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Upcoming Show listings for the Stables Live Music Venue, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

27 Mar 200822:00
Songwriter 7 - Linda Coogan, Darragh J Glennon, Christine Deady & Paul LynchThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
28 Mar 200815:00
Sentenced to Suffer (UK), Blacken the Sun, Awaken Dominion, Saviour of Sin, Unborn MassacreThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
28 Mar 200822:00
Private PartyThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
29 Mar 200815:00
2FM 'School of Rock' Song Contest Leinster Regional Heat with 'the Flaws'The Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
29 Mar 200822:00
Travega / Dirty Epics (double header) & guestsThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
31 Mar 200821:30
Trailer Park BoysThe Yukon Bar, Mullingar, Westmeath
3 Apr 200822:00
Rob Smith + guests Cillian Foster & tbcThe Yukon Bar, Mullingar, Westmeath
4 Apr 200822:00
Baby Jenx & guests Tornado Lovely + Daire O'Reilly (Superstate)The Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
5 Apr 200814:30
All ages gig presented by Super Kidd Promotions - Venture Now & guestsThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
5 Apr 200822:00
Rebecca Collins (Album Release Tour) & guest Pete CourtneyThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
7 Apr 200821:30
Trailer Park BoysThe Yukon Bar, Mullingar, Westmeath
10 Apr 200822:00
Terry Lee Hale (USA)The Yukon Bar, Mullingar, Westmeath
11 Apr 200822:00
Jaded Sun + guests Crimson & Deborah JaneThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
12 Apr 200815:00
All ages gig presented by Super Kidd Promotions - Decipher (EP Launch) & guestsThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
12 Apr 200822:00
Disco Nouveau - DJ's Sunil Sharpe, Gavin McDonagh, Ger Hutchinson & Shaun DrinanThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
14 Apr 200821:30
Trailer Park BoysThe Yukon Bar, Mullingar, Westmeath
17 Apr 200822:00
Stace Gill, Jill Deering & Andrew MannThe Yukon Bar, Mullingar, Westmeath
18 Apr 200822:00
Stanley Super 800 & guestsThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
19 Apr 200814:00
All ages Metal gig w/ Awaken Dominion, CSF, Tyfus, Murdock, Chaotik, Last JudgementThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
19 Apr 200822:00
Tucan & guests Agitated Radio Pilot + JunahThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
20 Apr 200821:00
Private PartyThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
21 Apr 200821:30
Trailer Park BoysThe Yukon Bar, Mullingar, Westmeath
24 Apr 200822:00
Songwriter 8 - Keith Burke, Emer Dunne, Burningboy & Sarah ElaineThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
25 Apr 200821:30
2FM 2mor 2our 4 - The Coronas, Boss Volenti, Juno Falls & local actThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
26 Apr 200822:00
Roisin NiLeathlobhair (EP Release) & guests Till The Morning ComesThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath
28 Apr 200821:00
Equinox Jazz QuartetThe Stables, Mullingar, Westmeath



APRIL
3rd ROB SMITH + guest Cillian Foster *
What happens if you get a mix between The Stone Roses, The Beatles and a hint of Paul Weller with a little solo twist? The answer is ROB SMITH. Rob Smith burst onto the Dublin music scene in late 2003. During this time he toured extensively in many venues around the country. Sharing stages with many national and international acts, he earned himself praise musically from people such as Christy Dignam (Aslan) to Mark Coyle (Oasis' producer). Around this time he made a demo CD called "The Soul Shaker CD" which he'd give out at gigs which ultimately gave him an audience to play his own shows to in venues. Between then and now Rob has played live at venues such as Vicar Street, Olympia Theatre, Whelans, The Village, Eamonn Dorans, The Sugar Club, Sky Portlaoise, Dolans Limerick, TF Royal Theatre Castlebar, Limelight Belfast, Music Factory Carlow, Empire Music Hall Belfast, Cavern Club Liverpool, Garage Glasgow to name but a few. His debut album "Throwing It All Away" was recorded in November 2007 when Rob packed up all his guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, laptops, pedals, boards…you name it…wrote and recorded the album within a week, playing all the instruments himself. Sounds like a rushed job. Not really. He had this all in his head for years. It sounds perfect. And March 2008 will see it's release. But enough of that. What makes Rob Smith different? F**k knows...check it out for yourself. Anyone who said they ever walked away from a Rob Smith gig disappointed obviously has never been to one. Maybe that's it!
www.myspace.com/robsmithireland

4th BABYJENX + guests Tornado Lovely & Daire O'Reilly (Superstate)
"So beautiful, so intoxicating, so heavenly . . . Gary Reddy's voice reaches soaring glorious falsettos with an ease that would make Thom Yorke envious" – Musician.ie
Named after a character in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, Baby Jenx have been together since the summer of 2005. Influenced by the big stadium sounds of U2, Coldplay and Radiohead, but with their own musical aesthetic firmly to the fore, they played their debut gig in legendary Dublin venue Mother Redcaps later that same year.
"Gary Reddy eases the crowd in with a range of vocal pirouettes reminiscent of Thom Yorke, along with a series of gentle rock ballads" – Hot Press
Over the following months, Baby Jenx honed their live skills with a multitude of gigs. Their dynamic shows at the Irish IMRO showcase, Boston's NEMO Music Festival and Castlepalooza earned them rave reviews.
"Their sound has clear elements of Coldplay, and singer Gary Reddy is a natural performer and exceptional singer" – IMRO magazine
They recorded their first demo with producer Declan Lonergan in Bluebird Studios in Co. Kildare. This demo received extensive radio airplay, and was immediately chosen as Hot Press magazine's 'Demo of the Fortnight' by none other than Jackie Hayden (the former CBS boss, known for giving U2 their first record deal).
"The real gem is 'So Long', which opens around a slow staccato piano before it builds with sensitivity and pathos to a real ear-opener" – Jackie Hayden, Hot Press.
'So Long' also gained the band a video production through a competition run by Hot Press and TISCH School of Performing Arts in New York. The resulting video was subsequently playlisted on Sky Network's The Musician Channel. Baby Jenx so impressed their video director, filmmaker Tess Nanavati, that she commissioned them to write two original songs for her own independent film projects. 'Evenesce' and 'Nemoc' feature prominently in Nanavati's movies Dreams Of An Angel and Nemoc respectively.
Baby Jenx spent the latter half of 2007 showcasing for Labels in Florida and Boston while also writing and recording material for their debut album. 2008 kicked of to a fantastic start, when the band's track 'Sell Yourself' was used as the backing track to the goals montage on RTE's show 'The Premiership'. Baby Jenx returned to the live seen with their debut Mullingar gig playing support to Aslan, having impressed the guys on the night they have since been added as support on a number of Aslan's coming shows. Manager, local Mullingar man Derek Colbert is especially excited to have the band headlining at the wonderfully intimate 'Stables' venue and with support on the night coming from local band 'Tornado Lovely' & Superstate frontman Daire O'Reilly it sure promises to be a great night of music!
www.myspace.com/babyjenx www.myspace.com/tornadolovely www.myspace.com/superstate

5th All ages gig presented by SuperKidd Promotions featuring Venture Now, Twenty Twelve, In Between Hours & Wasted Case 3pm
April 5th is a notable date on the calendar this year as not only does it signify the anniversaries of the passing of respective legends Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley but also the first birthday of SuperKidd Promotions. So what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a rock-tastic day of celebration. SuperKidd Promotions has pulled out all the stops to present a gig of the highest calibre.
Confirmed to play are Deis Roc alumni Venture Now and Wasted Case, Mullingars own Twenty Twelve and a special performance from Ricky Byrnes (Triega) new side project.
Home town heroes' Venture Now are well known to most for their show stealing performances on TG4's Deis Roc which has won them an army of new fans and critical acclaim to boot.
Twenty Twelve recently thrilled the crowd with their first late show set in the Stables supporting The Flaws so these young maestros will no doubt endear themselves to the young crowd too.
Hailing from the Ballyfermot school of Rock, In Between Hours is, local drum specialist, Ricky Byrnes new side project which has already won them a legion of fans in Dublin. Fronted by the talented Cliodhna Dempsey they make their Mullingar debut with SuperKidd Promotions on April 5th.
It wouldn't be a celebration without presents so there'll be a few treats to be won and all for the low low price of 5 euros, you'd be silly not to! Doors are at 2.30 so don't be late!
www.superkiddmedia.com www.myspace.com/superkiddpromotions www.myspace.com/twentytwelve www.myspace.com/venturenow www.myspace.com/wastedcase

5th REBECCA COLLINS + guest Pete Courtney
Rebecca grew up in the Irish seaside town of Tramore, Co. Waterford. Night time radio was her lifeline all through her formative years. She initially harboured hopes of being a writer but that soon gave way to her addiction to music. By the time she moved to Dublin at the age of 18, she had cultivated an obsession with songwriting.
She then ventured from music studies in Trinity College through gospel choirs, free improvisation and folk ensembles to find herself at her current juncture. She has collaborated with renowned composers such as Roger Doyle and Trevor Knight, theatre director Selina Cartmell, and numerous underground bands such as Giraffe Running and Red Rocket. She has also soaked up as much of Dublin's jazz and alternative scenes as possible along the way, and is an active member of the Irish music collective The Living Room Project.
Last year, Rebecca independently released an ep entitled At Sea which introduced her dark, lyrical songs to the world and won her recognition from radio presenters and listeners alike. The radio hero of her teenage years, John Kelly, even invited her to play live on his show The JK Ensemble for a week-long feature on her music.
Constantly writing and exploring new territory with her fellow musicians, Rebecca's debut album came into being as a result of a low-key gig performed in a friend's living room. The songs bristled with energy and Rebecca knew this was how she wanted to record them - in a live setting. When all the musicians happened to be in New York for a time in January 2007, she corralled them in a studio for two days, and Chameleon Blues was born.
Rebecca lists Tom Waits and avant-rock doyenne Annette Peacock as musical touchstones. She also names John Martyn's Solid Air and the sensual Wong Kar-Wai film In the Mood for Love as influences on Chameleon Blues. In her words, it is an album to be taken "song by song - it is episodic, but there is a common thread - desire. I really wanted there to be a freedom, an unabashed feeling to the music."
So does Rebecca have a target audience in mind?
"Yes and no. Let's just say that these songs are for anyone who has ever woken up in the middle of the night with their heart racing..."
'Chameleon Blues' is released on Rebecca's own label Mutineer (www.mutineermusic.com)
www.rebeccacollins.net www.myspace.com/rebeccacollinsmusic www.myspace.com/petecourtney

10th TERRY LEE HALE (USA) *
1953-San Antonio, Texas: Born into an army family Terry Lee attended 10 schools in 10 different cities. After finishing high school in Yakima, Washington he set out for Seattle, then California and continued from there to travel in the States all the while learning to play guitar and write songs. TLH has worked as a carpenter, truck driver, farm and ranch hand, cook, laborer, bar tender, booking agent and various other occupations to support himself, his daughter (as a single parent) and his music. From the first time he heard Bill Haley's "Rock Around The Clock" he wanted to be a guitar player and indeed, bought his first at 14. Terry Lee has lived and traveled extensively in America and, since 1993, in Europe as well. Currently keeping a house in Seattle where he has lived since January of 1984, he spends most of his days writing and touring in Europe. While in Europe he resides in France. His first appearances on record was on 1987's - "Lowlife" compilation from Ironwood Records and the following year with the song "Dead Is Dead" on SubPop 200. Now, there are 12 Cd's released in Europe, all of them on German recording labels starting in 1993 with "Oh What A World" on Normal Records. The next 8 CD's (Frontier Model, The Wilderness Years, Tornado Alley, Leaving West, Old Hand, Blue Room, Frozen, Tender Loving Hell: The Best Of…) were with Glitterhouse and the last release (Celebration What For) in 2004 with Blue Rose. Also with Blue Rose was one self-titled release called Hardpan and one live CD/DVD- Hardpan Live- featuring Chris Burroughs, Joseph Parsons Todd Thibaud and Terry Lee Hale. Recently Terry Lee has signed with the Spanish indie label Borderdreams and his latest recording "Shotgun Pillowcase" (produced by Chris Eckman, mixed by Tucker Martine) was released February 15, 2007.
www.myspace.com/terryleehale

11th JADED SUN + guests Crimson & Deborah Jane
Formed in 2003, Jaded Sun went through the paces as most other bands do, gigging and saving to enable them to record their critically acclaimed debut EP "Raw" in 2004. The EP titled track "Raw" launched their rock profile to a national stage becoming the most downloaded track on Ireland's premier download charts. The track broke all down load records in Ireland, staying at the top of the charts for almost 30 weeks.
In May 2005, the band straight into the studio with Ireland's top rock producers Chris O'Brien and Graham Murphy, Chris being known for his work with Aslan, Hot House Flowers, Adam Clayton and The Boom Town Rats.
"John (lead singer) is arguably one of the best lead vocalists have ever worked with or ever seen." Chris O'Brien
With the "Falling On The Fears" EP being tipped for number 1 by Larry Gogan on release in late 05, the band were making a name for themselves on the international scene, being asked to write the theme song for a movie remake of Apocolypse Snow, a cult snowboarding movie in the 80's, with Hollywood backing.
The band started 2006 running with a plethora of gigs topping the year with their amazing performance supporting Bon Jovi in Croke Park, showing them as Irelands hottest new rock band for years. (Jaded Sun are only the third Irish band ever to play in Ireland's largest music arena.)
Jaded Sun spent most of last year writing and finalising songs for their debut Album. With all concentration on the record, the band played only a few gigs in 07' including an outdoor headline gig in Zagreb Main Square, Croatia and the Hennessy Artistry, Ireland.
Since returning from America, Jaded Sun are currently preparing to start gigging and promoting their new album. www.myspace.com/jadedsun www.myspace.com/crimsonrock www.myspace.com/deborahjane

12th All ages gig presented by SuperKidd Promotions featuring Decipher (EP Launch), Neon Tetras, Mr. Lightweight & Fraction Kids 3pm
Every once in a while a gig is announced where people must think "those filthy liars! There's no possible way that gig can be as good as they say!" Well wouldn't you know it, SuperKidd Promotions have done it. In a day which will rock the socks off the young folk of Mullingar, SuperKidd Promotions in conjunction with Sounds IndiGO Records present the most highly anticipated debut E.P of the year so far when Decipher release the excellent "Until It's You" in The Stables, Mullingar on Saturday April 12th. The excitement doesn't even end there - the E.P will be included with the price of admission you can now enjoy Decipher 24/7!
But the sheer greatness of the All-Ages spectacular doesn't end there. The highly sought after Fraction Kids make their Mullingar debut as very special guests. This ridiculously talented three-piece bring their energetic rock extravaganza to shock and awe those in attendance.
Hailing from Carlow, Mr. Lightweight will make their way to The Stables, Mullingar to lend their support on the day. Regarded as one of the finest bands to come on the scene recently, Mr Lightweight will add their mighty presence to the occasion.
And as if all that wasn't enough, SuperKidd Promotions welcomes back local favorites Neon Tetras to lend support to the swinging shindig.
Doors open at 3.00, so get your crazy-selves to The Stables for what promises to be a day of good fun, good fun indeed!
www.superkiddmedia.com www.myspace.com/superkiddpromotions www.myspace.com/decipherband www.myspace.com/fractionkids www.myspace.com/neontetras1 www.myspace.com/mrlightweight


12th DISCO NOUVEAU with DJ Sunil Sharpe, Gavin McDonagh, Ger Hutchinson & Shaun Drinan
DISCO NOUVEAU is back on Sat 12th April, following the March Madness with Bodytonic's Barry Redsetta. This time up is another top top Irish DJ, SUNIL SHARPE. Sunil Sharpe has over the last number of years, become an important part of the Irish club scene; gaining, most notably, a formidable reputation for his skills as a techno DJ. From small techno sweatboxes to Creation raves to RTÉ 2fm Session Tour finales, Sunil has ripped it apart at venues all across the country, as well as abroad at clubs like Locked in Manchester, Dustream in Slovakia and Berlin's legendary Tresor.
Sunil's latest project is his Mantrap Record label which he founded last year. Based in Dublin, the label got off to a very successful start with the first ep, by Magnetized, getting hammered by Dave Clarke all over the globe.
Support on the night comes from DISCO NOUVEAU residents Gavin Mac Donagh, Ger Hutchinson & Shaun Drinan. If the last night is anything to go by, this is surely a date for your diary!
www.myspace.com/stableslive

17th STACE GILL + guests Jill Deering & Andrew Mann *
Stace Gill is an electro acoustic feast with a sweet tone and a dark twist. Her long awaited first ep 'The Turn' will be released shortly, with a new sound and a bold edge. A former teacher and children's TV researcher for RTE, besides gigging and recording, she now spends her time organising 2 major music events in Dublin 'The Show' Charity music event for AWARE and 'The Purty sessions', which aims to promote and expose the best of Ireland's up and coming talent.
Jill Deering is a singer songwriter from Co. Kildare, and has been playing music since she was a little girl. Jill Started out with piano when she was very small and then picked up the guitar in her later teenage years. she first got the chance to step into a studio when she was just out of school, when she was asked over to New York to sing on some demo tracks for a hip/hop/pop producer and it was then that she really got the taste for music as a career. During her college years she formed a small trio band called Jelcio. They released a self promo demo in Tower records with two of her songs 'Break My Every Move' and 'Time'. During that summer of 2005 they gigged around some small venues in Dublin and then went over to the UK for three months to gig where they were a great success playing for the BBC and live in venues such as The Tate Modern, The Fifteen05, The 12 Bar Caf and The Bedford. Jill is now an up and coming solo artsist playing all the top venues in Ireland and support slots to the likes of Tim Easton from the USA. Jill's Latest EP is now available.
www.myspace.com/stacegill www.myspace.com/jilldeering www.myspace.com/andrewmannmusic

18th STANLEY SUPER 800 + guests
Stanley Super 800's new album "LOUDER & CLEARER" is in the shops since Oct 12th '07. Here's some nice things other people have been saying about it:
"LOUDER & CLEARER is a massively enjoyable album" 4/5 IRISH INDEPENDENT
"Sterling pop chops.......where demented low fi, rag time weirdness and experimentalism flourish. Stanley Super 800 channel the universal underdog." 8/10 HOT PRESS
"I think Stanley Super 800 are the best band out of Ireland in years. They have great songs and a totally original sound." – Andy Bell (Oasis + Ride)
"The first album to stake its claim for next year's Choice Music Award comes from on-fire Leesiders Stanley Super 800, who have delivered one of the Irish albums of 2007, no matter what ensues between now and December 31."
Mark Kavanagh, Music editor, Irish Daily Star
"Plugging everything from Trance to Super Furries quirkiness to Ramones-y intensity into its' personal power grid, 'Louder and Clearer' revels in its' diversity and is frequently totally sublime." – Tim Peacock (Whisperin' & Hollerin)
"Louder and Clearer is another melting pot of ideas, creativity, soul and downright dance appeal from the unique talent that is Stanley Super 800. Up there with the most innovative and imaginative releases from an Irish act in years."
- Michael Carr, The Green Room, 96FM
"I can safely say that "Louder & Clearer" is one of the best albums I've heard written by a Cork band in some time."
-Colm O' Sullivan, Green on Red, RedFM + Evening Echo
"Having heard "Louder & Clearer" I can say SS800 have raised the bar. With a steady helping production hand coming from Mark O' Sullivan (DK7 + The Mighty Quark), its only fair to say the production kicks ass, the songs kick ass, the performance kicks ass – in fact, no ass has been left unkicked" – Graham Lynch, Cork Independent
""Louder & Clearer" is one of the most exciting albums I have heard this year. Great songs that need to be heard"
- Stevie G Red FM
"Love the album. I've been playing it non-stop for the last week. Strong songs and a unique sound throughout."
-Shane Johnson (FISH GO DEEP)
www.myspace.com/stanleysuper800

19th All ages Metal gig with Awaken Dominion, Colour System Failure, Tyfus, Chaotik & Last Judgement 2pm
Another all ages metal gig headlined by Mullingars own 'Awaken Dominion'. Joined by Dublins 'Colour System Failure', Offaly band Tyfus, Longford band Chaotik and newcomers Last Judgement. Fully supervised gig starting at 2pm and over by 6pm.
www.myspace.com/awakendominion

19th TUCAN + guests Agitated Radio Pilot & Junah (acoustic)
Donal Gunne and Pearse Feeney form the band Túcan, an instrumental, acoustic guitar duo that incorporates a wide and varied range of styles into their playing; from classical and 60's rock to heavy metal and jazz.
They have been playing together since 1999 though they only started to perform live four years ago as the first four years were spent building the solid musical foundation they felt they required. Their sound is definitely colored by the fact that neither has any formal musical training and prefers to develop their skills through keen ears, an insatiable love for music and long hours spent honing their melodies and arrangements.
They played on occasion with two classically trained violinists from Dublin. This eventually led them to gaining a support slot for Rodrigo y Gabriela in UCD in front of a packed house of approximately 800. The Mexican duo have been a constant source of inspiration for the two, showing how instrumental music on two guitars could be brought to life on-stage in front of mainstream audiences.
Túcan are now one of Irelands most sought after festival acts. They have stolen the show at such festivals as the Donegal Music Festival and sliabh an iarainn, in Drumshambo Co. Leitrim, where they outshined Dervish as the support act. This seen them play to a crowd of over 1000 roaring fans. Most recently the band was spotted by the brilliant Regina Spektor who asked them to support her at her sold out concert in Tripod. They were delighted to accept the offer, and they hugely impress 1400 people. Túcan then played Irelands most prestige's festival, Electric Picnic. They were originally booked to play the POD acoustic stage at 5pm on the Saturday; this went so well the organizers asked the band to play the closing gig of the body and soul area (and the whole festival) at 2.30am Monday morning. Túcan wowed a 3000 strong crowd and have ensured a major slot at the festival this year. Túcan most recently headlined the sold out Sligo Live festival in October, sharing the stage with such acts as Alabama 3.
The show is not only a musical masterpiece but is also an enthralling visual display of fantastic guitar work. Túcan gigs are renowned for high tempo crowd pleasing music that has to be seen to be believed.
Túcan were the proud recipients of the 'Best Musical Group' award at the 14th annual AOIFE (association of Irish festival events) conference which was held at the end of 2007. The award was recognition of a great debut year for the pair which saw them grabbing the limelight at venues and festivals across the country. Túcan were on hand to receive the accolade and wrapped up a great night with a stomping set which was very well received by the gathered delegates.
It capped what was a productive year for the duo and bodes well for them as they head into '08.
Special guests on the night are Agitated Radio Pilot who impressed Tucan so much when they both supported Ronan O'Snodaigh recently that they insisted they support them for their gig. Opening up will be Junah in a 2 piece set up. Junah have played the Stables as a full band and also played the front bar as a stripped back acoustic 5 piece. This gig sees the sibling frontmen perform as a 2 piece acoustic duo.
www.myspace.com/tucanmusic www.myspace.com/agitatedradiopilot www.myspace.com/junah

20th PRIVATE PARTY

24th SONGWRITER 8 – Unplugged in Mullingar (Monthly unplugged showcase in the Stables venue – No stage, no PA, listening audience) **
Taking place in the venue on the floor rather than on the stage with the performer surrounded by the audience to create a nice listening / performing environment there will be 4 quality acts each month including some big local acts trying out new material as well as touring artists from all around the world. This months line up features Keith Burke from Dublin, Emer Dunne and Burningboy from Laois plus Galway Resident but originally from Longford Sarah Elaine.
www.myspace.com/stableslive

25th 2FM 2mor 2our 4 featuring THE CORONAS, BOSS VOLENTI, JUNO FALLS & local guests TBA **
The 4th installment of the 2FM 2mor 2our. Headlined by The Coronas who played here recently to a very large crowd, their star continues to ascend. Also on the bill is Boss Volenti who return after a long absence. The tour is rounded off by Juno Falls, who played a superb gig here last November, and will be opened up by a local guest on the night picked by 2FM. The winners of the local slot will be announced on air in early April.
www.myspace.com/2fm2mor2our

26th ROISIN NiLEATHLOBHAIR (EP Release) + guests Till the Morning Comes & Darragh J Glennon (Free Copy of EP upon entry)
Local singer-songwriter Róisín Ní Leathlóbhair releases her debut E.P. entitled 'Maps Buried in Pockets' on April 26th with a launch gig at The Stables. Róisín will be accompanied by a full band on the night including regular collaborator Mark Noonan on lead guitar. The E.P. was recorded at VeeBee Studios in Westmeath by Vinny Baker, who also produced and mastered the recording.
Róisín Ní Leathlóbhair has been quietly making a name for herself around the country for some time now, gigging mainly in Dublin and Mullingar and opening for many top class acts such as Jenny Lindfors, Juno Falls, The Blood Red Mountain Band, The Aftermath, Alphastates, Ann Scott and Katell Keineg to name but a few. Róisín has said she plans to explore and develop her music both on stage and off before going back into studio again this summer to record her debut album.
Make sure to get down to The Stables early on April 26th as the first 50 people will receive a free copy of the 'Maps Buried in Pockets' E.P.
www.myspace.com/roisinnileathlobhair www.myspace.com/tillthemorningcomes

28th EQUINOX JAZZ QUARTET play the music of Thelonious Monk 9pm
Equinox is the time at which day and night are of equal length.
It is a time of balance within a continually shifting process, and a period of stability in between extremes.
The four members of the jazz quartet Equinox are like minded in their desire to balance opposing musical forces; tension and resolution, dissonance and consonance, innovation and tradition. The quartet consists of three Americans and an Irishman, all coming from different backgrounds, yet all working together to express a common sense of balance and harmony.
Equinox is based in The Netherlands, where all the band members have made their home. All of the members of the quartet are steeped in the jazz tradition, which continually informs their search for personal avenues of expression in improvisation and composition. Among the band's strengths is a vast and wide ranging repertoire that includes originals by all band members, modern and classic jazz pieces, and choice American songbook standards.
Equinox will be touring Ireland in April and May of 2008 in a project devoted to performing the music of the great composer and pianist Thelonious Monk.

* Free Gig in the Yukon Bar
** Free Gig in the Stables Venue
++ Tickets available behind the bar / Heartbeat City

www.stableslive.com

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