Violent Femmes meets Roadhouse Blues!
steamy shuffles, lots of swing!
Flossie Ferguson (vocals, guitar and harmonica) and Aido Curran (lead guitar, vocals and mandolin) have been in the music business for many years and have a wealth of gigging, recording and touring experience under their belt. This, plus their prolific song-writing and musicianship means a Loose Rooster gig is an experience you won’t soon forget. Acoustic blues rock classics and originals. This is their first visit to Castlebar in the popular Bar One.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWkSrI3dtmY

Americana tinged folk & blues
Playing for over 20 years, Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke are a duo with a history in roots. Fran’s relaxed yet expressive vocal style allows the songs to come alive, accompanied by Mike’s powerful intuitive guitar. Originals are complimented by soulful, dynamic and powerful interpretation of blues and folk songs. Fran - vocals, bass, flute. Mike - guitars, resonator and mandola. Mike will also conduct a guitar demonstration on Sat for younger fans. Also playing TF Hotel Sun 4pm - After Dinner Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ig7AC6M37g

Heart-felt soul & jazz, with an edgy Hat!.
Cara Robinson (vocals, flute & cajon drum) has been writing and recording with notable artists from a huge range of musical genres. She has toured worldwide and her track 'No Love Child' was recorded by Corinne Bailey Rae. Cara will conduct a vocal workshop on Saturday for younger fans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALFY30PImH0&feature=
PlayList&p=DC6C670F7DED5A55&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=5

On metal-bodied resonator guitar, Hat Fitz has almost got the Freedom of Castlebar and of Byrnes pub! A frequent visitor, he plays early Delta blues classics and his own songs.
The duo will also play theTF Hotel Sun 4pm - After Dinner Blues and will also open for ‘The Mighty Diamonds’ (Royal Theatre) on Monday at 9pm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGFCAqoJgfc

High energy Rhythm & Blues
With influences deeply rooted in early 50’s-style Swing, West Coast and Chicago Blues, this group are one of the hottest! Led by the inspirational harmonica player and vocalist Tim Corbett, they deliver a brand of high energy jumpin’ blues, guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The band bob and weave their way through great classic blues - Geoff Peel - guitar, Ed Hopwood -
drums and Paul Davis - bass.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=40472373

Blues from three of the greats.
Tributes to the music of the greats: Muddy Waters, Leadbelly and all the Kings, Freddie, Albert & BB. Ireland’s finest who have played with the who’s who - Van Morrison, Paul Jones, Skid Row, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, The Business, Fleadh Cowboys, Jagger, The Rumboogies .... Ed Deane - guitar & vocals, John Quearney - bass & vocals and Noel Bridgeman - drums & vocals. Noel will also conduct a percussion workshop on Saturday in the Linenhall for younger folk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM6h-4LCHGE&feature=PlayList&p=A083C008995D071B&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3

Will Killeen - UK

A walking blues histroy manual!
Ireland’s finest acoustic blues export since Rory
Gallagher, Killeenis considered to beone of the foremostslide guitar players in Europe. Equally dazzling as a finger picker he also plays banjo and harmonica and sings with a voice steeped in early American Blues. Born in Mayo, he taught himself guitar from an early age, influenced by Howlin' Wolf, Doc Watson, The ‘Stones and Dylan and has performed worldwide from his London base - Blues, Country, Celtic, Eastern and Rock.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9rrMgPjqB4

All The Heart... All The Soul... All The Music from
‘The World’s Hardest Working Band’ - Live in Concert.
The energy and excitement of Alan Parker's movie transferred into a thrilling, unforgettable live experience that will stir your soul, featuring original Commitments stars Ken McCluskey (guitar & vocals) and Dick Massey (drums & percussion). The Stars From The Commitments have played to millions of fans at sold-out festivals & concert venues worldwide for over 10 years. Their concerts feature all the greats - Mustang Sally, Try a Little Tenderness, Chain of Fools, Take Me to The River, In the Midnight Hour and many more! The other members are: Joe Walsh (lead & vocals), Karen Coleman & Claire Malone (vocals) Bob Hunt & Daniel Healy (saxophone & trumpet) Stephen Foley (bass) & Darragh O’Kelly (keyboards). The Commitments 1st album has sold in excess of 7 million copies, the 2nd over 5 million, with the movie already seen by over 1 billion people worldwide.

Tickets e25 inc booking fee.
Tickets on door, TF theatre box office, phone 0818 300 000,
Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster.ie
Limited seating.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kNa70vJ-kY

www.royal.ie

The Mighty Diamonds - Jamaicia
Opened by Cara Robinson & Hat Fitz

Roots reggae with a strong Rasta influence, from a Jamaican vocal harmony trio, formed in 1969 in Trenchtown, and remaining together to this day. Soulful, pure harmonies and tight, catchy songwriting. Best-known for their debut albums Right Time and Deeper Roots, Tabby, Bunny and Judge have produced over 40 albums in their long career. Two of their greatest songs are Go Seek Your Rights and I Need A Roof both from the mid 1970s. The latter was remixed in a techno style in the mid 90s. Pass the Kouchie also became a hit when first released and then again when it was covered by Musical Youth as Pass the Dutchie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mQp9J7UvVM&feature=related

Tickets e15 inc booking fee.
Tickets on door, TF theatre box office, phone 0818 300 000,
Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster.ie
Limited seating.

www.royal.ie