Kelesa is on song with pal Georgie for charity track
A version of the hit song, ‘ The Livng Years’ has been recorded in double quick time by local artists, Georgie Gorman and Kelesa Mulcahy as part of a major fundraising drive for North West Hospice.
The recording of the Mike and Mechancis song has been released in conjunction with Stroll at the Track which takes place at Sligo Racecourse on Sunday, February 19th.
The song with support on keys from Darragh Houston. is available to download on itunes. All proceeds are in aid of North West Hospice.
Speaking at the launch of the recording Georgie said: “I was delighted to get this opportunity to record the song in McCunes Recording Studios, Balbriggan with Kelesa and Darragh. North West Hospice has a close place in my heart and hopefully everyone will download it and it will add to this fundraising drive”.
Thomas Walsh of the event’s marketing team, he stated: “At some stage North West Hospice will have touched the lives of most families and this event will add to the Hospice’s much needed fund.”
A Stroll around the Track will take place at 1pm while the North- West’s largest ‘ Balloon Let Off ’ is set from the centre of the track at 3pm where memorial balloons will be let off. The balloons can only be purchased from the track on the day. This event will be led by singer Markus Feehily who is also patron of the event.
Dozens of artists from the North West will be providing entertainment such as Kelesa Mulcahy, Sandy Kelly, Glen Cal and Georgie Gorman.
Kids activities are plentiful with The Scruffy Duffy Show, Farmyard in the School Yard, Beat the Bounce Kids Zone, Benny the Bull, Sligo Fire Service demonstration and an opportunity to take photos with replica FA, Premier League and Champions League cups.
A bike spinning Marathon will be ongoing through the event with most sports being represented at different intervals.
Refreshments will be available on the day and the majority of the event will be weather proof.