I Am Not The Crow
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
Out On A Limb Records
"I've hated most things at least once, so maybe now's the time for some fresh devilry"
From the opening strains of an ancient Canadian harmonium on 'Sun in my Bones', the new Windings's record I Am Not The Crow reveals itself as an album full of scope, dynamic musicianship and imagination. It also reveals itself as an album in the most meaningful sense of the word - a collection of songs united by a common purpose, each lending itself to the next, adding to the entirety. It's this notion of what an album should sound like that binds I Am Not The Crow so well.
The classic guitar sound of Neil Young & Crazy Horse surfaces on tracks such as the opener and the magnificent 'Cleaner', and there
Showcase Of Student Musical Talent
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
To start off the festive season on a high note, the ensembles of the BA (Honours) Music and the WIT orchestra will host their annual Christmas concert on Thursday the 6th December, at 7 pm in the College Street Chapel. The concert will display the finest showcase of emerging talent in the south east, with performances from the orchestra, the chamber choir and the jazz, guitar and traditional music ensembles.
The concert is a great opportunity to see students at WIT performing. The ensembles and choir are comprised of students from 1st to 4th year on the BA (Honours) Music within the Department of Creative & Performing Arts, while the orchestra includes both secondary school pupils attending the WIT Music School, and those studying on the music degree programme. The concert is a must for anyone considering undertaking music at third
Fundraiser In Tramore
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
On Sunday 2nd December there will be a fundraiser for Tramore children Ethan & Ryan who have been diagnosed with ALD - (Adrenoleukodystrophy) is a rare, serious, progressive, neurological and metabolic genetic disorder AKA ''Lorenzo's Oil'' disease, after the movie Lorenzo's Oil.
Kicking off at 12.30 with a paddle or a swim around a buoy with the help of the local RNLI.
Meeting at Tramore Surf Shop and School at 12pm and finishing at around 2pm in the Surf Shop again for refreshments.
There will also be a raffle with some great prizes including a surf lesson worth 70 euro and a handmade painting by Paul Phelan Designs worth nearly 200 euro.
A deal on surf hire: Wetsuit and Surfboard for 15 euro and all the money goes to Ethan & Ryan.
Ryan (aged 6) was diagnosed 2 months ago and against all odds (1
waterfordfilmforall
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
waterfordfilmforall & Garter Lane Arts Centre presents
Dalai Lama Renaissance (Club)
Can an award-winning film that presents the Dalai Lama's transformational wisdom in action truly change audiences who watch it? After 12 film festival awards, thousands of screenings around the world, and hundreds of inspiring filmmaker Q&A's, Waterford audiences get a chance to make up their own minds on Monday, Dec 3rd in Garter Lane Cinema.
Featuring the Dalai Lama, and narrated by actor Harrison Ford, the film tells the story of 40 innovative thinkers who travel to the Himalayan Mountains of India to meet with the Dalai Lama to try and solve many of the world's problems. What happened was powerful and unexpected, and was captured by a five camera, 18 person crew.
Director Khashyar Darvich will introduce the screening and participate in a Q&A session. Tickets
Waterford Concert
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
Orchestra's popularity snowballs!
Following Waterford Concert Orchestra's recent hugely popular sell out concert, they bring us into the Christmas Season with a real flourish. Christmas melodies, chimes, sleigh bells can you hear them? You certainly will hear them at one of the two concerts they will be performing in Dooley's Hotel on Sunday December 2nd at 3.00pm and 7.30pm.
The first half of the concert will feature popular pieces such as The Christmas Song, O Holy Night specially arranged for orchestra by Calvin Custer, and a hugely inventive setting of We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Add to this a fun filled arrangement of Jingle Bells as the march king Sousa might have arranged it and an opportunity for you the audience to join with the orchestra in song and you have a first half that will have you smelling the Christmas
Stunning Choral Concert in prospect from Vocalis
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
Lovers of quality choral music are in for a real treat this December as the chamber ensemble Vocalis is set to return to the stage in Waterford. The concert, which will be in De La Salle College Chapel on December 13th at 8.00pm, will include music from the 17th Century to the 20th Century.
Heinrich Schutz is regarded as the most important German composer before J.S. Bach and spent three years in Venice studying with Giovanni Gabrielli. His Hodie Christus Natus est is mostly in six parts but does have a lovely duet section also. The concert also includes Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols which is a setting of seven Christmas Carols written in 1942 accompanied by concert harp. With a hugely entertaining extended setting of The Twelve Days of Christmas by Bob Chilcott and a number of inventively arranged
City of Waterford Brass perform live RTE Broadcast
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
Sunday 2nd December will see the St Pauls' Chapel choir and guests and the City of Waterford Brass perform a live RTE broadcast from the RTE studios in Montrose. It is a very special broadcast as it will be featuring music composed by Julie Quinlan, Musical Director of City of Waterford Brass.
Julie was invited by Roger Childs, Head of Religious programming, to perform a broadcast of her 'Celebration Mass', a composition for Voices, Brass, Percussion and Organ.
Both the band and choir are very honoured to be representing Waterford City for this very special event, particularly with the various anniversaries being celebrated this year for St Pauls' parish and City of Waterford Brass.
The Mass broadcast will be celebrated by Fr. Richard O'Halloran from St Pauls' Parish who are
Get Your Christmas Party Wrapped Up @ Sinnotts!
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
One of the biggest decisions you make when hosting a Christmas Party is choosing the right venue. Not to worry! This year Sinnotts on John Street have it all wrapped up. At this popular new venue you have everything you need for the perfect party; central location, capacity for small and large groups, complimentary festive entertainment all laid on and if you plan on incorporating food into your Christmas bash, just check out their new Christmas Party Buffet Menu with options from €5.95 per person. Sinnotts Christmas Party Nights run from Thursday 13th December up to Sunday December 23rd boasting a remarkable entertainment line-up including live Christmas Gigs from 'Brand New Cadillac', 'Mississippi Junction',' The Usual Suspects', 'After Dark', 'Lebowski' and 'Pete Fagan and Band'. The success of your Christmas Party usually hinges on choosing a great party venue, so
Butterfly Band Play Shortts
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
Saturday 1st December hails to return of Waterford's favourite band, THE BUTTERFLY BAND emerged on the Waterford live music scene in 1995 out of the ashes of another much loved local band, THE MADRIGAL, as a 5 piece they toured many a Irish bar throughout Europe visiting everywhere from Innsbruck to Reykjavik.
At the beginning of the new millennium the lads turned professional and were in great demand at music festivals at home and abroad. The band then expanded to a 7 piece in 2003 their live shows have become a thing of legend covering all bases from mod to rock and psychedelic. 16 years on the boys are still rocking.
These guys have inspired a generation with their musical talent, band will be on stage at 10pm, as always they will draw a crowd so arrive early to make sure you
"The Factory Girls"
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
The Factory Girls by Frank Mc Guinness and presented by Waterford Dramatic Society will be on stage in Garter Lane Theatre from Wednesday November 28 to December 1.
It's hard to believe the rehearsals are nearly over and it will soon be time to let you all see the fruits of our labours! The play is set in a shirt factory in Co. Donegal in the 1980's. If you like your eighties music you will hear plenty in Garter lane next week! The story centres around five women facing the threat of redundancy, who stage a lock-in to fight for their jobs. These women are tired of being pushed around and decide to gather forces and give the management a fight. No doubt many citizens of Waterford will relate to it. This is a very human tale where gradually the characters
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