Hello Christy,
Loving your thoughtful setlist from Salthill. Feels beautifully balanced.
Lots of great stories on here. Lakes of Pontchartrain. Lovely!
Please can I ask where the line about the alligator comes from?
It feels like
“And the rats and the worms were still as mice”
I wrote a version of tipping it up to Nancy from the other side of the road. A camel turned up at one point.
I’ve been enjoying watching the rugby these last few weeks. Those gallant brave women make me feel proud . Some of the teams danced together after the matches!
It’s less then 5 weeks to when I retire. 18th October.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
Mike Waterson sang the “Lakes of Pontchartrain” to me after a gig in The Old Bluebell Folk Club circa 1967….I dont know where he heard the song…neither of us knew the whereabouts of Lake Pontchartrain back then…Mike thought the song might have some connection to Ireland…60 years on we know a lot more about thon Lake which features in other American songs….
we recorded it on the 1973 Planxty album “Cold Blow” …many versions ensued, Paul Brady and Liam Ó Maonlaí …its now part of Irelands Folk Song repertoire…it all began with the late Mike Waterson….his band,The Watersons, still resound here….
Mike, Lal,Norma,cousin John, and later, Martin much loved….
I retired in 1966………you wont know yourself…..happy retirement
Hi Christy,
Míle buíochas for the set list a chara.
Jaysus but you’ve been flying it at the gigs
these past few years. Fair play to yoursel, The Crew
and all that make the magic happen.
Would be lovin it if there was a live ceirnín on the cards …
Side A
1. The City of Chicago
2. Vive la Quinte Brigada
3. Johnny Boy
4. Ride On
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
Christy's reply
I’ve gotten into the habit of opening with those 4 songs…I keep planning a different opening salvo but never follow thru….It may be time to bite the bullet and kick off different….then again, the first two gets the room singing, the next two settles us all in;… then we can go wherever the night takes
I had the entire juke box on shuffle this afternoon Christy and was hearing a lot of stuff I hadn’t heard in years when up popped Planxty – No Time for Love – Live at the Olympia 1980! Jaysus I’d forgotten how good that was. Sounds great, Liams pipes and Nollaig’s fiddle that come in at the end, pure class! And of course Nicky Ryan on sound!
Christy's reply
I’ve not heard that since the night itself…..it was a bootleg album ..must dig it out and have a listen
We will be in the audience at Vicar St on 17th November, front row seats, a miracle in itself.
We are three friends (Phil, Una, Ger) who know each other a lot of years and are fans from the album Prosperous, Planxty, Christy Moore band and Meeting Place days. And Planxty mark 2, and once off mark 3.
We can boast seeing you three times in one week, in Meeting Place, London Hammersmith and back to theatre on Serpentine Avenue.
Anyhow we have another boast for you:
The three of us went to Tennessee in 2023. We found ourselves on a coach heading from Memphis to New Orleans and looking at the map we knew Ponchatrain Lakes were nearby. After some persuasion we got the driver to detour across this very long bridge on the main lake (35 miles or so). One condition, we had to sing your version of the song as we traversed this massive lake, and we did!! We would be so chuffed if you could include it on your set list on the 17th. You would make three life long fans very happy.
Christy's reply
a noble call
a new verse
“when we hit the road with Planxty days and nights in a transit van
criss -crossin the nation from Kildimo we drove to Kilcrohane
Merrily we kissed the quaker lay down with the alligator
as we sailed upon the Lakes of Pontchartrain
O the music and the banter, the sound of Liam Óg’s chanter
I’ll never hear the likes of him again”
Hey Christy, back from the Donal Lunny documentary. Really enjoyed it. Extremely moving. All your scenes, but particularly playing music with him were just beautiful and I wanted to say thank you. Praying for his health. Thank you also for the shoutout in the Keadeen earlier in the year. Unexpected and appreciated. Nothing but love and respect. Ride on my friend
Ger
Christy's reply
Nuala O’Connor and Iarla O’Domhnaill made a beautiful film about our good neighbour
highly recommended to anyone with an ear for the pure drop
Aw Christy, nice to see Nicky getting fine mentions here, so sad at his passing.
I was lucky enough to come across Clannad in the late 70s as I taught the Gaeilge up in Rannafast, and drank in Leo’s pub, Leo being the father of the Brennans. Well I had a car, George O’Doherty didn’t, and as George/Seoirse was booked to sing in all the local pubs, I drove him, and hanging on to his shirttails I ended up each night in Clannad’s house. Booked them for a few gigs, and through that met Nicky. Such a lovely man.
I had booked them into the Town Hall Dundalk, with an overnight in the Imperial, and as ‘the boys’ got well liquified up before the gig Nicky came to me and asked if I could do anything for Áine, who was joining the band that night, but wasn’t happy with the besotted laddies. I did find another hotel for Áine, Nicky was eternally grateful. Áine went on to become Enya, and Nicky gave me many a booking, Clannad, Enya, Scullion to mention just a few.
Lovely memories of wonderful music people I was so lucky to meet.
Ride On Nicky Ryan!
Hi Christy,
Another magic night in The Hanger – Míle Buíochas.
The opening four songs fairly set the scene
and then things can go anywhere and they did.
A bit of Casey an a bit of that oul divil is enough.
Hey Ronnie Reagan.
Who knew that they could elect worser ? Twice.
Smoke and Strong whiskey back in the set.
Woddy Guthrie’s Sacco and Vanzetti.
A special moment was Johnny Duhan’s The Voyage.
The choir were in fine voice (the clappers not so much)
An updated version of Encore.
Beeswing for young Molly and Spancil Hill for Harry
Mol an óige … Finished things up with Joxer
to send us all home sweating and buzzing.
You must have been bet after the show.
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
Christy's reply
the clappers are grand….its always a good buzz when they gradually fade….dont get me wrong like, theres plenty of songs where the clappers are most welcome contributors to the overall caper…just betimes the clappin can be a tad inappropriate, like Beeswing is not a clapper, Richard Thompson’s beautiful lyric is worth a listen…not sure where it became a clapper but I have my suspicions…that Hanger crowd were outstanding the last two Fridays….its the mist off The Claddagh that fills us all with an energy to get down there and go at it agin…
we went to “In Time” last night…
Nuala O’Connor’s Film on the life of Donal Lunny is simply beautiful…highly recommended to any one with the slightest interest in the Raw Bar
Galway..The Hanger Sept 12 2025
Chicago
Quinte
Johnny boy
Ride on
Black & Amber
Delerium
2 Conneeleys
Lingo Politico
Boy in The Wild
Smoke & Whisky
Magdalen Laundry
Ringin The bell
Sacc0& Vanzetti
Casey
Tuam Beet
Cliffs Dooneen
Lisdoonvarna
Beeswing
Hey Ronnie Reagan
In Palestine
Yellow Triangle
Voyage
Ordinary man
Lyra McKee
Spancilhill
Hi Christy,
Brilliant night in Salthill last night, and Joxer was a great way to finish! As you could probably see, our Molly loved every moment any sang along all night. It was so kind of you to give her a birthday mention, it was the icing on the (birthday) cake! Your song list was minded like a baby on our way home, lest it get wet! She was buzzing and could hardly sleep! Unforgettable memories for a 10 year old.
Thank you.
Going to get to Vicar Street
Christy's reply
Hey There Molly,
great to spot you in Galway
hope you had a Happy Birthday
thanks for listening to the songs and for singing too..I could hear you
Christy
Hey Christy, Great to see you still out there entertaining the masses. I never got back to you after our “Christy Moore Tribute Fundraising Concert” in June for The Children of Gaza (Middle East Children’s Alliance) at The Plough & The Stars in San Francisco. Well we raised close to $9,000 and the music fantastic. Many thanks for the go-ahead and God help the Palestinian’s (and we’ll do our bit). Here is a link to a video that I put up on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F3MP2RwZQg8?si=kEtD3Q3byOoFqm-6
Christy's reply
Well done Cormac & all who turned out at The Plough & The Stars to support The Middle East Childrens Alliance….Thanks for sharing
Hi Christy,
A wet and dreary Salthill as we arrived this evening. However that soon changed when we got inside, there was a great buzz around . You fairly motored into it from the kick off.Another brilliant set, delighted to hear “ Sacco “ again along with all the other gems.
Thanks Christy for another full on performance.
Ride on
Patsy.
Christy's reply
tearing across Westmeath at the minute…if we were on the old road we’d probably be heading up the broad street of Moate..
that was a great turn out tonight, I was a bit shaky beforehand, sneezing and snottin and all hot and cold..soon as I hit the lamps the adrenalin kicked in and I was away on a hack…some great moments..that man comin up the aisle callin Ronnie Reagan..theres a blast from the past…then your man lookin for Casey..I think the one verse is enough…young Molly lookin for a song and she just 10..what a treat for me to see her sing along to Richard Thompson’s classic..and young Harry from Loughrea lookin for Spancilhill and him a young teenager starting out his singing , buskin and giggin…
great to have Maura Kelly there tonight…her husband Des set Planxty up 53 years ago..gave us a van, a PA, recorded us and got us on the road,..Des was a pure gem of a man…before us he managed Sweeney’s Men and before that he was the leader of The Capitol Showband..one of the top showbands in the 1960s….it was lovely to see Maura there and to remember Des…..thru Des we always had a storng Galway connection..Johnny Divilly was our tour managar for a good stint..back then we played regular in Teach Furbo, Cotters of Inverin, and played Inis Mór agus Inis Iarr thar nais in naoi déag seachta dó…..
Hi christy! I think you remember me scince you dedicated 2 song to me at vicar street, also met some irish in prague who knew who i was because of the gig. But anyway, i was first in line for the ticket sale 1st november, whatever i did i couldnt buy tickets, it just locked the page, and even if its not possible still its sold out, it breaks my heart. i was really looking forward to see you again 🙁 best reguards jonas from sweden.
Christy's reply
sorry to read your story Jonas..hope our paths cross again
Arty McGlynn in there too…..that was a lovely time in Nicky’s studio in Artane…gettin on for 40 years ago….memories of putting down Ordinary Man, They Never Came Home, Flickering Light, Brendan’s Voyage, Continental Ceili, Nollaig Bridgeman played on that… Nicky sang on the outro….we laughed and sang together until Roma told us the tea was ready…then we put down Matty, Hard Cases…on and on into the night…I think Anto Drennan and Tony Molloy played too….was never there when Nicky added Enya to the mix….it was beautiful to hear what they added to the tracks….Sweet Music Roll on …Dusty Diamantina
Sorry to miss that one,Christy…but,I treasure the memories of the night at The Cavalcade,Didsbury…no hangover,never chances the bar…didn’t want to lose my place in front of the small stage…packed in,standing.. right in front of Liam…RIP…
Class…
Dave
Christy's reply
I dont think I remember a room so full as that night…Harris & Appleton could pack ’em in….fair play to them….are they still in town ?
Hi Christy
RIP Nicky Ryan. To this day,his masterly work at Planxty gig sound comes to mind….an early band gig in the packed upper room of a Manchester pub. Every note and word crystal clear…thanks to Mr Ryan.
Very soon,you’ll take to the stage and I know the crew will be ace…following a master craftsman.
Have a great night,all
Dave
Christy's reply
Nicky’s very first Planxty gig was in the MSG in Manchester. in 1972…I still recall the look on his face when he saw our PA… 2 x100watt Hurley’s Crazy Boxes ( from Glenamaddy) 4 dodgy shure mikes, a Binson Echo and a 100 watt amp….we did two 30 minute spots and went for an Indian..we stayed in a B&B out near Moss Side and struck out for Coventry on Sunday Morning….we laughed our hangovers away…
Christy, only just heard of the passing of Nicky Ryan. A great man with Planxty, yourself, Gary Moore, Clannad, Enya, and lots more! RIP. A clever man behind the desk!
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RIP Nicholas…..Nicky was the foremost sound engineer in Ireland….we met him in London in 1972..he came to an early London gig and we hit it off, we kept in touch and he agreed to have a go at doing our sound…we knew little or nothing about PA sytems, microphones, monitors…Nicky designed a PA system specifically for Planxty… he had ideas for the Band but, unfortunately, we paid no heed….Nicky departed….all his potential and brilliance were soon recognised with the sounds he created for Clannad who enjoyed global success …then he moved again to create a whole new sound scape with Enya….I was around at the beginning of that journey when Nicky engineered my album “Ordinary Man” in his studio in Artane…Enya featured on a few tracks before they went on to conquer the world….
I regret not seeing much of Nicky these past decades but I’ll never forget those early days in the Planxty wagon….when we all had so little but enjoyed each other so much…
Rest in Peace Nicky…we send our condolences to Roma and the Family, to Enya and to all his loved ones…
ps…
” please Nicky…just a little more of Donal & Andy in my monitor “
Hi Christy, coming over to Vicar Street December 8th for my 60th birthday (December 22nd) just wondering if you do photos on your way out at the end of the night? Understand if you don’t.
Christy's reply
agh jasus Andy…you’re 60 , I’m 80, is’nt that enough to be going on with….if all goes well and we both make it to Dec 8th ..I’ll be givvin schtick for almost 2 hours…after that its straight into the oxygen tent where my travelling chaplain will administer last rites and my travellling lawyer will once again try to get me to change my will…if I come thru all that I’ll go thru my Tibetan Relaxation routine learned directly from the Dalai himself in an army barracks in east Derry…then we lorry into a take away vindaloo and put the toilet roll in the fridge for the following morning…over to Copper Jacks then for a few swift basins…by then I’ll be ready for the shoot…4am at the back door of Copper Jacks I’ll do a quick pose with you but make sure you got an experienced shooter…no micky mouse smartphone shots..we’ll need a proper brownie 127 merchant….and be forewarned..chances are there may be gaggle of off duty (tbc p 93)
Thanks for the response Cristy. Flight booked. Hotel booked. So we will be there in the front tables on 15th December at Vicar Street to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary. I am sure it will be as memorable as when we celebrated our 50th with you. Vishva and I can still hear the audience response when you announced it from the stage. Thank you.
Christy's reply
all we gotta do now Tom is try and stay alive until Dec 15th….that will be a miracle in itself
Christy, a few of us from Glasgow heading over to Vicar Street again. Will be meeting up with the family from Kildare Town to head your way – it was they who first turned us onto your music years ago. Hooked ever since.
Enjoyed some unforgettable shows at the ‘easy place down Gallowgate’ over the years (“out of Bairds, upstairs…”).
Can’t wait to trip lightly along the ledge in November…
Thanks for continuing to do it.
Christy's reply
let us know what night you’ll be in… and I’ll polish up “Come All You Dreamers”
Hello Christy,
Loving your thoughtful setlist from Salthill. Feels beautifully balanced.
Lots of great stories on here. Lakes of Pontchartrain. Lovely!
Please can I ask where the line about the alligator comes from?
It feels like
“And the rats and the worms were still as mice”
I wrote a version of tipping it up to Nancy from the other side of the road. A camel turned up at one point.
I’ve been enjoying watching the rugby these last few weeks. Those gallant brave women make me feel proud . Some of the teams danced together after the matches!
It’s less then 5 weeks to when I retire. 18th October.
Rebecca
Mike Waterson sang the “Lakes of Pontchartrain” to me after a gig in The Old Bluebell Folk Club circa 1967….I dont know where he heard the song…neither of us knew the whereabouts of Lake Pontchartrain back then…Mike thought the song might have some connection to Ireland…60 years on we know a lot more about thon Lake which features in other American songs….
we recorded it on the 1973 Planxty album “Cold Blow” …many versions ensued, Paul Brady and Liam Ó Maonlaí …its now part of Irelands Folk Song repertoire…it all began with the late Mike Waterson….his band,The Watersons, still resound here….
Mike, Lal,Norma,cousin John, and later, Martin much loved….
I retired in 1966………you wont know yourself…..happy retirement
Hi Christy,
Míle buíochas for the set list a chara.
Jaysus but you’ve been flying it at the gigs
these past few years. Fair play to yoursel, The Crew
and all that make the magic happen.
Would be lovin it if there was a live ceirnín on the cards …
Side A
1. The City of Chicago
2. Vive la Quinte Brigada
3. Johnny Boy
4. Ride On
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
I’ve gotten into the habit of opening with those 4 songs…I keep planning a different opening salvo but never follow thru….It may be time to bite the bullet and kick off different….then again, the first two gets the room singing, the next two settles us all in;… then we can go wherever the night takes
I had the entire juke box on shuffle this afternoon Christy and was hearing a lot of stuff I hadn’t heard in years when up popped Planxty – No Time for Love – Live at the Olympia 1980! Jaysus I’d forgotten how good that was. Sounds great, Liams pipes and Nollaig’s fiddle that come in at the end, pure class! And of course Nicky Ryan on sound!
I’ve not heard that since the night itself…..it was a bootleg album ..must dig it out and have a listen
Due to work getting in the way, I am unable to attend the gig in Sligo next Thursday, so if anyone is looking for two tickets give me a shout.
Apologies if this is not the place to post this, feel free to remove it if it is out of line.
0879802666
I hope that works out
Dear Christy
We will be in the audience at Vicar St on 17th November, front row seats, a miracle in itself.
We are three friends (Phil, Una, Ger) who know each other a lot of years and are fans from the album Prosperous, Planxty, Christy Moore band and Meeting Place days. And Planxty mark 2, and once off mark 3.
We can boast seeing you three times in one week, in Meeting Place, London Hammersmith and back to theatre on Serpentine Avenue.
Anyhow we have another boast for you:
The three of us went to Tennessee in 2023. We found ourselves on a coach heading from Memphis to New Orleans and looking at the map we knew Ponchatrain Lakes were nearby. After some persuasion we got the driver to detour across this very long bridge on the main lake (35 miles or so). One condition, we had to sing your version of the song as we traversed this massive lake, and we did!! We would be so chuffed if you could include it on your set list on the 17th. You would make three life long fans very happy.
a noble call
a new verse
“when we hit the road with Planxty days and nights in a transit van
criss -crossin the nation from Kildimo we drove to Kilcrohane
Merrily we kissed the quaker lay down with the alligator
as we sailed upon the Lakes of Pontchartrain
O the music and the banter, the sound of Liam Óg’s chanter
I’ll never hear the likes of him again”
Hey Christy, back from the Donal Lunny documentary. Really enjoyed it. Extremely moving. All your scenes, but particularly playing music with him were just beautiful and I wanted to say thank you. Praying for his health. Thank you also for the shoutout in the Keadeen earlier in the year. Unexpected and appreciated. Nothing but love and respect. Ride on my friend
Ger
Nuala O’Connor and Iarla O’Domhnaill made a beautiful film about our good neighbour
highly recommended to anyone with an ear for the pure drop
Aw Christy, nice to see Nicky getting fine mentions here, so sad at his passing.
I was lucky enough to come across Clannad in the late 70s as I taught the Gaeilge up in Rannafast, and drank in Leo’s pub, Leo being the father of the Brennans. Well I had a car, George O’Doherty didn’t, and as George/Seoirse was booked to sing in all the local pubs, I drove him, and hanging on to his shirttails I ended up each night in Clannad’s house. Booked them for a few gigs, and through that met Nicky. Such a lovely man.
I had booked them into the Town Hall Dundalk, with an overnight in the Imperial, and as ‘the boys’ got well liquified up before the gig Nicky came to me and asked if I could do anything for Áine, who was joining the band that night, but wasn’t happy with the besotted laddies. I did find another hotel for Áine, Nicky was eternally grateful. Áine went on to become Enya, and Nicky gave me many a booking, Clannad, Enya, Scullion to mention just a few.
Lovely memories of wonderful music people I was so lucky to meet.
Ride On Nicky Ryan!
53 years ago we were all in the van together
evening Christy,
shootout the streetlights, from the box set.
as the dusk descends here, this track came to mind.
rory
Soldier A
Hi Christy,
Another magic night in The Hanger – Míle Buíochas.
The opening four songs fairly set the scene
and then things can go anywhere and they did.
A bit of Casey an a bit of that oul divil is enough.
Hey Ronnie Reagan.
Who knew that they could elect worser ? Twice.
Smoke and Strong whiskey back in the set.
Woddy Guthrie’s Sacco and Vanzetti.
A special moment was Johnny Duhan’s The Voyage.
The choir were in fine voice (the clappers not so much)
An updated version of Encore.
Beeswing for young Molly and Spancil Hill for Harry
Mol an óige … Finished things up with Joxer
to send us all home sweating and buzzing.
You must have been bet after the show.
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
the clappers are grand….its always a good buzz when they gradually fade….dont get me wrong like, theres plenty of songs where the clappers are most welcome contributors to the overall caper…just betimes the clappin can be a tad inappropriate, like Beeswing is not a clapper, Richard Thompson’s beautiful lyric is worth a listen…not sure where it became a clapper but I have my suspicions…that Hanger crowd were outstanding the last two Fridays….its the mist off The Claddagh that fills us all with an energy to get down there and go at it agin…
we went to “In Time” last night…
Nuala O’Connor’s Film on the life of Donal Lunny is simply beautiful…highly recommended to any one with the slightest interest in the Raw Bar
Galway..The Hanger Sept 12 2025
Chicago
Quinte
Johnny boy
Ride on
Black & Amber
Delerium
2 Conneeleys
Lingo Politico
Boy in The Wild
Smoke & Whisky
Magdalen Laundry
Ringin The bell
Sacc0& Vanzetti
Casey
Tuam Beet
Cliffs Dooneen
Lisdoonvarna
Beeswing
Hey Ronnie Reagan
In Palestine
Yellow Triangle
Voyage
Ordinary man
Lyra McKee
Spancilhill
If I get an Encore
Joxer
1 hour 42 mins ( I enjoyed every second !!!)
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Hi Christy,
Brilliant night in Salthill last night, and Joxer was a great way to finish! As you could probably see, our Molly loved every moment any sang along all night. It was so kind of you to give her a birthday mention, it was the icing on the (birthday) cake! Your song list was minded like a baby on our way home, lest it get wet! She was buzzing and could hardly sleep! Unforgettable memories for a 10 year old.
Thank you.
Going to get to Vicar Street
Hey There Molly,
great to spot you in Galway
hope you had a Happy Birthday
thanks for listening to the songs and for singing too..I could hear you
Christy
Hey Christy, Great to see you still out there entertaining the masses. I never got back to you after our “Christy Moore Tribute Fundraising Concert” in June for The Children of Gaza (Middle East Children’s Alliance) at The Plough & The Stars in San Francisco. Well we raised close to $9,000 and the music fantastic. Many thanks for the go-ahead and God help the Palestinian’s (and we’ll do our bit). Here is a link to a video that I put up on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F3MP2RwZQg8?si=kEtD3Q3byOoFqm-6
Well done Cormac & all who turned out at The Plough & The Stars to support The Middle East Childrens Alliance….Thanks for sharing
Hi Christy,
A wet and dreary Salthill as we arrived this evening. However that soon changed when we got inside, there was a great buzz around . You fairly motored into it from the kick off.Another brilliant set, delighted to hear “ Sacco “ again along with all the other gems.
Thanks Christy for another full on performance.
Ride on
Patsy.
tearing across Westmeath at the minute…if we were on the old road we’d probably be heading up the broad street of Moate..
that was a great turn out tonight, I was a bit shaky beforehand, sneezing and snottin and all hot and cold..soon as I hit the lamps the adrenalin kicked in and I was away on a hack…some great moments..that man comin up the aisle callin Ronnie Reagan..theres a blast from the past…then your man lookin for Casey..I think the one verse is enough…young Molly lookin for a song and she just 10..what a treat for me to see her sing along to Richard Thompson’s classic..and young Harry from Loughrea lookin for Spancilhill and him a young teenager starting out his singing , buskin and giggin…
great to have Maura Kelly there tonight…her husband Des set Planxty up 53 years ago..gave us a van, a PA, recorded us and got us on the road,..Des was a pure gem of a man…before us he managed Sweeney’s Men and before that he was the leader of The Capitol Showband..one of the top showbands in the 1960s….it was lovely to see Maura there and to remember Des…..thru Des we always had a storng Galway connection..Johnny Divilly was our tour managar for a good stint..back then we played regular in Teach Furbo, Cotters of Inverin, and played Inis Mór agus Inis Iarr thar nais in naoi déag seachta dó…..
I’m thinking of Nicky Ryan tonight….
Hi christy! I think you remember me scince you dedicated 2 song to me at vicar street, also met some irish in prague who knew who i was because of the gig. But anyway, i was first in line for the ticket sale 1st november, whatever i did i couldnt buy tickets, it just locked the page, and even if its not possible still its sold out, it breaks my heart. i was really looking forward to see you again 🙁 best reguards jonas from sweden.
sorry to read your story Jonas..hope our paths cross again
Just listening to Clyde’s Bonnie Banks!
Arty McGlynn in there too…..that was a lovely time in Nicky’s studio in Artane…gettin on for 40 years ago….memories of putting down Ordinary Man, They Never Came Home, Flickering Light, Brendan’s Voyage, Continental Ceili, Nollaig Bridgeman played on that… Nicky sang on the outro….we laughed and sang together until Roma told us the tea was ready…then we put down Matty, Hard Cases…on and on into the night…I think Anto Drennan and Tony Molloy played too….was never there when Nicky added Enya to the mix….it was beautiful to hear what they added to the tracks….Sweet Music Roll on …Dusty Diamantina
“The River Runs Deep, Sweet Music Roll On “
Sorry to miss that one,Christy…but,I treasure the memories of the night at The Cavalcade,Didsbury…no hangover,never chances the bar…didn’t want to lose my place in front of the small stage…packed in,standing.. right in front of Liam…RIP…
Class…
Dave
I dont think I remember a room so full as that night…Harris & Appleton could pack ’em in….fair play to them….are they still in town ?
Hi Christy
RIP Nicky Ryan. To this day,his masterly work at Planxty gig sound comes to mind….an early band gig in the packed upper room of a Manchester pub. Every note and word crystal clear…thanks to Mr Ryan.
Very soon,you’ll take to the stage and I know the crew will be ace…following a master craftsman.
Have a great night,all
Dave
Nicky’s very first Planxty gig was in the MSG in Manchester. in 1972…I still recall the look on his face when he saw our PA… 2 x100watt Hurley’s Crazy Boxes ( from Glenamaddy) 4 dodgy shure mikes, a Binson Echo and a 100 watt amp….we did two 30 minute spots and went for an Indian..we stayed in a B&B out near Moss Side and struck out for Coventry on Sunday Morning….we laughed our hangovers away…
Christy, only just heard of the passing of Nicky Ryan. A great man with Planxty, yourself, Gary Moore, Clannad, Enya, and lots more! RIP. A clever man behind the desk!
RIP Nicholas…..Nicky was the foremost sound engineer in Ireland….we met him in London in 1972..he came to an early London gig and we hit it off, we kept in touch and he agreed to have a go at doing our sound…we knew little or nothing about PA sytems, microphones, monitors…Nicky designed a PA system specifically for Planxty… he had ideas for the Band but, unfortunately, we paid no heed….Nicky departed….all his potential and brilliance were soon recognised with the sounds he created for Clannad who enjoyed global success …then he moved again to create a whole new sound scape with Enya….I was around at the beginning of that journey when Nicky engineered my album “Ordinary Man” in his studio in Artane…Enya featured on a few tracks before they went on to conquer the world….
I regret not seeing much of Nicky these past decades but I’ll never forget those early days in the Planxty wagon….when we all had so little but enjoyed each other so much…
Rest in Peace Nicky…we send our condolences to Roma and the Family, to Enya and to all his loved ones…
ps…
” please Nicky…just a little more of Donal & Andy in my monitor “
Hi Christy, coming over to Vicar Street December 8th for my 60th birthday (December 22nd) just wondering if you do photos on your way out at the end of the night? Understand if you don’t.
agh jasus Andy…you’re 60 , I’m 80, is’nt that enough to be going on with….if all goes well and we both make it to Dec 8th ..I’ll be givvin schtick for almost 2 hours…after that its straight into the oxygen tent where my travelling chaplain will administer last rites and my travellling lawyer will once again try to get me to change my will…if I come thru all that I’ll go thru my Tibetan Relaxation routine learned directly from the Dalai himself in an army barracks in east Derry…then we lorry into a take away vindaloo and put the toilet roll in the fridge for the following morning…over to Copper Jacks then for a few swift basins…by then I’ll be ready for the shoot…4am at the back door of Copper Jacks I’ll do a quick pose with you but make sure you got an experienced shooter…no micky mouse smartphone shots..we’ll need a proper brownie 127 merchant….and be forewarned..chances are there may be gaggle of off duty (tbc p 93)
Thanks for the response Cristy. Flight booked. Hotel booked. So we will be there in the front tables on 15th December at Vicar Street to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary. I am sure it will be as memorable as when we celebrated our 50th with you. Vishva and I can still hear the audience response when you announced it from the stage. Thank you.
all we gotta do now Tom is try and stay alive until Dec 15th….that will be a miracle in itself
Christy, a few of us from Glasgow heading over to Vicar Street again. Will be meeting up with the family from Kildare Town to head your way – it was they who first turned us onto your music years ago. Hooked ever since.
Enjoyed some unforgettable shows at the ‘easy place down Gallowgate’ over the years (“out of Bairds, upstairs…”).
Can’t wait to trip lightly along the ledge in November…
Thanks for continuing to do it.
let us know what night you’ll be in… and I’ll polish up “Come All You Dreamers”
“Where The Shooting Stars Light Up The Fresco”