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SLIGO

I welcome you all to Sligo Live 2012. I hope that you have a wonderful stay in ourhometown.

Sligo Live is made possible by the enthusiasm and hard work of its board, producersand the numerous volunteers and business partners who contribute time, services andfinancial support.

Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council both play their part through fundingthe festival programme. The festivals and events sector is increasingly recognized as avaluable driver of business and brings thousands of visitors to Sligo which is always awelcome boost to the local economy.

The partnership between Sligo Live and Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festivalhighlights the strong historical links between our two cities and countries. Thedeveloping links between the festival and North America are another positive aspect,particularly as 2013 hosts “The Gathering” in Ireland bringing Irish people and friends ofIreland here for a year long celebration of our country.

The Festival is all about people discovering the strength and depth of music andculture in Sligo, its beauty, heritage and the great quality of life the city and county hasto offer.

Have a great weekend.The Mayor of Sligo, Councilor David Cawley, Patron of Sligo Live

Sligo live is produced by Rory O’Connor and Shane Mitchell, Full Moon Productions.

Festival board: Damian Devaney (Chairman), Sean Dwyer, Michael Fleming, Philip Flynn, Sile Garrett Haran, Deirdre Healy McGowan, Hubert Keaney, John McCormack, Daniel McGarrigle,Jim McGarry, Marc MacSharry, Mark Mullaney, Marie O’Byrne, Enda Scanlon, John Waters

Festival Operations Team: Deirdre Melvin, Charles Kelly, Declan Courell, Mary Roche, Danny Young, Michelle Murphy

Sligo Live Advisory Group: Adrian Eames, Tom ConefreyDesign: [email protected]

Web Design: Carolin Collins – In TandemMap: www.johnthemap.co.uk

Country Markets, in association with Sligo Live,are delighted to be appearing for one day onlyat this year's Festival.Everything is hand-made and locally produced,so come and enjoy the incomparable taste ofgenuinely home-made food, and treat yourselfto quality crafts, jewellery and pottery.

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The Corrupt1.00pm Institute of Technology, Sligo FREE

Ash Lane

WEDNESDAY 24th

The Corrupt are a Rock band from the west coast of Ireland. They are MichaelGormley - Vocals and Guitar, Sean McCarthy - Lead Guitar, Charlie Long - Bass,Eddie Delaney - Drums. Their music has been described as adrenaline fueledrhythm led by raw infectious guitar riffs; think Foo Fighters meets White Stripes. TheCorrupt are currently in Pre-production for their up-coming debut album Dance toyour Own Beat with a tour to follow.

A regular weekly informal session of Irish, Gypsy, and European folk music withmembers of popular local bands, who merge music from their classical, jazz, rock,Catalan and Irish traditional backgrounds into a unique blend of eclectic music.

The White Gorillas

The White Gorillas were formed by members of two cover bands,Whitewater and Gorilla Radio. Their set list contains music fromartistes such as Bob Dylan, Paulo Nutini, and Nina Simone rightthrough to Kings of Leon and Led Zeppelin and even the oddnineties dance classic!

9.30pm Fiddlers Creek FREERockwood Parade

10.00pm Shoot the Crows FREEMarket Cross

Famous Wednesday Session

US RADIOBROADCAST

WGBH Boston presents“A Celtic Sojourn with Brian O Donovan”

One of the USA’s most popular Irish and Roots music radio shows “A Celtic Sojourn”on WGBH in Boston will broadcast a show from Sligo Live 2012. Lookout for the showsroving reporters throughout the festival weekend. Brian O Donovan is a native ofConakilty in Co Cork and is one of America’s most respected roots music radiopresenters. As well as being a well know broadcaster, Brian O Donovan is a well-respected festival producer in the USA, Celtic Sojourn at Sligo Live will be broadcasta number of times on WGBH over the coming months and festival highlights will bedistributed throughout America on National Public Radio nationwide.

Arrivals is a Sligo Live programme strand whichintroduces emerging Artistes to a wider stage. It is funded

by the Bars and Cafes of Sligo and the Arts Council

Sligo Live Fringe encompasses acts booked by the individualestablishments and included under the Sligo Live umbrella

courtesy of these partners. Sligo is a hotbed of live music withexcellent music in its venues virtually every night all year round.

Truly Sligo Live 365.

TOURING - HOW TO GET THE SHOW ON THE ROADSligo Music, in association with Sligo Live and The Model, is delightedto present another jam packed Industry event for all levels andbackgrounds in the Music Business. Hear from Festival Reps, Agentsand Artistes about how best to approach touring in Ireland and abroad.The day will feature workshops and lightening talks to help you planyour next musical venture. Expand your network of music professionalsover dinner in the beautiful atrium gallery. The perfect opportunity tohatch travel plans with friends old and new.This is a subsidised event so tickets are just !15 which includesdinner. Tickets may also be bought in person from The Model,or over the phone on 071-914 1405.

2.00 - 6.30pm The Model !15Connaughton Road (incl. Dinner)

THURSDAY 25th

1.00pm The Factory Performance Space !7Lr Quay Street

As a teenager, Marianne Green rediscovered her father’s oldvinyl Irish traditional music albums and began a musical journeywith appearances all over the world. Her debut album Dear IrishBoy is co-produced by the iconic Andy Irvine. Marianne

selected the songs from old books and field recordingsand discovered some remarkable material, rarely

recorded by contemporary singers. Marianne isespecially attracted to the musical gems ofBelfast and County Down. She is joinedby her band, Magnus Wiik - Guitar &Dobro, Martin O’Hare - Bodhran & bones

and Sonnich Lydom - Accordion &harmonica for this lunchtime concert inthe atmospheric setting of The Factory.

Marianne Green Band8.30pm Source Wine Bar FREE

John Street

Paul Simon Songbook

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THURSDAY 25th

9.30pm Fureys FREEBridge Street

Common TonguesCommon Tongues are a rapidly rising 5-piece indie band from Brighton. They

combine tender and emotive songwriting with a passion for

experimentation. They mixmemorable yet complex melodies

with the percussive explosionsof Efterklang and Local

Natives. They cite Yann Tiersen,Villagers, Radiohead and Brian

Wilson as inspiration.

Rocketmen 9.30pm Fiddlers Creek FREE

Rockwood Parade

Regular weekly session featuring the ever popular Rocketmen in this bar and restaurantsituated on the riverside in the heart of Sligo. A warm welcome, good food and anexcellent covers band featuring popular local musicians await all who visit.

9.00pm The Swagman FREEWine Street

The Radioactive Grandma are an original alternative 3-piece acoustic driven band fromCavan. Comprising Johno Leader - Acoustic guitar, Peter Donohue - Eelectric guitar andBen McCarthy - Cajon. They combine energetic alternate rock with a melodic andharmonic indie pop style sound.

Sligo Music Industry Day

Kieran Quinn’s theme nights have become the stuff of locallegend. Kieran and his The Odd Couple sidekicks Eddie Leeand Ken ‘Tonto’ McDonald are the house band backing thecream of Sligo musicians. This latest episode features artistessuch as Cathy Jordan, Dave Flynn, Sinead Conway, AminahHughes, Seamie McGowan and Joe Hunt interpreting PaulSimon’s rich catalogue. Over the past 40 years, Simon hascreated a cornucopia of classics and remains one of the mostenduringly popular singer/songwriters in musical history.

The Radioactive Grandma

10.00pm Trickys McGarrigles FREEO’Connell Street

This regular weekly session in one of Sligo’s iconic music venues features CatMelodian led by Alan Pipes and visiting musicians for some cracking tunes.

10.00pm Hargadons FREEO’Connell St

Sharon Conway’s fusion of catchy songs andmelodic voice are marking her out as one ofIreland’s most progressive country rocksongwriters. Sharon is not afraid to have funby adding a touch of rock to the mix and theband’s highly entertaining set includes bothoriginals and classy covers.

FRIDAY 26th

FRIDAY 26th

12:30pm Cafe Victor FREEJFK Parade

The Outoftowners are a songwriter-based band showcasingoriginal songs by Australian born, Sligo based singer andguitarist Ollie Alcorn. Many of Ollie’s songs are drawn fromtravelling and growth. Their sound is rhythmic and easy onthe ear. Ollie’s backed up by two brilliant musicians JamieCarswell - Bass and Robert Naczas - Harmonica.

The Outoftowners

2:30pm Chapters Coffee House FREEBridge Street

Common Tongues

Common Tongues were formed in 2010 by childhood friends Tom Anderson and OliHinkins who shared a passion for songwriting. Andy's gypsy influenced fiddle playingand the dynamic rhythm section of Dan and James, communicates energy and vitalitywhereever they play. With a sound that lies somewhere between Crosby, Stills and Nashand Arcade Fire. Common Tongues also cite Bon Iver, Local Natives, The Band and Eelsas influences.

5.00pm Koko Latte FREEQuayside Shopping Centre

It's difficult to nail down this magic voice. Suffice to say, if folkmusic and pop music got together and produced a love child, it would sound likeLouise. "Louise Killeen is a unique Irish woman with a story to tell. On her first album‘Brilliant Tease’ she tells her story with great honesty, great songs and a sweetproduction. It is more brilliant than tease, because it delivers." - Luka Bloom

THURSDAY 25th

Traditional Session

6.00pm Hargadons FREEO’Connell Street

Traditional Session

Niamh Dunne, Sean Óg Graham and Dave SheridanSparkling traditional session featuring three of the brightestlights on the scene. Niamh Dunne - Fiddle/vocals and Sean ÓgGraham - Guitar/Accordian tour the world as members ofAntrim-based band, Beoga. Dave Sheridan is a fluid andrhythmic flute player, whose albums Drivin’ Leitrim Timber. andSheridan’s Guesthouse have recieved rave reviews.


Live Mic

This regular slot gives emerging Sligo musicians who come through McGarrigles’Tuesday Open Mic sessions the opportunity to play a full gig in this famous musicvenue. Your chance to catch top new talent on the way up.


Louise Killeen

Formed during Sligo Live 2011, Moxieare a Sligo and Limerick based bandthat grew together through years ofmusical friendships from playingsessions at festivals around Ireland.The band fuses Irish music with jazzand new age bluegrass and othergenres.

Ruby Ridge

Moxie

Triple Bill

FidilDonegal innovators, Fidil, double up with I DrawSlow from Dublin, who have been making waveswith their unique, mainly self-writtenbluegrass/Americana songs. This trio of fiddlershave brought the magical Donegal style into the21st century. They have forged a reputation forexhilarating and challenging music that draws onthe rich heritage of Co. Donegal and its famousunique fiddle style. Fidil are pioneering a trulyoriginal, fresh and exciting sound in world musicwhile still managing to maintain and respect thefiery exuberance of Donegal traditional fiddle music.

I Draw SlowI Draw Slow’s brand of indie bluegrass in theGillian Welch/David Rawlings mode, alsobears a stamp all their own. Their finelycrafted songs are down to siblings, Daveand Louise Holden. They play with a realsense of joy, never letting their virtuosityget in the way of delivering deliciousperformances. Their rich blend of Irish/Americana/Roots with Colin Derham’s hauntingclaw hammer banjo and Adrian Hart’s forceful fiddleforming a fine backdrop for Louise Holden’s heart-meltingvocals. Double bassist, Konrad Liddy and Dave Holden - Guitar add spine tinglingharmonies. They offer a unique angle of storytelling without sounding like they tumbled offthe Nashville/Appalachian conveyor belt.

John DoyleJohn Doyle is one of the most influential and important musicians in Irish music today. Hewas a founding member of Irish American supergroup Solas in the 1990s and recentlyserved as band leader for the Joan Baez band. As a guitarist, he is unparalleled for hisharmonic and rhythmic genius. His instrumental prowess contributed to his 2010GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional World Music album for his collaboration withfiddler Liz Carroll on Double Play.

FRIDAY 26th

8.00pm Hawk’s Well Theatre !18 Temple Street

FRIDAY 26th

9.00pm Sligo Tennis Club Tickets !7Old Bundoran Road (limited availability)

The Corrupt’s music has been described as adrenaline fueled rhythm led byraw infectious guitar riffs. Think Foo Fighters meets White Stripes. They arecurrently in Pre-production for their up coming debut album Dance to yourOwn Beat with a tour to follow. Limited availability: avoid disappointment bygetting your tickets in advance from Sligo Tennis Club. Under 18s

10.00pm The Garavogue !12Hyde Bridge

Sharon Shannon

Sharon Shannon has music at herfingertips....literally! The Clare born and now‘Galway Girl’ has achieved legendary statusthroughout the world and has made theaccordion cool in her home country. Renownedfor her collaborations, not just in Irish traditionalmusic, but through all musical genres, Hip-Hop,Cajun, Country, Classical and Rap.

Sharon has recorded and toured with a who’swho of the Irish and Global Music Industry,including Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead OConnor, Jackson Brown, John Prine, SteveEarle, Mark Knopfler, The RTE Orchestra,The Chieftains, The Waterboys, Willie Nelson,Nigel Kennedy, Alison Krauss and ShaneMacGowan – a list that is testament to Sharon’sversatility as well as talent. For this, her firstSligo Live appearance, Sharon is joined by herlongtime ace guitarist, Jim Murray and JackMeagher on Electric Guitar, mandolin andbacking vocals.

Note: This concert is a Garavogue Barproduction and is not included in the SligoLive Weekend Tickets

The Corrupt (Alcohol free gig)A Hawks Well and Sligo Live co-production

FRIDAY 26th

10:00pm Harp Tavern FREEQuay Street

The Blowins in the Wind comprise genuine vintage Dylan heads - Dr Bob, Bad Bob, DudeBob, Hair Bob & Wilbury Bob. So, don't think twice: please crawl out your window, knockon heaven's door and we'll open the door homer. You know you ain't going nowhere else -we'll make you feel our love... Come meet and groove The Band from the North County

10.00pm Foleys FREECastle Street

John L

Foley’s regular Friday nights features John Lenehan’s mix of country and folkaccumulated over his musical life with Southern Comfort and numerous other bands

“…Le Galaxie has come to be – a party -starting late-night live dance music band –one of the only of its kind in Ireland…theband have laid waste to festival slots suchas Electric Picnic and [their] ForbiddenFruit slot felt like the band cementing theirreputation locally as the go-to live danceact.…Now, Le Galaxie have a neon-drippingEP that more closely reflects their sweatygive-all live show.” Nialler9

The Blowins in the Wind

10.00pm Trickys McGarrigles !8O’Connell Street

Le Galaxie

FRIDAY 26th

10,00pm Fiddlers Creek FREERockwood Parade

Shakedown are an excellentcovers band based inEnniskillen, who play Oasisand other Britpop music ontheir frequent visits to thislively and sociablebar/restaurant. Followed byDJ Des

Shakedown

Dean Mahon10.30pm Kennedys FREE

Rockwood Parade

Dean Mahon is a dynamic singer/guitarist based in Sligo performing classic hitsfrom the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties in his own unique style. Dean is a singerwhose versatility and superior vocal ability means he is comfortable singinganything from rock to folk.

10:00pm Hargadons FREEO’Connell Street

Anything Goes

With a hugely varied repertoire ranging from pop and rap covers to jazz standards,from waltzes to Riverdance, Tina Turner, Queen and many rock classics. You name it –they have got it all in their locker. Anything Goes are Sinead Conway, Dave Flynn,Eddie Lee, Ken McDonald and Kieran Quinn, all consummate musicians AnythingGoes specialises in original arrangements of classic songs, thrilling innovativemedleys and quite simply, world class music you would not expect to hear from aparty band. And boy can they party!

10.00pm McHughs FREEGrattan Street

DJ Set

Chart, dance and r’n’b set with DJ BT in this friendly bar noted for its lively funatmosphere

Note: This concert is a Trickys McGarriglesproduction and is not included in the SligoLive Weekend Tickets

Wallis Bird makes a welcome return to Sligo Live. The 5’ 2“bundle of white heat throws herself around the stage withwilful abandon, urging the audience into a rousing sing-a-long. She can transition seamlessly from the defiant self-affirming anthems to the most hushed and fragile ballads thatcaptivate an audience into spellbound silence. The Irish artisthas paid her dues, shredding her fingers and breaking stringafter string from the sheer force of playing and putting herentire soul into each performance with a level of energy thatmakes her an unassailable force of nature, while her bandconjures up a lively brew.

Anybody who saw Wallis’ 2009 Sligo Live gig will definitely be backand would wholeheartedly recommend this outstanding performer.

Sligo Live returns to the Model this year to repeat the excitingand immensely popular new Festival Club filling the fullground floor with three amazing performance spaces.

Each night The Black Box will rock to the Club headliners.The Acoustic Stage, will give a flavour of Sligo Live; hostingshort sets from artistes who have played other festivalvenues, and The Session Room will welcomemusicians and festival goers whoseinterests are more traditional.

While moving from stage to stagesampling the variety of sounds onoffer, clubbers can enjoy the craicat The pop-up Atrium Bar servingwine, cider & beer and SliceCafé’s tasty hot food menu.

Wallis Birdand a host of Festival Artistes

FRIDAY 26th

12 Midnight Three Stage Festival Club, The Model !15Doors 10.30pm Connaughton Road

SATURDAY 27th

11.00am The Factory !5Lower Quay Street Sligo Town Branch Comhaltas

Ceoltóirí Éireann

Sligo Live is again joining with CCE Sligo Town Branch to host the Fiddler of Dooney.The first of two days of intense competition will see under-16 fiddlers compete for theJunior Fiddler of Dooney title. The competition was inaugurated in 1965 and is one ofthe oldest and most prestigious instrumental competitions in the tradition. For more than a century there have been strong links between traditional music inSligo and the U.S.A. To recognise and strengthen this bond The Fiddler of Dooneybrings an adjudicator over from America each year. Brian Conway, Liz Carroll, Tony DeMarco, Kevin Burke and Maurice Lennon have all filled the role and this year we areprivileged to have Boston’s Winnie Horan from supergroup, Solas, and former winner,Liz Kane, judge the competition.

The Junior Fiddler of DooneyFiddle competition for under 16s

2.00pm Cafe Fleur FREEO’Connell Street

Geraldine Gilmartin is a London Irish singer/songwriterwho playfully blends acoustic folk. soul, trad and bluesinto her original material. She is also a ‘Master ofPerformance’ having recently graduated from theUniversity of Limerick.

Geraldine Gilmartin

2:30pm The Clarence FREEWine Street

Visiting Sligo straight off the set of RTE’s new TV showThe Hit, we can see why Miley is featured so heavily. His genre mixing melodies sound fresh, while hisraconteur lyrics tell a story that the audience just cannotwait to hear. What is special about Miley is his voice, atruly soulful force with a complexity of tone that only themost accomplished of singers possess.

Graham Miley and The Sunshine Puppets

SATURDAY 27th

3.00pm Lyons Cafe FREEQuay Street

A Newgrass/Americana foursome from Sligo. Equipped with two guitars, 4-part vocalharmonies, a room filling harmonica and stunning violin; the Dippers have been gettingcrowds going with some Dixie-fried homegrown music wherever they perform.Definitely a band to track, Jessie, Harry, Tom and Mark know their music.

The Grizzly Dippers

3:30pm The Swagman FREEWine Street

The Young Folk, make a return to Sligo Live by popular demand following an extensive Swedish tour.The name might sound generic, but the band areanything but, fusing traditional instruments and modernmusicality and heart stopping harmonies. Ireland’s who’swho are queuing up to endorse their sound. RTE’s PatKenny, Cathal Murray and John Creedon, 2FM'S JennyHouston, Paddy McKenna and Ruth Scott and TV 3'sIreland AM show all featured The Young Folk in 2012.

The Young Folk

4.00pm Street Cart FREETeeling Street

"Charismatic and engaging...Billy Fitzgerald blends infectiousrock songs with a fantastic voice." - Hot Press. Dusting off old classics, new songs andtunes that have never, ever been heard outside of his bedroom, Billy will be taking you ona musical journey, bound for stupifyinglybrilliantville and making stops at rocktown andmisogynismberg.

4.00pm Garavogue FREEStephen Street

Saramai and the Swords

Saramai has been focused on songwriting and playing live, opening for the likesof Jack L, Grada, Declan O'Rourke, Fionn Regan, Ruthie Foster, Luka Bloom,Kila, The Lost Brothers, and Meteor nominee Valerie Francis, in venues all aroundthe country. Although comparisons to Kate Bush and Tori Amos have beendrawn, Saramai has a distinct playing, singing and songwriting style. There areclassical twists and hints of darkness throughout unusually structured songs.Saramai was listed in the top 50 releases this year. Watch this space....

SATURDAY 27th


Galway sister act, Liz and YvonneKane are two fiddlers fromLetterfrack, in Co. Galway, whorose to prominence touring ‘TheDiamond Mountain Sessions’ withSharon Shannon's band TheWoodchoppers. Their style ofplaying is heavily influenced bythe South Sligo tradition as well asthat of East Galway, particularlythe music of the great composerPaddy Fahey, whose tunes are allover their repertoire As one mightexpect, the two sisters can playvery tightly together. Rather thanplay off each other and makingcontrasting individual statementson the tunes, they chose to stayclose at all times, the result beinga powerful and gorgeous unison.

Marit Fält and Rona Wilkie won aDanny Kyle Award at CelticConnections 2012 and Rona wascrowned the BBC Scotland YoungTraditional Musician of the Year inthe same week. Marit is a hugelydynamic and inventive Låtmandolaand cittern player from Norway, ofSwedish parents. Together, theybring a new perspective ontraditional music from both sidesof the North Sea.“beautiful poise, control and expression” Rob Adams, The Herald“Energy, inventiveness and taste!” Ian Carr on Marit“Blending innovation with her West Coast traditional roots, fiddler Rona Wilkie isdefinitely one to watch this year” Maeve Mackinnon

Liz & Yvonne Kane Marit & Rona

Billy Fitzgerald

SATURDAY 27th

5.00pm 5th on Teeling !8Teeling Street


An up and coming blues & country foursomefeaturing Mark Conway on Harmonica/vocalsTom Eaton - Guitar/Banjo/vocals Harry Mercer-Guitar/vocals and Jessie Whitehead -Violin/Vocals playing a mix of Johnny Cash,Bob Dylan, Old Crow Medicine Showalongside their own original material.

Dublin Independent label Bluestack Records have been nurturingnew indie talent since 2010. As music fans they were tired ofartistes they loved not getting their music played and believed thatmusicians who treat their music as art and not merely as acommodity should be heard. Bluestack works with promoters,producers, film-makers, photographers, designers, engineers andtechnicians who are interested in creating something that is original,interesting and can impact and resonate with their audience. Theirphilosophy is simple; fairness, quality and good taste. Sligo Live isproud to host three of their acts in this new venture.

Si SchoederDublin-based Si Schroeder mixes his voice with guitars, samples,acoustic instruments, beats and live drums to create haunting anduplifting melodic songs exploring the darker side of the humancondition. A Choice Music Award nominee (for debut albumCoping Mechanisms), Si has represented Ireland at Eurosonic, andhas appeared on RTE’s The View, Other Voices and was a regularon Donal Dineen’s Small Hours on Today FM.Casanova WaveHailing from Waterford, The Casanova Wave is the creative outlet ofBrian McCartan - described by critics as one of Ireland’s finestemerging electronic artists. His debut album Joy of Being resonateswith a warm, bright sound and has garnered comparisons to actsas diverse as Fourtet and Sigur Ros.Christof Van Der VenChristof, hails from Holland and spent 4 years in Galway learningthe tricks of a troubadour. He started off busking and quicklybecame a popular performer in city venues. He recorded an EP withthe former Waterboys bass player Trevor Hutchinson and drummerDave Hingerty (Josh Ritter, Frames and the Swell Season). He ismaking waves in the London indie/newfolk scene and has touredwith The Staves and Tim O’Brien.

The Grizzly Dippers

7.00pm Shoot The Crows FREEMarket Cross

Shoots is the venue of choice for many traditional musicians visiting Sligo. It hostsregular weekly sessions all year round, but for Sligo Live, Galway guitarist KevinHough, London Based young flute maestro, Orlaith McAuliffe, and Leitrim fiddler,Tom Morrow, play a special session.

Traditional Session


Traditional SessionSATURDAY 27th

Bluestack RecordsPresent

Winnifred Horan, Liam Kelly and John DoyleThis session is anchored by three outstanding musicians Winnie Horan from theoutstanding Irish American Band, Solas, on fiddle, Liam Kelly from Dervish on Flute andace singer/guitarist John Doyle whose many credits include touring as Joan Baez’smusical director.

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Joan is one of the world’s foremost singer songwriters and guitarists and isthree times grammy, twice Brit award nominee and Ivor Novello award winnerfor Outstanding Contemporary Song. Her career spans all musical genres; Pop,Blues, Folk, Reggae and Jazz and in this concert she will showcase with herfull band her new album due for release later this year.

She will also perform songs from her famous and extensive back cataloguesuch hits as Love and Affection, Willow and Drop the Pilot.

This is an amazing opportunity to see in Sligo one of the world’s greatestartistes who has 19 albums to her credit including countless Gold, Platinumand Silver discs.

This legendary musician’s concert will be an unmissable event for her loyal fansand her unique voice and incredible guitar playing will be a revelation for thosewho have yet to experience the music of one of the most inspirational lyricistsever. Her live performances and communication with the audience make herone of the most sought after performers in music. In an interesting piece ofserendipity, in her Desert Island Discs appearance some years ago, she saidher favorite song is Madam George from Sunday headliner, Van Morrison’sAstral Weeks Album.

Behind Dublin Singer/Songwriter, EoinGlackin’s cheeky grin and charismaticdemeanor is an artiste of substance;passionate about life, Ireland and socialinjustices. His commentary is deliveredwith every inch of his being. In last year’sSligo Live he performed in a cosy coffeeshop; this year he will open for JoanArmatrading. We believe his time as aheadline act is only around the corner.

Eoin Glackin

Joan Armatrading, a musical legend and one of the mostinfluential women in rock will headline this Saturdayconcert in the Knocknarea arena.

Joan Armatrading8.00pm Knocknarea Arena !35

Sligo Institute of Technology, Ash Lane

SATURDAY 27th

SATURDAY 27th

8.00pm Hawk’s Well Theatre !18 Temple Street

Lau“Quite frankly, the best band in the world right now” -Channel 4“Lau are so special” - The GuardianCrowned 'Best Group' for three consecutive yearsat the BBC Folk Awards, Scottish aces Lau create acutting edge sound which extends far beyond theroots scene; their seemingly telepathic musicalcommunication pushes their compositions and eachother to new heights, creating the perfect foil for Kris'spoignant vocal numbers and stage banter. Award-winning fiddler and composer, Aidan O'Rourke hasworked with Blazin’ Fiddles, jazz artist Andy Sheppard,Gaelic singer Alyth McCormack, Eddi Reader and isalso a member of KAN. Singer and guitarist, KrisDrever is a well loved performer in his own right. MartinGreen is a true maverick, who is in constant demandfor his accordion playing and has toured in ElizaCarthy’s, Joan Baez’s and Linda Thompson’s bands.

BuilleBuille and friends are set to unleash their new musical extravaganza, Junctions, onSligo Live. This new project will feature music conceived for a series of concerts in Corkas well as new arrangements of pieces from sources as diverse as Steve Reich and JoeZawinul. The odd jig and reel might feature as well for some balance The touring castwill include Armagh brothers Niall & Caoimhín Vallely on concertina and piano, Sean OgGraham from Beoga on guitar, former Solas vocalist Karan Casey, Dublin JazzmanKenneth Edge on saxophone and the incredible dancing of U.S. native Nic Gareiss.

MoxieMoxie are Paddy Hazleton (percussion), Joss and Ted Kelly on keys and banjo fromSligo and Cillian Doheny on Guitar and Banjo and Darren Roche on accordion fromLimerick; The band fuses Irish music with jazz and new age bluegrass and other genres.Their fresh and exciting melodies with seamless harmonies and intricate rhythms blendinto a crisp and vibrant sound.

SATURDAY 27th


Sugar Rush

Featuring some of the Northwest’s most talented musicians, SugarRush is the freshest and most innovative pop band to appear on theSligo scene for many years! Prepare to bop till you drop with songsfrom Rhianna, Katy Perry, Jessie J, Take That, Bruno Marz, Lady GaGa & all your favourite chart hits! Followed by DJ Des until late.

9.00pm The Swagman FREEWine Street

Myles Manley - Solo

English-born, Sligo-raised, Dublin-based Myles Manley’s performance is asolo acoustic nightmare-lullaby. Central to the vision of Myles Manley are theconfusions and tensions inherent in his Anglo-Irish background, a disgust atthe violence underlying the comfort and inertia of the western middle class.Pop music as spirited relief, and all that. Support from This Side Up!

10.00pm Harp Tavern FREELr Quay Street

The Quay Street Band

An institution in The Harp, where they have been the Saturday night house band formany years, The Quay Street band are Sean Dwyer, Aidan Kerins, Fluky Gorman andMartin McGowan. Their set list of classic folk, country, pop and rock favourites playedwith style and verve is a real crowd pleaser

10.00pm Foleys Bar FREECastle Street

Traditional Session

This regular weekly session features remarkable flute player, Seamus Hernon; one of afamous family of talented musicians from Gurteen in South Sligo. His sparring partner,Rodney Lancashire is from Coothill, Co. Cavan and plays bouzouki, Mandolin, banjo andconcertina. Expect to see some of their regular collaborators, but they will still welcomemore. so don’t be shy about joining in.

A Hawks Well and Sligo Live co-production

Junctions funded by Arts Council Touring

Three from the Cutting Edge

Pokey LaFarge and the South City 3’s unique brand of American roots musicand incendiary live performances have captured the hearts of audiences allover the globe. After appearing on Jools Holland and fresh from a sell-out UKand European tour, it quickly became apparent that these St Louis goodtimeboys are on a one-way ticket to the mainstream.

Sligo Live returns to the Model this year to repeat the exciting andimmensely popular new Festival Club filling the full ground floor with threeamazing performance spaces.

Each night The Black Box will rock to the Club headliners. The Acoustic Stage, willgive a flavour of Sligo Live; hosting short sets from artistes who have played otherfestival venues, and The Session Room will welcome musicians and festival goerswhose interests are more traditional.

While moving from stage to stage sampling the variety of sounds on offer, clubberscan enjoy the craic at The pop-up Atrium Bar serving wine, cider & beer and SliceCafé’s tasty hot food menu.

SATURDAY 27th

Pokey LaFargeand the South City 3 and a host of Festival Artistes12 Midnight Three Stage Festival Club, The Model !19Doors 10.30pm Connaughton Road

10.30pm Kennedys FREERockwood Parade, Sligo

Off the Hook


DJ Set


The Barley Mob

The Barley Mob are a Dublin/ Kildare based bandfusing upbeat Reggae grooves with raw and honestIrish Soul - Spreading Positive Music for the Soul.Their uplifting and energetic live gigs have led tothem becoming one of the most sought after bandson the Irish Music Scene Note: This concert is a

Trickys McGarrigles production and is not includedin the Sligo Live Weekend Tickets

A massive mix of all your favourite tunes ‘till late with DJs Tommy and Sean

Formed a year ago and now one of Sligo's busiest cover bands, Off The Hook is MarieConway on Vocals, Derek O'Hara on Guitar and Vocals, Deco Laing who plays Bass alsosings as does Drummer, Daniel O'Hara. Graeme Bourke on Piano/Keys/Synth and Saxcompletes the line up. They play Rock, Pop, Chart, Country and 80's, 90's, 00's Dancewith great energy and enthusiasm, each song having a feel good vibe to keep you smiling,singing and on your feet all night...

SATURDAY 27th

SUNDAY 28th

2.00pm The Factory !5Lower Quay Street

Sligo Town Branch ComhaltasCeoltóirí Éireann

Sligo Live and CCE Sligo Town Branch host the Fiddler of Dooney inspired by the W BYeats poem of the same name. Today’s competition is the turn of the Senior (over 16s)players. The competition was inaugurated in 1965 and is one of the oldest and mostprestigious instrumental competitions in the tradition.

The roll of previous winners reads like a who’s who of traditional fiddling and includesMatt Cranitch, Cathal Hayden, Liz Kane, Paddy Glacken, Seamus and ManusMcGuire.

Competitors are the top young fiddlers from all over the country and overseas and thestandard of playing is a joy to behold. Competitors need not be tied to any rigidformula or to play in a Sligo style, although Sligo Live celebrates the Sligo style withits infectious lift. Full information and an entry form is provided on www.sligolive.ie(download the form) or on Sligo Town Branch’s website

The Fiddler of DooneyFiddle competition

1.00pm Harp Tavern FREEQuay Street

LONDON

CALLINGLondon CallingTraditional Session

Sligo Live’s celebration of London Irish music kicks off witha Session anchored by London born musicians led byTommy McCarthy (Fiddle). Tommy will be joined by manynoted musicians who spent time in the musical meccas ofthe Holloway Road, Camden Town and Fulham.

SUNDAY 28th

4.00pm The Swan Room, The Glasshouse Hotel !10Hyde Bridge

Roger SherlockSligo Live is immensely proud to host a native son who became one of the mostinfluential people in traditional music. Flute player, Roger Sherlock was born in 1932 nearGurteen on the Sligo/Mayo border. He emigrated to London in 1953 and became one ofthe leading figures in London Irish music. Few musicians speak about their Londonexperiences without warmly reminiscing about Roger Sherlock and his generosity inhelping and encouraging other musicians.

This concert features London-born musicians, including John and James Carty, MickO’Connor, Tommy, Jacqueline, Bernadette and Marion McCarthy, who grew up in theworld created by Roger and his contemporaries

London in the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s was a vital venue for Irish-music-in-exile, playinghost to musicians such as Michael Gorman, Margaret Barry, Bobby Casey, JimmyPower, Willie Clancy, Lucy Farr, Julia Clifford, Paddy Taylor, Raymond Roland, VincentGriffin, Sean McGuire, Liam Farrell, and Brendan McGlinchey .

Roger Sherlock recorded with Kit O’Connor, Sean McGuire and Josephine Keegan and‘Memories Of Sligo’ with Mary Conroy. He was featured on the TV documentary and CD.‘Bringing It All Back Home’, playing with Bobby Casey and John Bowe. Roger was alsothe subject of a Se Mo Laoch documentary for TG4.

He returned to Ireland in 1996 to live in Bettystown, Co. Meath. In 2009 he received theprestigious TG4 Hall of Fame Award.

London CallingConcert

9.00pm The Snug FREEStephen Street Car Park

James Carty, Declan Folan and Mick O’ConnorJames Carty - flute is from a north Roscommon family and was born and lives inLondon. James plays with At The Racket. Mick O’Connor is a banjo player based inLondon where he plays and teaches. He was a member of the renowned Thatch CeiliBand and his playing is highly rated by many. Declan Folan is from South Sligo andplays fiddle in a beautiful Sligo style. Declan spent some years in London and cites theexperience as being very influential on his music.

London Calling - Traditional Session

4.00pm Garavogue FREEStephen Street

Hologram is a new and exciting band from Belfast fronted bytalented singer songwriter Paul Shevlin who recently won theunder 19s Brit Awards competition 'Next Brit Thing'. Hologramdescribe themselves as "piano pop with a kick ". Catchy guitarhooks, soaring harmonies and a big sound are prevalent.

Hologram

SUNDAY 28th

5.00pm 5th on Teeling FREETeeling Street

Daithí uses loopstations, kaoss Pads, synthesizers anddrum machines to create a unique and exceptionalsound all centered around the Fiddle. Some people callit post trad, others say it is Indie traditional electro mathrock looped with a twist, whatever the genre the endresult is energetic, loud and a damn good time

Daithí

Adrian Cullen brings to Fiddlers all the hits of the lategreat Dean Martin in his one man show. Followed byDJ Des ‘till late

8.00pm Fiddlers Creek FREEStephen Street, Sligo

Dean Martin Tribute Show

Laura ConwaySUNDAY 28th

Laura is a Sligo Songwriter/ Producer/ Multi-instrumentalist whose recent abode has been theMusicians Institute on Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles. Sheis at home writing symphonies and concertos but her firstlove is glorious Pop Music.

2.00pm Lily's Café FREEHyde Bridge

2-5.00pm The Model FREEConnaughton Road

2.45pm The Glasshouse Hotel FREEHyde Bridge

A high-octane six-piece Bluegrass andAmerican Roots band. They perform theirown unique take on songs from BruceSpringsteen, Ryan Adams, Gillian Welch,Steve Earl and John Hiatt as well astraditional Bluegrass songs and originals.each of the six members sing and there arebig harmonies. Line up and instrumentation is LeonMooney acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals, Willie Kelly-acoustic guitar, drums andvocals, Les Jones mandolin and vocals, Fiachra Cunningham - fiddle, slide guitar andvocals, Mark Conway - banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals and Duane Gallagher - uprightbass and vocals.

Rackhouse Pilfer

Want to be a Composer? Want to write music and get the world performing? Music Generation Sligo Opens the Door to composition and creatingmusic in workshops as part of Sligo Live Festival. An Introduction toComposition will be hosted by newly appointed Composer inResidence Brian Irvine...and your new music piece will be performedthat very day. Visit www.musicgenerationsligo.com to register for yourspace. Music Generation Sligo is a music education service forchildren and young people in County Sligo.

Music Generation in Sligo-Young Composer

8.00pm Knocknarea Arena !47.50Sligo Institute of Technology, Ash Lane

SUNDAY 28th

This new set by Van Morrison will include many of his more lyrical andautobiographical songs from Astral Weeks; No Guru, No Method, No Teacher; Hymns to the Silence and other albums. He will beaccompanied by his daughter, Singer/Songwriter, Shana Morrison and arhythm section comprising Dave Keary – guitar; Paul Moran – keyboards;Paul Moore – bass and Jeff Lardner – drums. In the show, some of Van’smost lyrical songs will be interspersed with readings of his poetry and thatof some of his favourite poets, particularly Yeats and Blake.

This new departure sees Van Morrison explore his repertoire in a fresh andinnovative manner. In many of his recent performances, he interprets his fortyalbum back catalogue; one of rock music’s richest, in different ways. Van willshare with audiences some of the autobiographical and literary influences inhis songs, giving a glimpse of Van’s humanity and warmth behind his notedreserve.

At their best Van Morrison’s live performances are regarded as transcendentaland inspired and over the years many of his recordings have been widelyviewed among the greatest ever made, with several included in ‘best albumlists’. Since his international breakthrough with Them in 1964, Van the Manhas carved out a career as one of the most respected and influential artistesin popular music. Van Morrison has been awarded many prestigiousaccolades over the years including Grammys and Brit Awards, an OBE;French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres; and being inducted into the Hall ofFame; - the list is endless. Perhaps the ultimate achievement for a NorthernIrish East Belfast boy was the selection of his song ‘Days Like This’ as theanthem of the Northern Irish Peace Process.

Van Morrison

LYRICS AND POETRY: EMPHASIS ON WORDS

Bell X18.00pm Hawk’s Well Theatre !28/25

Temple Street (Students)

SUNDAY 28th

Renowned for their wide range of styles, powerful live performances, intelligentand witty lyrics and a dedication to touring. The band is returning to Sligo Livefor the first time since the excitement of their sold out appearance at the veryfirst Sligo Live in 2005. This is a special, not to be missed acoustic show. InJuly 2012 Field Recordings was released which features 21 songs andphotography from the road, from the band’s acoustic tour of North America &Europe in late 2010. We are delighted to welcome this exciting band back toSligo for what promises to be a great gig.

The Bonny MenThese Dublin natives have dropped rightinto the heart of the traditional musicscene in Ireland. This promising youngband have emerged as one the mosttalked about acts and with the recentrelease of their self entitled debut albumare quickly establishing themselves asone of the main acts in the trad/folkscene. This octet include fiddle,bodhrán, piano, uileann pipes, bouzouki,flute, guitar and powerful vocals that areunforgettable once heard.

TeaspachThis young traditional music grouprepresent our hometown Sligo and arethe proud winners of the prestigiousSiamsa Gael Linn 2012 where theyplayed at the Grand Finale concert in theNational Concert Hall. This inspiringyoung act play with such ease creating aunique sound that fuses together thevery roots of traditional Irish music witha young fresh exhilarating sound.

10.00pm The Model !12Connaughton Road

(including admission to Festival Club)

SUNDAY 28th

10.00pm Foleys FREEGrattan Street

Traditional Session

The Bonny MenTeaspach

Ted Kelly, Cillian Doheny, Joss KellyThree of the brightest emerging traditional stars, Ted Kelly on Banjo, Cillian Doheny onGuitar and Accordion player Joss Kelly will get this well known session pub hoppin’.They are all noted for their fresh and innovative fusion of trad and other musicalgenres, while remaining true to the spirit and integrity of the music

A Hawks Well and Sligo Live co-production

SUNDAY 28th

Internationally renowned for their cutting edge dance music, Japanese PopStars have gained a strong reputation as a live act and have played Fuji Rockin Japan, Oxegen, Glastonbury, Bennicassim, Bestival and Electric Picnic.

10.00pm 5th on Teeling !8Teeling Street

This Side Up is an all-original Hip-Hop group hailing fromthe badlands of Sligo. They rock funky fresh west coast (ofIreland) rhymes over head-nodding homemade beats. Fromthe true hip hoppers to the converted sceptics everybodyenjoys watching This Side Up raise the roof!

The Raggamuffins are an energetic six-piece reggae band basedin Donegal. Having formed in 2012, they have already taken thenorthwest by storm and can also be spotted skulking aroundforeign ghettos with fellow raggamuffins of similar flavours.Fronted by singers Fiona Maria Fitzpatrick and Roisin Atcheson,the band also features drums, percussion, bass, guitars and theoccasional brass section. Be warned, dancing is compulsory.

This Side Up

Japanese Pop Stars

10.00pm Harp Tavern FREELr. Quay Street

Ian and Joss Duggan, two of the four brothers who created a splash in the seventieswith the legendary Duggan Brothers, later to become Brotherly Love, team up with topcountry singer, Lisa Stanley for a night of good music, old and new.

Ragamuffins

The Duggan Brothers & Lisa Stanley


Tricky’s upstairs will rock to the phenomonem that is Sunday MASS. Its almost 3 yearssince the group of musicians of all genres, rock, Trad, Jazz and Classical,came togetheras a musicians social club to informally meet,share ideas and jam together. They havebeen packing the pub every Sunday since with their catchy dance and disco covers,funk and upbeat reggae jams.

High M.A.S.S.

10.00pm The Swagman FREEO’Connell Street

A fresh new band from south County Sligo, who bend music genres to their own liking;Folk Rock, Country Rock and Rockabilly. They recently finished recording their first EP‘Hear my Call’. The Quakers are: Sean Wynne - Vocals, Banjo, Mandolin Brian Martin -Drums, Vocals Gavin McGuire - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals Fergal Gallagher - Bass, DoubleBass, Violin, Vocals

The Quakers

10.30pm Kennedys FREERockwood Parade

Featuring some of the Northwest’s most talentedmusicians, Sugar Rush is the freshest and mostinnovative pop band to appear on the Sligo scenefor many years! Prepare to bop till you drop withsongs from Rhianna, Katy Perry, Jessie J, TakeThat, Bruno Marz, Lady Ga Ga & all your favouritechart hits!

Sugar Rush


A late night with Glenn Cal live upstairs and Legendary DJScruffy Duffy downstairs rockin’ the house

With a clever mix of tastefully chosen covers and originalmaterial Glenn Cal is making a name for himself giggingextensively, playing festivals such as Electric Picnic andOxegen, and supporting acts including Westlife, Maria DoyleKennedy, Declan O'Rourke and Jamie Lawson.

Glenn Cal

SUNDAY 28th

Live & Late

Mànran are the hottest new band on the Scottish music scene. Combiningdriving accordion, fiddle, Highland pipes, Uilleann pipes and flute with powerfulsongs in English and Gaelic, all underpinned by rocking drums and bass.Mànran; the fresh, unstoppable sound of modern Gaelic Scotland; have beendazzling crowds and critics at festivals throughout Europe including Cambridge,Tonder and Celtic Connections. We defy anybody not to dance to Mánran’sScots Gaelic trad/rock fusion.

Sligo Live returns to the Model this year to repeat the exciting andimmensely popular new Festival Club filling the full ground floor with threeamazing performance spaces.

Each night The Black Box will rock to the Club headliners. The Acoustic Stage, willgive a flavour of Sligo Live; hosting short sets from artistes who have played otherfestival venues, and The Session Room will welcome musicians and festival goerswhose interests are more traditional.

While moving from stage to stage sampling the variety of sounds on offer, clubberscan enjoy the craic at The pop-up Atrium Bar serving wine, cider & beer and SliceCafé’s tasty hot food menu.

12 Midnight Three Stage Festival Club, The Model !10Doors 10.30pm Connaughton Road

SUNDAY 28th

Mánranand a host of Festival Artistes

MONDAY 29th

1.00pm Kennedys FREERockwood Parade

Maitiú Ó Casaide Turlough Chambers Barry LyonsA vibrant session showcasing three of the top emerging musicians in Irish Music.Maitiú Ó Casaide is a young uilleann piper from the famous Dublin musical family, 'NaCasaidigh'. Turlough Chambers’ unique fiddle style has won him many medals incompetitions such as Siansa and the All-Ireland Fleadh. Barry Lyons, on guitar, alsofrom Dublin has toured the world with many acts including the Rhythm of the Dance.He studied Irish Music Performance at the University of Limerick.

Traditional Session

1.00pm Osta FREEStephen Street

A true artist with influences from all areas from alternative torock to country and more. Wayne’s effortless style has wonadmirers for his strong vocals, smart lyrics and entertainingstage presence. He is also currently the lead singer of Sligo Rockabilly band, The Red Hots

Wayne O’ Connor

3.00pm The Snug FREEStephen Street Car Park

Rackhouse Pilfer are a high octane six pieceBluegrass and American Roots band. Theyperform their own unique take on songs fromartists such as Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams,Gillian Welch, Steve Earl and John Hiatt as wellas performing plenty of traditional Bluegrasssongs and originals. All the six members of the band sing and there are bigharmonies. Their varied tastes have given The Rackhouse boys their meltingpot sound and energy for live shows.

Rackhouse Pilfer


Wrap up session in Fiddlers Creek Restaurant, Rockwood Parade Sligo, anchored byTommy McCarthy - fiddle, Shane Mitchell and Mick O’Connor. This is where all thefestival personnel and many of the artistes go to wind down after a hectic weekend

London Calling - Traditional Session

MONDAY 29th

10.00pm Harp Tavern FREEQuay Street

Kevin O'Brien - Accordion Harry McGowan – Flute, Sean Dwyer – GuitarFormer Shaskeen member, Kevin O Brien, one of theregion’s finest accordion players, will be joined bylegendary flute player Harry Mc Gowan from Achonry.They will be accompanied by proprietor Sean Dwyeron guitar. This ensemble can be heard every Mondaynight at the Harp for one of Sligo's longest runningand most enjoyable Irish music nights

Traditional Session


Rackhouse Pilfer are a high octane six pieceBluegrass and American Roots band. Theyperform their own unique take on songs fromartists such as Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams,Gillian Welch, Steve Earl and John Hiatt as well asperforming plenty of traditional Bluegrass songsand originals. All the six members of the band singand there are big harmonies. Their varied tasteshave given The Rackhouse boys their melting potsound and energy for live shows.

Rackhouse Pilfer

10.00pm Foleys FREECastle Street

A Relaxed ending to Sligo Live features singer/guitarist John Lenehan’s interpretationsof country and folk classics in this well-known music pub.

John L

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