Entertaining Sligo
THE BOAT
The Boat is a satirical comedy written and directed by the Glens’ favourite playwright, Seamus O’Rourke, in collaboration with residents from Loughan House, Co Cavan. The authors are also the actors. Paul’s day starts out as normal but a series of unexpected events leads him into choppy waters. The boat may not be the solution but it might bring its own rewards. “The Boat” is a co- production between The Glens Centre, Cavan Monaghan ETB, and the Irish Prisons Service. Taking place on May 4th from 8.30- 10.00pm. Tickets are € 10-€ 15 and are available now from the Box Office on: 071- 9855833.
ANYTHING GOES AND THE DUBLIN GOSPEL CHOIR
When Ennio Morricone chose the Dublin Gospel Choir as his choir for his Irish dates in 2013, it set in motion a train of events that led to this unique collaboration. Anything Goes’ Sinead Conway was a member of the Dublin Gospel Choir for years, and Eddie, Dave, Kieran all sang with the choir on those memorable concerts with Mr. Morricone and his orchestra. Both outfits are incredibly versatile, share a love for clever arrangements of classic songs, and most of all believe in sharing joy through their music. They will play in the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Saturday the 29th of April from 8.00pm. Tickets are € 20/ 10U18’ s for more info contact the Box Office on: 071- 9161518.
MICK BLAKE ALBUM LAUNCH
Residing in Leitrim, Mick Blake is a singer, song- writer and musician. Oblivious is an album of ten songs written over the past 5 years, and recorded and produced by Ray Duffy in the Glen’s Centre, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim. He will launch it on 28 April in the Glens Centre from 8.30pm. “I have been looking forward to this album for the last 2 years – Mick Blake is a true modern day bard. This is an important collection of songs which I do not hesitate to recommend to you.” Christy Moore. Tickets are priced at € 12-€ 15 and are available now from the box office on: 071- 9855833.
SONG WORLD
Featuring Eli West, Amy O’Hara & Tara Baoth Mooney. Well- known for his work with Cahalen Morrison, Tim O’Brien, Jayme Stone and more, the Seattle- based singer and multi- instrumentalist oozes understated talent. We recently witnessed both Martin Simpson and Richard Hawley utterly floored by his skill. Truly a sublime musician! Eli’s recent debut solo album, The Both, sees him taking the lead, on electric and acoustic guitars, banjo, and pedal steel, whilst remaining a thoughtful collaborator – here with some of his close friends and personal heroes, like jazz great Bill Frisell, new Americana discovery Dori Freeman, and Anna & Elizabeth.
Amy O’Hara is a Sligo based songwriter whose songs encompass swing jazz and folk/ blues influences. She provides a humorous set which is not without its deeper questioning into the oddities, predicaments and quirkiness of life. Amy’s songs have been featured on albums of other artists including a recording by The Unwanted on their Music from the Atlantic Fringe album. Tara Baoth Mooney is a songwriter and artist based in north Sligo who has written and recorded songs for TG4, HBO, White Buffalo Rec. NYC, The Jim Henson Company and various solo projects. They will play the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Sunday May 7th from 8.00pm. Tickets are € 15/ 7/ 50U18’ s. Box Office: 071- 91- 61518
MALINKE MUSIC OF UPPER GUINEA
Starting this Wednesday the 20th of April running for 6 weeks until the 25th of May, a training course in the traditional drumming music of the Malinke people of upper Guinea, West Africa. Focusing on the festival rhythms & songs as played in the villages of Hamana/ Gberudou. Participants will be learning and playing the goat skinned hand drum known as a ‘ djembe’ & the cow skined stick drums known collectively as ‘ dunduns’. Learn how to play the basics notes on the djembe and dunduns and be taught the workings and interaction of playing rhythms in a drumming ensemble.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in beginning to learn West African drumming or those that have drummed before and would like to deepen their knowlage and expand on what they have learned. No experience is necessary to take a place just a willingness to give it a go. From Thursdays 19.00 - 20.20, 6- week Course Fee € 90. Registration slinacroi. gatherings@ gmail. com Course tutor is Barra O’ Flanniagh from Monasteraden, Co. Sligo who studies and teaches specifically the traditional djembe and dundun music from the Hamana/ Gberudou areas of upper Guinea.