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21st: Irish-Norse fusion
Fear a Tí: Des Geraghty
An exploration of common themes and contrasting and complimentary elements of Irish and Scandinavian (mainly) traditional music with Lorcán Mac Mathúna, Raphael DeCock and James Mahon
Raphael DeCock, an Antwerp based musician with an extensive repertoire and knowledge of international singing and musical styles, joins Irish musicians James Mahon and Lorcán Mac Mathúna to present an intercultural musical dialogue; an exploration of common themes and contrasting and complimentary elements of Irish and Scandinavian (mainly) traditional music.
The trio takes Scandinavian sounds, songs and instruments and mixes these with Irish tunes and songs. There are similarities between these traditions which are interesting to note but it is only when you place them alongside each other that you can appreciate the differences there are as well.
You can hear some samples of this fusion on: http://www.myspace.com/theseastallionproject
Raphael DeCock: (http://www.myspace.com/nadisuna)
28th: Halloween
Fear a Tí: Fergus Russell
Halloween has its origins in the ancient Gaelic festival known as Samhain, which is derived from Old Irish and means roughly "summer's end". The festival of Samhain celebrates the end of the "lighter half" of the year and beginning of the "darker half", and is sometimes regarded as the Celtic New Year.The ancient Gaels believed that the border between this world and the otherworld became blurred on Samhain, allowing spirits to pass through. The family's ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. It is believed that the need to ward off harmful spirits led to the wearing of costumes and masks. Their purpose was to disguise oneself as a malicious spirit and thus avoid the perils that one might encounter at samhain.
Many traditions and ancient beliefs associated with Oiche Shamhna have survived in Ireland from ancient times. Let us celebrate the season in the company of some haunting melodies, stories, songs and friends.
November
4th: John Faulkner
Bean a Tí: Treasa Uí Mhuirchú
John Faulkner is a musician and singer / song writer. His music is multi-faceted and based on his knowledge of the Celtic tradition. His deep interest in ethnic music of all kinds eventually drew him to the strong living tradition of music in Ireland.
Although ancestrally from Dublin and Kildare, he has lived in the west of Ireland for many years, and being in close proximity to many of the finest singers and musicians of that area, he has learned at first hand the essence of that music.
As a working musician he has toured extensively throughout the world, in the USA, Canada, Scandinavia, Europe, the Far East and Australia. As well as being a solo performer he has worked for many years with Dolores Keane as a duet co-performer and as musical director and arranger for her band.
He has also shared the stage with many other musicians in the Irish scene, most notably Kevin Burke, Arty McGlynn, Nolaig Casey and De Dannan. His recording career to date consists of appearances on fifteen albums, four of which he produced, two of which he co-produced and two of which are solo albums.
11th: To end all wars...
Bean a Tí: Mary Maher
Armistice Day
On the 11th hour of the 11th day or the 11th month of 1918, the Allied Forces and Germany signed an armistice in Rethondes, France, which ended hostilities on the western front though conflict continued for some time elsewhere. So ended the war that was welcomed with street celebrations across Europe when it was declared in 1914; when no one anticipated the human cost: nine million soldiers killed, most in combat others by accident or disease; some six million civilians killed by war related famine and disease, and another 21 million wounded.
The Clé Club invites all to mark the anniversary in an evening expressing the legacy of the Great War, and all wars, in song, music and poetry.
18th: John Wynn and John McEvoy
Fear a Tí: Noel Pocock
25th: Always the bitter word
Fear a Tí: Jimmy Jordan
Songs of spite, vengence and downright belligerence
December
9th: Bardoi
Fear a Tí: Manus O'Riordan
Featuring Katerina Garcia (Cz/Esp; vocals) and Jonny Tennant (Irl; vocals and Bouzouki).
Katerina and Jonny play a mixture of Irish and Scottish songs with a healthy dose of less locally familiar Macedonian, Bulgarian and Spanish traditional songs. Expect tears, laughter, drama and some very odd time signatures.
http://www.myspace.com/katerinagarcia
http://www.myspace.com/bardoimusic
16th: Christmas
Fear a Tí: Tom Crean
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