Odessa

A prolific songwriter whose lyrical prose and fervent work ethic has drawn comparison to Bob Dylan and Ryan Adams, Ian McFeron has released a steady stream of albums. His sixth, full-length album Summer Nights (2011) was recorded and mixed in just ten days at Studio G! in East Nashville, TN.
Produced by Patty Griffin’s long-time guitarist and musical collaborator Doug Lancio, the album features musical performances by Lancio as well as Ryan Adams and the Cardinals’ drummer Brad Pemberton, Ryan Adams’ bassist Billy Mercer, keyboardist and Seattle-native Micah Hulscher, and Ian’s long-time musical partner Alisa Milner on fiddle and cello.

Mossy Nolan is a singer & musician based in Dublin, Ireland who plays a mix of original folk influenced string music & songs as well as very unique arrangements of traditional material. His debut album features
heartfelt well crafted songs along with some rip-roaring odd shaped tunes.

Mossy has been compared musically to Planxty, Andy Irvine & Sean Tyrrell, who possesses spectacular vocal ability.

The live sound consists of Mossy on vocals, Bouzouki and mandolin with Colm McGowan on guitars, vocals and effects.

Mossy has a had an exciting year leading up to the launch of his debut album
with appearances at the Spirit of Folk Festival, where he was described as one of the best acts of the weekend and also featured on Donal Dineen’s radio show on several occasions in the past year.

Mossy is also a part of Cavan singer, Lisa O’ Neill’s band and played a list of high profile gigs in 2011 including support to Villagers in the 2011 Marley park series of summer gigs.

‘I swear I’m Not Paul’ and ‘2uibestow’ renowned music bloggers included Mossy in their 10 acts to watch in 2012.

http://www.swearimnotpaul.com/2012/01/list-irish-sound-of-2012.html

http://2uibestow.blogspot.com/2011/09/spirit-of-folk-review.html

Check Mossy out at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mossy-Nolan/19357168400995

http://soundcloud.com/mossy-nolan/the-wild-mountain-thyme

Whether or not these 5 Dublin lads knew it at the time, their choice of band name could not have proven more apt in the days to come.

Leaders of Men have stepped into the picture with a vital brand ballsy rock n’ roll, just when eyes weary from watching our countries car crash politics and general eegitry needed something real and impressive to watch and believe in.

That might sound a tad dramatic, but Leaders of Men have certainly given us something to champion over the last few months. Since forming in January 2011 the band have trail blazed their way through the Irish music scene, taking no prisoners and winning themselves a dedicated fan base along the way.

Since kicking it all off with a debut gig last March, which saw the band bravely headline The Workman’s Club, Leaders of Men have gone on to headline the renowned Ruby Sessions, support the likes of Ham Sandwich and Kill It Kid, and release their debut EP ‘The Debut Collection’. They were also invited to perform at the Philip Lynott Exhibition and made a special appearance on TV3’s Ireland AM Breakfast Show. Not bad for a band that have less than 12 months on their roster! And the pace doesn’t slow there…

Most recently we watched the band battle their way through the Guinness Arthur’s Play on the Day Competition. Having won their regional heats on September 7th in Whelans, fending off fierce competition from the cream of the East Irish crop, the band continued onto the grand final which took place on September 16th at the Roisin Dubh.

Once again, the band found themselves up against the countries best new bands, namely Limerick’s Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters, Donegal’s Mojo Gogo and Cork’s Zombie Computer, but the Leaders prevailed and bagged themselves the coveted title. This victory saw the band grace the cover of the Hotpress Magazine, perform at the Guinness Store House on Arthur’s Day alongside Stereophonics and Paulo Nutini, and take home a hefty prize of brand spanking new music gear that would cause Slash to see green.

This Thursday, they’ll wow the little cotton socks off you upstairs in Odessa Club. If you want to find out more or just learn off the lyrics see www.leadersofmen.ie and www.facebook.com/leadersofmen

Up is a brand new monthly outing bringing you the best in Boogie, Deep Disco and Underground House Music.

First up we’re delighted to have very special guest Keep Schtum (Michael McKenna) with support on the night coming from DJs Stef Hoffman and Noel Phelan.

Set in the intimate surrounds of the Roof Bar and limited to 100 guests with the added benefit of select cocktails for 5 euro and other drinks specials, Up promises to be the best fun you can have standing up and/or getting down.

Screening preceeded by an introduction by a representative from the Mexican Embassy.

Many have tried but only one film has succeeded. Bringing the Latin-American literary tradition of magic realism to the screen defeated better-known directors; but in this Mexican film, the stylised design and naturalistic performances combine beautifully with the content. Traditional Mexican dishes are evoked with authenticity.

Thwarted in love, Tita becomes the cook for her extended family. Into her cooking she pours her grief, tenderness and joy. Food and its preparation are an extended metaphor – from the time that Tita is born in a flood of tears (which evaporate to leave a sack of salt for cooking), to when her cooking for a wedding feast causes everyone to leap joyously for the nearest bed with the nearest partner. Magical indeed.

Acoustic based band, ELEVENS was formed by singer Martin McCann and guitarist Tony Barrett from two of Dublin’s most prestigious Indie bands, SACK and BRILLIANT TREES. It wasn’t long before a second guitarist, Mark Healy (THE JOSEPHS / JERRY FISH & THE MUDBUG CLUB) joined forces to add some tonal colour by adding ebow and assorted guitar pedal trickery to complete the overall sound. In todays climate of the harsh and abrasive, ELEVENS soothe the senses with their simple arrangements and unique delivery welcoming guests on occasion from Ken Rice on Violin to the more recent brush beats of Tony Brereton (SACK) and double bass player Simon Farrell.

There is a fast-emerging scene in Ireland of homegrown rap and hip-hop which brings a distinctively Irish flavour in the form of beats and rhymes to a largely American-dominated genre of music. Having recently supported Alabama 3 in their latest gig in the Button factory, Miss-Elayneous is on a fast-road to success. She mixes bodhran rhythms with beat-boxing creating something new and individual to bring to the scene. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more from this self-proclaimed poet. Check her out for yourself:http://temper-mentalmisselayneous.bandcamp.com/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXYujxfkKFMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e337pApTFts&feature=related

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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 Moynihan and guitarist Alec O’Leary will bring a Spanish flavour to the evening, performing a selection of intriguing songs from the collection ‘Canciones Españolas Antiguas’, compiled by the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca.

After the interval, Ireland’s foremost New Music ensemble, Crash Ensemble, will perform a sneak preview of “Free State 7”, their forthcoming concert of up-and-coming composers taking place at the National Concert Hall on 5th April. Martin Johnson will then return to the stage with harpist of the RTE National Symphony of Ireland Andreja Malir, performing the captivating ‘Sonata No.1 for Cello and Harp’ by the Indian composer Ravi Shankar. To end the night, soprano Michelle Sheridan will be joined by Kaleidoscope co-curator, violinist Cliodhna Ryan, double bassist Malachy Robinson and a quartet comprised of some of Ireland’s finest string players to perform a selection of folksongs arranged by Benjamin Britten and John Tavener’s ecstatic ‘Song of the Angel’.

PROGRAMME:

Martin Johnson (Cello)
J.S Bach: Suite No.2 for Solo Cello in D Minor, BWV 1008

Deirdre Moynihan (Soprano) Alec O’Leary (Guitar)
Federico García Lorca: Songs from “Canciones Españolas Antiguas“

Crash Ensemble
Free State 7: Sneak Preview

Martin Johnson (Cello), Andreja Malir (Harp)
Ravi Shankar: Sonata No.1 for Cello and Harp

Michelle Sheridan (Soprano), Cliodhna Ryan (Solo violin)
Larissa O’Grady, Feilimidh Noonan (Violins), Karen Dervan (Viola),
Gerald Peregrine (Cello), Malachy Robinson (Double Bass)
Benjamin Britten: Folksongs
John Tavener: Song of the Angel

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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 the desk.

“Padraig Digan’s vocals and more importantly his lyrics are top quality” - Peter Nagle 2uibestow.blogspot

“a warm blast of vocal and instruments working perfectly together”  – Boost the music

“NOWHERE FAST” will be available to download for FREE from http://soundcloud.com/autumnlong/nowherefast

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 me!!

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 Hall of Fame. It includes commentary by Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone, Marky Ramone, C.J. Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Richie Ramone, Elvis Ramone and others (including Joey’s mother and brother). An unmissable screening for those of you that can’t remember the ’70s and you know what they say.. If you can remember the ’70s, you weren’t there!!