The festival runs from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th of September. It is difficult to select highlights from such a full programme but here goes!
The theme of this year�s festival is the human voice and the four headline acts: Dick Gaughan, Peadar � Riada 7 C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha, and Se�n Keane, epitomise various aspects of that theme. The festival is not exclusively about singers however. Lovers of instrumental music are well catered for also, with the cream of Irish Traditional musicians playing at a variety of concerts, c�ilis, and classes. Dancers too will find plenty to enjoy at c�ilis and dance classes. And the star-studded Festival Club provides an opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones while enjoying the music.
Fellow Scot Dick Gaughan is a legendary folk singer who epitomises the voice of protest. Growing up in Leith he was immersed in the musical traditions and culture of his Scots and Irish family. Despite his commitment to the dramatic and powerful Scots ballads he is also one of Britain�s most innovative and contemporary voices: playing everything from free jazz and rock to country music. He sings about the lives of ordinary people and politics: �To me the politics and the music are inseparable� he says. Despite the seriousness of his commitment his concerts are highly enjoyable. His black humour and superb musicianship make him a brilliant all-around entertainer. He plays at the Imperial Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights. www.dickalba.demon.co.uk
C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha�s presentation of Peadar � Riada�s choral setting of Caoineadh Airt U� Laoghaire promises a treat for music lovers. This late eighteenth century epic poem is one of the greatest laments/love poems of the Irish language. Eibhl�n Dubh N� Chonaill composed the caoineadh over the dead body of her beloved husband, Art � Laoghaire, who was shot dead on May 4th 1773 near Carriganima, Co. Cork. Peadar � Riada composed the music and is also the director of the choir. He started the work many years ago ? it is more than thirteen years in the making. A section of the caoineadh was staged in Cork, Dublin and London in 1989. The choir was regenerated in Spring 2001 to perform the completed work, which it did - in M�scra�, in Corca Dhuibhne, and in Dublin - to critical and popular acclaim. It will be staged for the first time in Cork in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Fin Barre�s Cathedral at 8pm on Saturday 6th.
www.iol.ie/~peadaroriada
Se�n Keane needs no introduction to Irish audiences. A member of the renowned Galway singing family, winner of 13 All Ireland singing titles, former member of Reel Union, Shegui and Arcady, he has been voted Best Male Folk singer by readers of Irish Music Magazine for the fifth year running. His new album Valley of the Heart, which spans the range from traditional and folk to country, and includes a song by Cork�s own John Spillane, is due for release in September. Cork audiences will be among the first to hear his new repertoire at the Everyman Palace Theatre at 8pm on Sunday 7th.
www.seankeane.com
The voices of the people of Cork city will be heard on three occasions during the festival. The first of these will be on Tuesday 2nd at The Sportsman�s Bar, Barrack Street, where S�an Mac Carthy is joined by John A Murphy, renowned sean-n�s singer Lena Bean U� Sh�, and Gus Mc Laughlin, composer of contemporary comic songs, for an evening of songs and stories of The Southside.
On Wednesday 3rd at Johnny�s Bar, Wolfe Tone Street, �The Pucker� Se�n � S�, Dennis Mc Garry, Helen O Donovan and Gerry �The Liar� Miller will present an evening of Northside songs and stories.
At 9pm on the same night, Cork born Ger Wolfe takes the stage at An Spailp�n F�nach. This singer/songwriter�s reputation continues to grow. Since the release of his debut solo album �Word & Rhyme� in 1997, he has shared a stage with Sinead Lohan, John Spillane, Jimmy Mac Carthy, The Cafe Orchestra, and Open Kitchen, among others. His style of writing is full of imagery and it is lyrical and strongly melodic. His singing is all his own and he blends this in performance with intricate sounding, yet often very simple, guitar playing. The influence of traditional music is heard in the songs, while he usually includes a traditional song or two in his performance.
www.gerwolfe.com
On Thursday 4th Eddi Reader is on stage at The Everyman Palace at 8pm.
At 9pm. Tom�s � Canainn, former piper with Na Fil� presents an �At Home� night featuring exclusively Cork musicians. Fiddler Nuala N� Chanainn, Dannie Maidhc� � S�illeabh�in of the renowned Coolea family of singers, piper Diarmaid Moynihan of Calico, and Blarney box player Ray O Brien are his guests at An Spailp�n F�nach
On Friday 5th at 9pm The Abbey C�il� Band strike up for a C�il� at Nemo Rangers� H & F Club. One of Ireland�s liveliest bands, their music features the polkas and slides of Sliabh Luachra but they can play a reel as good
With dozens of events over 6 days, and a galaxy of folk and traditional music stars, the 24th Beamish Cork Folk Festival wil be one of the best yet. The festival runs from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th of September. It is difficult to select highlights from such a full programme but here goes!
The theme of this year�s festival is the human voice and the four headline acts: Eddi Reader, Dick Gaughan, Peadar � Riada 7 C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha, and Se�n Keane, epitomise various aspects of that theme. The festival is not exclusively about singers however. Lovers of instrumental music are well catered for also, with the cream of Irish Traditional musicians playing at a variety of concerts, c�ilis, and classes. Dancers too will find plenty to enjoy at c�ilis and dance classes. And the star-studded Festival Club provides an opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones while enjoying the music.
Fellow Scot Dick Gaughan is a legendary folk singer who epitomises the voice of protest. Growing up in Leith he was immersed in the musical traditions and culture of his Scots and Irish family. Despite his commitment to the dramatic and powerful Scots ballads he is also one of Britain�s most innovative and contemporary voices: playing everything from free jazz and rock to country music. He sings about the lives of ordinary people and politics: �To me the politics and the music are inseparable� he says. Despite the seriousness of his commitment his concerts are highly enjoyable. His black humour and superb musicianship make him a brilliant all-around entertainer. He plays at the Imperial Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights. www.dickalba.demon.co.uk
C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha�s presentation of Peadar � Riada�s choral setting of Caoineadh Airt U� Laoghaire promises a treat for music lovers. This late eighteenth century epic poem is one of the greatest laments/love poems of the Irish language. Eibhl�n Dubh N� Chonaill composed the caoineadh over the dead body of her beloved husband, Art � Laoghaire, who was shot dead on May 4th 1773 near Carriganima, Co. Cork. Peadar � Riada composed the music and is also the director of the choir. He started the work many years ago ? it is more than thirteen years in the making. A section of the caoineadh was staged in Cork, Dublin and London in 1989. The choir was regenerated in Spring 2001 to perform the completed work, which it did - in M�scra�, in Corca Dhuibhne, and in Dublin - to critical and popular acclaim. It will be staged for the first time in Cork in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Fin Barre�s Cathedral at 8pm on Saturday 6th.
www.iol.ie/~peadaroriada
Se�n Keane needs no introduction to Irish audiences. A member of the renowned Galway singing family, winner of 13 All Ireland singing titles, former member of Reel Union, Shegui and Arcady, he has been voted Best Male Folk singer by readers of Irish Music Magazine for the fifth year running. His new album Valley of the Heart, which spans the range from traditional and folk to country, and includes a song by Cork�s own John Spillane, is due for release in September. Cork audiences will be among the first to hear his new repertoire at the Everyman Palace Theatre at 8pm on Sunday 7th.
www.seankeane.com
The voices of the people of Cork city will be heard on three occasions during the festival. The first of these will be on Tuesday 2nd at The Sportsman�s Bar, Barrack Street, where S�an Mac Carthy is joined by John A Murphy, renowned sean-n�s singer Lena Bean U� Sh�, and Gus Mc Laughlin, composer of contemporary comic songs, for an evening of songs and stories of The Southside.
On Wednesday 3rd at Johnny�s Bar, Wolfe Tone Street, �The Pucker� Se�n � S�, Dennis Mc Garry, Helen O Donovan and Gerry �The Liar� Miller will present an evening of Northside songs and stories.
At 9pm on the same night, Cork born Ger Wolfe takes the stage at An Spailp�n F�nach. This singer/songwriter�s reputation continues to grow. Since the release of his debut solo album �Word & Rhyme� in 1997, he has shared a stage with Sinead Lohan, John Spillane, Jimmy Mac Carthy, The Cafe Orchestra, and Open Kitchen, among others. His style of writing is full of imagery and it is lyrical and strongly melodic. His singing is all his own and he blends this in performance with intricate sounding, yet often very simple, guitar playing. The influence of traditional music is heard in the songs, while he usually includes a traditional song or two in his performance.
www.gerwolfe.com
. Lovers of instrumental music are well catered for also, with the cream of Irish Traditional musicians playing at a variety of concerts, c�ilis, and classes. Dancers too will find plenty to enjoy at c�ilis and dance classes. And the star-studded Festival Club provides an opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones while enjoying the music.
Eddi Reader who has been described as �One of Scotland�s national treasures� plays The Everyman Palace on Thursday 4th September at 8pm. Her varied career began with busking in Glasgow and touring Europe with circuses. She then sang with the Eurythmics and punk group Gang of Four. In the late 80�s she had two top ten hits � Perfect and Find My Love with Fairground Attraction. Since the early 90�s she has earned rave reviews from Scotland to Japan for her work as a singer/songwriter of contemporary folk. This year she released an album of the songs of Robbie Burns on which the beauty of her swooping, soaring voice is breathtaking. Boo Hewardine, her long-time co-writer and producer, and innovative Belfast guitarist Colin Reid play the Everyman with her.
www.eddireader.com
Fellow Scot Dick Gaughan is a legendary folk singer who epitomises the voice of protest. Growing up in Leith he was immersed in the musical traditions and culture of his Scots and Irish family. Despite his commitment to the dramatic and powerful Scots ballads he is also one of Britain�s most innovative and contemporary voices: playing everything from free jazz and rock to country music. He sings about the lives of ordinary people and politics: �To me the politics and the music are inseparable� he says. Despite the seriousness of his commitment his concerts are highly enjoyable. His black humour and superb musicianship make him a brilliant all-around entertainer. He plays at the Imperial Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights. www.dickalba.demon.co.uk
C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha�s presentation of Peadar � Riada�s choral setting of Caoineadh Airt U� Laoghaire promises a treat for music lovers. This late eighteenth century epic poem is one of the greatest laments/love poems of the Irish language. Eibhl�n Dubh N� Chonaill composed the caoineadh over the dead body of her beloved husband, Art � Laoghaire, who was shot dead on May 4th 1773 near Carriganima, Co. Cork. Peadar � Riada composed the music and is also the director of the choir. He started the work many years ago ? it is more than thirteen years in the making. A section of the caoineadh was staged in Cork, Dublin and London in 1989. The choir was regenerated in Spring 2001 to perform the completed work, which it did - in M�scra�, in Corca Dhuibhne, and in Dublin - to critical and popular acclaim. It will be staged for the first time in Cork in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Fin Barre�s Cathedral at 8pm on Saturday 6th.
www.iol.ie/~peadaroriada
Se�n Keane needs no introduction to Irish audiences. A member of the renowned Galway singing family, winner of 13 All Ireland singing titles, former member of Reel Union, Shegui and Arcady, he has been voted Best Male Folk singer by readers of Irish Music Magazine for the fifth year running. His new album Valley of the Heart, which spans the range from traditional and folk to country, and includes a song by Cork�s own John Spillane, is due for release in September. Cork audiences will be among the first to hear his new repertoire at the Everyman Palace Theatre at 8pm on Sunday 7th.
www.seankeane.com
The voices of the people of Cork city will be heard on three occasions during the festival. The first of these will be on Tuesday 2nd at The Sportsman�s Bar, Barrack Street, where S�an Mac Carthy is joined by John A Murphy, renowned sean-n�s singer Lena Bean U� Sh�, and Gus Mc Laughlin, composer of contemporary comic songs, for an evening of songs and stories of The Southside.
On Wednesday 3rd at Johnny�s Bar, Wolfe Tone Street, �The Pucker� Se�n � S�, Dennis Mc Garry, Helen O Donovan and Gerry �The Liar� Miller will present an evening of Northside songs and stories.
At 9pm on the same night, Cork born Ger Wolfe takes the stage at An Spailp�n F�nach. This singer/songwriter�s reputation continues to grow. Since the release of his debut solo album �Word & Rhyme� in 1997, he has shared a stage with Sinead Lohan, John Spillane, Jimmy Mac Carthy, The Cafe Orchestra, and Open Kitchen, among others. His style of writing is full of imagery and it is lyrical and strongly melodic. His singing is all his own and he blends this in performance with intricate sounding, yet often very simple, guitar playing. The influence of traditional music is heard in the songs, while he usually includes a traditional song or two in his performance.
www.gerwolfe.com
On Thursday 4th Eddi Reader is on stage at The Everyman Palace at 8pm.
At 9pm. Tom�s � Canainn, former piper with Na Fil� presents an �At Home� night featuring exclusively Cork musicians. Fiddler Nuala N� Chanainn, Dannie Maidhc� � S�illeabh�in of the renowned Coolea family of singers, piper Diarmaid Moynihan of Calico, and Blarney box player Ray O Brien are his guests at An Spailp�n F�nach
On Friday 5th at 9pm The Abbey C�il� Band strike up for a C�il� at Nemo Rangers� H & F Club. One of Ireland�s liveliest bands, their music features the polkas and slides of Sliabh Luachra but they can play a reel as good
With dozens of events over 6 days, and a galaxy of folk and traditional music stars, the 24th Beamish Cork Folk Festival wil be one of the best yet. The festival runs from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th of September. It is difficult to select highlights from such a full programme but here goes!
The theme of this year�s festival is the human voice and the four headline acts: Eddi Reader, Dick Gaughan, Peadar � Riada 7 C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha, and Se�n Keane, epitomise various aspects of that theme. The festival is not exclusively about singers however. Lovers of instrumental music are well catered for also, with the cream of Irish Traditional musicians playing at a variety of concerts, c�ilis, and classes. Dancers too will find plenty to enjoy at c�ilis and dance classes. And the star-studded Festival Club provides an opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones while enjoying the music.
Eddi Reader who has been described as �One of Scotland�s national treasures� plays The Everyman Palace on Thursday 4th September at 8pm. Her varied career began with busking in Glasgow and touring Europe with circuses. She then sang with the Eurythmics and punk group Gang of Four. In the late 80�s she had two top ten hits � Perfect and Find My Love with Fairground Attraction. Since the early 90�s she has earned rave reviews from Scotland to Japan for her work as a singer/songwriter of contemporary folk. This year she released an album of the songs of Robbie Burns on which the beauty of her swooping, soaring voice is breathtaking. Boo Hewardine, her long-time co-writer and producer, and innovative Belfast guitarist Colin Reid play the Everyman with her.
www.eddireader.com
Fellow Scot Dick Gaughan is a legendary folk singer who epitomises the voice of protest. Growing up in Leith he was immersed in the musical traditions and culture of his Scots and Irish family. Despite his commitment to the dramatic and powerful Scots ballads he is also one of Britain�s most innovative and contemporary voices: playing everything from free jazz and rock to country music. He sings about the lives of ordinary people and politics: �To me the politics and the music are inseparable� he says. Despite the seriousness of his commitment his concerts are highly enjoyable. His black humour and superb musicianship make him a brilliant all-around entertainer. He plays at the Imperial Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights. www.dickalba.demon.co.uk
C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha�s presentation of Peadar � Riada�s choral setting of Caoineadh Airt U� Laoghaire promises a treat for music lovers. This late eighteenth century epic poem is one of the greatest laments/love poems of the Irish language. Eibhl�n Dubh N� Chonaill composed the caoineadh over the dead body of her beloved husband, Art � Laoghaire, who was shot dead on May 4th 1773 near Carriganima, Co. Cork. Peadar � Riada composed the music and is also the director of the choir. He started the work many years ago ? it is more than thirteen years in the making. A section of the caoineadh was staged in Cork, Dublin and London in 1989. The choir was regenerated in Spring 2001 to perform the completed work, which it did - in M�scra�, in Corca Dhuibhne, and in Dublin - to critical and popular acclaim. It will be staged for the first time in Cork in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Fin Barre�s Cathedral at 8pm on Saturday 6th.
www.iol.ie/~peadaroriada
Se�n Keane needs no introduction to Irish audiences. A member of the renowned Galway singing family, winner of 13 All Ireland singing titles, former member of Reel Union, Shegui and Arcady, he has been voted Best Male Folk singer by readers of Irish Music Magazine for the fifth year running. His new album Valley of the Heart, which spans the range from traditional and folk to country, and includes a song by Cork�s own John Spillane, is due for release in September. Cork audiences will be among the first to hear his new repertoire at the Everyman Palace Theatre at 8pm on Sunday 7th.
www.seankeane.com
The voices of the people of Cork city will be heard on three occasions during the festival. The first of these will be on Tuesday 2nd at The Sportsman�s Bar, Barrack Street, where S�an Mac Carthy is joined by John A Murphy, renowned sean-n�s singer Lena Bean U� Sh�, and Gus Mc Laughlin, composer of contemporary comic songs, for an evening of songs and stories of The Southside.
On Wednesday 3rd at Johnny�s Bar, Wolfe Tone Street, �The Pucker� Se�n � S�, Dennis Mc Garry, Helen O Donovan and Gerry �The Liar� Miller will present an evening of Northside songs and stories.
At 9pm on the same night, Cork born Ger Wolfe takes the stage at An Spailp�n F�nach. This singer/songwriter�s reputation continues to grow. Since the release of his debut solo album �Word & Rhyme� in 1997, he has shared a stage with Sinead Lohan, John Spillane, Jimmy Mac Carthy, The Cafe Orchestra, and Open Kitchen, among others. His style of writing is full of imagery and it is lyrical and strongly melodic. His singing is all his own and he blends this in performance with intricate sounding, yet often very simple, guitar playing. The influence of traditional music is heard in the songs, while he usually includes a traditional song or two in his performance.
www.gerwolfe.com
On Thursday 4th Eddi Reader is on stage at The Everyman Palace at 8pm.
At 9pm. Tom�s � Canainn, former piper with Na Fil� presents an �At Home� night featuring exclusively Cork musicians. Fiddler Nuala N� Chanainn, Dannie Maidhc� � S�illeabh�in of the renowned Coolea family of singers, piper Diarmaid Moynihan of Calico, and Blarney box player Ray O Brien are his guests at An Spailp�n F�nach
On Friday 5th at 9pm The Abbey C�il� Band strike up for a C�il� at Nemo Rangers� H & F Club. One of Ireland�s liveliest bands, their music features the polkas and slides of Sliabh Luachra but they can play a reel as good
With dozens of events over 6 days, and a galaxy of folk and traditional music stars, the 24th Beamish Cork Folk Festival wil be one of the best yet. The festival runs from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th of September. It is difficult to select highlights from such a full programme but here goes!
The theme of this year�s festival is the human voice and the four headline acts: Eddi Reader, Dick Gaughan, Peadar � Riada 7 C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha, and Se�n Keane, epitomise various aspects of that theme. The festival is not exclusively about singers however. Lovers of instrumental music are well catered for also, with the cream of Irish Traditional musicians playing at a variety of concerts, c�ilis, and classes. Dancers too will find plenty to enjoy at c�ilis and dance classes. And the star-studded Festival Club provides an opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones while enjoying the music.
Eddi Reader who has been described as �One of Scotland�s national treasures� plays The Everyman Palace on Thursday 4th September at 8pm. Her varied career began with busking in Glasgow and touring Europe with circuses. She then sang with the Eurythmics and punk group Gang of Four. In the late 80�s she had two top ten hits � Perfect and Find My Love with Fairground Attraction. Since the early 90�s she has earned rave reviews from Scotland to Japan for her work as a singer/songwriter of contemporary folk. This year she released an album of the songs of Robbie Burns on which the beauty of her swooping, soaring voice is breathtaking. Boo Hewardine, her long-time co-writer and producer, and innovative Belfast guitarist Colin Reid play the Everyman with her.
www.eddireader.com
Fellow Scot Dick Gaughan is a legendary folk singer who epitomises the voice of protest. Growing up in Leith he was immersed in the musical traditions and culture of his Scots and Irish family. Despite his commitment to the dramatic and powerful Scots ballads he is also one of Britain�s most innovative and contemporary voices: playing everything from free jazz and rock to country music. He sings about the lives of ordinary people and politics: �To me the politics and the music are inseparable� he says. Despite the seriousness of his commitment his concerts are highly enjoyable. His black humour and superb musicianship make him a brilliant all-around entertainer. He plays at the Imperial Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights. www.dickalba.demon.co.uk
C�r Ban Ch�il Aodha�s presentation of Peadar � Riada�s choral setting of Caoineadh Airt U� Laoghaire promises a treat for music lovers. This late eighteenth century epic poem is one of the greatest laments/love poems of the Irish language. Eibhl�n Dubh N� Chonaill composed the caoineadh over the dead body of her beloved husband, Art � Laoghaire, who was shot dead on May 4th 1773 near Carriganima, Co. Cork. Peadar � Riada composed the music and is also the director of the choir. He started the work many years ago ? it is more than thirteen years in the making. A section of the caoineadh was staged in Cork, Dublin and London in 1989. The choir was regenerated in Spring 2001 to perform the completed work, which it did - in M�scra�, in Corca Dhuibhne, and in Dublin - to critical and popular acclaim. It will be staged for the first time in Cork in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Fin Barre�s Cathedral at 8pm on Saturday 6th.
www.iol.ie/~peadaroriada
Se�n Keane needs no introduction to Irish audiences. A member of the renowned Galway singing family, winner of 13 All Ireland singing titles, former member of Reel Union, Shegui and Arcady, he has been voted Best Male Folk singer by readers of Irish Music Magazine for the fifth year running. His new album Valley of the Heart, which spans the range from traditional and folk to country, and includes a song by Cork�s own John Spillane, is due for release in September. Cork audiences will be among the first to hear his new repertoire at the Everyman Palace Theatre at 8pm on Sunday 7th.
www.seankeane.com
The voices of the people of Cork city will be heard on three occasions during the festival. The first of these will be on Tuesday 2nd at The Sportsman�s Bar, Barrack Street, where S�an Mac Carthy is joined by John A Murphy, renowned sean-n�s singer Lena Bean U� Sh�, and Gus Mc Laughlin, composer of contemporary comic songs, for an evening of songs and stories of The Southside.
On Wednesday 3rd at Johnny�s Bar, Wolfe Tone Street, �The Pucker� Se�n � S�, Dennis Mc Garry, Helen O Donovan and Gerry �The Liar� Miller will present an evening of Northside songs and stories.
At 9pm on the same night, Cork born Ger Wolfe takes the stage at An Spailp�n F�nach. This singer/songwriter�s reputation continues to grow. Since the release of his debut solo album �Word & Rhyme� in 1997, he has shared a stage with Sinead Lohan, John Spillane, Jimmy Mac Carthy, The Cafe Orchestra, and Open Kitchen, among others. His style of writing is full of imagery and it is lyrical and strongly melodic. His singing is all his own and he blends this in performance with intricate sounding, yet often very simple, guitar playing. The influence of traditional music is heard in the songs, while he usually includes a traditional song or two in his performance.
www.gerwolfe.com
On Thursday 4th Eddi Reader is on stage at The Everyman Palace at 8pm.
At 9pm. Tom�s � Canainn, former piper with Na Fil� presents an �At Home� night featuring exclusively Cork musicians. Fiddler Nuala N� Chanainn, Dannie Maidhc� � S�illeabh�in of the renowned Coolea family of singers, piper Diarmaid Moynihan of Calico, and Blarney box player Ray O Brien are his guests at An Spailp�n F�nach
On Friday 5th at 9pm The Abbey C�il� Band strike up for a C�il� at Nemo Rangers� H & F Club. One of Ireland�s liveliest bands, their music features the polkas and slides of Sliabh Luachra but they can play a reel as good