Saturday 23 September 2017

BAG Gigs - October 2017

Four more great gigs in October. As usual, all gigs are in Mick Murphy's Bar, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare. Doors open for all gigs at 8:30pm, and admission is €12, unless otherwise noted.

Josh Harty (USA) - Monday, October 2nd



www.joshharty.com

Josh Harty's unique blend of American music has become a must-hear for those who keep the tradition of country, blues and folk close to their hearts. Born and raised on the plains of North Dakota, Harty grew up playing shows across the Midwest with his father, a small-town police chief and preacher. The touring bug has never left Josh as he now continuously travels across Europe and North America. Harty is always looking for that balance between the rolling road and the people who inspire him, trading stories around kitchen tables and theatre stages. His live shows prove that good storytelling combined with journeyman musicianship is as American as music gets.

The Remedy Club - Monday, October 9th

www.theremedyclub.ie


The Remedy Club (previously B & The Honeyboy) are Aileen Mythen (vocals & percussion) & Kj McEvoy (guitar & vocals).  They’re Irish.  They live in Wexford. They’re married.  To each other. Brand new album, 'Lovers, Legends and Lost Causes', launches on October 7th.

They play what can only be described as American music, countryish mainly, a little bluesy here and there.  Renowned journalist Jackie Hayden has described their music as ‘a marriage of folk and country with a hint of the blues with delicious harmonies and nimble guitar playing’. Call it Americana, call it roots, call it country, it’s all on their new album ‘Lovers, Legends and Lost Causes’ – their first release under the new name The Remedy Club (they released two albums under the previous name).  It consists of 11 original songs and the title refers to the songs therein, some about love, some about legends and some about lost causes.  They recorded the album in Gorey, Co. Wexford and it was mixed by 5 time grammy award winning producer and engineer Ray Kennedy (Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams and Willie Nelson) and Mark Petaccia who has worked with the likes of Jason Isbell, Lindi Ortega and others. 

Video: 'I Miss You' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qimGvulmUA

John Spillane - Monday, October 16th

www.johnspillane.com



On November 4th, John Spillane, arguably Cork’s finest living troubadour, releases the first in a series of three very special albums of acoustic renditions of some of his famous songs, entitled 'All The Ways You Wander'. Ahead of that release, I'm delighted to welcome John back to Ballymore Eustace on Monday, October 16th for a very special nights of songs, stories, and craic!

Doors open at 8:30pm, and admission is €15 at the door.

In case you didn't already know: JOHN SPILLANE is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet, dreamer – a canvass filled with color and brilliance. His music transports the listener; his live performance captivates the audience. In a world filled with strife and upheaval, a time-out with John Spillane is enough to ease the load a bit on anyone lucky enough to bask in his light. The man and his music are pure magic.

What makes John special is that he is an artist who knows how to deliver all that he has to offer to anyone of any age, male or female, no matter the musical preference. Place him in the genre of folk, acoustic, traditional, world or pop – that’s fine with John. He’s a man who is very comfortable in his skin. Whether performing solo with guitar, with gentle accompaniment or with full band before 10, 10,000 or 100,000, John entertains, charms, and mesmerizes.

John’s performances shimmer with the magic realism that permeates many of his songs as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent Cork humour. If you are looking for a night of good ‘craic’, a John Spillane show should not be missed.


Catfish Keith (USA) - Monday, October 23rd

www.catfishkeith.com



Cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish's innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. He has reinvented the guitar with great power and artistry, and brings a rare beauty and vitality to his music. Handing down the tradition, Catfish continues his lifelong journey as one of the brightest lights in acoustic blues and roots music.  
"Pulling Blues Out of The Sky, Catfish lays down a foot-stomping groove. One of the most exciting guitarists of any genre."    - Acoustic Guitar 

Video: 'Uncle Ned, Don't You Lose Your Head' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3kerv1ok1c

Wednesday 6 September 2017

September 2017 BAG Gigs

After a terrific season opener on September 4th from The 4 Of Us, here's how the rest of September shapes up (all shows - 8:30pm Doors; €12 admission):

Monday September 11th - Malkum and Chris (US Blues Duo)


Terrific Blues duo from the US. 
Regulars from the old days of gigs in the Ballymore Inn, will remember this great act tearing down the house. Genuine, authentic sound, Malkum and Chris are not to be missed. A classic Blues guitar and harmonica duo, they have a powerhouse sound.
More here: http://www.mnblues.com/cdreview/2001/malkum-chris-gb.html

Monday September 18th - John Blek (Solo show)


John Blek releases his third solo album - entitled 'Catharsis Vol.1' - on October 6th, and is touring it now in advance of it's official release.
Between his work fronting the band, John Blek and The Rats, and his solo work, John Blek has been developing a committed following, and making quite a name for himself as one of Ireland's finest young singer/songwriters, and has impressed BAG regulars with each visit to Mick Murphy's.
More info, here:  http://johnblek.com/

Monday September 25th - Niall Connolly (with special guest, Warren Malone, USA)



Niall Connolly is about to release his eighth studio album, entitled 'Dream Your Way Out Of This One', and, if previous offerings are anything to go by, this record will be a gem-laden beautiful thing. Brooklyn-based for many years, Cork-born Niall Connolly has, for several years, been considered one of the finest indie-folk songwriters on the scene. It'll be a pleasure and a joy to welcome him back to Mick's.
'May 12th 1916 - A Song for James Connolly' - https://youtu.be/qWa0ubNgQ9I
http://niallconnolly.com/

Late addition to the bill is special guest, Warren Malone, from New York. Check out his music here: https://warrenmalone.bandcamp.com/

Coming in October: Josh Harty (USA) (2nd); The Remedy Club (9th); Danko (16th); Catfish Keith (USA) (23rd).

For the full 2017/2018 Part 1 gigs listing, go to: 
http://ballymoreacousticgigs.blogspot.ie/2017/08/upcoming-bag-shows-autumn-2017.html