Kilkenny Tradfest 2016

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www.kilkennytradfest.com

ST PATRICK’S WEEKEND A FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC, SONG & DANCE

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WELCOME/FÁILTE

CONTENTS COLM MAC CON IOMAIRE

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IARLA Ó LIONÁIRD & STEVE COONEY

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DAMIEN DEMPSEY

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NOEL HILL, JACK TALTY & CORMAC BEGLEY

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HOTHOUSE FLOWERS

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THE BONNY MEN

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UILLEANN PIPE WORKSHOP - MAITIÚ Ó CASAIDE

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SONG WRITING WORKSHOP - JOHN SPILLANE

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GUITAR WORKSHOP - STEVE COONEY

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BODHRÁN WORKSHOP - CONOR LYONS

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THE JOHNNY REIDY CEILÍ BAND

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UÍ BHRIAÍN CEILÍ BAND

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KÍLA

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IMRO WORKSHOP & MASTERCLASS

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BOOKING & INFO

CULTURE VULTURES

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FESTIVAL TEAM

BULMERS HEADLINE MUSIC TRAIL JOHN SPILLANE / NA FIANNA / MAITIÚ Ó CASAIDE AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES / LEONARD BARRY / CORNER BOY

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BULMERS MUSIC TRAIL

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Fáilte a chairde ar ais go dtí an cheathrú TradFest anseo i gCathair Chill Chainnigh. Is ó neart go neart go bhfuilimid ag dul agus tá súil againn go naontódh sibh go bhfuil clár iontach eile againn arís i mbliana. Dár ndóigh is bliain tábhactach í seo i saol agus stair na hÉireann agus sinn ag déanamh comóradh ar chéad bliain Éirí Amach 2016. Le togha an cheoil ar fáil i ngach cúinne dár gcathair, bainigí súp as an cheoil agus an craic.

You are all welcome to our 4th annual Kilkenny TradFest in the Marble City. We continue to go from strength to strength, and we hope you agree that we have a programme of paid and free events this year which matches any line-up in the country. Of course this festival takes place at the start of a fortnight of unprecedented national celebration and commemoration of the centenary of the 1916 Rising.

The cultural and literary revival of the late 19th and early 20th century were a key part of the lead-in and the aftermath of the events of Easter 1916. We are sure that the men and women of the rising would be justifiably proud of the healthy and vibrant state of our traditional and folk music life today. Our native language takes pride of place this year too, with the likes of Colm Mac Con Iomáire, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Hothouse Flowers and Kíla as key acts in our programme. With the very best of what our tradition and those setting new boundaries offer this weekend, we hope you enjoy every minute of our 2016 Kilkenny Tradfest.

Is sinne le meas, Cllr Malcolm Noonan (Chairperson) and Cllr Joe Malone, Joe Reidy & Martin Bridgeman. (2016 Festival Committee.)

www.kilkennytradfest.com & www.tickets.ie / Rollercoaster Records, Kieran Street, Kilkenny.

Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm Marian Flannery (Festival Director), Carrie Hart (Festival Assistant), Andrea Keogh (Programme & Publicity) and Karol Ryan (Website)

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COLM MAC CON IOMAIRE

IARLA Ó LIONÁIRD & STEVE COONEY

Date: FRIDAY 18 MARCH DOORS: 7.30pm ON STAGE: 8pm VENUE: ST. JOHN’S PRIORY, JOHN STREET TICKETS: €17.50

Date: SATURDAY 19 MARCH DOORS: 8pm ON STAGE 8.30pm VENUE: SET THEATRE, JOHN STREET TICKETS: €15

(plus booking fee) from Rollercoaster Records & www.tickets.ie

(plus booking fee) from Rollercoaster Records & www.tickets.ie

Colm Mac Con Iomaire and his band perform in the intimate and stunning setting of St. John’s Priory. Colm’s new Album ‘And Now The Weather’ has been critically acclaimed, and was recently shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize. In a crowded field of outstanding Irish fiddle players and interpreters of traditional music, Colm Mac Con lomaire is unique. His music bares distinctive creative hallmarks which have as much to do with his personality and character, as with his impressive technical mastery, musical authority and exquisitely expressive playing.

Irish singer and producer Iarla Ó Lionáird is known for his involvement with Afro Celt System and The Gloaming. He performs Sean nós singing, and has released four solo albums through Real World Records.

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Iarla will be joined on stage by Australian born guitarist, Steve Cooney, who makes a welcomed return to TradFest 2016, having opened for Sharon Shannon at last year’s St Patrick’s Day concert. A bassist, producer and didgeridoo player, Steve Cooney is one of the most dynamic modern performers in traditional music. This is an evening not to be missed, with two phenomenal artists on stage together. p:3

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DAMIEN DEMPSEY & BAND

NOEL HILL, JACK TALTY & CORMAC BEGLEY

Date: SUNDAY 20 MARCH DOORS: 8pm ON STAGE: 8.30pm VENUE: SET THEATRE, JOHN STREET TICKETS: €20

Date: FRIDAY 18 MARCH DOORS: 9.30pm ON STAGE: 10PM VENUE: CLEERE’S THEATRE, PARLIAMENT STREET TICKETS: €12.50

(plus booking fee) from Rollercoaster Records & www.tickets.ie

(plus booking fee) from Rollercoaster Records & www.tickets.ie

Dublin’s Damien Dempsey closes the festival on Sunday 20th March with a performance at Set Theatre. The songs contained on his six studio albums and numerous live releases are essentially songs about people, the human condition, and the Irish identity. For this exclusive performance, Damien will include specially chosen songs that will reflect the occasion the entire country is marking, in tribute to the men and women of the Easter Rising.

Kilkenny TradFest 2016 will showcase a new concertina trio of Noel Hill, Jack Talty, and Cormac Begley. Bringing together three of Ireland’s most influential concertina players, this trio draws on a wealth of musical sources to create a unique concertina soundscape, that combines bass, baritone, treble, and piccolo concertinas. This debut concert is not to be missed!

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HOTHOUSE FLOWERS

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Date: SUNDAY 20 MARCH DOORS: 7.30pm ON STAGE: 8pm VENUE: BILLY BYRNES, JOHN STREET TICKETS: €20 (plus booking fee) from Rollercoaster Records & www.tickets.ie

Ireland’s Hothouse Flowers made their name during the late ‘80s and early ‘90s with a passionate fusion of rock, traditional Irish music, with influences from soul and gospel. After winning the Street Entertainers of the Year award in 1985, a glowing write-up in Rolling Stone, and a single on U2’s label Mother, Hothouse Flowers were signed to PolyGram. Their 1988 debut, ‘People’, reached the top of the Irish charts and peaked at number two in Britain. Their followups, ‘Home’ and ‘Songs From the Rain’, continued their success. Hothouse Flowers still perform together whenever possible, TradFest is thrilled to welcome them to the festival.

THE BONNY MEN 1616 to 1916 ‘The Road to the Rising’ Date: SUNDAY 20 MARCH DOORS: 5pm ON STAGE: 5.30pm VENUE: THE PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE TICKETS: €15 (plus booking fee) from Rollercoaster Records & www.tickets.ie

This will be an evening celebrating the culture, music and songs that sustained generations and inspired the men and women of 1916.Comprised of seven individuals, masters of their own instruments, The Bonny Men generate a powerful sound that encapsulates the very soul of traditional music. With new, exciting arrangements throughout by Maitiú Ó Casaide and narration by multi award winning, traditional signer Seán Garvey.

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ALL WORKSHOPS

CONOR LYONS

Date: SATURDAY 19 MARCH START TIME: 2pm venue: PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE TICKETS: €10 (plus booking fee)

BODHRÁN WORKSHOP

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JOHN SPILLANE

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP “First we write words. Then we assemble them in a certain order, using the tricks of the trade, verse, chorus, repetition, rhyme etc. Then we sing them and we have a song.”

MAITIÚ Ó CASAIDE

Conor is a member of The Bonny Men & Aoife Scott Band, and has also played with De Dannan.

This World Champion will teach participants how to play the bodhrán to accompany Irish traditional music.

UILLEANN PIPE WORKSHOP

STEVE COONEY GUITAR WORKSHOP

(INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED)

(INTERMEDIATE)

START TIME: 2.30pm

Maitiú Ó Casaide is a member of the Ó Casaide family and hails from Ranelagh, in Dublin. He is a member of The Bonny Men and Ré and often plays with the family band Na Casaidigh. He was awarded TG4 Musician of the year in 2015. Maitiú will lead the festival’s uilleann pipe workshop.

Traditional guitarist, Australian Steve Cooney will host a workshop focusing on a wide variety of styles, with the accompaniment of Irish traditional music, with polka’s and slides to horn-pipes, reels and jigs.

THE JOHNNY REIDY CEILÍ BAND

UÍ BHRÍAIN CEILÍ BAND

Date: FRIDAY 18 MARCH TIME: 9pm VENUE: KILFORD ARMS HOTEL, JOHN STREET TICKETS: €10 on door

Date: SATURDAY 19 MARCH TIME: 9pm VENUE: KILFORD ARMS HOTEL, JOHN STREET TICKETS: €10 on door

Don’t miss out on a night guaranteed to lift your spirits! Welcome back to The Johnny Reidy Ceilí Band, returning to TradFest for a heart warming, feet stomping evening of lively music. Their music moves dancing into a higher p: 6 and the extra pleasure is unmistakable! gear,

John and Martina Breen are a brother-sister duo from Kenmare, Co Kerry, known as Uí Bhríain. They play regularly for ceilís and other dances in Kerry and Cork, John on box accompanied by Martina on piano. Come along and join us for a fun filled night of fantastic music and dance at this special ceilí evening.

Kíla Open Air Concert – FREE

Date: St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday 17th March ON STAGE: 3pm VENUE: Kilkenny Castle Park Tickets: Free Event

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Kíla are bringing their hip-shaking, smile-making, funky, groovy brand of Trad to Kilkenny TradFest on St. Patrick’s Day for an outdoor concert in the magical grounds of Kilkenny’s Castle Park. This year they have been celebrating the continued success of their recent album “Suas Síos”, as well as the remarkable film Song of the Sea, which they co-wrote the score for, and the most recent news that the music they wrote for the documentary about the Shannon Ireland’s Secret River was nominated for an Emmy award.

Date: SATURDAY 19 MARCH TIME: 12 NOON VENUE: THE PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE TICKETS: €10 (plus booking fee) from Rollercoaster Records & www.tickets.ie

Culture Vultures is divided between an interview, and various strands of spoken word/ comedy/music. Returning to Kilkenny TradFest for the second year running, the line-up for this year’s event includes; Colm Mac Con Iomaire (interview), Stephen James Smith (spoken word) and The Bonny Men (music).

Curated by: Tony Clayton-Lea, Irish Times Arts / Music Critic.

IMRO

SHOWCASE & MASTERCLASS

Date: SATURDAY 19 MARCH TIME: 3.30PM WHERE: THE PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE. FREE EVENT

IMRO return to Kilkenny TradFest and aim to shine a light on emerging stars of traditional music in Ireland. The showcase and masterclass is led by established traditional musicians, and will offer musical insights for attendees. p:7

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CORNER BOY

WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH @8PM PARIS TEXAS, HIGH STREET FREE EVENT

Corner Boy’s music blends together traditional Irish instruments and folk progressions with contemporary musical themes. All of which gives Corner Boy its distinctly energetic sound juxtaposed with a haunting narrative.

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The band comprises of brothers Ciarán and Hugh Finn, James O’Connor and Peter McMahon. The songs they perform are original, traditional and contemporary, with an exciting and unique sound.

WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH, THURSDAY 17, FRIDAY 18, @10PM & SATURDAY 19 MARCH @8PM LANIGAN’S, ROSE INN ST FREE EVENT

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JOHN SPILLANE Irish singer and songwriter John Spillane celebrated 33 years of an ever-consistent, vastly illuminating and exciting career within the world of music. Having sold over 100,000 albums in Ireland, John has also been awarded with two Meteor Irish Music Awards for ‘Best Folk Act’ and ‘Traditional’ act.

MAITIÚ Ó CASAIDE & FRIENDS

Maitiú has toured internationally with Rian, a contemporary dance show featuring Liam Ó Maonlaí, Eithne Ni Chatháin, Peter O’Toole and Cormac Begley and dancers from around the world. Join Maitiú & friends for an evening of ceol ague craic.

FRIDAY 18 MARCH RAFTER DEMPSEY’S, FRIARY STREET @6PM KILKENNY HIBERNIAN HOTEL BAR, ORMONDE STREET @8PM. FREE EVENT

FRIDAY 18 MARCH @8.30PM PARIS TEXAS, HIGH STREET FREE EVENT

AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES

WEDNESDAY 16, THURSDAY 17, FRIDAY 18, SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 MARCH @6PM MATT THE MILLERS, JOHN STREET. FREE EVENT

Hailing from Waterford City, these three young men bring you a fine selection of Irish music and song. Ranging from bawdy ballads and bittersweet laments, to intricate instrumentals, all delivered with a passion and authority beyond their years.

LEONARD BARRY TRIO Leonard Barry has toured and taught the uilleann pipes throughout the world & is joined by Tony Byrne - one of the most sought after guitarists in Irish music today and exquisite fiddle player Andy Morrow. A great gig is promised!

SATURDAY 19 MARCH @10PM KILKENNY PEMBROKE HOTEL, PATRICK STREET. FREE EVENT

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WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH Away With The Fairies

6:00 pm

Matt The Millers

John St

Rusty Springs

6:00 pm

The Field

High St

Ballads & Trad - Mick Leech

6:00 pm

Lanigans

Rose Inn St

Corner Boy

8:00 pm

Paris Texas

High St

Trad Session

8:00 pm

Kilford Arms

John St

Wandering Souls

9:00 pm

The Dylan

John St

Trad Session

9.30 pm

Cleeres

Parliament St

The Heebee Geebees

9.30pm

Ryans

Friary St

Na Fianna

10:00 pm Lanigans

Rose Inn St

THURSDAY 17TH MARCH Stephen Murphy

1:00 pm

River Court Hotel

John St

Seanragh

4:00 pm

Lanigans

Rose Inn St

Ger Moloney & Friends

5:00 pm

Left Bank

Parade

Len’s Orchard

5:00 pm

Paris Texas

High St

Trad Session

5:00 pm

The Pumphouse

Parliament St

Parcel Of Rogues

5:00 pm

O’Gormans

John St

Comhaltas Cill Chainnigh

5:00 pm

Bollards

Kieran St

The Maguire Band

5:00 pm

Breathnachs

John St

Banner County Ceili Band

6:00 pm

The Field

High St

The Heebee Geebees

6:00 pm

Ryans

Friary St

Trad Session

6:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Away With The Fairies

6:00 pm

Matt The Millers

John St

The Whiskey Kings

7:00 pm

Lanigans

Rose Inn St

Keltic Kats

7:00 pm

Langtons

John St

Trad Session

8:00 pm

Kilford Arms

John St

Raglan Rogues

8:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Mick Leech - Shanragh

8.30 pm

Paris Texas

High St

Stephen Murphy

9:00 pm

The Dylan

John St

Ratlin Rogues

9:00 pm

Breathnachs

John St

Kitchen Session

9:00 pm

Shems

John St

THURSDAY 17Th MARCH (Continued)

SATURDAY 19TH MARCH

Ted Quinn

9:00 pm

River Court Hotel

John St

Trad Music

9:00 pm

Metropole

James St

Carouse

4:00 pm

Biddy Earlys

John Street

Na Fianna

10:00 pm Lanigans

Rose Inn St

Seanragh

6:00 pm

Lanigans

Rose Inn St

10:00 pm

Kieran St

Roisin Dubh

Kytelers Inn

FRIDAY 18TH MARCH

Trad Session

12 noon

The Pumphouse

Parliament St

Trad Session

6:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Away With The Fairies

6:00 pm

Matt The Millers

Johns St

Stephen Murphy

1:00 pm

River Court Hotel

John St

Ceili Nua

7:00 pm

The Field

High St

Ger Moloney & Friends

5:00 pm

Blue Bar

Patrick St

The Heebee Geebees

7:00 pm

Ryans

Friary St

Ballads & Trad - Mick Leech

6:00 pm

Lanigans

Rose Inn St

Na Fianna

8:00 pm

Lanigans

Rose Inn St

Trad Session

6:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Trad Session

8:00 pm

Kilford Arms

John St

John Spillane

6:00 pm

Rafter Dempseys

Friary St

Uptown Band

9:00 pm

Village Inn

Upr Patrick St

Away With The Fairies

6:00 pm

Matt The Millers

John St

Whiskers Of Lichen

9:00 pm

Clubhouse Hotel

Patrick St

Sean Druid

6:00 pm

Ryans

Friary St

Thomas Jackman

9:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Celtic Commitment

7:00 pm

The Field

High St

Audio Circus

9:00 pm

Breathnachs

John St

John Spillane

8:00 pm

Hibernian Hotel

Ormonde St

Ger Moloney & Friends

9:00 pm

River Court Hotel

John St

Live Music

8:00 pm

Christys

Upr Patrick St

Acoustic Transatlantic Session 9.30 pm

Bollards

Kieran St

Maitiú Ó Casaide & Friends

8.30 pm

Paris Texas

High St

Maitiú Ó Casaide & Friends

Egan’s

John St

Live Trad Session

8.30 pm

Bollards

Kieran St

Live Music With Billy Mac

10:00 pm

Springhill Hotel

Waterford Rd

Anthony Mcauley & Friends

9:00 pm

O’Gormans

John St

The Ben Reel Band

10.30 pm

Ryans

Friary St

Phil & Gill

9:00 pm

The Dylan

John St

Leonard Barry Trio

Trad Music

9:00 pm

The Metropole

James St

Ger Moloney & Friends

9:00 pm

River Court Hotel

John St

Live Trad Session

9.30 pm

Shems

John St

Generation 5

6:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Na Fianna

10:00 pm Lanigans

Rose Inn St

Live Session

6:00 pm

Egans

John St

Roisin Dubh

10:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Rusty Springs

6:00 pm

The Field

High St

Whiskers Of Lichen

10:00 pm

Billy Byrnes

John St

Away With The Fairies

6:00 pm

Matt The Millers

John St

Live Music

10:00 pm

Springhill Hotel

Waterford Rd

Trad Session

8:00 pm

Kilford Arms

John St

Acousticats

10:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Leather Lace

8:00 pm

Breathnachs

John St

The Ambassadors

10:00 pm

Langtons

John St

Measca

9:00 pm

Lanigans

Rose In St

Broken Spokes

10.30 pm

Ryans

Friary St

Kevin & Eugene - Live Music

9:00 pm

The Dylan

John St

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9.30 pm

10:00 pm Pembroke Hotel

Patrick St

SUNDAY 20TH MARCH Live Music With Jimmy Turps

5:00 pm

Christy’s

Patrick St

Thomas Jackman

9:00 pm

Kytelers Inn

Kieran St

Len’s Orchard

10:00 pm

Lyrath Estate

Paulstown Rd

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