Dear Listeners,
Here are a few more songs … I hope that you enjoy. Thanks for listening.
Christy
https://www.facebook.com/officialchristymoore/videos/392516018335369/
Dear Listeners,
Here’s a few more songs for ye. Keep the requests coming and thanks for listening …
Christy
https://www.facebook.com/officialchristymoore/videos/550315788987875/
Dear Listeners – Here’s the second installment. Thanks for listening.
Christy
Dear Listeners,
I’ve posted a few songs on facebook. Thinking of doing this regularly – what would ye think?
Christy
https://www.facebook.com/officialchristymoore/videos/568072940788189/
Dear Friends, Ravers ,Songsters, Listeners, Communicators and others.
Thank you all for making contact on the occasion of my 75th Birthday.
The poor Postman was bent over carrying all the cards you sent.
The Nokia was hopping all day as your texts pinged in.
The in-box on me mac was like Hill 16 on a September Sunday (of yore)
Cakes, writing materials, photos, memorabilia, CDs and Songs.
It would take me a Year to respond to everyone individually, please accept this collective note of gratitude.
We had a grand day here. The Sun shone down and prevailing conditions called for a very low key celebration.
All things considered it is a remarkable age – way beyond what I would have anticipated in earlier times.
Now that I’m here, I value this time with gratitude, excitement, love and determination.
It’s a time that encompasses fear, powerlessness and anger but also, and more importantly, hope, compassion, care and love.
For every Johnny Ronan we have tens of thousands of good, kind hearted people doing their utmost to help fellow citizens.
Thanks to each and every one of you. Thank You
We have no idea what the future holds – the gig diary is completely empty. I miss the company of good companeros, of Band, Crew and Listeners.
Every day I sing and play here. I need to keep in touch with all the songs, constant revision with occasional alterations. There are a number of new covers on the worktop. They challenge me each day but also keep me occupied and content as I begin to learn and to sing them.
As to whether they make it into a “live” set, that’s an entirely different matter with many hurdles to cross.
Keep Coming Back.
Grá agus gach beannact go dtí an gaggle go léir….
Christy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ysHDmllT_o&feature=youtu.be
To all you 4711ers, songsters, listeners, scallywags and rapscallions.
Thank you for your messages, cards, texts emails, cakes, writing materials, books and good wishes,
See you along the way when the coast is clear.
Christy
PS – Here’s some stuff from the archives ye might be interested in checking out.
https://www.hotpress.com/music/happy-birthday-christy-moore-revisiting-classic-interview-22814589
https://www.rte.ie/archives/2019/1030/1087465-political-christy-moore/
Dear Listeners,
Sadly, we have had to cancel all of our shows through July 2020.
The only show rescheduled at this time is Live at the Marquee in Cork, for Saturday June 26, 2021.
Hopefully we will see you all again when things get back to normal. Stay safe everyone. Let the music keep your spirits high.
Christy
Dear Listeners,
We are expanding our list of cancelled shows to include Kilkenny–Lyrath Estate Hotel; Killarney–INEC; Portlaoise–Midlands Park Hotel; Leitrim-Lough Rynn Castle Hotel; Letterkenny-Clanree Hotel; Westport–Castlecourt Hotel.
At this stage, we are unprepared to reschedule the shows and suggest our Guests seek refunds from point of purchase.
I wish everyone a safe passage through this difficult time.
Christy
Dear Listeners,
It is with regret that I must announce the cancellation of upcoming concerts in Kilkenny, Killarney and Portlaoise. In the absence of official Government guidance, I feel it incumbent on me to make this decision. Having heard tonight’s bulletin from the W.H.O. I have made this difficult decision.
I regret any inconvenience caused. We will give further information re: rescheduling, refunding etc. and about other future concerts as soon as it is available.
I wish everyone a safe passage through this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Christy Moore
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that Christy will return to the National Concert Hall in June. Tickets for the Wednesday June 17th show are on sale at 10am Wed March 11th, 2020.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that we have scheduled a second show for Leisureland, Galway on Saturday, August 15th, 2020. Tickets go on sale Fri Feb 14th. Further details here on the gig page
https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/112803/christy-moore-extra-date-added
Dear Listeners…
We are about to release a new album of songs for your consideration.
It contains 26 new live recordings gathered under the title of “Magic Nights”
The opening track is “Magic Nights in The Lobby Bar”. A version of John Spillane/Ger Wolf’s classic song recorded at The Opera House, Cork in 2014.
We have recorded all our gigs in recent years. Producer Jimmy Higgins and Sound Engineer David Meade selected these takes from hundreds of gigs.
It has been an enjoyable process. Listening back and discovering special moments, riffs that went unnoticed, choruses long forgotten.
Every gig develops its own atmosphere, every audience being a unique gathering of listeners.
In Belfast we dedicated “Burning Times” to Lyra McKee, her Young Life so cruelly ended on The Creggan.
In Glasgow I responded to a call-out for Spancilhiil and what followed was, for me, a very special version of young Michael Considine’s beautiful song.
When we played Dreamland in Athy I sang Johnny Cash’s version of “Hurt”. I was 18 when I heard him sing in that very same Dancehall. A night I have never forgotten. (Albert Reynolds was on the door!)
In Vicar St, Dublin a voice called out for “Johnny Jump Up”. The Band had not played it before but I dived in and they followed. I cherish such spontaneous moments.
In recent months I have happened upon Sean Mone’s “Rosalita & Jack Cambell”, Pete St John’s “Inchicore Wake, Rob Corcoran’s “Ringing the Bell” and Albert Niland’s “Irish Pagan Ritual” (aka “Sail on Jimmy”) Each one taking its place in the set and gathering momentum along the way.
Its 50 years this year since I released my first album.
I have deep gratitude for the mystery of it all. At work I’m surrounded by a great team of comrades. Their talents and vital contributions keep the show on the road.
Each night at 8.05 we stand side stage, breathe in the air of expectancy, the intoxicating waft of perfume and after shave. The crew complete their final checks, the lights go down and out we go once more to face the Music.
Thank You for listening,
One and All,
Christy.
October 11th, 2019
Pre-order the Magic Nights album here – https://smi.lnk.to/MagicNights
Dear Listeners,
We have a raft of dates to announce for next spring. Gormanston and Naas are already on sale from hotel reception.
Waterford goes on sale Friday Oct 11th.
Trim, Mullingar, Tullamore, Kilkenny and Portlaoise will all go on sale Saturday Oct 12th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce the following shows: Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, Thursday March 26th; Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Friday April 3rd; Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Friday May 8th; and Radisson Hotel, Sligo, Saturday May 16th.
Tickets on Sale Tuesday Oct 1st.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Christy makes a welcome return to Glasgow Concert Hall, Edinburgh Usher Hall and Glasgow Barrowland April 15th, 16th and 18th, 2020.
Tickets on Sale Friday September 27th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce Christy’s return to Vicar Street December 9, 10, 16, 17, 2019 and January 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14, 2020. Tickets on sale Thursday September 26th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce two November shows on sale today at the Parkview Hotel and the Amber Springs Hotel.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
After two sell out shows last year, Christy returns to the Charleville Park Hotel on Thursday November 28th. Tickets on sale Friday July 26th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Christy will play at the Cappoquin Community Centre on Sept 27th, and Clonmel Park Hotel Sept 28th. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday June 28th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Christy will play the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire on Fri July 26th and Sat July 27th – and the Barbican Theatre, Drogheda on Fri September 20th.
Dun Laoghaire tickets on sale Fri June 21st. Barbican tickets on sale Saturday June 22nd.
October dates in Armagh City Hotel and the Slieve Donard Resort, Newcastle are on sale now.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Tickets are now on sale for Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney shows in September, while October dates in Armagh City Hotel and the Slieve Donard Resort, Newcastle go on sale Friday June 14th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Christy returns to Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney on Friday Sept 6th. Tickets on sale Tuesday June 11th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that we have added a second show in Leisureland, Salthill, Galway on Saturday August 17th, 2019, and a second show in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran on October 5th, 2019. Tickets on sale now.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that we have added a second show at The National Concert Hall, Dublin for Thursday June 20th, 2019. Tickets on sale tomorrow (Wednesday May 1st) at 10AM.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Tickets go on sale Friday March 29th for just announced show at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow on Thursday Sept 12th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that Christy is returning to the National Concert Hall for a Solo performance on Wednesday June 19th. Tickets go on sale at 10AM on Thursday March 21st.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
BBC 4 will air Come All You Dreamers at 10pm on Friday March 15th. Hope you get a chance to watch it again.
Christy
Dear Listeners,
Christy Moore, Declan Sinnott, Donal Lunny, and Jim Higgins will play Vicar Street on March 13th in Memory of Tim Martin & in aid of The Irish Hospice Foundation
Tickets on sale this Tuesday 18th December at 9am.
This gig will be a tribute to the late Tim Martin, our dear friend and colleague, with whom we worked closely over the past 30 years. He was the outstanding Sound Engineer of our time. Tim’s Family have requested that this gig be in aid of The Irish Hospice Foundation who will receive all the proceeds from this project.
Christy writes:
Tim Martin was the foremost Sound Engineer in Ireland. He is sadly and badly missed
particularly by his Family but also by all of those fortunate enough to have worked with him
across the years. Apart from the skills and expertise apparent in his work, Tim was a good
friend. His attention to detail, his focus, his preparedness to catch those magic spontaneous moments gave us all great confidence in the recording process. On top of all that Tim was mighty crack!!
Some of the acts recorded by Tim include
Planxty, Donal Lunny, Declan Sinnott, Matt Molloy, Whipping Boy, Commitments, Mary Coughlan, Seamus Heaney, Liam O’Flynn, Terence Trent Darby, Phil Lynnott, The Corrs, The Dubliners, Other Voices, Aslan, Something Happens, The Frames, Don Baker, Thin Lizzy, The Cranberries, Sweeneys Men, Horslips, L.S.O., Bryn Terfel, Moving Hearts, Mick Flannery, Secret Garden, Paula O’Flynn, Declan O’Rourke, The Waterboys, Sharon Shannon, Frankie Gavin, The Monks of Glenstal, Clannad, Paul Brady, Daniel O’Donnell.
This far-from-complete list came from Tim’s Family. When we first spoke to them about a gig they asked that the funds would go to The Irish Hospice Foundation.
The Foundation came on board as did Aiken Promotions. We plan to have a good night in memory of our Dear Friend.
Tickets go on sale this Tuesday 18th December at 9am and will be available from:
All usual Ticketmaster outlets Nationwide
24hr Credit Card Bookings 0818 719300 (ROI) / 0844 277 4455 (NI)
Book on line www.ticketmaster.ie
Dear Listeners,
Christy will return to the Manchester Bridgewater Hall Oct 15th, and the Liverpool Philharmonic Oct 16th in 2019. Tickets on PRE-SALE HERE at 10AM Thursday December 6th.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We have added four extra shows to our list of gigs for 2019.
Mullingar, Saturday Feb 16th (on sale Dec 8th)
Gormanston, Saturday Feb 23rd (on sale Dec 8th)
Limerick, Saturday April 27th (on sale now)
Waterford, Saturday June 8th (on sale Dec 1st)
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Aiken Promotions announced today that Christy Moore will return to play Live at the Marquee Cork in July. Tickets for this date go on sale this Thursday 15 November at 9am.
Christy recently released a new single Sail On Jimmy, which was recorded at the Marquee when he performed there earlier this year.
‘I just love singing Albert Niland’s song. More than any other, it has become an instant hit with audiences everywhere. We recorded this version at The Marquee in Cork on June 30th, 2018. 4,000 people, who had never heard the song before were singing beautifully by the end of the 3rd chorus….it was a joyful and memorable moment ….a stand out memory in 52 years of gigging.’ Christy …
Listen to Sail on Jimmy here: https://SMI.lnk.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We have recently added dates in Athlone (July) and Galway (August).
Further details here on the gig page
Christy …
Dear Listeners,
We have some exciting news! Christy returns to the Royal Festival Hall, London for two shows next May 24th and 25th. Here is the pre-sale link for our listeners to purchase tickets before the shows go on general release. This link will become live Thurs Oct 25th at 10AM.
https://www.eventim.co.uk/tickets.html?fun=erdetail&doc=erdetaila&erid=2312033&affiliate=3A2
Tickets go on sale to public from Fri Oct 26th at 10AM.
Further details here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Sail on Jimmy is out today. I just love singing Albert Niland’s song. More than any other, it has become an instant hit with audiences everywhere. We recorded this version at The Marquee in Cork on June 30th, 2018. 4,000 people, who had never heard the song before, were singing beautifully by the end of the 3rd chorus. It was a joyful and memorable moment … a stand out memory in 52 years of gigging. You can listen to Sail on Jimmy and follow my Spotify playlist HERE.
Christy x
Dear Listeners,
We have added five new shows to the calendar for next year. Killarney – March 16th, Portlaoise – April 19th, Kilkenny – April 20th, Belfast – May 2nd and 3rd. All shows going on sale next week.
Further details here on the gig page
Christy …