World Music at its best - Niwel Tsumbu and his band

Saturday February 28th at 9.00pm in Rose's West End Bar, Lismore

Niwel returns with a five piece band, including percussion, sax and violin. A must hear for fans of world music, jazz and rock.

"Niwel Tsumbu trades in good vibrations. His wayward incantations and surgically precise guitar lines were a breath of fresh air ... Siobhan Long, Irish Times

"One thing can not be disputed – the sheer musicianship of the group leader, Niwel Tsumbu. As a singer, he shows flexibility and expressive power, and ranges from a kind of playful scat to full-throated passion. He is as happy digging into complex, involving solos on guitar as laying down rhythmic patterns." Barra Ó Séaghdha, Journal of Music in Ireland

Niwel's My Space site

Dana Cooper: keep the music live

Dana Cooper
Saturday February 21st at 9.00pm in Rose's West End Bar, Lismore
Singer/songwriter Dana Cooper has wowed audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe recently with tunes from his newest album, Made of Mud, which was released on September 13th on King Easy Records. Cooper's ingenious guitar work and gutsy harmonica continue to augment his passionate voice and insightful lyrics. This collection of eleven songs produced by Richard McLaurin features acclaimed Nashville talents Dave Jacques, Paul Griffith, Eric Fritsch, Steve Hermann and Vickie Hampton.

Out of the heartland of America - the stomping ground of Truman and Twain - Cooper was playing his music in Kansas City clubs by the age of 16. Leaving behind a college art scholarship, Dana toured the country and landed in Los Angeles. In 1973, Elektra Records released his self-titled debut solo album featuring luminary players Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar and Jim Horn. Cooper later moved to Texas to join forces with long-time friend Shake Russell. Their collaborations produced five highly successful folk-rock albums, including one on MCA in 1981. The two became one of the most popular acts throughout Texas and the Southwest appearing together on Austin City Limits. Dana and Shake continue recording and performing together to this day.

Web http://www.danacoopermusic.com/

Pacer Rock Lismore

Pacer
Progressive/Rock

Rose's West End Bar, Lismore
Saturday February 7th at 9.00pm

Up and coming progressive rock band from London: Robert Wilson (Guitar, Vocals) Toby Field (Bass) Ashley Rich (Guitar) Paul Richards (Drums)

http://www.myspace.com/pacerpages