Dear Reader - Yes we’re back!
The Big Thing
And back with a bang very soon…as part of the Boyle Arts Festival.
We revisit one of our most popular ever Themes - The Power of Love - NEXT WEEK (Sunday 20th) in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle.
Complete with full Theme Night band, strings, horns and a fantastic line-up of guest performers. Plus lots of brand new music and arrangements.
AND - as part of the show we are going to help one lucky audience member heal -live on the night. That’s right folks - today I’m asking for your heartbreak stories - I will read one out on the night and we will help you heal with a specially chosen piece of music to respond to it!
Anyone who sends one in will be entered in a draw for two free tickets to the show.
All the details you need are here.
Finally - it would be great to see you there - a few tickets still available here.
Where else but Sligo?
I was at my first ever movie (!) premiere in the Model last Thursday.
And from the moment Callum Wall’s voice soared over the opening credits, it was clear we were in for something homegrown and real.
CR2Y - written and directed by Brian F. Devaney, and authentically Sligo from start to finish. The locations, actors, language and music. All a joy to behold.
My favourite scenes featured Shan McGinley (Shan of the Slangs) in the plush surroundings of Markree Castle explaining the story behind local phrases like ‘Christ on a bike’ and ‘saucy minx’. Classic Sligo humour.
A big shoutout to friends and colleagues Rory and Rummy from TemperHound who shot the film and to Luke Devaney who recorded and designed sound. An amazing achievement by all to see this project through from start to finish.
What’s New?
Brand new Theme Night music on the way…
Video released July 20.
But can you figure out who’s in the woods?!
Finally…
I saw Jim Doherty and his band in the John Field Room of the National Concert Hall last week. They were paying tribute to the music of Nat King Cole.
Jim asked Nigel Mooney to sing this for his wife. Just beautiful.
Till next time - Kieran.
