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April2012 2012The TheHerald Herald Page 242April
Neil Delamere highlights an entertaining April at the Balor, Ballybofey This Month at the Balor we have an eclectic mix of acts starting with the reminiscences of Donegal’s own Fergus Cleary, followed by the All American Country Show featuring Eamonn McCann, Joe Moore & Chris Logue.
of theatre laced with nostalgia, sadness and lots of side splitting comedy. Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.30pm. Admission: €12/€10 Sat Apr 14th
Freddie White in concert
An old school troubadour, Freddie White’s live performances are nothing short of legendary. Freddie has been part of the fabric of the live music scene in Ireland since the 1970’s and continues to attract new admirers while retaining a loyal core fan base. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers (Freddie’s renditions of Tom Wait’s Martha and Warren Zevon’s Accidentally Like A Martyr are our particular favourites) or performing his own classy compositions, his live performances are nothing short of legendary. From busking in London subways at the age on nineteen to his emergence as one of the leading lights of the Irish folk scene to the present day, Wed Apr 4th Freddie consistently remains one of the most soulful, heartfelt and talented performers you will ever The Mothers Arms hear. Little John Nee – the man behind Rural Electric His ability to hold the audience in the palm of his and Dead Rooster Blues – returns with another hand in an intimate setting makes The Balor the incredible show full of music, hilarity and enter- perfect venue for a Freddie White gig. tainment. Welcome to Mon Apr 16th The Mothers The All American Country Show Arms Singing Lounge! feat. Eamonn McCann, Joe Moore Up in the and Chris Logue. hills in the middle of When it comes to pure country music it doesn’t get nowhere...a better than this. dilapidated Singer/Songwriter, Eamon McCann has been one two storey building surrounded by tumbling sheds; of the top country attractions throughout Ireland dry stone, rusty tin, rotting timber and tar-paper, the and the UK for the last 20 years. On the night he yard surrendered to weeds... a quiet place where will be joined by Chris Logue - surviving member lonely farmers and weary travellers are drawn to of the world renowned Logue & McCool and Joe while away the empty hours. Moore whose recent performances on Glor Tire on It’s been a long time since there was any singing. TG4 have underlined his talent as one of Ireland’s The previous proprietor has been sent to prison. very best country singers. His daughter has returned from Louisiana to run Eamonn, Chris and Joe will perform their many the place as the banks circle like vultures. On a hits plus a selection from country legends such beautiful summers’ morning a vintage automobile as Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, George Jones, struggles up the hill. Inside are a quartet of musi- George Strait , Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, cians who call themselves ‘The Highly Strung Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, and Orchestra’. You just know that when they enter many more. The Mothers Arms things will never be the same If you’re a fan of country music than this show again... is for you - with Eamon McCann’s Great country This new show, a mixture of music and storytell- Band which now includes Fiddle and Steel, it will ing by Little John Nee, is a comic, musical helter- sound like Nashville has come to Ballybofey. skelter ride through a surreal but frighteningly believable rural gothic landscape. Weds Apr 18th Suitable ages 14+ We are delighted to welcome the dulcet tones of musician Freddie White on Sat Apr 14th and multi platinum award winning singer songwriter Liam Lawton on Wed April 18th. Neil Delamere brings his brand new show Restructuring to the Balor following previous sell out shows at the venue! Hilarious as always as he comes to terms with changes in the country, the world, and more importantly his living arrangements! and rounding off the Month with a long anticipated return visit by Limehouse Lizzy, Renowned for an action-packed pyrothechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive. Tickets for all shows are on sale now from the Balor Box-office on –NI:00353 749131840 ROI:0749131840 For more info log onto www.balorartscentre.com.
Thurs Apr 12th
An Audience with Fergus Cleary Fergus Cleary is one of Donegal’s greatest characters, a consummate storyteller and natural performer whose honest, delicate and very funny record of Donegal life over the past 50 years is both a valuable social document and a great night’s entertainment. An Audience with Fergus Cleary is a superb piece
Liam Lawton 20th Anniversary Tour
From Carnegie Hall to Chicago Symphony Hall, multi platinum award winning singer songwriter Liam Lawton is renowned for his unique sound and inspirational music. Liam Lawton is a unique artist whose music has etched itself on the landscape of Ireland and far beyond. Drawing from the sacred and rich tradition of his culture, Liam has found a contemporary voice for ancient longing and the quest for the Divine in modern life. His music is numinous and timeless and finds echoes in ages past with lyrics that are poetic and powerful finding a resonance in everyday life. Twenty years a performer, Liam became a house-
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Neil Delamere
Fergus Cleary
Liam Lawton
APRIL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BALOR Wed Apr 4th
The Mothers Arms
Adm €12/10
Thur Apr 12th
An Audience with Fergus Cleary
Adm €12/€10
Sat April 14th
Freddie White in Concert
Adm €15
Mon April 16th
The All American Country Show Feat.
Adm €15
Eamonn McCann, Joe Moore &Chris Louge Wed April 18th
Liam Lawton 20th Anniversary Tour
Adm €20
Sat April 21st
Neil Delamere - Restructuring
Adm €20 (4 for €70)
Sun April 29th
Adm €15
Limehouse Lizzy
www.balorartscentre.com hold name when his song ‘The Cloud’s Veil’ was used as part of all memorial services of the 911 World Trade Centre disaster. Since then he has recorded three multi-platinum selling albums on the EMI record label and has toured the world over. His music has been translated into six different languages and has been performed in concert halls globally. Hollywood luminaries such as Gregory Peck, Joan Cusack and John Malkovich have guested and narrated on three of Liam’s specially commissioned works for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This is Liams first appearance at The Balor and comes as part of his 20th anniversary tour.
hints on how to handle the UK traffic police will be dispensed as well as sage advice on why not to pour olive oil in your ears. One of the sharpest comedy minds in the Irish comedy scene today, this born story-teller takes to the stage with his original brand of razor sharp wit and hilarious anecdotes making Restructuring a must-see for any discerning comedy fan.
The Blame Game and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Channel 4’s Stand Up for the Week come to terms with the changes in the country, the world and more importantly his own living arrangements! Handy
Their shows are an audio-visual spectacular with their recreation of the distinctive Lizzy twin guitar completed by their famous mirrored backdrop, police lights and full pyrotechnic display proving a firm crowd favourite.
Sun Apr 29th
Limehouse Lizzy
Limehouse Lizzy, the world’s No.1 Thin Lizzy tribute band, return to the Balor with their electrifying two hour show. Hailed as Sat Apr 21st ‘the best Thin Neil Delamere Lizzy tribNeil Delamere returns with his brand new show – ute band in Restructuring. Following the sell out success of his the world’ last show, Neil Delaby press and mere returns with the admirers national tour of his alike, Limehighly anticipated house Lizzy new show, Restrucare fronted by Wayne Ellis, who is as close as you turing. Equally can possibly get to the late, great Philip Lynott hilarious on and off himself. Wayne’s vocals capture that distinctive script, don’t miss Lynott delivery brilliantly, while his bass playing this five star comedy is impeccably accurate to the original tracks. maestros return to The Limehouse Lizzy live show continues to roll Ballybofey. on at an exhausting rate with over 200 live shows each and every year , bringing the house down Restructuring sees time after time, gig after gig. Limehouse Lizzy are the star of RTE’s regular visitors to the Balor. The Panel, BBC’s