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Tom Baxter & Guests Photo Review
A packed Ulster Hall audience were treated to a night of unbelievable musical talent. Packed to the gills with songwriting talent Tom Baxter, Holly Williams (USA), Iain Archer and Lisburn’s own John D`Arcy – celebrate the art of songwriting during this, the sixth year of the Guinness Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival. Tonight’s special event was sponsored by the world famous… Continue »
Ben Glover Album Launch Review
Last night saw a special NI launch Ben Glover’s ‘Through the Noise’ album launch. The night was opened by the amazing Gentry Morris, a quiet, unassuming artist with particular skill, his unbelievable voice silencing the audience from the outset. Gentry who hales from Georgia has previously worked with the likes of Juliet Turner played a selection of songs from… Continue »
Jónsi – Go
March sees the release of ‘Go’, an exhilarating, joyful and fearless album from Jón Thor Birgisson, known to the world as Jónsi, the lead singer of Sigur Rós. The album will now be released on April 5th worldwide. Continue »
Killing Bono Continues in Belfast
Production has started on Nick Hamm’s comedy Killing Bono based on Neil McCormick’s autobiography, being sold by Salt. Ben Barnes (Dorian Gray, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Easy Virtue) and Robert Sheehan (Season of the Witch, Cherrybomb, The Misfits) are hapless brothers Neil and Ivan McCormick who set up a band in Dublin in the late 70’s. Sadly for… Continue »
Urban Arts : Base
Urban festival, Base, takes refuge from the wind and rain in the Ulster Hall on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February. An International Street Art Festival planned to take place in the Ulster Hall will showcase some of the finest underground artists creating work around European cities today. Continue »
Beth Nielsen Chapman : Grand Opera
“Releasing this record is very joyful to me on so many levels. It was recorded in the midst of a year full of unexpected twists and turns. Several of the songs were proving to be very hard for me to finish lyrically as I started the sessions in early spring. Little did I know I had a… Continue »
In Bloom – Irish Bands Now
Leading RTE 2FM DJ and bona fide rock princess Jenny Huston published her first book on November 27th through Currach Press. In Bloom – Irish Bands Now celebrates the very best Irish bands and musicians currently rocking the local and international music scenes. It’s like the ultimate fantasy Irish music league, all under one cover! Continue »
Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt : Ireland
Lyle Lovett is one of the all-time great American singer/songwriters. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle has created an incredible body of acclaimed work and has been the recipient of four Grammy Awards including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. Following an interest from film director Robert Altman, Lyle was cast in four of… Continue »
