Metalcore to rip your face off. Awesome new band who could give any touring band in the same vein a run for their money. Energetic, fierce and committed, these are one of the bands to watch in the Irish/UK metal scene. Expect great things. Past experience has melded each member and their combined love of heavy and aggressive metal / hardcore has made a contender of Gacys Threads as Belfast's finest. ( Words by Pete at CURFEW 08 )
Bored Housewife are a two piece from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The band members are Justin McKeown and Meabh McDonnell . Bored housewife write happy twisted songs to relieve the monotony of everyday life. They love the smell of flowers and glue. They're inspired by endless amounts of shitty television and playing computer games, trips to pound stores (dollar store's if you're American), and people they meet in Belfast. They firmly believe poetry is just banality intensified. http://boredhousewifeband.com
Jazz group consisting of Charles Gayle (saxophone), William Parker (bass), and Rashied Ali (drums). This same group recorded the renowned Touchin' On Trane which was released in 1991. (See Touchin' On Trane).
One of SA’s best known and most respected acoustic guitarists, and one of the most active touring artists in the country. Tony Cox needs little introduction, Besides being a powerful solo performer Cox has collaborated and recorded with many other musicians, is seen as an icon, teacher and mentor to many artists in the industry, and is also a SA music award winner (2003 for ‘best instrumental’ for the album China). He fits into the cream of SA musicians and has an ability to work beyond the confines of solo guitar playing.
There are two artists under the name Dervish: 1.) An Irish traditional music band formed in 1989 by a group of five musicians: Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin McGinley, Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes. Their first album was The Boys of Sligo, but it was the album Harmony Hill which won them widespread critical acclaim and was described by many as a landmark Irish traditional album. 2.) a NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) band.
Primordial is an Irish band founded in the late 1980's. They play a unique style of heavy metal, which can best be described as a blend of black and folk metal with strong influences from their Irish roots. Their music and lyrics deal with cultural heritage, struggle, melancholy and anger. Primordial started out as a black metal band with some folk influences with their 1993 demo Dark Romanticism and 1995 debut album Imrama.
There are several artists using this name: 1) Ultra-hooky, dramatic vocal harmony-drenched tunes. Echoes of the Beatles, Harry Nilsson, the Beach Boys, and Phil Spector are everywhere. Hal go beyond imitation and use their influences, as a good band should, as guides and not blueprints. Tim Sendra-All Music Guide.
Dublin 3-piece, Hal, formed in 2003 and were signed by Jeff Travis to Rough Trade Records in 2004. Their eponymous debut album was produced by Tears for Fears’ Ian Stanley, and released to critical acclaim in 2005, producing two UK and Irish top 40 chart hits.
Liz Carroll was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Irish immigrant parents from Limerick and Offaly Counties. She first picked up the fiddle as a young child. Inspired by her family and community, Liz honed her skills at the local Traditional Musicians Association. Since she was 18, when she astounded the Celtic music world by winning the Senior All-Ireland Championship, Liz Carroll and her fiddle have been amazing audiences around the globe. Her recordings and appearances on concert stages, television, and radio have established Liz as one of traditional music's most sought after performers.
Owen - Vocals and Bass.
Enda - Guitar and Vocals.
Leaky - Drums Based in Belfast. Annoying the Neighbours. Not the Australian ones.
Dustin the Turkey is a popular character on the RTE children's programme, The Den, since the 1980s. He has lasted for so long as he appeals to both children and adults. He makes appearances outside of The Den, including an annual appearance on The Late Late Show Toy Show special at Christmas where he makes fun of the show's regular host Pat Kenny, as he did with the previous host, Gay Byrne. More recently he has turned his attention to other Irish television personalities, such as Eddie Hobbs, Ryan Tubridy and Derek Mooney.