Johanna Divine is a writer and musician whose Southern roots – from Tennessee to Texas, Florida to Louisiana – have inspired a soulful and wide-ranging body of work. Her debut 2010 recording Mile High Rodeo was called “absolutely superb” by BBC’s Bob Harris, and “an instant Americana classic” by Joel Okida. Divine received accolades for her songwriting from Robert Plant and from Michelle Shocked, who invited Divine to join her 2010-2011 tour. In the same year, she brought her original musical, Le Reve de Marionettes, to the New (…)
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The Odessa Sessions proudly present Red Sail
Red Sail are based in Dublin. Despite the fact that there are only three members, the sound they create on stage somehow feels much more substantial. Their songs use the simple building blocks of piano, guitars and vocals to manufacture a sound that engulfs the audience and never fails to gain a reaction from the crowd. The guitar effects and organ sounds that are used manage to combine electronic influences with a more traditional songwriting style to form music that feels new and familiar all (…)
The Odessa Sessions proudly present Large Mound & The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock (Folk Set)
A rock group based in Dublin. The Mound have evolved into one of Ireland’s best rock bands, with three (short) full length albums, extensive gigging experience, and mounting critical acclaim under their belts. They have a simple musical goal of combining downstroke rock, metal riffs and smart songwriting. ” For anyone who loves riffs and solos, this is a huge treasure trove. So huge that it will make you want to buy an amp for your air guitar. ” – RTE.ie ” There is no frills, no (…)
The Odessa Sessions proudly present The Man Whom
The Man Whom is the moniker for Wexford-based singer songwriter, producer/composer and multi-instrumentalist Ian Doyle. The Greatest Event is his debut Album. With the help of musicians and friends, Brian Hassett (bass), Christian Best (drums), Doyle and his band retreated to the seclusion of a house in Kilrane Village and worked intensely to record the majority of the album. The piano parts were …subsequently recorded in the local arts centre. Further contributions to Doyle’s album include polished string arrangements written by composer Peter Fahey and (…)
The Odessa Sessions proudly present Vyvienne Long
The lovely Vyvienne Long returns to Odessa Club this month, with sweet vocals and cello in tow. Vyvienne genuinely engages with her audience and her past performances here have been a real celebration of music on both sides of the mic. Admired as a compelling vocalist and songwriter of incisive wit, critics have drawn comparisons with Bjork, Tori Amos and Joanna Newsome. “..boundlessly talented cellist and arranger. Here, on her debut full length, she displays all her talent, confidence and humour to fabulous effect.” State (…)
Minnie & the Illywhackers
Vintage ukelele swing and goodtime music is what Minnie and the Illywhackers bring. And this month, they’re bringing it back to Odessa Club. They describe themselves as a vaudevillian, ukelele swing band. Their style and instrumentation (vocal harmonies, ukulele, stand up bass, mandonlin, dobro, fiddle and trumpet with a little harmonica thrown in) evokes an intimate, old supper club feel. Their set is comprised of original songs, and forgotten classics from the first half of the 20th century. With musical greats such as George Fornbie (…)
The Odessa Sessions proudly present The Hot Sprockets
The Hot Sprockets hail from the delta blues mecca that is, South Dublin. They are five friends who came together with a shared love of Rock N’ Roll music…The kind of Rock N’ Roll music that is haunted by the ghost of country and blues… Having won the King Kong club and de-camping to Serra Vista studios to record their debut album “Honey Skippin’” with Boz Boorer (Morrisey, The Polecates) at the helm, The Hot Sprockets have taken the music scene by the balls. A (…)
The Odessa Club Rockumentary present End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones is a 2003 documentary about the highly influential punk rock band the Ramones. The film, produced and directed by Jim Fields and Michael Gramaglia, follows the band’s history and 22 years of touring. The movie was generally well received by critics and fans alike, receiving a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was released on DVD August 9, 2005. The film tells the story of the Ramones from their beginnings at CBGB’s to their induction in the Rock and Roll (…)
The Odessa Sessions proudly present Pugwash
Pugwash are back with us this month with more melodies than you could shake a stick at… “What you get with Pugwash is a rarity: intelligent pop. Their songs have always been crafted with an artisan’s love and invariably reflect a classical structure that has much in common with the B bands (Beatles and Beach Boys). And Walsh’s public adoration of Jeff Lynne and ELO (one of the most underestimated bands of all time) does seep into his melody lines.” -Irish Times Sounds good to (…)
The Odessa Sessions proudly present Autumn Long
On the 5th of April and fresh from a radio tour in Florida, AUTUMN LONG will release the second single “NOWHERE FAST” to be taken from the forthcoming debut album DROWN THE TRUTH. Recording of the album; produced by Karl Odlum (The Frames, Gemma Hayes, Fionn Regan, Mark Geary and Ham Sandwich) began in a house in Dingle/Ventry nearly 2 years ago and was recently finished in ABBEY ROAD with Steve Rooke ( Paul McCartney, John Lennon, The last shadow puppets, Shellac, Wilco, Teenage fanclub) at (…)
Kaleidoscope: A Night of Music
** Now Sold Out** To book for next month’s Kaleidoscope please call 01-6703080. Join us at Kaleidoscope Night this April as we gather together some of Ireland’s finest musicians to offer you a wonderful evening of music in the intimate surroundings of the Odessa Club, Dublin. To begin, we welcome Martin Johnson, principal cellist of the RTE National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, to Kaleidoscope to play the full ‘Suite No.2 for Solo Cello in D Minor BWV 1008′ by J.S. Bach. Following this, soprano Deirdre (…)
DJ: Pete Pamf
Pete Pamf fills the roof bar and terrace with the perfect mix of classic floor fillers and the latest hip-shakers from 11.30 p.m.
