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Due to the Coronovirus Covid-19 - All events have been cancelled or postponed for immediate future. As new dates are allocated, our website will be updated. For full information, posters, …
The 32nd La Touche Legacy Seminar and 7th Festival of History will take place on the 11th & 12th September, 2020 in the very historic surroundings of Greystones Golf Club.…
Due to the possible threat to public health from the COVID-19 virus, a decision has been made to cancel the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Greystones. Greystones Municipal District…
Having embraced the rockin’ Ladies Night ever since it started, this year’s one-day love-in has all the hallmarks of another groovy Greystones gathering. If you have been before, you'll be…
Wicklow Triple A Alliance, the local autism charity is turning 18 years old. To celebrate, we are hosting a series of events during the month of April. We are delighted to be able to host our first Options for Adulthood Fair, in The Whale Theatre, Greystones. This free event is open to the public and will offer the chance to browse over 25 exhibitors from local service providers, educational supports, and social groups for adults who have a challenge or disability. With stands from The National Learning Network, Bank of Ireland, Intreo, Citizen’s Advice, BIFE, Camphill Communities, and much more, there is something from everyone. Come and find out what alternative options for adulthood are available in your local community. Guest speakers on the day. This is a free event so no need to book tickets. Just come along between 10am and 4pm. Doors 8.00pm Show 9pmTickets €14 – €17 Dublin-native Mark Geary is a celebrated musician who began his career more than 20 years ago. In 1992, Mark bought a one-way ticket to New York City and spent several years honing his craft playing the local circuit in the East Village which included numerous appearances at the acclaimed Sin-é cafe with other upcoming artists including friend Jeff Buckley. During that time, Mark’s songwriting skills and engaging live performances garnered him a dedicated audience, the respect and esteem of his peers, and a reputation as one of the finest songsmiths of his generation. Mark is described as a “quintessential singer-songwriter” and his records have been hailed as encapsulating both boisterous joy and gentle, delicate moments that endear themselves to the listener and evoke comparisons to artists such as Van Morrison, John Lennon, Elliot Smith and Richard Thompson. His body of work includes 4 studio albums, 2 live recordings and collaborations with a number of artists including the 2013 release of a charity version of his song ‘Christmas Biscuits’ with friend Glen Hansard in aid of St Vincent De Paul, in Ireland. Mark has also lent his talents to the visual arts scoring several films including “Loggerheads” (2005), “Steel City” (2006) and TriBeCa Film Festival favourite, “Sons of Perdition” (2010) as well as having songs featured in episodes of the TV shows “Bones” and “One Tree Hill”. Mark is accompanied by Ruth O’Mahoney, Eamonn DeBarra and Sean Regan. Dandelion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7VS60jHVmk Rosebud: https://youtu.be/uqrT-hXDsn4 Join students from Greystones Vocal Academy for a showcase student concert. These talented young local singers will perform a variety of songs from pop and rock to musicals, jazz and the classics. A wonderful treat on a Sunday afternoon and a chance to hear upcoming stars of the future! Offering excellent vocal tuition for everyone, Greystones Vocal Academy was founded by local singer and vocal coach, Dara MacMahon and helps each student gain confidence and achieve their full singing potential. Come listen or play at the Jazz Jam session on a Sunday afternoon in the Hot Spot. All jazz instrumentalists and singers are welcome. A great opportunity to play with other jazz musicians or just come along and watch. Please arrive early to sign in and ensure that you get a chance to play. To take part, you need to be able to play at least one tune and then improvise over it (jazz standards like those from the Real Book series – iRealPro app). Piano, drum kit, mics, amps are in the venue although musicians are advised to bring their own amps and music stands. This is a regular jazz jam session to develop, encourage and bring together the Jazz Community in Greystones, Wicklow and beyond, Further information call Dara MacMahon 086-8146926 Blues Jam Session with Urban Mojo Blues Band. Musicians welcome to join in, play or sing with band during first half. Band performance in second half Meteor & Tatler Award winner Luan Parle has had numerous hits & accolades including Meteor Award for Best Irish Female. Her top 10 hit single ‘Ghost’ spent three months in the Irish Charts and was the most played Irish single of that year. Parle signed her first record deal at just 12 years of age before later signing with Sony Music & Elton John’s management company Twenty First Artists. Luan has written and recorded with some of the worlds most successful songwriters & producers including Grammy award winning Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow, Michael Jackson, Prince, Travelling Wilburys, Elton John) & Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Roy Orbison, Cyndi Lauper, The Pretenders, Whitney Houston, The Bangles, Celine Dion). Luan will be playing songs from her new album which will be released February 7th 2020. The album features 10 original tracks including two co-writes with Dire Straits guitarist Hal Lindes. This will be the fourth album release from the Wicklow born songstress. She will be accompanied by renowned guitarist Clive Barnes. www.luanparle.com “Luan Parle is quite simply one of the most exciting singers to emerge from Ireland, or any other country for that matter! She is a superb song smith as well” The Herald Doors open 8pm/Show 9pmTickets €14 – €16 Hailed by the B.B.C. as ‘Ireland’s King of the Blues’, Nigel Mooney is long established as Ireland’s leading jazz singer/guitarist. Steeped in the blues from an early age, Mooney formed his Gripewater Blues Band in the early 1980’s. A self-taught musician, Mooney was influenced by the blues from an early age and his hard-bop style of guitar playing is expressive and melodic with a bluesy groove. He possesses a warm and rich tenor voice and has an almost flawless sense of pitch. Mooney has been spearheading Ireland’s blues movement; working with the likes of B.B. King, Lowell Fulson, Bo Diddley, Hubert Sumlin and Louisiana Red since the mid-1990’s and has has been a leading figure in Ireland’s jazz scene. His 2013 album, The Bohemian Mooney, was awarded Jazz Album of the Year by The Irish Times. It also featured guest appearances by Georgie Fame and Louis Stewart. ‘Ireland’s most popular jazz performer’ (Irish Times); Mooney has played with Larry Coryell, Joey de Francesco and Bobby Watson. He has recently toured with Jean Toussaint and Jim Mullen. Nigel Mooney will perform with his regular ban, featuring Johnny Taylor on piano, Barry Donohue on bass and Dominic Mullan on drums. Doors open 8pm : Tickets €14 – €16 One of our very special, annual gigs – hot spot style! Come along and celebrate the great Bob Dylan on his 79th birthday. With too many great songs to mention it’s been difficult to narrow it down to a two hour show but we’ve done our best with songs like Serve Somebody, One more cup of coffee, All along the Watchtower, Blind Willie McTell, Romance In Durango, Just like a woman, Wheels On Fire, I Shall Be Released, Tangled Up In Blue, Changing of the guards, Lay lady Lay, Oh Sister, Mozambique , Masters of War, Ballad of Hollis Brown, Times they are a changin’, Blowin in the wind, Love minus zero and many more . Fresh from such hits as Les Miserables, Dirty Dancing and Grease, West End star Chris Holland comes to The Whale for a very special Mother’s Day afternoon treat. Having recently appeared Sting’s The Last Ship as well as a production of Titanic in Toronto’s Princess Of Wales theatre, Holland will bring his decades of stage experience and studio recordings together with a collection of songs that mixes new favourites in with the all-time classics. Get ready to sing along. Celebrate the great artists of the folk era to the present day from country, jazz’n blues and ragtime to Irish traditional songs and ballads, covering all genres of music in an acoustic format. Your hosts are Pat & Bert. Each week guest musicians will join the session. Come along and listen, play a tune or sing a song we all know. Copyright: Greystones Guide Mummy Mornings was created by Ali Gibbons, Wicklow Mum of two and founder of online baby boutique Lou and Belle. Speaking about the event Ali says ‘I remember having my first baby and the importance of getting out to meet other mums, it was my lifeline. With Mummy Mornings I hope to encourage local Mums to meet up in a supportive environment where they can chat to each other and listen to some inspiring speakers’. The event welcomes baby’s, with space for buggies and baby changing facilities and easy parking. Guests can enjoy hearing from two amazing speakers, (who also happen to be Mums). Joanna Fortune Psychotherapist and author founded Parent Child Relationship Clinic in Dublin in 2010 where she works with families around an array of issues. In 2017, Joanna delivered a TEDx Talk on the topic of ‘Social Media – the ultimate shame game?’. Having previously written a parenting column for the Sunday Times (Ireland Edition) she continues to write and contribute to articles on child development and parenting in various other print publications. Joanna is also a regular media contributor to a variety of Irish radio and TV shows including regular appearances on Ireland AM and RTE Today amongst others. She is the consultant on the weekly parenting slot on the Newstalk Sean Moncrieff Show. She has contributed to a number of books and publications and her first solo written book for parents, called 15-Minute Parenting, is available now in bookshops and online. She is Mum to toddler Maisie. On the day, Joanna will speak about her 15 minute parenting model and the importance of play in all our lives. Nutrition coach, TV chef and published author, Sophie Morris has founded and mentored a number of Irish Food Start Ups, most notably Kooky Dough which she grew from her kitchen to be a successful export business supplying retailers all around the world. Since selling Kooky Dough in 2014, Sophie has been helping people live healthier lives through a focus on nutrition education, support and mindset. Her passion for healthy nutrition and cooking, along with having her new baby boy, has led her to have a particular interest in infant nutrition and weaning which she is currently specialising in. Sophie will share her journey to date and her approach to infant weaning. Copyright: Greystones Guide GAME ON Celebrating how the video game industry has challenged traditional structures of music, opening new doors for musicians to explore, critically-acclaimed pianist – and aspiring video game music composer – Jack Byrne offers up a unique, mind-bending and time-hopping concert experience. Combining his love of performance with his love for video games, Jack will perform piano arrangement of popular video game scores while displaying a compilation of clips from Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox and beyond. Piano works featured in this one-hour, one-off special will include music from both the Final Fantasy and the Kingdom Hearts video game franchises, plus The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time. Get ready to break through the fourth wall… Copyright: Greystones Guide Are we there yet? We speak to a number of guests about their various quests from Ice Swimming in Antartica, crossing the Artic circle, running ultramarathons and explore what drives people to push themselves to the limit of what most of us would consider humanly possible. With special guest Bressie. There will some music, some visuals and Q+A at the end of each half. Conversations with people about their passion and interaction with their community. We cover a number of topics to help rebuild the Fabric of Society. An all inclusive event to explore what makes people think. The hairy Enya is delighted to return to the Whale Theatre with a brand new show made up of talking and songs played on the plastic keyboard he got for his Confirmation. SPOILER ALERT: once again he will fail. There is a waiting list for this event: https://whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873603131 Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by over thirty years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure – an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while. Hothouse Flowers are a rock n’roll band, Hothouse Flowers are a traditional band, Hothouse Flowers are a soul band, Hothouse Flowers are a jam band with their own organic jam spread on both sides of the bread! Despite the bands lengthy career, which is now heading into its fourth decade there is a sense of unfinished business. Every night they want to play the best gig they have ever played and take the musical risks that can maybe make that possible. There are still songs to be written and emotions to share. Whether its in a tiny club, an arena or in a festival field there is a sense that the best is yet to come. Hothouse Flowers were invited to be featured in the opening scene of Amazon Prime’s hugely successful ‘The Grand Tour’ to perform their version of ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ for an invited audience in the Mojave Desert. The song then went to Number 1 in the UK iTunes Rock Charts… a mere 26 years after its first release! Ireland’s premier tribute to the Super group Fleetwood Mac, bring you on a magical musical journey from the Peter Green blues era to the multi-platinum selling Anglo/American band that still tour today. Originally the “Best White Blues Band” to come out of the 60s, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac had several memorable hits and influenced scores of others great bands that were to follow them, and/or cover their songs, such as Led Zeppelin and Santana. When Peter Green left the band, Mick Fleetwood & John McVie kept the show on the road, being joined first by Christine Perfect (later McVie) and then Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. These three talented and prolific songwriters brought a distinctive style and unique fusion of rock, pop and country to the band. The turmoil of the bands private lives was played out in their music. Nicks & Buckingham soon gained iconic status in fronting the new line-up. Fleetwood Mac enjoyed a rebirth, producing many classic hits including the outstanding Rumours album. They went on to even greater worldwide success than the original line-up. 6 piece band, MACK FLEETWOOD deliver a spellbinding show. Their love of the material and musical prowess shines through in each song. They will bewitch you with authentic renditions all your favourite Fleetwood Mac hits. PLEASE NOTE – LIMITED SEATING https://soundcloud.com/ciaran-kelly-10/songbird https://soundcloud.com/ciaran-kelly-10/seven-wonderslive-recording Music Sergei Prokofiev Choerography Alexei Ratmansky Libretto Sergei Prokofiev, Sergei Radlov and Adrian Piotrovsky (after William Shakespeare) Cast Ekaterina Krysanova (Juliet), Vladislav Lantratov (Romeo), Igor Tsvirko (Mercutio), Dmitry Dorokhov (Benvolio), Vitaly Biktimirov (Tybalt), and the Corps de Ballet Synopsis In spite of each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues will cost Mercutio’s life, causing Romeo a desire of vengeance for the loss of his friend… The ballet The star-crossed lovers’ tragic fate inspired Prokofiev a remarkable cinematic score, from the delicate theme of Juliet to the ominous Dance of the Knights. Bolshoi stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov wholly embody the two eternal lovers in Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning evocation of love at first sight. Copyright: Greystones Guide This is a special fundraiser concert night for our friend and colleague Jade Phoenix who will be moving to London in September to start her Masters in Vocal/opera performance in Guildhall school of music and drama (one of the top conservatoires in the world). This event will be comprised of opera scenes, arias, lieder and French melodies. If you have never experienced opera and want to understand more about the world of classical music this event is for you. Alongside her Jade will have friends from college and the professional world that have generously donated their time and effort to sing in this concert with her. Jade is an Irish soprano based in Greystones who is currently studying for the Bachelor of Music Performance in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Jade has recently accepted a Masters in Music Performance in the prestigious music college, Guildhall School of Music and Drama London Sept 2020. She also has had many successes in ESB Feis Cecil winning Several competitions, which allowed her to sing in places such as The National concert hall, The Mansion house and Killruddery House and Gardens. Jade’s upcoming performances include Kevin O’Connell’s contemporary opera ´DreamCatcher, ’an opera for two principal females which will be performed in the Abbey Theatre in March. You can also see Jade participating in Wexford opera Festival in September 2020 in the Wexford Factory Programme where we will perform Verdi´s ´Falstaff.’ Copyright: Greystones Guide Copyright: Greystones Guide Duo Ross Scanlon and David O’Shea bring their acclaimed sell out recital, ‘The John McCormack Songbook’ to the Whale Theatre. Be transported back in time with classics such as ‘I hear you calling me’, ‘Macushla’, ‘Roses of Picardy’ and many more audience favorites. ‘Tenor Ross Scanlon sang with a commanding lightness and clarity (he’s the most promising Irish tenor I’ve heard in years)’ The Irish Times Copyright: Greystones Guide Copyright: Greystones Guide Copyright: Greystones Guide Jack Absolute Flies Again by Richard Bean and Oliver Chris based on Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals A riotous new comedy. From the writer of the Broadway smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors comes a hilarious new play, set in 1940s British summertime. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to rejoin his fearless young Hurricane squadron at RAF Fontwell. Once back on British soil, Jack is shocked to find his old flame, Lydia, on the base. He sets his sights on winning her heart, but with turbulence and hilarity never far away, his advances quickly turn to anarchy. Staged to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this joyous farce is directed by Thea Sharrock (Me Before You) and features a cast including Caroline Quentin and Richard Fleeshman. ‘The funniest show on the planet.’ Daily Mail on One Man, Two Guvnors Copyright: Greystones Guide Apr 24 Fri 2020 Wicklow Triple A Alliance: Options for Adulthood Fair @ Whale Theatre Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 
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For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
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Jun 2 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
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Jun 9 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
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Jun 16 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
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Jun 23 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
Jun 30 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
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Jul 7 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
Jul 14 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
Jul 21 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
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Jul 28 Tue 2020 For the past 15 years every Tuesday evening, Danns bar has been the location for great session music. As the night progresses, different musicians arrive, and the music suddenly takes a left turn, down through the Ring of Kerry, before detouring back up through the Burren before a quick trip over to Nashville.
“We’re open to everyone and anything,” says Hughie Browne, the man with the whip, and the keeper of the flame for all these years. “It’s what makes it interesting not only for those listening but, perhaps more importantly, for us. We’re not here to play the same old songs week after week. We’re out to find something new each week…”
And with so many singers, pipers, banjo players, guitarists, turning up each week, it’s easy to see how a song might never remain the same.
