The Manchester Irish Festival, 6th - 21st March 2004
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The Manchester Irish Festival, 6th - 21st March 2004 |
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Saturday 6th March Culainn O'Sheas Irish Bar, Manchester 10pm - 1am £1 0161 236 3906 Culainn were formed in 1998 by John Bilek, the brother of Mike Harding and former member of Toss The Feathers and Rattle'n'Reel. Joined by a host of award-winning talented Irish Mancunian musicians, Culainn are set to join Toss The Feathers as a highly celebrated Manc-Irish export, fusing rock with traditional and even soul with didgeridoo. |
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Saturday 6th March Country Breeze Band The Irish Association Social Club, Chorlton 8pm Cost of entry - phone for details 0161 881 2898 Saturday 6th March Set Dance Ceili St. Mary's, Elbow Street, Levenshulme,Manchester Johnny Redy Ceili Band 8.30pm £5.00 contact Barbara Aherne 0161 740 4675 |
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Sunday 7th March Driftwood 4pm - 8pm The Union, Levenshulme 0161 224 1271 Levenshulme's most popular duo, 'Driftwood' play a fine selection of country and Irish music. Sunday 7th March Quare Craic From 9.30pm St Kentigerns, Hart Rd, Fallowfield The outstanding talents of Newry singer/ guitarist Kieran Cunningham, with awarding winning fiddle player Dezi Donnelly and keyboard player Andy Jones. Sunday 7th March Blue Ridge 8pm The Whalley, Whalley Range Sunday 7th March Celtic Rogues 9.30pm - 12.30am FREE O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess Street 0161 236 3906 A regular favourite at O'Sheas, why not finish the launch weekend with some traditional Irish Music mixed with true Celtic Rock. Sunday 7th March Tony Sullivan Afternoon & Evening The Little Western, Moss Side Sunday 7th March Traditional Irish Music from the Gallery 9pm FREE Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks 0161 835 1210 Special offers all day. |
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Monday 8th March YGG (Young, Gifted & Green) Irish Music & Dance Show Doors Open 6.30pm, show starts 7pm prompt. Palace Nightclub, Levenshulme £7 Tickets available from Hennigans Sports Bar 0161 257 2484 Compered by Alan Keegan from BBC GMR. YGG have built a legendary status with their sell-out shows at places like the 2,000 capacity Bridgewater Hall and Manchester Town Hall. They have appeared on numerous TV shows including BBC's Blue Peter and Songs of Praise, as well as being featured in the Granada TV six-part Irish documentary, 'The Irish Connection' last year. They have helped raise over £80,000 for various charities and this year they are helping to raise funds for one of their musicians, Emma Sweeney, to carry out voluntary work in an orphanage in Calcutta. Tickets are very limited for this intimate one off show, which is to be broadcast live by BBC GMR's Irish show 'The Parlour'. |
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Monday 8th March The Friday Penny 10pm - 1am FREE O'Sheas Irish Bar, Manchester 0161 236 3906 Ged and Paul combine Celtic moods with Mancunian feuds. Skirm & Andy Dinnan 10pm - 1am FREE O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess Street 0161 236 3906 Skirm, one of Ireland's native sons joins one of Manchester's own, Andy Dinnan, to create a perfect partnership on stage. Wednesday 10th March Danjo No Banjo The Albert Inn, Withington 8pm FREE 0161 445 5747 Music and sing-along with Joe Naughton and Danny Claffey. Joe Naughton has been described as ‘one of the finest singers since Joe Dolan', and you are guaranteed some snappy comments from Danny Claffey. Wednesday 10th March IRISH COMMUNITY CARE OVER 50'S GROUP PRESENTS Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill 12pm - 3.30pm There will be a live band, dancing and a traditional Irish stew for all to enjoy and prizes. All welcome. Wednesday 10th March A Tribute to the Commitments O'Sheas Irish Bar, Manchester 0161 236 3906 10pm - 1am £2 in advance - also available on the door O'Sheas is a bar with a vision, to bring soul music from Dublin to Manchester. Have you got soul? Relive this Irish phenomenon, with the number one Commitments Tribute Band. Sponsored by Budweiser. |
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Thursday 11th March Sinnerboy - A Tribute to Rory Gallagher Palace Nightclub, Levenshulme 0161 257 2484 9pm - band on stage 9.30pm From £5 The late, great Irish Rock'n'Roll star is paid homage to in this one-off show by the UK's leading Rory Gallagher tribute group. Fresh from their sell-out London and European shows the five piece Rock'n'Roll band make their debut appearance in this exclusive gig for the Manchester Irish Festival. Thursday 11th March Snappers Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks 0161 835 1210 9pm FREE Come and enjoy some traditional Irish music with special offers all day. |
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Thursday 11th March An Audience with Dezi Donnelly O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess St 0161 236 3906 10pm - 1am FREE Join the 1999 RTE traditional musician of the year with special guests, including great Irish ballad singer Brian Roebuck, backed by keyboard and guitarist Andy Jones. Sponsored by Caffreys Irish Ale. |
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Thursday 11th March Ged Graham Union Inn, Levenshulme 0161 224 1271 8pm - 11pm FREE Ged Graham brings his unique sounds of his one-man show to Levenshulme. |
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Friday 12th March Manchester Irish Festival Parish Dance Palace Nightclub, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme 0161 257 2484 8pm £3 Advance, £4 on door from Hennigans The St Patrick's weekend will be kicked off with the 'Ranchers Showband', featuring Brendan Forkan, traditional Irish dancing displays and music, plus an Irish disco. The last Parish Dance was a complete sell-out; so purchasing your tickets in advance is advisable. |
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Friday 12th March Free Entertainment All Day Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks 0161 835 1210 12pm - 7pm then from 9pm FREE Come and enjoy some traditional Irish music in the afternoon, followed by an Irish DJ from 9pm. With special offers all day. Friday 12th March Council of Irish Associations Annual Dinner Dance Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill £20 ticket only 7.30pm Contact Anne on 0161 434 8989 or Michael on 0161 203 4132. Special Guest Kevin McNamara MP and Sean Ruane, Manchester Irish Tenor, entertainment by Sean Wilson Band. Friday 12th March The Bogtrotters O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess St 0161 236 3906 10pm -1am £1 A mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish music, country and cajun, along with modern material combined with original songs composed by Tim Flaherty and other band members. Sponsored by Magners Irish Cider. |
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Friday 12th March Paul McCarron Union Inn, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme 0161 224 1271 8pm - 11pm FREE Paul invites all his friends and fans to come and enjoy the craic as he plays a selection of contemporary and traditional Irish tunes. Friday 12th March Bobby Bee The Little Western, Moss Side 8pm |
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Friday 12th March Celtic Vibes Pack Horse, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme 0161 224 4355 8pm FREE Traditional Irish music and popular cover versions from this four piece band who play in the style of the Dubliners. Friday 12th March Billy Mack The Albert Inn, Wilmslow Rd, Withington 0161 445 5747 8pm FREE Live music from the talented multi-instrumentalist. Friday 12th March Round the Fire CCE Musicians & Dancers Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill 8.30pm FREE Contact M. Doyle on 0161 432 4363 or B. Doherty on 0161 796 8352. Friday 12th March J.I.B. The Whalley, Whalley Range 8pm Friday 12th March Thomas Maguire St Kentigerns, Hart Rd, Fallowfield From 8pm Come and enjoy an evening with Thomas in the comfortable surroundings of St Kents. |
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Saturday 13th March Free Entertainment All Day Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks 0161 835 1210 12pm - 7pm then from 9pm FREE Come and enjoy some traditional Irish music in the afternoon, followed by an Irish DJ from 9pm. With special offers all day. |
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Saturday 13th March The Return of 'Toss the Feathers' Palace Nightclub, Levenshulme 0161 257 2484 9pm £7 in advance from Hennigans Sports Bar Following on from their sell-out show during last year's Festival the original line up of Toss the Feathers is once again reunited for this special one-off gig. It features the Dublin based Eddie Sheehan on guitar/lead vocals, the award winning Mike McGoldrick on flute, Dezi Donnelly on fiddle, Dave Smylie on bass and Chay Beresford on drums. Support comes from the fast rising stars of the traditional Irish Music scene, the seven piece 'Celtic Flame' group and a disco is provided by BBC GMR DJ Alan Keegan. Saturday 13th March Rattle & Reel - Relived O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess St 0161 236 3906 10pm - 1am £1 A firm Manchester favourite are back on stage at O'Sheas, with John Bilek, a night to relive the past with songs from The Dubliners, Bob Dillon, Christy Moore, The Pogues and plenty more. Sponsored by Caffreys Irish Ale. Saturday 13th March Misty Blue Band The Irish Association Social Club, High Lane, Chorlton 0161 881 2898. 8pm Saturday 13th March Denis and the Exiles The Whalley, Whalley Range. 8pm Saturday 13th March Sean Wilson Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill 0161 205 4007 8pm Saturday 13th March Irish Eyes The Little Western, Moss Side. 8pm |
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Saturday 13th March Our Lady's (Stockport) Lourdes Group with English Martyrs Parish Centre 0161 226 1107 8pm £2 in advance £3.50 on the door (Members £3) Raising funds to go to Lourdes.
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Sunday 14th March Joe Casseley's 'The Full Irish' Live Outside Broadcast The Palace, Levenshulme. 1pm - 6pm FREE Joe and his team of radio presenters from ALL FM Radio 96.9fm will be producing a special outside broadcast with live guests including 'Irish Elvis', set dancing and a live session from some of the UK and Ireland's premier musicians. |
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Sunday 14th March Post Parade Entertainment Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill FREE Live music all day by IWHC regulars Jed and Whiskey in the Jar playing various styles of Irish music. Sunday 14th March St Patrick's Day Parade Party With Comhaltas English Martyrs Parish Centre 3pm Phone for details on 0161 226 1107 Post-parade live music with good food. |
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Sunday 14th March Driftwood Union Inn, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme 0161 224 1271 4pm - 8pm FREE The ever popular 'Driftwood' return with more live entertainment from country to Irish music. Sunday 14th March Irish Parade Party Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks 0161 835 1210 5.30pm - 8pm then from 9pm Traditional music from The Gallery and Celtic Rock music until late from the Green Hot Clover, special St Patrick's themed menu. Sunday 14th March Kelly-oke with Adam Kelly Legh Arms, Sale 0161 969 8327 8pm - 10.30pm Free A singer-songwriter fresh from his recent tour of California, with his Irish inspired self penned songs combined with a "Kelly-oke" session that gives YOU the chance to be a star!" Sponsored by Graham Kelly Painter & Decorators. Sunday 14th March Celtic Rogues O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess Street 0161 236 3906 9.30pm - 12.30am FREE A regular favourite at O'Sheas, why not finish the launch weekend with some traditional Irish Music mixed with true Celtic Rock. Sunday 14th March Karen and Tommy The Whalley, Whalley Range 8pm Sunday 14th March Quare Craic St Kentigerns, Hart Rd, Fallowfield From 9.30pm The outstanding talents of Newry singer/ guitarist Kieran Cunningham, with awarding winning fiddle player Dezi Donnelly and keyboard player Andy Jones. Monday 15th March BBC GMR's The Parlour - Live at O'Sheas O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess St Doors 6pm - Live show from 7pm Come down and join Evelyn and Alan for their popular weekly show, live from O'Sheas. Joined by a host of Manchester Irish musicians and some special guests. BBC GMR - The Parlour Monday 15th March Pleasure Pleasure, Wilmslow Rd, Withington 0161 434 4300 8pm 'till late FREE Popular weekly open mic night with over 20 local musicians performing a variety of Irish tunes including hits from Van Morrison, The Pogues and U2 - culminating in a four band jam. To book an open mic spot, ring the venue. Monday 15th March IRISH COMMUNITY CARE PRESENTS St. Mary's Parish Hall, Levenshulme 12.00 - 3.00pm Live music, dancing, buffet lunch and raffles. Tuesday 16th March IRISH COMMUNITY CARE PRESENTS St. Richards Parish Hall, Longsight 12.00 - 3.00pm St. Richards prepare to welcome back Peter Mylett. This promises to be a wonderful day packed with music and dancing. Light lunch and raffles. All welcome. Tuesday 16th March St Patrick's Eve Party O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess St 0161 236 3906 10pm - 1am Free Come down for a great session of traditional Irish Music, with music from Skirm and Andy Dinnan. Tuesday 16th March Green Hot Clover Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks 9pm 'till late - FREE Live coverage all day from the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Drinks promotions and special offers. Celebrate St Patrick's Eve with live music from the Green Hot Clovers. St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March Ian Price The Little Western, Moss Side Afternoon & evening St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March St Patrick's Night Dance St Anthony's RC Parish, Woodhouse Park 0161 437 6588 A traditional St Patrick's Night Dance with live music and a display of Irish dancers. St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March St Patrick's Night Dance Misty Blue & Pipers from Irish World Heritage Centre English Martyrs Parish Centre, Alexandra Rd South, Whalley Range 0161 226 1107 8pm £5 in advance St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March St Patrick's Day Celebrations with Tony Cagney St Bernadette's Social Club, Withington Come down and enjoy an evening Tony and an Irish Stew supper. St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March Sharon, 'Aiden and the Strangers St Kentigerns, Hart Rd, Fallowfield Early evening & night Make this St Patrick's Day one to remember by joining Kevin and his team for an early evening disco followed by a regular favourite Sharon, 'Aiden and the Strangers. |
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St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March Culainn O'Sheas Irish Bar, Manchester 2.30pm - 5.30pm Culainn were formed in 1998 by John Bilek, the brother of Mike Harding and former member of Toss The Feathers and Rattle'n'Reel. Joined by a host of award-winning talented Irish Mancunian musicians, Culainn are set to join Toss The Feathers as a highly celebrated Manc-Irish export, fusing rock with traditional and even soul with didgeridoo. |
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St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March Glennon & Band & The Lally School of Irish Dancers The Irish Association Club, High Lane, Chorlton 0161 881 2898 8pm St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March The Manchester St. Patrick's Society Annual Ball Palace Hotel, Oxford Rd 0161 273 5272 or 0161 763 7200 7pm Tickets in advance only Join this annual celebration with entertainment by Sean Cuddy and the Eileen Lally Dancers with special guests the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Manchester. St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March St. Patrick's Day Entertainment Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill Come and join us as we celebrate St Patrick's Day with our resident Brendan Butler playing a selection of Irish hits then dance the night away with Woodstock from 9pm. St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March Barry James & Friends O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess St 0161 236 3906 From 7.30pm £5 in advance Ex-Toss the Feathers frontman Barry James will be your host providing a range of Celtic tunes from Christy Moore to Van Morrison - it's the only place to be. Followed by DJ till late. Sponsored by Caffreys Irish Ale. St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March Party Day at Waxy's Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks Are you strong enough to face the Waxy Challenge? Outdoor bars and arena with extended beer garden. Live Celtic Rock music with Green Hot Clover all afternoon. Traditional music from the Gallery 6pm until very late! Irish DJ inside Waxy's from 9pm onwards. Grand prize draw and special offers. Traditional Irish Dance Caricaturist and a special St Patrick's Day menu. |
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Friday 19th March YGG Unsigned 2004 Final Palace Nightclub, Levenshulme 0161 257 2484 8pm £3 advance Manchester brewery 'Boddingtons' is sponsoring the search for the cream of the UK and Irelands Irish Rock talent 'YGG Unsigned 2004' The event has grown into one of the UK's biggest battle of the bands competitions for bands with Irish roots and last year it attracted entries from as far away as Australia and Canada. The aim of the event is to provide a showcase for unsigned acts with Irish roots and to give them a helping hand. The 6 bands appearing in the final are: Adept, El Quinell, Stonewood, Gecko, The Chase, The Hustle photos are now on www.xsync.co.uk.
Previous winners include metal band Dr Rinse who have since signed a deal with the 'Starsailors' management team. Video clips from their live appearance at last years YGG final are on their website www.drrinse.com Over £1,200 worth of prizes are up for grabs sponsored by Alive, Boddingtons, the Levenshulme Pub Company, Redcat Recording Studios, Karen McBride Photography, Imagine FM Radio and 24rockfest.com. The Prizes include £500 cash to be shared between 1st,2nd & 3rd, two days recording time offered by 'Red Cat Recording Studios' and a professional photo shoot by Rock photographer Karen McBride whose clients include 'Badly Drawn Boy' More information can be obtained by contacting the organisers on 0161 225 0706 or emailing ygg2004@hotmail.com
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Saturday 20th March Shane McGowan & the Popes Manchester Academy 0161 275 2930 7.30pm £17 advance Shane McGowan & The Popes |
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