Recession Beating Music in February

Lismore Castle

Friday February 17th at 09.00 pm in Rose's West End Bar, Lismore

Mendocino are a Folk/Country Band based in the South East of Ireland. Mendocino’s debut album The Steep Ravine was recorded in France by the acclaimed Irish producer David Odlum (Gemma Hayes, Josh Ritter, The Frames).

Web http://www.mendocinotheband.com/

Saturday February 25th at 09.00 pm in Rose's West End Bar, Lismore

Dana Cooper, often accorded the accolade of a ‘songwriter’s songwriter,’ his songs have been covered by numerous recording artists, many acclaimed songwriters themselves, including Maura O’Connell, Claire Lynch, Pierce Pettis and Susan Werner. He has been a featured performer on many prestigious TV and radio programs, including Austin City Limits and Mountain Stage, and he is a much-anticipated annual regular on the main stage at the esteemed Kerrville Music Festival. His worldwide audience includes hotbeds of Americana music in Europe, where Cooper has performed at the Belfast Songwriters Festival and tours regularly in Sweden and Denmark, often with support from the well-regarded Danish band The Sentimentals.

Web http://www.danacoopermusic.com/

LOWmountain & Marc O'Reilly

Saturday November 26th at 21.00 in Ballyrafter House Hotel, Lismore

A fantastic double header: local artist Marc O'Reilly and LOWmountain from West Cork combine to bring us an outstanding evening.

LOWmountain

For this West Cork three-piece, it’s all about great songs. Their often sparse, but nonetheless carefully measured arrangements allow you...no...invite you, to find your own space in the music. Imagery and storytelling are at the heart of the lyrics, allowing you to take your own interpretation. http://lowmountainmusic.com/

Marc O'Reilly

Following stints in different alt/rock bands, Marc began to make his mark in 2010 as a solo performer, playing at last summer's Electric Picnic festival and supporting fellow Irish songwriters including David Kitt. He also began the creative and recording process that has led to My Friend Marx's release on new Irish indie label, Salt & Shake Records.

http://www.marcoreillymusic.com/

Mendocino: The Steep Ravine

Advance notice

The next gig from Lismore World Music is on

Friday September 9th 2011

Mendocino

http://www.mendocinotheband.com/

Lismore welcomes LOWmountain

LOWmountain
Saturday July 2nd at 9.00 pm in Ballyrafter House Hotel, Lismore

The music of LOWmountain shares many traits of one of those old handwritten letters that’s found its way into history and continues to exist as a treasured heirloom, passing from generation to generation. It’s personal, it’s communicative and it offers a very real sense of a someone else’s place and time. Also, you’ll want to keep it forever.

For this West Cork three-piece, it’s all about great songs. Their often sparse, but nonetheless carefully-measured arrangements allow you...no...invite you, to find your own space in the music. Imagery and storytelling are at the heart of the lyrics, allowing you to take your own interpretation. Let the music of LOWmountain become the soundtrack to your place and time.

As well as headlining their own shows, LOWmountain have opened for acts such as Mick Flannery and Dog Tail Soup throughout the past twelve months. LOWmountain formed part of the line-up at last summer’s CorkXSouthwest festival alongside The Villagers, Lisa Hannigan, John Spillane and The Waterboys. LOWmountain are also to feature on the upcoming series of Other Voices 8 on RTE television shortly and have enjoyed significant airtime on RTE Radio 1 and both Cork’s 96FM and C103.

Influences range from Ryans Adams, Neil Young and Emmylou Harris to Bruce Springteen and James Taylor. LOWmountain are currently working on new material in Studio CPR near Baltimore, West Cork. Check www.myspace.com/lowmountainmusic or www.lowmountainmusic.com for sample tracks and information regarding new releases, gigs etc.


= = Advance Notice = =
Coming Friday September 9th, 5 piece roots group from Ring, County Waterford: "Mendocino".

Viper Central Play Bluegrass in Ballyrafter House

Viper Central
Saturday June 4th at 9.00 pm in Ballyrafter House Hotel, Lismore

"From bittersweet old-time ballads to fiery bluegrass breakdowns, the acoustic moonshine they distill is 160-proof."
- The Georgia Straight, Vancouver

"Viper Central brought down the house at two concerts at the 2010 San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival. Both their shows were so packed we had to turn people away at the door. They lived up to their billing. Extremely exciting music, great musicianship and singing, creativity, a fun show - what more could you ask. Everyone loved them. They made many new fans, and sold a ton of CD's. I highly recommend them for any other festivals or shows."
- Ken Frankel

"The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society was pleased to have Viper Central join our lineup for the 2009 music camp and festival. Along with their amazing talent, they brought enthusiasm and a wonderful 'down to earth' attitude. We were so pleased with the way they interacted with the students at camp. Their patience and willingness to help was appreciated by everyone, and it was apparent by the many compliments from festival-goers that their music was a smash hit! We certainly hope to see them again in the future."
- Tracey Lalonde

On the web at http://www.vipercentral.ca

John Francis Comes to Town

John Francis
Saturday May 21st at 9.00 pm in Rose's West End Bar

John Francis now makes his home (when not touring 200+ days per year) in Music City...Nashville, Tennessee. In Nashville, he recorded his newest release 'the Better Angels' in the Cash Cabin Studio. Produced by John Carter Cash in the fabled home studio of his parents Johnny and June. 'The Better Angels' was released Nov.9, 2010. Featuring legendary musicians: Kenny Vaughan (Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart), Ken Coomer (Uncle Tupelo, Wilco), Michael Rhodes (Sheryl Crowe, J.J. Cale), Robbie Turner (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson) and featuring Rachael Yamagata with a vocal appearance, 'the Better Angels' is a musical achievement. The record features the single "Johnny Cash on the Radio" and the two songs for which Francis received national songwriting awards.

John Francis has received two recent songwriting awards, one for Lyricist of the Year from the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, and the other for Socially Conscious Lyricist of the Year also from ASCAP, in 2010 for the song "Who?"

Web:
http://www.johnfrancismusic.com/index.html

May Gigs in Rose's West End Bar

Peter Mulvey and Marc O'Reilly - a dream double bill

Friday May 13th at 9.00 pm in Rose's West End Bar, Lismore

Peter Mulvey is an American folk singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since the early 1990s, he has developed a strong national following in the indie folk/rock scene through his relentless touring and critically acclaimed albums. He is best known for his dark (quirky) songwriting and his intense percussive guitar style. Peter has been a regular visitor to Lismore over the years and his return is eagerly anticipated.

Marc O'Reilly is an Irish singer-songwriter growing his following and reputation after the release of his first album in February 2011. My Friend Marx launched to great reviews and fantastic live sessions. As a young artist, Marc sometimes opened for Peter Mulvey. Now a real treat: a live double bill from two great musicians.

Web:
http://www.marcoreillymusic.com/
http://www.petermulvey.com

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John Francis
Saturday May 21st at 9.00 pm in Rose's West End Bar

John Francis now makes his home (when not touring 200+ days per year) in Music City...Nashville, Tennessee. In Nashville, he recorded his newest release 'the Better Angels' in the Cash Cabin Studio. Produced by John Carter Cash in the fabled home studio of his parents Johnny and June. 'The Better Angels' was released Nov.9, 2010. Featuring legendary musicians: Kenny Vaughan (Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart), Ken Coomer (Uncle Tupelo, Wilco), Michael Rhodes (Sheryl Crowe, J.J. Cale), Robbie Turner (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson) and featuring Rachael Yamagata with a vocal appearance, 'the Better Angels' is a musical achievement. The record features the single "Johnny Cash on the Radio" and the two songs for which Francis received national songwriting awards.

John Francis has received two recent songwriting awards, one for Lyricist of the Year from the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, and the other for Socially Conscious Lyricist of the Year also from ASCAP, in 2010 for the song "Who?"

Web:
http://www.johnfrancismusic.com/index.html

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Advance notice
Coming on Saturday June 4th: Vancouver based five-piece bluegrass band Viper Central,
http://www.vipercentral.ca/

Coming on Saturday July 2nd: West Cork three-piece LOWmountain, http://lowmountainmusic.com