Playing together for nearly twenty years, Kíla are one of Ireland’s most innovative and exciting bands. The seven members come from different musical backgrounds and share a passion to create great music with an ability to absorb influences from across the globe. Report: B. Whyte | Graphic: B. Whyte

With their roots in traditional Irish music, their work features strong percussive like singing and gorgeous melodies driven by a serious rhythmical undercurrent. Kíla have created their own distinctive style of world music, which has won over audiences around the world through their eight recordings to date and their spectacular live performances.

Kíla are widely renowned for their stunning sets and surprise guest performers at their shows, including trapeze artists, fire jugglers and belly dancers, their live energetic live performances have seen them continue to wow and attract new audiences over the years.

On Friday, February 5th 2010, Kíla will take to the stage with special guests Mal Blackie and Richie Foley. The event will take place at the hauntingly beautiful St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal. All proceeds go towards future Sacred Root music projects. Tickets cost just €20 and are on sale at Scott’s Treasure Shop, 137 North Main Street, Youghal.

November 2008 saw the birth of the Hot Spot Music Club in Nagle House in Youghal, Co Cork.  Between 25 to 35 young adults attend the music club on a regular basis to write, compose, jam out or just play pool and soak up the atmosphere. Over the past few months the group have written and recorded an album yet to be named of 19 tracks. The album recorded at Claycastle Studios in Youghal is due out as soon as the funds are there to finish it. The CD is a testiment to the talent and quality of young musicians in the town of Youghal.

Upcoming events include Declan O’ Rourke on the 27th of February with  and Luka Bloom on the the 20th of March. Hope to see you there – God bless!

For more info, contact Sacred Root on 087 9957102 or email sacredroot@gmail.com or visit sacred-root.com.

KILA
Album Launch
LIVE AT ST MARYS CHURCH YOUGHAL
FRIDAY FEBUARY 5th DOORS 8pm

SPECIAL GUESTS MAL BLACKIE & RICHIE FOLEY

TICKETS AT SCOTTS SHOP 137 NORTH MAIN  STREET YOUGHAL  024 90333

Strictly no alcohol and dress warm under 16′s are free id required!!!

Visit  sacred-root.com for info or call  087 9957102

Kila are extraordinary’ – Bono’

‘ Brilliant’ – Sinéad Ó Connor

KiPlaying together for nearly 20 years, Kíla are one of Ireland’s most innovative and exciting bands. The seven members come from different musical backgrounds and share a passion to create great music with an ability to absorb influences from across the globe. With its roots in traditional Irish, it features a strong percussive like singing and gorgeous melodies driven by a serious rhythmical undercurrent. Kíla have created their own distinctive style of world music, which has won over audiences around the world through their eight recordings to date and their spectacular live performances.

Made up of two sets of brothers Kíla consists of; Rónán Ó Snodaigh on bodhrán, djembe, congas, bongos, guitar and vocals; Rossa Ó Snodaigh on tin whistle, low whistle, clarinet, bazouki, mandolin, bones and vocals; Colm Ó Snodaigh on flute, tin whistle, guitar, saxophone, percussion and vocals; Lance Hogan on guitar, drums, and vocals; Brian Hogan on bass, double bass and vocals; Dee Armstrong on fiddle, viola, hammered dulcimer, accordion and bodhrán. Eoin Dillon on uileann pipes, tin whistle, low whistle, shakers and vocals.

DECLAN O ROURKE

LIVE AT ST MARYS CHURCH YOUGHAL

SATURDAY FEBUARY 27th

SPECIAL GUESTS DE BURCA

TICKETS AT SCOTTS SHOP 137 NORTH MAIN  STREET YOUGHAL  024 90333

Strictly no alcohol and dress warm under 16′s are free id required!!!

Visit  sacred-root.com for info or call  087 9957102

Singing in a velvet-tinged bartitone with a killer falsetto….it’s a rare gift that his music can bear comparison with so many classic era troubadours, Fred Neil, Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen while still sounding so completely original” Nigel Williamson, Uncut

Declan O’Rourke used to be one of Ireland’s best kept secrets, but rave reviews for his debut album ‘Since Kyabram’, a growing international fanbase and an enviable collection of eminent devotees, including Paul Weller, Snow Patrol and Kate Rusby, are rapidly changing that.

On its release in Ireland, ‘Since Kyabram’ reached double platinum status and garnered Hot Press magazine’s ‘Best Debut Album’ award. A major record deal with V2 and a publishing deal with BMG followed, as did patronage from his peers – invitations to support Snow Patrol at Marlay Park in Dublin, Teddy Thompson on his UK tour, The Divine Comedy for dates in Germany and the U.K., and to perform at the legendary 100 Club at the request of Paul Weller.

The buzz is growing, based on the simplicity of great songs and a unique voice. Declan’s lyrics touch on all aspects of the individual, his songs focus on the centre of everyday emotions and his voice irresistibly draws the listener in. He has an understated charm, a quick-wittedness that make him highly endearing live and equally at home playing to one person as he is to thousands.

From the opening melody of ‘No Place To Hide’, the first song on ‘Since Kyabram’, to the final key of ‘Marrying The Sea’, Declan’s ability to tell a story unfolds. Each track on the album gives a feeling of being part of a collection of short films; the connecting thread being Declan’s flowing and dreamy lyrics. The album embodies the roots of his Irish heritage, but also has a distinct rock edge, reflecting, in part, his time spent in Australia from age fourteen to his return to Ireland

WEBSITES & CONTACTS
www.kila.ie  www.sacred-root.com / www.claycastlestudio.com / youghalonline.com