Niall Toner has released a video for ‘Million Dollar Bill’, taken from his Pinecastle album, Onwards and Upwards. The video tells the story of a man who inherits a box of Cheroots, a pair of Cowboy Boots, and a Million Dollar Bill, which he finds very difficult to change.
Niall will be releasing three videos during the Summer (July, August and September) the first of which is available to view below. The song was written by Niall and inspired by an old B/W movie starring Gregory Peck, called the Million Pound Note.
The video for ‘Way of a Wanderer’ will be launched in August, and September will see the release of the video for ‘Judge and Jury’.
Following the success of last summer’s hit ‘The Sun is Gonna Shine’, The Carnival Brothers are back with their brand new EP – ‘Deadliest Cuts’.
With the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd, Wolfman, Vegas and troupe once again bring their unique brand of Vaudeville charm to wow and entertain us.
Family trio, GREENSHINE, continue to gather fans and friends alike as they perform up and down the country. Christy Moore said of their album:
“This is a gorgeous album ~ the sound of a family immersed in music, tight in harmony, in love with song.” Now in a new development, Greenshine are delighted that one of Mary’s songs “Meet Me In The Garden” from the same recording, has now been featured in “Waterways”, a new short film made by actress and broadcaster turned film maker, Carrie Crowley. The film is to debut at The Galway Film Fleadh.
“It’s so lovely when the songs go out into the world and take on a life of their own,” says Mary. “That’s the best feeling the the world for a songwriter.”
GREENSHINE are set to play
The Kilworth Arts Centre, Co. Cork on Friday 18 July. Doors 8pm. For more information phone 087 6492514
The Galway Arts Festival, venue to be confirmed, Sat. 26 July
The Spraoi Festival, Waterford (Jordan’s Bar, The Quay), Sun. 3 Aug
The Clonmel Busking Festival, Tipperary (Chawke’s Bar), Sun. 10 Aug
The first event coming on Saturday 20th Sept 2014 and following by another in December 2014.
A number of singer-songwriters are invited to perform their own compositions in front of a listening audience at The Model, Sligo.
Songlines was established in Dec 2012 byMiles Graham with the help of Dervish front woman, Cathy Jordan who hosted the very first event. Its aim is to to provide a platform for the talented songwriters in the northwest of Ireland and beyond, to perform in a listening environment, showcasing their songwriting ability.
Format:
The format of the event is in a one room environment, consisting of 3-4 small stages in a circle, with a host introducing a number of singer-songwriters in rotation (a ‘Later with Jools’ type stage setup). The talent and standard has been to the highest level and in previous nights it has produced international bloggers sharing their experience online with Failte Ireland and social media sites.
A venue that is quickly becoming the creative hub of the northwest and is the perfect match for this event, with its rich art history embedded in the walls and surroundings. (See above link for more)
The announcement of a named singer/songwriter host and dates released in the coming weeks.
Singer-songwriters are to contact westwaverecordings@nullgmail.com to apply for a slot. Applicants should send one link of them performing live on video and a short history biog.
INTERESTED IN SCORING FOR FILM, GAMES & VISUAL MEDIA?
Pulse College is hosting a Live Online Q&A Series with renowned members of the scoring community for their world class ‘MA in Scoring for Film and Visual Media’ Program.
Join Pulse College online Thursday 10th July for the second in their ‘Masters in Scoring’ Live Q&A Series. In this event hear from Course Director and one of Ireland’s most renowned composers, Derek Gleeson, as he offers an in-depth look into the life of a composer and his role as creator of this unique ‘MA in Scoring’ program, which is taught by award winning composers from the Hollywood scoring community, such as Conrad Pope, Christopher Young and Garry Schyman.
This event will be streamed live at 6pm (GMT) Thursday July 10th through the Pulse College Google+ page, website and YouTube. For more information on the event and to register in advance, visit http://www.pulsecollege.eu/ma-scoring-live-qa-event/
The course begins this September and applications are currently being accepted. There is no fee to submit an application.
This one year Scoring for Film and Visual Media Masters degree is designed for creative composers, musicians and innovators who want to be able to work as a creative artist in the global entertainment industry. Pulse College seeks passionate, focused and motivated students, who are innovative, demonstrate originally and ready to learn, contribute and create.
Run in association with the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, this Masters course will be delivered in Pulse College and the world-famous Windmill Lane Recording Studios. U2, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga are among the many legends that have graced these rooms. More relevant to this course, many great film scores have been recorded here too, including The Mask, Mission Impossible and many others by great composers such as Elmer Bernstein.
Open panel discussion session Saturday 5th July 2014, 9.30am-12.45pm
Topic: Audiences and other ‘Expectators’: cultural context, receivers and audiences for new music, present and future
Part of the 32nd Irish Composition Summer School, this session features a panel of composers discussing the above topic in front of an audience of young composers and anyone who wishes to attend.
The panel will consist of composers Martin O’Leary, Ann Cleare, Peter Moran, Anna Murray and David Stalling and will be moderated by composer John McLachlan
At: IMRO, Pembroke Row, off Lower Baggot St. Dublin 2
The Riptide Movement
called into the IMRO offices yesterday to receive their IMRO Number 1 award in recognition of their latest album, “Getting Through”, reaching the top spot in the Irish Album Charts in April.
The last few months have been hectic for the band; signing a deal with Universal Music Ireland, having their track ‘All Works Out’ synced with Discover Ireland advertising and most recently performing at Glastonbury. This summer sees them touring around Irish festivals as well as headlining Vicar Street this October.
The IMRO Number 1 Award was introduced to acknowledge IMRO members who reach number 1 in the album charts here in Ireland or overseas. The band are pictured here at the IMRO offices receiving their award from IMRO CEO, Victor Finn and Director of Marketing & Membership, Keith Johnson.
Mick Flannerywas invited into the IMRO offices last week to receive his IMRO Number 1 award in recognition of his latest album, “By The Rule”, reaching the top spot in the Irish Album Charts in May.
After spending the month of May touring extensively around Ireland as well as having just supported Elbow at their recent Kilmainham gig, Mick will be performing in the intimate, breathtaking location of the Mitchelstown Caves with support from The Young Folk on July 20th.
The IMRO Number 1 Award was introduced to acknowledge IMRO members who reach number 1 in the album charts here in Ireland or overseas. Mick Flannery is pictured here at the IMRO offices with IMRO CEO, Victor Finn and Director of Marketing & Membership, Keith Johnson.
In a recent live session for Press Record the energetic Fight Like Apes performed a new track titled ‘Numb Nuts’. Their third (currently untitled) album will be released in October after a very successful Fundit campaign raising over €20,000 towards their album and touring. The group have been performing some Irish dates and will embark on the UK festival circuit in August but until the new album release this will give fans a taster of what’s to come.
released a video for ‘Million Dollar Bill’, taken from his Pinecastle album, Onwards and Upwards. The video tells the story of a man who inherits a box of Cheroots, a pair of Cowboy Boots, and a Million Dollar Bill, which he finds very difficult to change.
Sickroom have recently uploaded the video for their latest single ‘Tonight’.
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was invited into the IMRO offices last week to receive his IMRO Number 1 award in recognition of his latest album, “By The Rule”, reaching the top spot in the Irish Album Charts in May.
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