Category Archives: forthcoming events

Something beginning with B

Imagine confining yourself to a single letter. “Platoon” and “Peter Pan” in a month watching only films starting with “P”. Cornflakes and carrot-cake on a day devoted to food beginning with “C”. For their winter concerts on November 21, 22 … Continue reading

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First gig with Hamlet in ages

Last Wednesday Hamlet and I played our first gig together in ages. He’s been busy at work (and honing his stand-up comedy skills) and I’ve been teaching full-time in primary schools. It was great to play his songs again and … Continue reading

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Rothko Smile

My jazz trio is doing its second gig tonight at Anseo on Camden Street in Dublin.  We’ve been thinking of a name and have paused for a little while on ‘Rothko Smile’, inspired by the famous painter.  His paintings are … Continue reading

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The first time ever I heard you sing

I’m looking forward to playing The Stables in Mullingar on Friday with Hamlet Sweeney.  We’ve played there a couple of times and it was there that I first heard Audrey Ryan.  This time we’re supporting ‘Villagers‘, who I first heard … Continue reading

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Hamlet and I singing ‘Sunshine’ on Balcony TV

Hamlet Sweeney and I climbed the stairs to the auspicious Balcony TV studio a little while ago.  Thankfully I didn’t have to lug the keyboard with me, just the cajon.  We played ‘Sunshine’ which, after the gig in Whelan’s the … Continue reading

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More Sigur Rós in Dublin

I was delighted to hear that these talented Trintarians will be putting on another concert of music by the Icelandic group Sigur Rós.  I was lucky enough to hear their previous concert and can only presume that this one will … Continue reading

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