibilities that have been winning over audiences in the US for several years. Comfortable comparisons can be made to artists such as Feist, The Be Good Tanyas, Beth Orton and Sarah McLachlan, yet she brings a uniquely Midwestern softness and heartfelt authenticity that draws in listeners and keeps them there with her.
www.saraswenson.com
PAT MCMANUS
SILENCES
Master virtuoso of the six strings, former ‘Mama’s Boys’ and ‘Celtus’ guitarist/violinist Pat McManus, heads this powerful three piece Blues/Rock Trio. With furiously energetic bass and phenomenal drums backing up Pat’s incredible guitar skills, the band continues to entertain everywhere they go, playing their brand of Blues/ Rock with a hint of the Celtic, and always with the philosophy of giving and having a real good time.
‘Silences’ began as the music project of 22 year old Singer/Songwriter Conchur White from Co. Armagh. His debut EP ‘Murder Your Darlings’ has received excellent reviews - “This is an ultimately beautiful thing. It whisks you away to a place where whiskey and melancholy battle with love and hope, over a warm and welcoming soundtrack, great vocals and lyricsm...I was quite touched when I heard this and we reckon he’s one to watch”. (Jumbo Records)
www.patmcmanus.co.uk
www.breakingtunes.com/silences
STEF CAMPBELL With a full backing band, Stef has just released her debut double EP ‘Bad Girl Boots/Take Me Home’ and Atlantic Sessions is thrilled to include her EP Launch gig as part of this year’s line up. Described as a “guitar-wielding storyteller”, with “... resonances of Joni Mitchell...” (Rowan Hand), Stef has been playing “...a repertoire of thoughtful acoustic indie folk tunes...” (www.folkandtumble. com) across Ireland, to wide and welldeserved acclaim. www.stefcampbellmusic.com
THE ARD RI BAND Born from a love of breaking from the norm and following their hearts, The Ard Ri Band are a voice for their generation. Banjos, guitars, drums, seats, legs and anything else at hand will feel their force, with a set of diverse and unique songs, delivering shows of unstoppable strength, while showing an unrivalled pride in their folk infused roots. Fresh, exciting and hitting their prime, this is a folk force to be reckoned with. Search ‘ArdRiBand’
TAU TREE SERPENTS A brand new and exciting band which formed in July 2013, consisting of three established artists from very different backgrounds. Described as having an upbeat, feel good sound and gorgeous harmonies, The Tau Tree Serpents use elements of jazz, blues, country, folk, rockabilly, acoustic grunge, country and pop, which provides them with their memorable style. They are releasing their debut EP in December and are currently planning a European tour at Easter. A must see over the Festival. Search ‘tautreeserpentsband’
THE EMERALD ARMADA The Emerald Armada was brought to life with the sole ambition of creating music from all of life’s little inspirations. Since 2010 they have foot stomped, knees up’d and even occasionally crowd surfed around Ireland and Scotland. With a set that will hit you with an intricate wall of sound from the beginning, The Emerald Armada are a wonderful live musical experience, full of hook-line choruses, impressive soaring harmonies and cheeky banter! Search ‘theemeraldaramda’
THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES THE HARDCHARGERS Described as Dirty Blues from Belfast, The HardChargers have succeeded in taking Blues/Roots/Rock into exciting mercenary territory from irreverent washboard/resonator driven workouts, to a provocative blend of twangy electric blues and raunchy, roadhouse style rock. With strong, honest, original songs, “The Hard Chargers knows like no other how to present this genre. And they do it with style!” (Paul Verhaege, Keys & Chords Magazine). “They’re Magnificent”….“All the right things in all the right places”. (Stuart Bailie BBC Radio Ulster) www.thehardchargers.co.uk
The Wood Burning Savages are fast becoming the go-to band for thunderous sing-along choruses, enigmatic live performances, and intuitively crafted songwriting that belies their years. Having just completed a string of summer festival performances around Ireland, the band are currently working on their debut single release. With a full length record in the pre-production stages, expect great things as they head into 2014.
Search ‘TheWoodBurningSavages’
THE WHITE MANSIONS
THE FULL MOON ORCHESTRA
An explosive five piece honky tonkin’ band from Belfast, who are making their debut appearance at the Atlantic Sessions this year. Formed from the dusty debris of lost tractor plans and tear stained love letters torn from the heart of Cormac McCarthy, the Mansions song catalogue is all heartbreak and hard luck. If you like your country blood splattered, gin soaked and tear stained then this is the band for you!
A Riverside Theatre coup and a first appearance for one of Europe’s most talented musical ensembles, which will be performing numbers from its latest cd. The Full Moon Orchestra already has a tremendous following in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The musicians are Frankie Rose Duffy (10-string mandolin and vocals), Jean Didier Van Der Vorst (guitars and backing vocals) and Martine Medol (flute, guitars and vocals). Tickets £10 from Riverside Theatre.
Search ‘The-White-Mansions’
www.fullmoonorchestra.com
FINNEGAN’S WAKE BLOWN TOWN BLUES BAND Based in and around the North Coast, this Band are no strangers to the local music scene, each having played in various bands over many years. Looking for an outlet for the blues is what brought them together and they are currently working hard on original material. So get your dancing shoes on and catch the band live.
Mark Johnston is a multi-instrumentalist from Belfast, better known for playing in the Belfast based ‘Blackthorn’ Folk Band. Manny Loughran, county champion accordian player from Carnlough, started his musical career in the Glens based band ‘Bogcotton’. Both now live in the tranquil location of Cushendun and make up the dynamic line-up that is Finnegan’s Wake.
Search ‘TheBlownTownBluesBand’
DRY HUMOUR A 2 piece act based in Portstewart. Lauramay Reid is a singer-songwriter with a lot of soul and bluesy tones. Marty Reid plays wonderfully on his acoustic guitar, while simultaneously playing up to three drum pedals, making this act great to watch as well as listen to.
GROOVE ROBBERS ‘UNPLUGGED’ This four-piece, who have a residency at the Portstewart Arms, play unplugged, melodic, traditional folk music. Combining instruments such as the mandolin, acoustic guitar, various percussion and bass, they inspire a crowd to sing and play along with them at every session.
www.grooverobbers.com
MICHAEL E THOMAS Coming to us via New Jersey and the New York & Philly music scenes, locally-based guitar hero, Michael E Thomas, plays with a style that is incendiary, with sizzling blues runs, powerful, gutsy, melancholic Americana and a super-high intensity performance.
TONI WHITTEN A young singer-songwriter who has been singing since before she could talk! Toni started to play acoustic guitar when she was thirteen. She began to write songs and hasn’t stopped since! Her influences include Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette, Nirvana, Joni Mitchell and Bright Eyes - ‘any kind of music which I can fall in love with’.
www.metband.com
RAGLAN ROGUES
WHISKEY IN THE JAR
Playing the very best of traditional Irish songs, ballads and reels, Raglan Rogues are sure to get your feet tapping and hands clapping!
A popular and lively 4 piece local folk act who hold sessions weekly in the Anchor Bar, Portstewart. Whiskey in the Jar is guaranteed to have your feet tapping, along to their infectious repertoire of famous folk tunes.
WEDNESDAY CHRIS SMITHER (TICKET ONLY) 8.00pm
Flowerfield Arts Centre Portstewart
OPEN ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH MICHAEL E THOMAS 9.00pm Kiwis
Portrush
10.30pm Anchorage
THURSDAY (TICKET ONLY)
Flowerfield Arts Centre Portstewart
RAGLAN ROGUES 10.00pm Quays Bar
JOSHUA BURNSIDE (SOLO)
WHISKEY IN THE JAR
8.00pm Kiwis
10.00pm Anchor Bar
Portrush
Ice House
Portstewart
Portstewart
10.30pm Portstewart Arms Portstewart
FINNEGAN’S WAKE
CRAIG McCONKEY & NIALL THOMAS 10.00pm Harbour Bar
Portrush
GROOVE ROBBERS UNPLUGGED
TONI WHITTEN & MARK BLAIR 9.00pm
Portstewart
14th NOVEMBER
RALPH McLEAN: RAISED VOICES 8.00pm
Portrush
BLOWN TOWN BLUES BAND
AMIDSHIPS 9.00pm Tides
13th NOVEMBER
10.30pm Shenanigans
Portstewart
Portrush
TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION
JUSTIN BLACK
10.00pm Springhill Bar
10.30pm Atlantic Bar
Portrush
Portrush
FRIDAY
15th NOVEMBER
THE EMERALD ARMADA 7.00pm
Springhill Bar
Portrush
STEF CAMPBELL WITH BAND & THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES 8.00pm
Listening Post, UUC Coleraine
CRAIG McCONKEY & SILENCES 9.30pm
Ice House
Portstewart
JUNIOR JOHNSON 10.00pm Inn On The Coast Portrush
THE ARD RI BAND
THE PAT McMANUS BAND
8.00pm
10.00pm Quays Bar
Portstewart Arms Portstewart
NIALL THOMAS & TONI WHITTEN 8.30pm Kiwis
CIARAN LAVERY & IAN O’DOHERTY Portrush
JUSTIN BLACK 9.30pm
Bayview Hotel
Portrush
Portballintrae
10.30pm Atlantic Bar
Portrush
PADDY NASH & THE HAPPY ENCHILADAS 10.30pm Harbour Bar
AMANDA ST JOHN WITH BAND
THE HARDCHARGERS
9.30pm
11.00pm Anchorage
Cromore Halt
Portstewart
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13th – 17th November 2013
SATURDAY
16th NOVEMBER FARRIERS
STEF CAMPBELL 2.30pm Roughans
Portstewart
THE WHITE MANSIONS 3.00pm
Springhill Bar
Portrush
FARRIERS 3.30pm
Anchor Bar
9.30pm
Ramada Hotel
Portrush
JOSHUA BURNSIDE 9.30pm
Inn on The Coast Portrush
TAU TREE SERPENTS Portstewart
10.00pm Tides
Portrush
FARMER AND THE GUN
THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES
7.30pm
10.00pm Quays Bar
Bayview Hotel
Portballintrae
THE HARDCHARGERS 8.00pm
Portstewart Arms Portstewart
SARA SWENSON & CRAIG McCONKEY 8.00pm Kiwis
Portrush
IAN O’DOHERTY & NIALL THOMAS 10.00pm Ice House
Portstewart
THE WHITE MANSIONS Portrush
10.30pm Atlantic Bar
Portrush
THE FULL MOON ORCHESTRA (TICKET ONLY)
PADDY NASH & THE HAPPY ENCHILADAS
8.00pm
11.00pm
Riverside Theatre Coleraine
Anchor Bar
Portstewart
SUNDAY
17th NOVEMBER
THE SUNDAY BRUNCH SESSION (TICKET ONLY)
GARETH DUNLOP - SUPPORT BY CIARAN LAVERY (TICKET ONLY)
12 noon
8.00pm
Flowerfield Arts Centre Portstewart
JOHN DEERY & THE HEADS
DRY HUMOUR 2.30pm
Warke’s Deli
Flowerfield Arts Centre Portstewart
Portstewart
8.00pm
Portstewart Arms Portstewart
THE ARD RI BAND STEF CAMPBELL WITH BAND 3.00pm
Inn on The Coast Portrush
TAU TREE SERPENTS 3.00pm
Bayview Hotel
Springhill Bar
Harbour Bar
6.00pm Kiwis
Quays Bar
Portrush
MICHAEL E THOMAS Portrush
THE HARDCHARGERS 7.00pm
Portstewart
AMIDSHIPS 10.00pm Atlantic Bar
MARK BLAIR & KAT HEPWORTH
Portrush
FARRIERS 10.00pm Shenanigans
Portstewart
Portrush
SARA SWENSON & IAN O’DOHERTY 9.30pm
Portballintrae
AMIDSHIPS 4.00pm Anchorage
9.00pm
10.00pm Anchor Bar
Portstewart
THE EMERALD ARMADA Portrush
10.00pm Anchorage
Portstewart
UP COMING EVENTS
WEEKLY SESSIONS
CONCERTS
Sat 23rd Nov Damien O'Kane and Beoga in concert
Mon 16th Dec Anthony Toner in Concert
Riverside Theatre, Coleraine, 8pm Tickets £12 from venue
Thurs 27th Nov Hannah McPhillimy in Concert
Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart, 6pm Tickets £10 from venue
Wed 18th Dec The Christmas Crooners
Sunday Michael E Thomas Anchor Bar, Portstewart
Monday
Damien O'Kane
Live music (various artists) Anchor Bar, Portstewart
Riverside Theatre, Coleraine, 8pm Tickets £15 from venue
Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart, 8pm Tickets £10 from venue
Sat 21st Dec Christmas Concert in Mussenden Temple
Wed 4th Dec The Jeremy Lyons Dectet in Concert
Downhill Demesne, 6.30pm Tickets £18 from National Trust
Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart, 8pm Tickets £12 from venue
Wednesday Michael E Thomas Open Acoustic Session Kiwis, Portrush
Hannah McPhillimy
Thursday Whiskey in the Jar Anchor Bar, Portstewart
Sat 21st Dec Rick Swann and his Jazz Band Riverside Theatre, Coleraine, 8pm Tickets £14 from venue
The Groove Robbers ‘Unplugged’ Portstewart Arms Anthony Toner
Live Music Quays Bar, Portrush
THE LISTENING POST The Listening Post is a north coast based promotion company, run by and for music lovers, and dedicated to showcasing original artists from across the country to appreciative audiences. Working with the most exciting up & coming acts on the NI music scene, we are proud to support the Atlantic Sessions Festival. Keep up to date with LP events and contact us directly at: listeningpostni@hotmail.co.uk. listeningpostni
@listeningpostni
Traditional Music Session Springhill Bar, Portrush
Open Acoustic Jam Session with Michael E Thomas Fairley’s Bar, Coleraine
Fridays & Saturdays Rick Swann
Live music at many venues throughout the North Coast every weekend.
PORTRUSH TOWN CENTRE MAP
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15 Causeway St, BT56 8AB T: 028 7082 3361
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21 Ballyreagh Rd, BT56 8LR T: 028 7082 3833
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185 Coleraine Rd, BT55 7HU T: 028 7083 1400
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University of Ulster, Coleraine, BT52 1SA T: 028 7012 3123
Warke’s Deli
1 Carrig na Cule, The Promenade, BT55 7TD T: 028 7083 3388
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2 Coleraine Rd, BT55 7JW T: 028 7083 2046
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The Promenade, BT55 7AG T: 028 7083 2003
ATLANTIC SESSIONS Enquiries | Accommodation | Transport TOURIST INFORMATION Coleraine Tourist Information Centre Railway Road, Coleraine, N. Ireland, BT52 1PE. T: 028 7034 4723 E: info@northcoastni.com www.northcoastni.com www.atlanticsessions.com
RAIL SERVICES From Belfast (Great Victoria Street), changing at Coleraine for Portrush. From Dublin to Belfast (Central Station), changing here for Portrush. For information contact Translink on: (028) 9066 6630 or visit www.translink.co.uk
BUS SERVICES Regular bus services run to Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine from most areas.
Experience the Unforgettable... With a Short Break on the North Coast
Translink operate a regular bus service (approximately every half hour) between Coleraine, Portrush and Portstewart until around 10pm daily. There is also a limited service to venues at Portballintrae and the University of Ulster. For information contact Translink on (028) 9066 6630 or visit www.translink.co.uk for timetables.
TAXIS For local Taxi Services visit www.northcoastni.com or contact the Tourist Information Centre on (028) 7034 4723.
Paul Beattie Photography
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Festival Organisers: Coleraine Borough Council Tourism Section, with special thanks to Keith Millar at The Listening Post. Thanks also to The Anchor Complex and Flowerfield Arts Centre.
www.atlanticsessions.com www.northcoastni.com www.facebook.com/atlanticsessions @infoSessions (#loveatlanticsessions) Brochure and Website Design: www.1440design.com Programme correct at time of print, however all details subject to revision, addition or cancellation.