‘Frankie Gavin & De Dannan’ are currently in the middle of a 32 county tour of Ireland.  In a move which Frankie Gavin states is largely motivated by the bands wish to “lift the hearts of the Irish people during this extraordinary economic climate in Ireland”.

The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal.

Sunday 14th August 2011 at 8 p.m.

Tickets available at:

Themallartscentre@gmail.com Tel: 083-360 6507

Youghal Tourist Office, Market Square, Youghal 024/20170

Frankie Gavin & De Dannan (2009 onwards)

Frankie Gavin is one of the genuine legends of Irish music. From his first tv appearance playing the tin-whistle when he was seven, through sixteen albums with the seminal Dé Dannan, seven solo albums, his adventures in the realms of Jazz, Gospel, and Klezmer, to appearances and recordings with such luminaries as Earl Scruggs, Stephane Grapelli, Sir Yehudi Menuhin, and The Rolling Stones, ‘the prince of Irish fiddlers’ is one of the outstanding performers of the past thirty years. In the past year alone Frankie Gavin and his band have played support to the Rolling Stones at Slane Castle, performed twice to a full to capacity Croke Park (during national sporting occasions), performed with the U.A.E. Philharmonic Orchestra in Dubai, performed with the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra during a ten week tour of the USA and performed at The White House for President Bush.

Part of Frankie Gavin’s enduring appeal lies in his astounding technical ability and unceasing quest for innovation – musical pieces more commonly associated with the like of the Beatles and George Frideric Handel are now common place in Frankie’s repertoire as an Irish musician.  Most pertinent of all is the knack he has for imparting to his audience his own enthusiasm, the sheer joy, the magic of great music-making.

2009 will see Frankie Gavin back on the road and with new De Dannan members. The new line up will feature Frankie Gavin (Fiddle/Flute/Whistles), Damien Mullane (Accordian), Eric Cunningham (Percussion/Flutes/Whistles), Mike Galvin (Bouzouki/Guitar) and Michelle Lally (Vocals). The official launch of the new band took place at an exclusive concert at the 2200 capacity Royal Theatre & Events Centre in Castlebar on August 5th during The World Fleadh festival where many of the former members of the band came together with the new members for a celebration of the bands history.

‘Electrifying’ is an adjective that’s too often used to describe certain performances but this is one instance where it’s absolutely unavoidable. If you’ve never been lucky enough to see Frankie Gavin perform live, prepare to be… shocked.

Turning Tide The Show is an Irish Music song and dance. With four time world Irish dancing Champion John Lonergan with a star studded dance troupe, music is provided by six outstanding All- Ireland champion musicians from around the country. the cast will be preforming at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on Wednesday the 20th , 27th july and 3rd and 10 Aug tickets 10.00 and can be booked at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal

‘THE TURNING TIDE’ WELL RECEIVED

Amidst very positive reports, ‘Turning Tide – The Show’ continues each week in Mallow, Fermoy and Youghal.

The Fermoy performance is on every Friday at the local community youth centre; in Mallow at The Hibernian Hotel every Thursday night and in Youghal at The Mall Arts Centre each Wednesday.

Highly charged and bursting with vitality, ‘The Turning Tide’ invites you to take a journey through time, from the famine to the civil wars, right through to modern Ireland.

Journey with dancers and musicians to the ports where families said tearful goodbyes and as their love ones set sale to far off lands and for many never to see their homeland or their families or loved ones again.

These cries echo today, in all airports and seaports in Ireland, as parents set their eyes on children as they depart in the hope to find work again.

‘Turning Tide – The Show’ is produced by the Blackwater Valley Music School based in Kilworth and features the cream of Ireland’s traditional musicians and dancers.

The Blackwater Valley Music School Presents the Turning Tide Show……
A show of Irish music dance and song
In Youghal July 20th 27th August 3rd and 10th
VENUE Youghal Mall Arts Centre
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR @ 10EURO a ticket
Seated 8pm sharp
OTHER VENUES Mallow and Fermoy

The Urban Druids new video “I Can’t Breath” feat John Burke is about World domination by the elite superpowers, a New World Order that has led to a dead democracy where it is impossible for people to express themselves and ‘Can’t Breath’ in this new globalized society. The video was directed and filmed by local Youghal man Tony Irwin from Stoneybucket media and produced by Warren Tivy from Claycastle Recording Studios.

This is the first successful venture by both media companies incorporating the audio, artistic, technical and video talents that are available here in East Cork. The film was recorded over several days and involved many hours of shooting to get the finished footage that the innovative band wanted. The Urban Druids are an Irish/American hip hop/rock band with a Celtic twist.

Click on the bands latest video below and please feel free to leave a comment at the end of the post.

Born in Ireland raised in L.A front man MC dodges street poetry about good times/bad times and the world we live in completes the the druids sound and gives them there true roots. the urban druids have performed to great reception over the last few years in the UK and Ireland with The bands latest cd (CEOL, SPELLS, HERBS AND BEATS) out this year ,The Urban Drudis music tells of tales of global down turn, Irish life, capitalism, religion, irish bank robbers, girls, drink and love. if you get a chance The Urban Druids are worth checking out. www.reverbnation.com/THEURBANDRUIDS#!

The band consisting of MC Dodge (George O Shea – vocals & decks), PAUL CREMIN (electric guitar), Ian Walsh(drums) and Warren Tivy playing keyboards/bass guitar/backing vocals.Plus guest appearances by SaraLou,Helen Murray and John Burke. this music is released by Rifle Range Records

Tá an Druids Uirbeach Gaeilge / hip hop Meiriceánach / banna rac-bhanna le casadh Cheilteach. Rugadh in Éirinn a ardú i LA MC fhilíocht os comhair an fear dodges sráide faoi aimsir an dea / droch-uair, agus ar an domhan ina mairimid i críochnaíonn na draoithe Tugann an fhuaim agus fréamhacha acu fíor ann. na draoithe uirbeach a fheidhmítear chun a ghlacadh mór thar an cúpla bliain anuas sa Ríocht Aontaithe agus Éire leis na grúpaí an CD is déanaí (Ceol, geasa, luibheanna agus BEATS) amach i mbliana Drudis Insíonn an Uirbeach ceol, na scéalta domhanda dul síos, saol na hÉireann, capitalism, creideamh,, robbers bainc na héireann, cailíní, deoch agus grá. má fhaigheann tú an deis ag an Druí Uirbeach Is fiú a sheiceáil amach. www.reverbnation.com/ # / THEURBANDRUIDS

CLAYCASTLE RECORDING STUDIO
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Youghal
Co Cork
Ireland
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THE NOOK BAR IN YOUGHAL joined forces with the ‘Trad for Trocaire’ campaign where musicians play tunes for charity. Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

‘Trad for Trocaire’ kicked off at The Nook on Friday, September 24 and ran until Sunday 26th. It is a weekend celebration of traditional Irish music, run by Trocaire and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with musicians, venues and trad music fans. The Nook patrons and musicians ‘raised the roof’ by organising and supporting the local traditional music session.
As part of the initiative, THE NOOK BAR had an early ‘Trad for Trocaire’ session on Wednesday 23rd, which is a  regular and popular weekly trad session in the bar.

Mick Mangan & Rannach, Bobby Lee & Friends and The Butterfly Band were just some of the trad musicians who took part.

Money raised through the campaign will support the overseas aid organisation’s worldwide work to help poor and vulnerable communities overcome poverty.

Michael Treacy, proprietor of the popular Nook Bar on North Main St. said “The ‘Trad for Trocaire’ campaign was a great success  thanked everyone involved in supporting this worthy cause, especially all the musicians who played over the ‘Trad for Trocaire’ weekend.

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Youghal calendar of events 30th July – 5th August 2010

On Friday next, June 12th, Dancing Thru The Ages, the Youghal-based Irish music, song and dance show will be featured on RTE 1′s The Reel Deal.  Recorded at the Firkin Crane Theatre in Cork City in 2008, the programme will feature footage from the show and also interviews with Richie Foley and Paula Goulding, the show’s producers.

The Reel Deal is an upbeat traditional music series with a contemporary twist. This lively, dynamic series for young people features ‘up and coming’ performers and is presented by Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, Brian O’Connell and Blathnaid Ni Dhonnchadha, who all share and interest and passion for traditional music. Read more