Category:Irish
The Witching Hour Sessions – A House
The Witching Hour Sessions – 17/02/2018 A House A House were an Irish rock band active from the 1980s into the 1990s, and recognized for the clever, “often bitter or irony laden lyrics of Dave Couse bolstered by the seemingly effortless musicality”. The single “Endless Art” is one of their best known charting successes. Tonight’s …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – The Gloaming
The Witching Hour Sessions – 16/02/2018 The Gloaming The Gloaming were formed in 2011 by musicians Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Caoimhin Ó Raghallaigh, Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman). They have made two studios albums, The Gloaming (2014) and The Gloaming 2 (2016). The Gloaming have been globally acclaimed for thoughtfully reimagining the music …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – Lisa Hannigan
The Witching Hour Sessions – 13/02/2018 Lisa Hannigan Lisa Hannigan (born 1981) is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician. She began her musical career as a member of Damien Rice’s band. Since beginning her solo career in 2007 she has released three albums: ‘Sea Sew’ (2008), ‘Passenger’ (2011), and ‘At Swim” (2016). Hannigan’s music has …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – Sweeney’s Men
The Witching Hour Sessions – 30/01/2018 Sweeney’s Men Formed in 1966 by ‘Galway’ Joe Dolan, Andy Irvine and Johnny Moynihan, Sweeney’s Men were one of the most influential bands of the Irish folk revival. Heavily influenced by Old Timey American musicians from the 1920s and 30s, the group also drew on Irish, Scots and English …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – Whipping Boy
The Witching Hour Sessions – 26/01/2018 Whipping Boy Whipping Boy were formed in Dublin in 1988, the band comprised of Fearghal McKee (vocals), Paul Page (guitar), Myles McDonnell (bass, vocals), and Colm Hassett (drums). After a couple of EP’s on the Cheree label, they released their debut album, ‘Submarine’ in 1992 on Liquid Records . …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – The Frank & Walters
The Witching Hour Sessions – 12/01/2018 The Frank & Walters The Frank and Walters were formed in Cork in 1990 by brothers Paul and Niall Lenihan along with Ashley Keating. They gained a cult following in Cork and quickly signed up to Setenta Record from where they released 3 EP’s. They released their debut album …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – Dolores Keane
The Witching Hour Sessions – 09/01/2018. Dolores Keane Dolores Keane (born 1953) was a founding member of the successful group De Dannan, and has since embarked on a very successful solo career, establishing herself as one of the most loved interpreters of Irish song. Keane was born in a small village called Sylane (near Tuam) …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – Glen Hansard
The Witching Hours Session – 30/12/2017. Glen Hansard. Songwriter, actor, vocalist and guitarist for Irish group The Frames, and one half of folk rock duo The Swell Season, Glen Hansard was born in Dublin in 1970. He has also appeared in the BAFTA-winning film The Commitments, as well as starring in the film Once, which …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – December 7th 2017
The Witching Hour Sessions – 07/12/2017 Another trawl tonight through some (maybe) forgotten or passed top quality gems of Irish records. A lot of you might have them but if you haven’t they are worth searching out. Are there any more lost gems out there that a body should know about? Would love to hear …
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The Witching Hour Sessions – Kerbdog
The Witching Hour Sessions – 28/07/2017. Kerbdog. (Info taken from cups of coffee with Darragh and the remainder from the internet). No introduction needed. But here goes! From the bastion of hurling, alternative metal band Kerbdog (Nirvana + Metallica + Sonic Youth with a shake of Husker Du thrown in?) were formed in Kilkenny in …
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