Songs By Edith Piaf Series Of Intimate
Produced by the legendary Dave Odlum, and packed with gorgeous songs, Night On My Side was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize. (Tickets available here)September 29th - Gemma Hayes on Night On My Side: Released in 2002, Night On My Side is Gemma Hayes’ beautiful and brilliant debut album. Confirming Conor O’Brien as one of Ireland’s most brilliant wordsmiths, it remains an important and influential benchmark for Irish songwriters who aspire to greatness. Released in 2013, it deservedly won the Choice Music Prize that year, and was hailed for its powerful and wonderfully literary songwriting. “Over the course of six nights this month and next, some of the most important – and brilliant – albums in Irish music history will be revisited and explored in a unique way, with the artists themselves offering both personal and musical insights."Only 50 tickets will be available per show – and a number of the nights are sold out, so grab the remaining tickets while you can! This special series of intimate conversations, is produced in association with Aidan Shortall of Up Close and Personal Promotions and is supported by the Live Performance Support Scheme and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.September 28th - Villagers on Awayland: An album of remarkable poise and beauty, Awayland is the highly acclaimed second album from Villagers. “Bolloxy” Ryan pseudonym back in the ‘90s.The line-up for this initial Up Close & Personal series also features Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny, Tim Wheeler of Ash and Damien Dempsey discussing seminal albums, with all of the shows taking place live at The Grand Social Dublin between September 28th and October 20th (see full list of dates below).“We’re really looking forward to the Up Close and Personal series,” Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said.
With uilleann piper Liam O’Flynn joining Donal Lunny, Andy Irvine and Christy Moore in what was a folk super-group, they combined songs and tunes in a marvellously innovative mix – irrevocably changing the course of Irish music completely in the process. (Tickets available here)October 19th - Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny on Planxty: Released in 1973, Planxty – the debut album from the band of the same name – rescued Irish folk music from the leather-elbowed ballad groups. Debuting at #1 in the UK charts, the brilliant punky pop songs masterminded by Tim Wheeler, established Ash among Northern Ireland’s finest ever. (Tickets available here)October 18th - Tim Wheeler (Ash) on 1977: Recorded with producer Owen Morris – who would later mastermind Oasis finest moments – while the three members of Ash were still in school, 1977 is the phenomenally successful debut album from the Downpatrick outfit. After an outstanding appearance on the Late Late Show, the record went on to sell a remarkable 100,000 copies in Ireland, establishing the soulful blues singer as a unique powerhouse in Irish music. (SOLD OUT)October 3rd - Mary Coughlan on Tired and Emotional: Mary Coughlan's debut album catapulted her to overnight fame in 1985, drawing comparisons with the work of Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Van Morrison and Edith Piaf.
Featuring the talents of Sinead O'Connor and the legendary Brian Eno, Seize the Day confirmed Dempsey’s status as a folk genius, capable of standing alongside Luke Kelly and Ronnie Drew. The following year, it scored him the only ever double win at the Meteor Music Awards 2004.
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