2016 Kilkenny Roots Festival

19th

29th April - 2nd May 2016 BOOKING

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Welcome to the roots A big welcome to our 19th Smithwick's Kilkenny Roots Festival. Thanks to all our sponsors, helpers and supporters. I will hand over this space to the wonderful John Murry to talk about this year's festival. Off you go, John!

John Cleere Festival Director.

An Introduction By John Murry Here at Kilkenny Roots Festival I have seen artists perform in intimate venues against the backdrop of this medieval city through the soft focus sunsets blooming across the early summer skies of The Sunny SouthEast of Ireland. I have had the pleasure of both seeing some of the finest music the world has to offer and, by default of playing the festival more times than anyone who treasures their freedom ought, meeting the finest audience the world has to offer, all a city only God (or Willie Meighan and John Cleere and the other scoundrels responsible) could have dreamt up!

This year, it is my distinct pleasure and privilege to welcome you to The 19th Kilkenny Roots Festival! For 19 years, without the aid of the global conspiracy that is the musical industrial complex, this festival has ushered in acts that have inspired and transformed not just those in attendance, but the music world at large, and it has done so through unadulterated love of music, love

of community and a certain quiet pride that only those who fly the black and amber of the Kilkenny Cats seem to carry.

Speaking of which, this year I am to wear a multitude of hats (not just the white one).

So: If you are in need of 100% absolutely accurate information pertaining to the festival, have questions about where you are in Kilkenny in relation to where you’d like to be, are in need of a history lesson or require a brief tour of the immediate area in which we find ourselves passing pleasantries, then I’m your man. That’s right, folks. I am appointing myself this year’s “Officially Sanctioned Advice and Opinion Giving American“.

OH YEAH! In addition, I’ll be hosting the 1st annual “John Murry’s Roots Ramble” on Monday! See you there!

Welcome to the 19th Annual Kilkenny Roots Festival!

Special Thanks To Our organising committee of Arthur Drohan, Willie Meighan, Willie Byrne, Karol Ryan, Malcolm Noonan and all our volunteers.

To Karol Ryan (Programme, poster & website), Brian Cleere (Online marketing, video), Anthony Griffin (Photography).

To The Irish Times, Irish Examiner, Irish Independent, Kilkenny People, Kilkenny Reporter, KCLR FM, RTE, Newstalk, Today FM.

DAVID CORLEY “A warm, engrossing collection of retro country-soul mapped onto the story of his colourful life. There are nods to Van Morrison, the Stones, Dylan and Lou Reed, but Corley carries the album with his honesty and flair.” Irish Times www.davidcorleymusic.com €15.00 Sunday Ryans 8:00 pm Full Band - Standing only

Monday

Cleeres

4:00 pm

€15.00

LEWIS &LEIGH “Their joint language is a blend of Nashville country and British countryside, plucking from London pop and Motown swing and turning it into sweet, tightly-composed folk.” - Rolling Stone www.lewisandleigh.com Duo - Standing only

Friday

Ryans

9:00 pm

€12.00

Saturday

Ryans

7:00 pm

€12.00

RYLEY WALKER “Walker’s new album, Primrose Green, crests warm currents of jazz, folk and rock as, say, Van Morrison or Tim Buckley did in the period.” 9/10 Uncut. www.ryleywalker.com Full Band - Standing only

Saturday

Cleeres

9:00 pm

€15.00

Sunday

Cleeres

1:00 pm

€15.00

THE WEATHER STATION “A stunningly beautiful thing. Lindeman’s voice has acquired a new depth, a smoky, distant, intriguing quality, while both musically and lyrically this is an intricately constructed piece, exacted with a cool gaze and sensuality reminiscent of Joni Mitchell or Leonard Cohen.”

- Laura Barton, The Guardian www.the-weather-station.com Friday Cleeres 10:30 pm €15.00 Full Band - Standing only

Saturday

Billy Byrnes

6:00 pm

€15.00

JOHN BLEK & THE RATS The band released their second album, ‘Borders’, to huge acclaim in Ireland, UK and Germany in 2015. “They are the perfect band to take a festival crowd by the scruff of the neck with their tuneful, punky brand of Americana.” - Whisperin and Hollerin (UK). www.johnblekandtherats.com Full Band - Limited seating

Saturday

Set Theatre

11:00 pm

€10.00

HAYES CARLL

Hayes Carll’s last album, KMAG YOYO, was the Americana Music Association’s Album Of The Year, as well as making Best Of lists for Rolling Stone, Spin and a New York Times Critic’s Choice. His new album – “Lovers and Leavers”, produced by Joe Henry, is out in April. www.hayescarll.com Full Band - Limited seating

Sunday

Set Theatre

3:00 pm

€20.00

TEDDY THOMPSON & KELLY JONES

Teddy Thompson and acclaimed American singer Kelly Jones release their stunning harmony duet collaboration ‘Little Windows’ on Cooking Vinyl April 1st, 2016. The album was recorded live to a 16 track tape machine by producer Mike Viola with a crackerjack band featuring Pete Thomas (drums), Davey Farragher (bass), Steve Elliot (guitar), Daniel Clarke (keys) and Teddy Thompson (guitar). Linda Thompson is the executive producer. www.teddythompson.net Duo - Fully seated

Sunday

Watergate Theatre

7:00 pm

€20.00

RICHMOND FONTAINE After a three year hiatus Richmond released their new album ‘You Can’t Go Back If There’s Nothing To Go Back To’ in March 2016 . The band will play the final two dates of their European tour at Kilkenny Roots Festival, before calling time on their 20 year musical journey. www.richmondfontaine.com Full Band - Limited seating Willy Vlautin in conversation with Irish Times music critic, Tony Clayton-Lea.

MALOJIAN ‘Southlands’ is the second album from Stevie Scullion under the Malojian name.

He has been described by Hotpress as “the North’s best songwriter over the last half decade” and “achingly beautiful by Q Magazine. www.malojian.com

Full Band - Standing only

Saturday

Set Theatre

7:00 pm

€20.00

Sunday

Kytelers Inn

9:30 pm

€20.00

Saturday

Pembroke

2:00 pm

€5.00

TIM V. SMYTH

& THE SKY AT NIGHT As a member of Hidden Highways, he helped to produce one of the best Irish albums of recent years. He’s also a member of the Sunday School Sessions and we are glad to welcome Tim back with his new project, The Sky At Night.

Friday

Billy Byrnes

7:30 pm

€15.00

THE DELTA SAINTS

On The Delta Saints’ new album, Bones, the Nashville-based band have stripped their roots/ blues sound down to its essence, having rearranged the elements into something uniquely their own. The Delta Saints’ second full-length effort explores influences like Jack White, The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses and Led Zeppelin. www.thedeltasaints.com Full Band - Limited seating

Saturday

Kytelers Inn

9:00 pm

€15.00

Sunday

Set Theatre

11:00 pm

€15.00

FERNANDO VICICONTE “He stands in his own class as a singer and songwriter. This new collection of songs, Leave the Radio On, just might be the best thing he has ever done. Expect Americana, expect Psychedelia, expect to be surprised.” – Peter Buck www.fernandoviciconte.com Full Band - Standing Only

Saturday

Ryans

3:00 pm

€15.00

Sunday

Billy Byrnes

5:00 pm

€15.00

THE ROOTS RAMBLE HOSTED BY JOHN MURRY

And now for something completely different. A musical journey with John Murry in the driving seat introducing some special guests. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for takeoff and, hopefully, a soft landing.

Monday

Pumphouse

1:00 pm

€10.00

BARNA HOWARD “Mature, timeless songs, with strains of Kris Kristofferson, Townes Van Zandt and John Prine, that could’ve been hauled out of any of the past six decades – a master storyteller.”

- The Guardian. www.barnahoward.com €15.00 Saturday Billy Byrnes 3:00 pm Solo - Standing only

Sunday

Ryans

2:00 pm

€15.00

CALE TYSON BAND “The music is fabulous, a kind of traditional country with a 21st century twist…just wonderful” - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 Friday Billy Byrnes 10:00 pm €15.00 www.caletyson.net Full Band - Standing only

Saturday

Cleeres

1:00 pm

€15.00

TV JONES & LOS GATOS

This is high octane rockabilly that mixes golden classics with some hopped-up modern gems, with a few rockin’ originals thrown in for good measure. Bring your dancing shoes for this expanded line up, featuring a red hot brass section!

Monday

Full Band - Limited seating

Kytelers Inn

9:00 pm

€8.00

MUSIC TRAIL OVER 80 FREE GIGS THE SAVAGE JIM BREEN The Savage Jim Breen formed in 2012 and their music is best described as alt-folk.

They make an original sound infused with uplifting harmonies and have just released their debut album, “Awake.”

Sunday

Rivercourt Hotel

10:00 pm

BLOOD RED MOUNTAIN BAND Playing Country, Soul & Rock and Roll, the three boys and two girls of the award winning Blood Red Mountain band make moonshine for your ears and harmonies for your soul.

Sunday Sunday

Christys Pembroke Hotel

BAREFOOT Barefoot is Vincent Vaughan (vocals/guitar) and Gay Brazel (dobro/mandolin), playing a mix of Americana, western swing, bluegrass, old country and some old style jazz songs rearranged to fit their own style.

Rafter Dempseys

10:00 pm

Sunday

Friday

Hotel Kilkenny

10:00 pm

Monday

Marble City Bar

10:00 pm

WOODBINE An Irish bluegrass band with their own distinctive sound, featuring three lead vocals, powerful harmony and exciting instrumentals.

Friday

Clubhouse

10:00 pm

6:00 pm

Saturday

Hotel Kilkenny

4:00 pm

10:00 pm

Sunday

Springhill Court

10:00 pm

BEN REEL Ben Reel plays rock with a touch of roots, blues & soul with an occasional injection of reggae. Critically acclaimed all over Europe, he has enjoyed successful tours in Holland, Belgium and Germany, receiving rave reviews and attracting a growing fan base.

Friday

Pumphouse

Saturday

Langtons

Saturday

Shems

Sunday

Lanigans

Sunday

Ryans

10:00 pm 5:00 pm 10:00 pm 5:00 pm 11:00 pm

JD & THE STRAIGHT SHOT JD & The Straight Shot has a strong Americana / blues sound. Jim Dolan fronts a band that includes guitarist Marc Copely (Rosanne Cash, McCrary Sisters), guitarist Aidan Dolan, Kentucky-born bassist Byron House (Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris) and violinist Erin Slaver (Rod Stewart, Trace Adkins, Martina McBride).

Saturday Sunday

Rafter Dempseys

10:00 pm

Kytelers

11:00 pm

DANIEL MEADE & THE FLYING MULES

WYNNTOWN MARSHALS

Country, boogie-woogie, honky-tonk, bluegrass. Something for those who have lived a little from this Scottish band, featuring members of The Meatmen. Their new album, 'Let Me Off At The Bottom' is out May 27th.

The jangling pile driving guitars and rich harmonies owe as much to fellow Scottish band Teenage Fanclub as to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. “A real favourite of mine.” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2.

Friday

Langtons

Saturday

Breathnachs

Saturday

Cleeres

Sunday

Left Bank

Sunday

Billy Byrnes

10:00 pm

Friday

4:00 pm

Saturday

Left Bank Biddy Earlys

10:00 pm 4:00 pm

11:00 pm

Saturday

Pumphouse

10:00 pm

4:00 pm

Sunday

Ryans

4:00 pm

10:30 pm

Sunday

Cleeres

10:30 pm

DESERT ACES

LANDS END

An exciting blend of Bluegrass, Country and Rhythm N’ Roots from this six-piece band, with influences ranging from Hank Williams and The Carter Family to Ray Charles and Woody Guthrie.

Playing a mix of original material alongside bluegrass standards and the odd hint of Celtic and Baltic tastes, Lands End have been gathering huge momentum since they formed in 2012.

Saturday Sunday

Kilford Arms

10:00 pm

Sunday

Pumphouse

4:00 pm

Shems

10:00 pm

Sunday

Breathnachs

10:00 pm

THE NEEDABLES If you like your music soaked in the traditions of alt country but at the same time given a fresh feel to those classic structures, then look no further. The Needables give a live performance that even the most nontapping foot can't help but jig.

Sunday

The Playwright

Sunday

O'Gormans

2:00 pm 10:00 pm

TOMCAT & THE ZODIACS The Zodiacs feature former and current members of some other well-known Irish Rockin’ Bands including The Nervous Breakdowns, Rumbleshack, and The Runaway Boys. The band’s sets are a mixture of classic covers and their own songs and arrangements all in the classic 1950's style Saturday

TONY MCLOUGHLIN BAND Tony blends elements of country, folk, blues and Americana with a rocking band. If you’re a fan of Tom Petty, Springsteen, Mark Knopfler, this is the one to check out.

Breathnachs

10:00 pm

STRANGE BREW United by a love of the 12 bar form, Strange Brew electric blues band present standards and originals to get you toe tappin', leg shakin' and hip swinging! - music played as it should be; with feel, groove and a lot of attitude!

Saturday

Left Bank

4:00 pm

Saturday

Abbey Bar

4:00 pm

Saturday

Paris Texas

10:00 pm

Saturday

Christys

9:00 pm

Sunday

Rivercourt

4:00 pm

Sunday

The Field

6:00 pm

Sunday

Rafter Dempseys

10:00 pm

Sunday

Kilford Arms

10:00 pm

JOE FURY

LOUDEST WHISPER

Firm favourites at the festival, the band promise some high energy rockabilly, swamp, blues, vintage country and bluegrass. “This music makes my head and my heart feel good.” Ryan Tubridy.

They mix a rare blend that is three parts folk, two parts country blues and two parts melodic contemporary rock, all shaken up with a dash of classic song writing. For those connoisseurs in the know, this cocktail is known as a 'Loudest Whisper'.

Friday

Shems

10:00 pm

Saturday

Syd Harkins

6:00 pm

Friday

Saturday

Billy Byrnes

10:00 pm 5:00 pm 10:00 pm

Sunday

Langtons

Sunday

Pumphouse

Kilford Arms

10:00 pm

Saturday

O'Gormans

10:00 pm

Sunday

Syd Harkins

Sunday

Egans

6:00 pm 10:00 pm

LUCKY BONES

MONGREL STATE

“Lucky Bones blend of country, folk and celtic traditions give their emotive lyrics a soft focus burr that suggests a deeply sensitive soul lives beneath the gritty road dust accumulated through years of constant touring” Q magazine

Rock, Western and a host of other styles are put through the wringer – with honkytonk pianos & four-part harmonies sitting sideby-side with New Orleans grooves, electric guitars and even the odd inflection of a synth, all underpinned by taut, inventive songwriting.

Friday Saturday Sunday

Paris Texas

10:00 pm

Ryans

10:30 pm

Sunday

Cleeres

10:00 pm

Sunday

Matt The Millers

Brennans

MIDNIGHT UNION BAND The Midnight Union Band’s music may best be described as a unique blend of Americana, Folk, Rhythm and Roots and Blues, nestled with an alt-country twist and a sprinkling of pure sweet Rock n' Roll.

ONE HORSE PONY One Horse Pony combines unique instrumentation, 5-part harmonies and an uncompromising drive to deliver their signature live shows where you will find them raising the roof at venues throughout Ireland and now, for the first time, at the festival.

Friday

Ryans

10:30 pm

Saturday

Saturday

Egans

10:00 pm

Sunday

Biddy Earlys

Monday

Rafter Dempseys

3:00 pm

Sunday

Bollards

MINNIE & THE ILLYWHACKERS Minnie and the Illywhackers are a Ukulele Swing Band centred around the vocal and uke playing talents of Angie McLaughlin.

The band are influenced by early Jazz, Country and Blues and create a Speakeasy, Supper Club feel that could well be at home in early last century cabaret.

4:00 pm 10:00 pm

Ormonde Hotel

10:00 pm 4:00 pm 10:00 pm

PSYCHEDELIC PILL Psychedelic Pill play the music of one of rock-n-roll’s most important artists of the last four decades –Neil Young. Their take on Young’s collaborations with Crazy Horse captures all the passion and wig out danger of the Horse at its prime!

Saturday

Lanigans

Saturday

Clubhouse Hotel

Saturday

Pembroke Hotel

10:00 pm

Sunday

Breathnachs

Sunday

Marble City Bar

10:30 pm

Sunday

Paris Texas

5:00 pm 10:00 pm 5:00 pm 10:00 pm

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BOX OFFICE

2

BOLLARDS

3

BIDDY EARLYS

4

BRENNAN’S BOTTLING STORE

5

BREATHNACHS

6

BILLY BYRNES

7

CHRISTYS

8

CLEERES BAR

9

THE CLUBHOUSE HOTEL

10 SHEMS BAR 11 EGANS 12 THE FIELD 13 HOTEL KILKENNY

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14 THE KILFORD HOTEL 15 KYTELERS INN

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27

21

BOX OFFICE

Rollercoaster Records

34

16 LANGTONS / SET THEATRE

P

17 LANIGANS 18 MATT THE MILLERS 19 THE MARBLE CITY BAR

2

20 LEFT BANK

26

21 WATERGATE 22 O’ FAOLAINS 23 THE ORMONDE HOTEL

P

25 PARIS TEXAS 26 THE PLAYWRIGHT 27 THE PUMPHOUSE

P 15

19 P

24 O’ GORMANS

28 RAFTER DEMPSEYS

1

28

25

30 P 23

4

17 32

12

20 9

29 THE RIVERCOURT HOTEL 30 RYANS 31 SPRINGHILL HOTEL 32 SYD HARKINS 33 ABBEY BAR 34 SMITHWICK'S EXPERIENCE 13

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Dublin

Waterford P

5 14 3 18 29

7

22

10 16

P 6

24 11

18

Bus Rail

GAVIN POVEY & OKE-SHE-MOPESSHE-POPS Gavin Povey, accompanied by the fabulous Oke-She-Mopes-She-Pops, plays piano and sings an eclectic mix of Rythmn & Blues, including Boogie-Woogie, Swing, Stride, Funk and Rock & Roll. Mixed in with this elixir are hints of Jazz, Country and Blues.

Sunday

Ormonde Hotel

10:00 pm

TROUBLE PILGRIMS Trouble Pilgrims are: Steve Rapid on voice and theremin, Pete Holidai on lead guitar and vocals, Johnny Bonnie on drums and vocals, Tony St Ledger on rhythm guitar and vocals, Bren Lynott on bass. Trouble Pilgrims play original material packed with high energy Rock'n'Roll and feature songs from Radiators from Space albums.

Saturday

Ryans

Saturday

Kytelers

Sunday

Billy Byrnes

4:00 pm 11:00 pm 4:00 pm

BEEF SUPREME

DEEP DOWN DETOX

Beef Supreme describe their music as ‘Rockafolkbilly acoustic’, mixing an exciting blend of Rock, Irish Roots and Bluegrass.

Deep Down Detox are a raucous troupe of musical misfits, blending blues, soul, funk and country into a highly danceable mashup.

Friday

The Field

10:00 pm

Saturday

Brennans

10:00 pm

THE BARFLIES Local Alt. Country magnificence from the world's greatest bar band.

Monday

Ryans

7:30 pm

Monday

Ryans

4:00 pm

TRAD & ACOUSTIC SESSION Friday

Bollards

10:00 pm

Saturday

Bollards

10:00 pm

BOBBIE CAREY

A soulful mix of blues and r&b, featuring the vocal talents of Bobbie Carey.

Sunday

Abbey Bar

10:00 pm

CALL OUTFIELD SPORTS ON: (051)641826 www.outfieldsports.ie

Friday 29th April TIME

ARTIST

VENUE

PRICE

7:30 pm

MALOJIAN/TIM V. SMYTH

BILLY BYRNES

€15.00

9:00 pm

LEWIS & LEIGH

RYANS

€12.00

10:00 pm CALE TYSON BAND

BILLY BYRNES

€15.00

10:00 pm Trad Session

Bollards

Free

10:00 pm Woodbine

Clubhouse

Free

10:00 pm Loudest Whisper

Kilford Arms

Free

10:00 pm Daniel Meade & The Flying Mules

Langtons

Free

10:00 pm Lucky Bones

Paris Texas

Free

10:00 pm Ben Reel

Pumphouse

Free

10:00 pm Barefoot

Rafter Dempseys

Free

10:00 pm Joe Fury

Shems

Free

10:00 pm Beef Supreme

The Field

Free

10:00 pm The Wynntown Marshals

Left Bank

Free

10:30 pm THE WEATHER STATION

CLEERES

€15.00

10:30 pm The Midnight Union Band

Ryans

Free

Saturday 30th April TIME

ARTIST

VENUE

PRICE

1:00 pm

CALE TYSON BAND

CLEERES

€15.00

2:00 pm

WILLY VLAUTIN IN CONVERSATION

PEMBROKE

€5.00

3:00 pm

FERNANDO VICICONTE

RYANS

€15.00

3:00 pm

BARNA HOWARD

BILLY BYRNES

€15.00

4:00 pm

The Wynntown Marshals

Biddy Earlys

Free

4:00 pm

Daniel Meade & The Flying Mules

Breathnachs

Free

4:00 pm

Tony McLoughlin Band

Left Bank

Free

4:00 pm

Woodbine

Hotel Kilkenny

Free

4:00 pm

Trouble Pilgrims

Ryans

Free

4:00 pm

Strange Brew

Abbey Bar

Free

5:00 pm

Ben Reel Band

Langtons

Free

5:00 pm

Psychedelic Pill

Lanigans

Free

Saturday 30th April (continued) TIME

ARTIST

VENUE

PRICE

6:00 PM

THE WEATHER STATION

BILLY BYRNES

€15.00

6:00 pm

Joe Fury

Syd Harkins

Free

7:00 pm

LEWIS & LEIGH

RYANS

€12.00

7:00 pm

RICHMOND FONTAINE

SET THEATRE

€20.00

8:30 pm

Delta Dogs

Ryans

Free

9:00 pm

DELTA SAINTS

KYTELERS

€15.00

9:00 pm

RYLEY WALKER

CLEERES

€15.00

9:00 pm

Strange Brew

Christys

Free

10:00 pm Joe Fury

Billy Byrnes

Free

10:00 pm Tomcat & The Zodiacs

Breathnachs

Free

10:00 pm Beef Supreme

Brennans

Free

10:00 pm Psychedelic Pill

Clubhouse Hotel

Free

10:00 pm The Midnight Union Band

Egans

Free

10:00 pm Acoustic Session

Bollards

Free

10:00 pm Desert Aces

Kilford Arms

Free

10:00 pm Loudest Whisper

O'Gormans

Free

10:00 pm One Horse Pony

Ormonde Hotel

Free

10:00 pm Ben Reel Band

Shems

Free

10:00 pm Tony McLoughlin Band

Paris Texas

Free

10:00 pm Minnie & The Illywhackers

Pembroke Hotel

Free

10:00 pm The Wynntown Marshals

Pumphouse

Free

10:30 pm Lucky Bones

Ryans

Free

10:30 pm Daniel Meade & The Flying Mules

Rafter Dempseys

Free

11:00 pm JOHN BLEK & THE RATS

SET THEATRE

€10.00

11:00 pm Trouble Pilgrims

Kytelers

Free

12:00 am

Cleeres

Free

JD & The Straight Shot

In-store Performances MALOJIAN BARNA HOWARD FERNANDO VICICONTE

Rollercoaster Records

...and more during the weekend. Dates and times TBC. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter for details"

Sunday 1st May TIME

ARTIST

VENUE

PRICE

1:00 pm

RYLEY WALKER

CLEERES

€15.00

2:00 pm

BARNA HOWARD

RYANS

€15.00

2:00 pm

The Needables

The Playwright

Free

3:00 pm

HAYES CARLL

SET THEATRE

€20.00

4:00 pm

One Horse Pony

Biddy Earlys

Free

4:00 pm

Trouble Pilgrims

Billy Byrnes

Free

4:00 pm

Tony McLoughlin Band

Rivercourt

Free

4:00 pm

Wynntown Marshals

Ryans

Free

4:00 pm

Mongrel State

Cleeres

Free

4:00 pm

Lands End

Pumphouse

Free

4:00 pm

Daniel Meade & The Flying Mules

Left Bank

Free

5:00 pm

FERNANDO VICICONTE

BILLY BYRNES

€15.00

5:00 pm

Psychedelic Pill

Breathnachs

Free

5:00 pm

Joe Fury

Langtons

Free

5:00 pm

Ben Reel Band

Lanigans

Free

6:00 pm

Blood Red Mountain Band

Christys

Free

6:00 pm

Loudest Whisper

Syd Harkins

Free

6:00 pm

Strange Brew

The Field

Free

7:00 pm

TEDDY THOMPSON & KELLY JONES

WATERGATE THEATRE €20.00

8:00 pm

DAVID CORLEY

RYANS

€15.00

9:30 pm

RICHMOND FONTAINE

KYTELERS

€20.00

10:00 pm One Horse Pony

Bollards

Free

10:00 pm Lands End

Breathnachs

Free

10:00 pm Lucky Bones

Brennans

Free

10:00 pm Loudest Whisper

Egans

Free

10:00 pm Barefoot

Hotel Kilkenny

Free

10:00 pm Strange Brew

Kilford Arms

Free

10:00 pm Mongrel State

Matt The Millers

Free

10:00 pm

The Needables

O'Gormans

Free

10:00 pm Psychedelic Pill

Paris Texas

Free

Sunday 1st May (continued) TIME

VENUE

PRICE

10:00 pm Joe Fury

ARTIST

Pumphouse

Free

10:00 pm Tony McLoughlin Band

Rafter Dempseys

Free

10:00 pm The Savage Jim Breen

Rivercourt Hotel

Free

10:00 pm Desert Aces

Shems

Free

10:00 pm Gavin Povey & Oke She Mokes She Pops

Ormonde Hotel

Free

10:00 pm Woodbine

Springhill Court

Free

10:00 pm Blood Red Mountain Band

Pembroke Hotel

Free

10:00 pm Bobbie Carey

Abbey Bar

Free

10:30 pm Daniel Meade & The Flying Mules

Billy Byrnes

Free

10:30 pm The Wynntown Marshals

Cleeres

Free

10:30 pm Minnie & The Illywhackers

Marble City Bar

Free

11:00 pm DELTA SAINTS

SET THEATRE

€15.00

11:00 pm Ben Reel

Ryans

Free

12:00 am JD & The Straight Shot

Kytelers

Free

Monday 2nd May TIME

ARTIST

VENUE

PRICE

1:00 pm

ROOTS RAMBLE

PUMPHOUSE

€10.00

3:00 pm

Midnight Union Band

Rafter Dempseys

Free

4:00 pm

DAVID CORLEY

CLEERES

€15.00

4:00 pm

Deep Down Detox

Ryans

Free

7:30 pm

The Barflies

Ryans

Free

9:00 pm

TV JONES & LOS GATOS

KYTELERS

€8.00

Marble City Bar

Free

10:00 pm Barefoot

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CLEERE’S BAR & THEATRE 28 PARLIAMENT STREET, KILKENNY

BEST OF LUCK TO JOHN & HIS TEAM AT THE KILKENNY ROOTS FESTIVAL 2016 FROM JOHNNY, PAUL & ALL AT CLEERE’S

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OPTICIANS

"THE MUSICIAN'S OPTICIANS"

John Fogarty F.A.O.I Association of Optometrists Ireland

Kieran St., Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny T: 056 7751311 | F: 056 7751311 E: kilkenny@infocusopticians.ie

BRODERICKS MUSIC WAREHOUSE KILKENNY'S NO.1 MUSIC STORE SALE & HIRE

4 The Green, Weir View, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny.

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NEW BUILDING LANE, (OFF PARLIAMENT ST.) KILKENNY, IRELAND TEL: 056 77 654 01 info@brodericksmusicwarehouse.com www.brodericksmusicwarehouse.com

39 JOHN ST, KILKENNY T: +353 56 7721783 INFO@BILLYBYRNES.COM 69 John Street, Kilkenny Telephone: +353 56 7765133 Email: reservations@langtons.ie

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KILKENNY TEL: (056) 77 61721

Mon – Fri: 8am – 7pm Sat: 9am - 1pm & 2pm – 4:30pm

Naomi Richardson Root Canal Dentist • Solely focused on root canal treatment to save your teeth • Latest techniques and equipment • Relaxing, comfortable and caring environment

T: 056 777 5337 www.savingteeth.ie

LIVE Friary Street, Kilkenny www.ryanskilkenny.com

MUSIC

BAR

KEVIN MOORE

BUILDING

CONTRACTOR LTD 25 Hebron Industrial Estate Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny Ireland T: +353 (56) 7762602 F: +353 (56) 7761164

ATHLONE

ALLENS CARLOW

KILKENNY

LIMERICK

94-95 High Street, Kilkenny Tel: 056 7722258

Greenbridge House B&B New Road, Kilkenny Co. Kilkenny (056)7721210 9 JOHN STREET KILKENNY TEL - 056 7722266 OPENING HOURS MON-THURS: 9.30am-5.30pm FRI: 9.30am-7pm SAT: 9am-5pm

NEWPARK PHARMACY Newpark Shopping Centre Johnswell Road Kilkenny T: 056 7772800 E: newparkpharm@yahoo.ie

Opening Hours: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:

9.00am – 6.30pm 9.00am – 6.30pm 9.00am – 6.30pm 9.00am – 6.30pm 9.00am – 7.00pm 9.30am – 6.00pm

Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed