Create Louth » Rock http://www.createlouth.ie the home of the arts in County Louth Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Lisa Hannigan and Whipping Boy at the Spirit Store http://www.createlouth.ie/2389 http://www.createlouth.ie/2389#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:12:33 +0000 admin http://www.createlouth.ie/?p=2389 We have some HUGE shows to announce for May in the Spirit Store and tickets are on sale now so act fast!!! We are delighted to announce the return of Lisa Hannigan with a whole new album of songs to go along with her excellent debut Sea Sew. We expect it to sell out fast so don’t delay!… We are also ecstatic to have one of the great Irish bands, Whipping Boy, return to the spirit store to play some of their classic hits like ‘We don’t need nobody else, Sparkle, When we were young, to name just a few. Their previous visit here was over 2 nights and sold out in no time so again, pick up your tickets NOW if you must!! And with Declan O’Rourke, Steve Craddock amongst others already announced for May it looks like we are in for a special month!!

And not to forget some great shows coming up before then, with Hamell On Trial, Ryan Sheridan, Fight Like Apes, Beth Orton, & John Spillane still to come in April we really are spoiling you!!
Tickets are available in the Spirit Store or online @ http://www.spiritstore.ie/tickets.php>Or check out http://www.spiritstore.ie for more info!

]]> http://www.createlouth.ie/2389/feed 0 The Songs of the Beatles http://www.createlouth.ie/the-songs-of-the-beatles http://www.createlouth.ie/the-songs-of-the-beatles#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:24:30 +0000 admin http://www.createlouth.ie/?p=2300 St. Peter’s Male Voice Choir joins the RTÉ Concert Orchestra to perform “The Songs of The Beatles” on Saturday 21st May 8.00pm at the
TLT Concert Hall, Drogheda.

One of the biggest bands to ever rock the planet, The Beatles revolutionalised popular music in the 1960s and their legacy still lives on. Now, for one night only, St. Peter’s Male Voice Choir joins with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra to perform the classic songs of the legendary Fab Four. See Ireland’s leading male voice choir and this wonderful orchestra as they perform memorable songs such as Hey Jude, With A Little Help From My Friends, Here Comes the Sun, A Day in the Life and All You Need is Love.

Tickets priced €27.50 (plus €1 Booking Fee) are now on sale online at www.theTLT.ie or by dialling the TLT Box Office on (041) 9878560

Other ticket outlets include

The Sound Shop, Drogheda • CD World, Drogheda Town Centre • CD World,
Dundalk • e2 Music, Navan •
Scotch Hall (Information Booth) Drogheda • Finlay’s Coaches, Ardee •
Music Man, Cavan

Link
http://thetlt.ie/2011/03/the-songs-of-the-beatles-rte-concert-orchestra-st-peters-male-voice-choir-2/

www.stpetersmalevoicechoir.com
www.edwardholly.com

]]> http://www.createlouth.ie/the-songs-of-the-beatles/feed 0 Wonderful world of music http://www.createlouth.ie/wonderful-world-of-music http://www.createlouth.ie/wonderful-world-of-music#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:15:45 +0000 admin http://www.createlouth.ie/?p=1980 http://www.createlouth.ie/wonderful-world-of-music/feed 0 Drogheda Arts Festival 2010 http://www.createlouth.ie/drogheda-arts-festival-2010-2 http://www.createlouth.ie/drogheda-arts-festival-2010-2#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:37:47 +0000 admin http://www.createlouth.ie/?p=1116 Exciting programme of events announced for 2010 Drogheda Arts Festival

May bank holiday weekend – Friday 30th April to 3rd May 2010.

The Drogheda Arts Festival has announced another exciting and varied programme for the 2010 Festival kicking off on Friday 30th April.   The festival, which runs over the May bank holiday weekend, will host an exciting lineup of local, national, and international artists including the first visit to Ireland by acclaimed Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina, a world premiere of a work by Conall Quinn from Upstate Live, music, visual art, family fun and outdoor celebration, and lots more.  There is only one place to be this bank holiday weekend – Drogheda!

Friday 30th April will see the official opening of the Festival in the Highlanes Gallery.  The Marienbad Palace, a visual art exhibition curated by Jacqui McIntosh is divided between two venues in the town, the Droichead Arts Centre and the Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery.  ’The Marienbad Palace’ brings together works by Laura Buckley, Diana Copperwhite, Jorge De La Garza, Alicja Kwade, Haroon Mirza and Ian Monroe. The exhibition, which includes collage, painting, sculpture, installation and video, takes its title from JG Ballard’s 1989 short story ‘The Enormous Space’ and Alain Resnais’ seminal 1961 film ‘Last Year in Marienbad’.  The exhibition explores ideas of reality in a world where virtual reality is always competing with accepted notions of time and space.  ‘The Marienbad Palace’ has been commissioned exclusively for Drogheda Arts Festival.

Over the past few years, Louth Contemporary Music Society has brought world renowned composers to Louth, including Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, Terry Riley and Valentyn Silvestrov.  This year they are delighted to welcome Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina to the town as part of the Drogheda Arts Festival. One of the world’s greatest composers, Sofia Gubaidulina will visit Ireland for the first time to attend a concert celebrating her work. Entitled The Fire and the Rose: the Music of Sofia Gubaidulina, the concert which will take place in St Peter’s Church, Drogheda on May 1st, and will be preceded earlier in the day by the showing of a film on her life and work in the Droichead Arts Centre

Also Saturday 1st May West Street running through the heart of the town will become ‘West Street Wonderland’ for one day only!  The Festival aims to revitalize for this day some of the empty spaces on the street, transforming Drogheda’s main artery with music, outdoor performances, and workshops.  The emphasis will be on participation and fun, with opportunities for all ages to engage with artists and theatre practitioners.

The other side of the river on Saturday and Sunday will see the Drogheda Spring Food Festival, located on the Waterfront, Scotch Hall.  Experience this two-day mini-festival of food offering the tastes and delights of the local food connoisseurs, a farmers market, craft butchers, restaurant tastings, ‘grow your own’ demonstrations and wine seminars.

Theatre and performance also feature strongly in this year’s programme.

-          UPSTATE LIVE presents the world premiere of  THE ONES WHO KILL SHOOTING STARS A new play by Conall Quinn (winner of the Stewart Parker award), directed by Paul Hayes.    This is a highly original entertaining and surreal tale of love and death set on a County Louth beach during World War II.   Absurd, bleak and hilarious in equal measure, THE ONES WHO KILL SHOOTING STARS is commissioned by Drogheda Arts Festival, and will undertake a short national tour after its festival performances.

-          A double bill from award-winning dancer/choreographer Claire Cunningham showcasing her exceptional dance technique and impressive power. ME (Mobile/Evolution) is a show woven from humorous stories; about doctors and dancing, bikes and ballet; all threaded together and balanced upon, hanging from, spinning on and swinging on crutches.   ***** The Herald

-          Cirque de Légume will bring their award winning new show The Cirque de Légume to Drogheda. Marvel at the Veget- animal! Enthrall at the Leek of Power! Fantasize over the Onion Strip Tease! WINNER Bewley’s Theatre Award – Dublin Fringe Festival 2009 and NOMINATED Best Male Performer – Dublin Fringe Festival 2009.

-          Community involvement is a key element of the Festival and this year Droichead Youth Theatre will bring the audience on a special journey through Secondary School in a site specific theatre piece in St Mary’s Diocesan School.

The Festival once again offers a very strong music element. As well as the much anticipated visit by Sofia Gubaidulina, the other music elements will include:

-          Acclaimed South Korean born pianist YOUNG-CHOON PARK performing on the magnificent grand piano in St Peter’s Church Drogheda.  Young- Choon Park will be introduced by sports commentator and Lyric fm presenter, George Hamilton. “…individually refreshing, while demonstrating real passion and style as well as outstanding technical proficiency…”   Sunday Times

-          Music Changes Lives – the young musicians from the acclaimed RTE factual series come to Drogheda to perform at the Barbican Centre.  Accompanies by other young music ensembles, this concert promises to be an opportunity to hear great music, and act as an inspiration for all children to explore their musical talents

-          Dervish, who will perform for one night only on Monday 3rd May as part of their 21st anniversary celebrations.

-          Grammy Award-nominated musical duo, Zero 7 (also nominated for Best British newcomer at the 2002 Brit Awards) with support by Andrew K (External Sounds) & Rob Mullen (External Sounds).

-          DJ Ashley Beedle with support by Keith Kelly (External Sounds).

Other events will include a poetry reading and conversation with Poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and the much loved traditional day at Millmount which will this year be held on Sunday 2nd May, with music, craft, Celtic warriors, the firing of cannons, boat-building, and the rapidly-developing Drogheda Fringe Festival.

Full programme details can be found at:  www.droghedaartsfestival.ie

The Drogheda Arts Festival is supported by: Louth Local Authorities, The Arts Council, and Fáilte Ireland.

The Fire and the Rose: the Music of Sofia Gubaidulina is presented by Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS) in association with Drogheda Arts Festival. The Fire and the Rose: the Music of Sofia Gubaidulina is funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and financially supported by the Drogheda Arts Festival with supported by Louth County Council .

Press information:

Gerry Lundberg Public Relations    Tel:  01 679 8476 / 086 259 1070 / 087 259 1070    glundpr@iol.ie

View the Programme here.

]]> http://www.createlouth.ie/drogheda-arts-festival-2010-2/feed 0 The Irish National Guitar Festival 2010 http://www.createlouth.ie/the-irish-national-guitar-festival-2010 http://www.createlouth.ie/the-irish-national-guitar-festival-2010#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:59:06 +0000 admin http://www.createlouth.ie/?p=1184 Taoiseach Brian Cowen will officially launch The Irish National Guitar Festival 2010 on Friday 9th at 12:15pm at the TLT Concert Hall, Drogheda.
The Irish National Guitar Festival will run from April 7th to the 11th in Drogheda. This is the first year of the festival and is promised to be 5 days of guitar heaven!
There will be concerts, product clinics, master classes and performances from some of the world’s greatest guitarists
as well as demonstrations from the leading industry brands such as Marshall, Fender, Orange, Takamine, Martin and many more.
The main event centre is Drogheda’s new state of the art concert hall – The TLT.
Catch Preston Reed, John Cruz, Freddie White, Andy Irvine, Ed Gerhard, Eduardo Niebla, Maria Butterly, Gareth Pearson, Jimmy Smyth, Steve Fairclough, and Pat Mc Manus as they perform at the nightly concerts. Also don’t miss a very special performance from Paul Brady who is performing during the festival on the Wednesday evening at The TLT.
The festival is aiming to attract a huge number of visitors to the town for the weekend, and the festival organizers in conjunction with Failte Ireland have secured fantastic accommodation rates with local hotels for the duration of the festival. You can get 2 nights B&B + 1 evening meal + a complete festival pass for only €135 per person sharing.
There is a free minibus service running for the entire weekend, ferrying visitors to and from the associated hotels and venues.
For anybody interested in purchasing a new guitar or some new equipment, there will be some fantastic offers available from all your favorite brands. Festival goers can save 20% off any equipment purchased during the festival!
Day passes are priced are €8 for adults and €5 for under 16’s and students. Concerts are priced €20, although keep in mind you can purchase a complete festival pass for only €50 which gives you compete access to all concerts and events in The TLT from the Thursday evening to the Sunday evening.
Don’t miss Rick O Shea and the 2FM Roadcastor as they broadcast live from The TLT on the Friday afternoon.
There will of course be loads of free stuff and don’t miss your chance to talk live on air about your experience at the guitar festival!
For more information on the festival lineup, travel, accommodation or ticket prices check out the official website at
www.irishguitarfest.com

Download the press release here

]]> http://www.createlouth.ie/the-irish-national-guitar-festival-2010/feed 0 HIGHWAY67.NET http://www.createlouth.ie/highway67-net http://www.createlouth.ie/highway67-net#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:25:53 +0000 admin http://www.createlouth.ie/?p=753 Highway 67 are currently looking for volunteers to write for the magazine.
Experience is not necessary but we are looking for people who are
reasonable and reliable.

Volunteers would be writing and covering the following:
Local gig reviews
Local CD Reviews
Interviews (audio/written)
Movie Reviews
Book Reviews
Theatre Reviews
Articles

General observances (can be political, obscure/Quirky,sporting-basically anything you want).
You can submit your own columne very week/fortnight/month.

If you are a budding writer who is looking to bolster your CV or just someone with an interest in writing and contributing to an online
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if you are interested in joining Highway as a full time member please get in contact with us also!

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]]> http://www.createlouth.ie/highway67-net/feed 0 Mislaid at the Spirit Store 1 Nov 09 http://www.createlouth.ie/mislaid-at-the-spirit-store http://www.createlouth.ie/mislaid-at-the-spirit-store#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:04:11 +0000 admin http://www.createlouth.ie/?p=404 MISLAID
at the Spirit Store

8pm on 1 Nov 2009

042 9353697
www.spiritstore.ie

Norman Blake ( Teenage Fanclub)

Euros Childs ( Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci)

with Nuala Kennedy & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh

Funded by Music Network.

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