Category: Music

  • Hvmmingbyrd Debut Album

    Hvmmingbyrd Debut Album

    Check out the debut single The One I Love – featuring Liam Funzo McDermott from the finest five-some from Maynooth, Hvmmingbyrd. With its beautiful layered harmonies, The One I love is the kind of song that lingers with you for a while. Their debut album is available now on iTunes and Spotify.

    These girls are going from strength to strength and we are very proud to have had the pleasure of their unique sound and original songs at our Essential Gathering Festival in May 2014. We wish them every success with their fantastic new album. For more information read Hvmmingbyrd’s album review on Ceol Collective.

    For all their latest updates and musings follow their blog at Hvmmingbyrd.com but more importantly catch them live this Christmas Dec 22nd at one of Dublin’s best known live music venues, Whelans on Wexford street.

  • Killer Ceol Upcoming Events

    After playing an amazing set at the Essential Gathering Festival we are delighted to announce Killer Ceol’s upcoming gigs. Check him out in your nearest venue for a great night out.

    May 29th-Hogs & Heifers Swords
    June 6th-Peggy Kellys Harolds Cross
    June 7th-Donabate Farmers Market

    www.killerceol.com
    www.facebook.com/killerceol

  • Vivian O'Doherty – Essential Gathering Reggae Mix

    Vivian O'Doherty – Essential Gathering Reggae Mix

    Don’t miss Viv’s exclusive Dj set in the walled garden at Ardgillan Castle on Saturday May 3rd where he will be playing a specialy selected “Essential Gathering Reggae Mix”.

    Viv is a passionate reggae musician who for the last 25 years has a wide experience performing, composing and playing on many stages in Ireland and abroad. From 2002 until 2012 he lived in sunny Italy and performed with Reggae bands, Mindfull, Famiglia Tarallo & Mark One/Nico Royale and the Dangerous Band (see links below)….. He has also DJ-ed in various clubs across Italy.

    Before that he formed a reggae band called Yawn in his hometown Dublin. Yawn then moved to london to seek a greater audience. Throughout those years he collected many vinyl records and prides himself in having some rare beauties. He loves nothing more than playing those records in front of a crowd, getting everyone to enjoy the smooth tones of reggae, full of passion, love and peace!!

    Since his return from Italy he Djs in Thomas House at Top Ranking and is soon to be seen performing on stage again.

    MarkOne Niko Royale dangerous band + Toni moretto live Borgo San Lorenzo
    NICO ROYALE – TALKING TO YOU | LIVE @ SASSO GULLY SIDE FESTIVAL backed by DANGEROUS BAND
    mindFULL – DDR Rehearsal studio

  • Vivian O’Doherty – Essential Gathering Reggae Mix

    Vivian O’Doherty – Essential Gathering Reggae Mix

    Don’t miss Viv’s exclusive Dj set in the walled garden at Ardgillan Castle on Saturday May 3rd where he will be playing a specialy selected “Essential Gathering Reggae Mix”.

    Viv is a passionate reggae musician who for the last 25 years has a wide experience performing, composing and playing on many stages in Ireland and abroad. From 2002 until 2012 he lived in sunny Italy and performed with Reggae bands, Mindfull, Famiglia Tarallo & Mark One/Nico Royale and the Dangerous Band (see links below)….. He has also DJ-ed in various clubs across Italy.

    Before that he formed a reggae band called Yawn in his hometown Dublin. Yawn then moved to london to seek a greater audience. Throughout those years he collected many vinyl records and prides himself in having some rare beauties. He loves nothing more than playing those records in front of a crowd, getting everyone to enjoy the smooth tones of reggae, full of passion, love and peace!!

    Since his return from Italy he Djs in Thomas House at Top Ranking and is soon to be seen performing on stage again.

    MarkOne Niko Royale dangerous band + Toni moretto live Borgo San Lorenzo
    NICO ROYALE – TALKING TO YOU | LIVE @ SASSO GULLY SIDE FESTIVAL backed by DANGEROUS BAND
    mindFULL – DDR Rehearsal studio

  • Scotty Williams & Mary K

    Scotty Williams & Mary K

    Scotty Is a has been playing and writing music all of his life He has been in the Irish music scene in many aspects. He has played for Guy Mitchell and formed many of his own bands here in Ireland. He had been booked to play with Chet Atkins on his Irish Tour and has played with Artists in Ireland ,England and abroad. He writes all types of music Including country. In 2000 he was featured in a showcase in Nashville at the Legends Corner singing his own original compositions. His original instrumental tunes and arrangements have been played at the Cork Jazz Festivals. Joining him is Mary K a former Nashville singer . She has worked with many musicians in bands from Tanya Tucker, The Mandrells and Johnny Paycheck. She has appeared in festivals and shows throughout the United States. She is 7 time nominee for Best Female Vocalist and was awarded Entertainer of the Year. She has also been awarded certification from the London College of Music. Join them on stage for an eclectic mix of country, blues, and oldies but goodies.

  • Scotty Williams & Mary K

    Scotty Williams & Mary K

    Scotty Is a has been playing and writing music all of his life He has been in the Irish music scene in many aspects. He has played for Guy Mitchell and formed many of his own bands here in Ireland. He had been booked to play with Chet Atkins on his Irish Tour and has played with Artists in Ireland ,England and abroad. He writes all types of music Including country. In 2000 he was featured in a showcase in Nashville at the Legends Corner singing his own original compositions. His original instrumental tunes and arrangements have been played at the Cork Jazz Festivals. Joining him is Mary K a former Nashville singer . She has worked with many musicians in bands from Tanya Tucker, The Mandrells and Johnny Paycheck. She has appeared in festivals and shows throughout the United States. She is 7 time nominee for Best Female Vocalist and was awarded Entertainer of the Year. She has also been awarded certification from the London College of Music. Join them on stage for an eclectic mix of country, blues, and oldies but goodies.

  • Trampoline Scene AKA Senan Sheedy

    Trampoline Scene AKA Senan Sheedy

    Trampoline Scene AKA Senan Sheedy, Irish based solo artist is singer/guitarist and songwriter of alternative/acoustic music. Making his mark on the Irish music scene and further afield, his debut single “What You Might Be” (with collaboration) garnered notable attention that led to receiving airplay and to playing live on numerous radio stations, including Radio Nova Dublin, London’s Resonance Radio and BBC Radio Ulster.

    For more Info check out March 30, 2014

  • Catch Hvmmingbyrd live at the Essential Gathering Festival

    Also joining us at Ardgillan Castle for our Essential gathering Festival is the all female band Hvmmingbyrd

    About Hvmmingbyrd

    Hvmmingbyrd is a five-piece, all female band based in Maynooth, formed from a group of friends by lead singer Deborah Byrne who describes their sound as ‘somewhere between folk, pop, reggae and soul’.

    Hvmmingbyrd’s brand of melodic harmonies and soulful guitar pop has won them praise and followers. They debuted on Culture Night, September 2013 playing at the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin. Since then, Hvmmingbyrd’s gigs have included sessions in Third Space in Smithfield and a special Winter Songs Christmas session back in the Hugh Lane.

    For more information click over to our live acts page where you can hear March 30, 2014