Just booked tickets for your concert at the TLT Drogheda July 15th. I’ve been listening to your music for 20+ years growing up with my father & granda, I just wanted to say how excited I am to see you in person!
That gig sounds fab, as described by Hilary.
I often wish there was a way to hear even a snippet of it, or see a set list….apart from getting to a gig.
The ‘live from lockdown with andy’ seems so long ago….i’d give all for the price of a live tune ( flight).
How is Andy and the coffee bean?
Rory
Hello Christy,
Well I though the gig stream was starting to flow but it looks like it’s dried up again. Damn! Oh well more time to practice and learn. I’ve heard that other people are struggling to get engagements too. I’m so grateful for the ones I’ve got.
I’ve moved Dalesman’s Litany down a bit. Well quite a lot really, the harp can’t play in every key. It doesn’t have a d flat.
I’m enjoying it in the new key.
Ed, I mentioned Wally Page a few weeks ago. I love his tune Hackensack.
Hi Christy,
Glad the gigs in the NCH went well.
Just heard the chat Dolores Keane had with Tommy Tiernan
at the weekend. If there has ever been a finer singer, I’ld love to hear them. Such soul. Such class.
Maybe Michael D will use his powers to get a street in Galway
renamed for her. Maybe he won’t …
Our pres. has a lot of reading to be doing these days.
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
Betimes if I’m typing in here I dont have relevant information immediately to hand, so I am capable to typing up something on an incorrect songwriter. Had someone mention ‘Wally Page’ earlier? That website on that Manchester gallery: very good.
Christy's reply
You’ve gotta take a chance sometime
stake it all on a glance sometime
let some feelings show
let somebody know…….(Declan Sinnott)
Declan used to sing this way back in Moving Hearts
Hello Christy,
Thanks to Dave for posting about the art gallery in Manchester. I had a good virtual wander and it took me right back happy days there in my youth. Also reminded me of the spectre of the imposter syndrome. I guess it’s something all artists have. Still there. I get better at ignoring it as I get older. I need to get over to Manchester to visit that gallery. It’s great to see things online but it’s hard to get the scale. I saw some Toulouse Lautrec things in Paris. They’re ginormous, like theatre backdrops.
Hope your work is going well. Jumping straight into a big song is energising me. Which came first, working on a song or mental wellbeing? Who cares. It works.
Great reminscing going on here. These young fellows who got jobs in the bank and preferred strumming guitars! I like it.
Patsy. Where do you get the energy? Mind you, being central, Moate, most venues are within reach. You could catch up on myself. I can account for about “thirty” gigs I’ve been at.
Great to hear that the Ann Lovett song got sung last night, Saturday, 25 March, in the light of particular events this weekend. Most appropriate. Lest we forget the Ireland of not-so-long-ago.
I’ve looked at that link, ‘contemporary six’, some great pictures including ‘The Crying Soldier’. It brought me back to that great track from ‘Ride On’. Has someone already mentioned that same track? Wally Page?
Christy's reply
‘Dying Soldier” was written by Ger Costello. We first met when Moving Hearts and The Outfit played some gigs together.Very much a song of the times we were living in when those two bands were on the road.
Patsy is one of a tight knit community of listeners who come to our gigs regularly…some come and go, others are regular 4711ers, we’ve lost some dear friends in the past few years…its heartwarming and inspiring to know that these songs are at the heart of it all…
Dear Christy, I’m celebrating my mother’s 78th birthday lunch today. She tells me a story that her mother (Mary, my grandmother) swore was true about Mary empathising with a young bank clerk in Bank of Ireland, Askeaton, possibly during the bank strike era? Dick (my grandfather) was the branch manager in Askeaton at the time. Turns out that the bank clerk named Christy enjoyed guitar playing more than working for the bank.
Would love to know if true ans if you can add any detail please? gregsheil@hotmail.com
Christy's reply
I was the junior clerk in the National Bank, Askeaton back around 1964..It was a two handed office and the Manager was a gentleman called Mr Rossiter…..I stayed with Mr and Mrs Nolan at the edge of town…I played and sang every chance I got…another lad staying there had 2 Joan Baez albums which introduced me to finger picking on the guitar..the Bank was on the square in Askeaton, I spent most of my time gazing across at Clocker Collin’s pub dreaming of Pint Bottles of Arthur’s glorious brew….I had three chords on my £3 guitar, “Rosin The Bow”, “Brennan on the Moor” and “The Leaving of Liverpool” were my best songs…I was an awful bank clark, hated every minute until 3 o’clock came..then out the door as soon as I balanced my remittances….every day since 1966 I give thanks for that bank strike….
(sometime later The National Bank, The Hibernian Bank and The Bank of Ireland amalgamated under the banner of the latter..back then customers were valued, respected and treated accordingly)
Hi C. Another cracker at NCH, a very current and comprehensive setlist, so moving to hear Tyrone Boys and Middle of the Island, you certainly stilled the night, gan dabht, as you did with They Never Came Home GRMMA. You owned that iconic stage, your nod to Liam Og was so appropriate, his performances there of the Brendan Voyage with Rita Connolly and the Orchestra were electric. Your seeking out and support for contemporary Folk and Trad music & performers is reflected in this article from NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/25/arts/music/irish-music-lankum-lisa-oneill.html, it’s great to see so many accomplished musicians & songwriters taking up the baton, many of whom will be celebrating the 10th Festival in Doolin in June. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
The National Concert Hall has grown and expanded into a welcoming and hospitable venue..in its early years it sometimes appeared aloof and condescending towards musical genres deemed to be outside its self appointed “pale”…these times it has broadened the scope of its performances and become a venue for all people….from our perspective, its a pleasure to work there…. the staff there are welcoming and assist with all our endeavours..the new sound system is excellent, top of the range….I like gigging there….
we also attend NCH performances regularly and love the experience …
Back in 1965 I almost got to sing in that space before it became the NCH…then it was the UCD Exam Hall, Earlsfort Terrace… a story for another time
Dia dhuit Christy
Just booked tickets for your concert at the TLT Drogheda July 15th. I’ve been listening to your music for 20+ years growing up with my father & granda, I just wanted to say how excited I am to see you in person!
Maitiú Mac Mathghamhna
Ádh mór
This is the day that the spuds get sown.
Ol Jack Frost hasn’t gone away.
So a bit of fleece on top and
let Mother Nature take it from there.
Hello Christy,
Here’s a pic I wandered across yesterday.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid01QH2tgNvVqJ9L1EMbnvWERFa8kfKkANYTPmVomYwSfSNvvbQADwLAX64MG6rVa4hl&id=847680135
It should open for everyone.
Rebecca
That gig sounds fab, as described by Hilary.
I often wish there was a way to hear even a snippet of it, or see a set list….apart from getting to a gig.
The ‘live from lockdown with andy’ seems so long ago….i’d give all for the price of a live tune ( flight).
How is Andy and the coffee bean?
Rory
Hello Christy,
Well I though the gig stream was starting to flow but it looks like it’s dried up again. Damn! Oh well more time to practice and learn. I’ve heard that other people are struggling to get engagements too. I’m so grateful for the ones I’ve got.
I’ve moved Dalesman’s Litany down a bit. Well quite a lot really, the harp can’t play in every key. It doesn’t have a d flat.
I’m enjoying it in the new key.
Ed, I mentioned Wally Page a few weeks ago. I love his tune Hackensack.
Love to all.
Rebecca
Hi Christy,
Glad the gigs in the NCH went well.
Just heard the chat Dolores Keane had with Tommy Tiernan
at the weekend. If there has ever been a finer singer, I’ld love to hear them. Such soul. Such class.
Maybe Michael D will use his powers to get a street in Galway
renamed for her. Maybe he won’t …
Our pres. has a lot of reading to be doing these days.
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
Frankie Gavin, Alec Finn,Charlie Piggott, Ringo McDonagh, Dolores Keane…..De Danann……Galway’s Finest…..Happy Days
Betimes if I’m typing in here I dont have relevant information immediately to hand, so I am capable to typing up something on an incorrect songwriter. Had someone mention ‘Wally Page’ earlier? That website on that Manchester gallery: very good.
You’ve gotta take a chance sometime
stake it all on a glance sometime
let some feelings show
let somebody know…….(Declan Sinnott)
Declan used to sing this way back in Moving Hearts
Hi Christy,
31 YEARS THEY COULDN’T MAKE ME SAY! WE SUFFOCATE!
Hugs,
Francis
Hello Christy,
Thanks to Dave for posting about the art gallery in Manchester. I had a good virtual wander and it took me right back happy days there in my youth. Also reminded me of the spectre of the imposter syndrome. I guess it’s something all artists have. Still there. I get better at ignoring it as I get older. I need to get over to Manchester to visit that gallery. It’s great to see things online but it’s hard to get the scale. I saw some Toulouse Lautrec things in Paris. They’re ginormous, like theatre backdrops.
Hope your work is going well. Jumping straight into a big song is energising me. Which came first, working on a song or mental wellbeing? Who cares. It works.
https://www.kerlingallery.com/artists
I like the stuff by Dorothy Cross.
Rebecca
Great reminscing going on here. These young fellows who got jobs in the bank and preferred strumming guitars! I like it.
Patsy. Where do you get the energy? Mind you, being central, Moate, most venues are within reach. You could catch up on myself. I can account for about “thirty” gigs I’ve been at.
Great to hear that the Ann Lovett song got sung last night, Saturday, 25 March, in the light of particular events this weekend. Most appropriate. Lest we forget the Ireland of not-so-long-ago.
I’ve looked at that link, ‘contemporary six’, some great pictures including ‘The Crying Soldier’. It brought me back to that great track from ‘Ride On’. Has someone already mentioned that same track? Wally Page?
‘Dying Soldier” was written by Ger Costello. We first met when Moving Hearts and The Outfit played some gigs together.Very much a song of the times we were living in when those two bands were on the road.
Patsy is one of a tight knit community of listeners who come to our gigs regularly…some come and go, others are regular 4711ers, we’ve lost some dear friends in the past few years…its heartwarming and inspiring to know that these songs are at the heart of it all…
Dear Christy, I’m celebrating my mother’s 78th birthday lunch today. She tells me a story that her mother (Mary, my grandmother) swore was true about Mary empathising with a young bank clerk in Bank of Ireland, Askeaton, possibly during the bank strike era? Dick (my grandfather) was the branch manager in Askeaton at the time. Turns out that the bank clerk named Christy enjoyed guitar playing more than working for the bank.
Would love to know if true ans if you can add any detail please? gregsheil@hotmail.com
I was the junior clerk in the National Bank, Askeaton back around 1964..It was a two handed office and the Manager was a gentleman called Mr Rossiter…..I stayed with Mr and Mrs Nolan at the edge of town…I played and sang every chance I got…another lad staying there had 2 Joan Baez albums which introduced me to finger picking on the guitar..the Bank was on the square in Askeaton, I spent most of my time gazing across at Clocker Collin’s pub dreaming of Pint Bottles of Arthur’s glorious brew….I had three chords on my £3 guitar, “Rosin The Bow”, “Brennan on the Moor” and “The Leaving of Liverpool” were my best songs…I was an awful bank clark, hated every minute until 3 o’clock came..then out the door as soon as I balanced my remittances….every day since 1966 I give thanks for that bank strike….
(sometime later The National Bank, The Hibernian Bank and The Bank of Ireland amalgamated under the banner of the latter..back then customers were valued, respected and treated accordingly)
Hi C. Another cracker at NCH, a very current and comprehensive setlist, so moving to hear Tyrone Boys and Middle of the Island, you certainly stilled the night, gan dabht, as you did with They Never Came Home GRMMA. You owned that iconic stage, your nod to Liam Og was so appropriate, his performances there of the Brendan Voyage with Rita Connolly and the Orchestra were electric. Your seeking out and support for contemporary Folk and Trad music & performers is reflected in this article from NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/25/arts/music/irish-music-lankum-lisa-oneill.html, it’s great to see so many accomplished musicians & songwriters taking up the baton, many of whom will be celebrating the 10th Festival in Doolin in June. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
The National Concert Hall has grown and expanded into a welcoming and hospitable venue..in its early years it sometimes appeared aloof and condescending towards musical genres deemed to be outside its self appointed “pale”…these times it has broadened the scope of its performances and become a venue for all people….from our perspective, its a pleasure to work there…. the staff there are welcoming and assist with all our endeavours..the new sound system is excellent, top of the range….I like gigging there….
we also attend NCH performances regularly and love the experience …
Back in 1965 I almost got to sing in that space before it became the NCH…then it was the UCD Exam Hall, Earlsfort Terrace… a story for another time