So Cow, next up to headline Finbar Hoban Presents

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

After the brilliant Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Party with Grand Pocket Orchestra, the alternative music continues next Saturday night with the return of the hugely successful Finbar Hoban Presents… series, Castlebar’s only alternative boutique music event at Bar Ritz (Mulroys Bar).

Movies, music, art and so much more at the Linenhall

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

The Midnight Court at the Linenhall
Melodious, hilarious, boisterous, risqué and irreverent, singer/songwriter Seán Tyrrell brings his legendary musical adaptation of The Midnight Court to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday November 17 at 8pm. A poet dreaming he is being put on trial by the women of Ireland for his sexual inadequacy, The Midnight Court is a potent musical adaptation presenting Brian Merriman’s 18th-century classic poem “Cúirt an Mhean Oiche” in a contemporary setting by veteran folk/trad singer/songwriter Seán Tyrrell. The result is a heady mix of Celtic blues comprising a litany of sexual scenarios sung in styles veering from traditional to calypso. Tyrrell’s musical adaptation has achieved something of a legendary status since its sell-out premiere in 1992 at the Galway Arts Festival. This latest incarnation of Tyrrell’s “musical narrative” features the man himself together with fellow musician Johnny Mullins. Brace yourselves for a night of bawdy fun and great music. Seán Tyrrell presents The Midnight Court at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Monday November 17 at 8pm. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733

Story of Hair release debut album

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Following on from the release of their debut EP The Ho! Ho! Ho! Stamp late last year, Dublin-based but Mayo-rooted indie pop band Story of Hair released their debut album Cheap Rate at the tail end of last month, with a Hallowe’en show in Whelans.

Claremorris Musical Society to host the Irish Sopranos

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

It is with great delight that Claremorris Musical Society announce the forthcoming Irish Sopranos concert. After the huge success of last years concert at St Coleman’s Church, Claremorris, tickets are already selling fast for this year’s concert which will take place on Thursday November 27 at 8pm sharp. Kay Lynch, Wendy Dwyer and Deirdre Masterson, who are the renowned Irish Sopranos will captivate audiences in the wonderful venue of St Coleman’s Church Claremorris in only a few short weeks.

Anyone who attended last year’s concert certainly enjoyed an evening of first class entertainment with the Irish Sopranos, and the concert was talked about for many weeks after being so well received by audiences. The word spread fast and this year tickets are already selling fast.

London’s West End comes to the West with The Buddy Holly Story at the Royal Castlebar

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is the multi-award-winning, world-wide smash hit musical celebration of the life and tragic death of Buddy Holly. Buddy has been seen by over 20 million people around the world. It’s had audiences on their feet in both London’s West End and New York’s Broadway and now Buddy, the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll musical, is coming to the Royal Castlebar Theatre and Event Centre. This toe-tapping, hand-clapping live music extravaganza starts on Tuesday November 18 and runs until Sunday November 23.

Film and readings lead the line-up in Ballina Arts Centre

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Film Club
Ballina Film Club’s autumn programme continues next week with The Diving Bell and the Butterfly on Tuesday November 18, at 8pm in Ballina Arts Centre.

Former Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook live in Castlebar

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Glenn Tilbrook, along with Squeeze co-writer Chris Difford, were the very first artists to play MTV's "Unplugged" sessions. So successful was the duo's unplugged show that MTV commissioned an entire series of unplugged shows which featured many legendary artists.

Making his ‘Marc’ with Ragús

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Ever since the day he mesmerised the audience at his local school concert singing Don McLean’s “American Pie”, Marc Roberts was destined for stardom. Now, the Crossmolina native is set to join Ragús as Mayo’s top trad group return to the Royal Theatre to celebrate their tenth anniversary in style with their final show on a whirlwind world tour. Marc Roberts was bitten by the showbiz bug after being chosen to represent Ireland on the international stage, singing in the Eurovision Song Contest before 300 million TV viewers at the Point Theatre in 1997.

“Marc is a very talented musician and singer and we’re thrilled that he will be joining Ragús for this spectacular show at the weekend. Marc has a massive following in the west and having performed on such shows as Richard & Judy, Open House, The Late Late Show and the Kelly Show in recent times he is right up there will the top musicians, songwriters and singers in this country,” stated Ragús founder and fellow north Mayo native Fergal Ó Murchú.

World-famous Vienna Boys’ Choir comes to the Royal Castlebar

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

The roots of the Vienna Boys' Choir (Wiener Sängerknaben) go back to the 13th century. For centuries, the choir was attached to the royal Austrian court. In the late 15th century, the choir was part of the court music of Maximilian I, the Holy Roman Emperor, who moved the court from Innsbruck to Vienna.

Superb line up of events at National Museum

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Junior Workshop: Exploring Ceramics
Join Lisa Fahy on Tuesday November 11 between 4pm and 5pm for this junior workshop. View the museum’s ceramic collection and get to make your own design.This event is for children under fair accompanied by an adult.

Rock panel workshop

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

This year one of the open events, ‘’Cause we All Just Wanna be Rock Stars’ is certain to appeal to young people involved in making music in Mayo or who may even by considering making music their career. The talk will take place in Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday November 15 2008 between 1pm and 3pm. On board to offer advice and knowledge to young musicians, bands and music collectives are some of the industrys experts. This will be an interactive talk with lots of opportunities to ask questions. So whether you are wondering how to go about setting up a group, how to book gigs or how to go about making your first demo, all this and more is up for debate in Ballina.

Hip-Hop and Animation Workshops in Belmullet

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Mayo County Council’s EXCEL 08 is a developmental programme of arts events for teenagers and young adults across the county. The programme focuses on supporting and developing the skills of young people with specific arts interests, while also providing opportunities for young Mayo people to get involved in quality arts events during the month of November, through a number of open workshops.

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