Sounds from the Emerald Isle.

Two from the Maestro.

Christy Moore. ------ Back Home In Derry.



Christy Moore. ------ The Voyage.



Life is an ocean
Love is a boat
In troubled waters
It keeps us afloat

When we started the voyage
There was just me and you
Now gathered round us
We have our own crew

Now two from a great band from Ballyfermot, Dublin.
----------------The Fureys-------------

The group formed in 1978 and consisted initially of four brothers.
The band later met Davey Arthur and had great commercial success working with him.
I've seen them perform many a time, brilliant.
They are currently touring, here are their upcoming gigs.

DECEMBER 2010
Mon 27th DUBLIN. THE HELIX
Wed 29th THURLES, Source Arts Centre

JANUARY 2011
Sat 29th DUBLIN Temple Bar TradFest 3.45pm (FUREYS ONLY)

FEBRUARY 2011
Sat 5th BELFAST. Waterfront
Thu 10th BRAY. Mermaid Arts Centre
Fri 11th COOKSTOWN, Burnavon Theatre
Sat 12th PORTLAOISE. Dunamaise Arts Centre
Thu 17th BLANCHARDSTOWN. Draiocht
Fri 18th BIRR. Theatre & Arts Centre
Sat 19th ENNIS.
Sat 26th ENNISKILLEN, Ardhowen Theatre

MARCH 2011
Fri 4th COLERAINE, Riverside Theatre
Sat 5th ARMAGH, Marketplace Theatre
Wed 9th YORK. Grand Opera House
Thu 10th BOLTON. Albert Hall
Fri 11th BARROW IN FURNACE, The Forum
Sat 12th CONSETT, Empire Theatre
Sun 13th WHITEHAVEN, Rosehill Theatre
Tue 15th SOUTH SHIELDS, The Customs House
Wed 16th DUMFERMLINE, Carnegie Hall
Thu 17th GLASGOW, Pavilion Theatre
Fri 18th EDINBURGH, The Queens Hall
Sat 19th ARBROATH, Webster Theatre
Sun 20th ALNWICK, Playhouse
Sat 26th DUBLIN, VICAR ST
Thu 31st HOLYHEAD, Ucheldre Centre

APRIL 2011
Fri 1st CHIPPING, Village Hall
Sat 2nd SCUNTHORPE, St Bernadettes
Sun 3rd TEWKESBURY, Roses Theatre
Mon 4th GORLESTON, Gorleston Pavilion
Tue 5th MILTON KEYNES, The Stables
Wed 6th HAYES, The Beck Theatre
Thu 7th DERBY, Assembly Rooms
Fri 8th STAFFORD, Gatehouse Theatre
Sat 9th FROME, Memorial Theatre
Sun 10th CHRISTCHURCH, Regent Centre
Mon 11th EXMOUTH, Pavilion
Tue 12th OXFORD, Town Hall
Wed 13th COVENTRY, Ricoh Arena

MAY 2011
Wed 11th HULL. City Hall
Thu 12th EASINGWOLD, The Galtres Centre
Fri 13th DONCASTER, Civic Theatre
Sat 14th SOUTHPORT, Southport Theatre
Sun 15th HAILSHAM, Hailsham Pavilion
Mon 16th TENTERDEN, Sinden Theatre
Tue 17th WATFORD, Irish Club
Wed 18th BASINGSTOKE, The Anvil
Thu 19th POTTERS BAR, Wyllyotts Theatre
Fri 20th SOLIHULL, Arts Centre
Sat 21st CROYDON, Fairfield Hall
Sun 22nd SOUTHEND, Palace Theatre
Mon 23rd BANBURY, The Mill Arts Centre
Tue 24th YSTRADGYNLAIS, Welfare Hall
Wed 25th CARDIGAN, Theatre Mwldan

You can check up on the band at www.thefureys.com

To the Music.

The Fureys. ------ Lonesome Boatman.



The Fureys ------ The Green Fields of France.

A special request for Ceili

The Fureys ------ The Mountains of Mourne.

No, my parents met and married here, I'm a canuck, through and through.
I like the song, thanks.

A Canuck, eh.
With a name like " Ceili"
A fine dog called "Murphy"
A Canuck, eh.
You're more
Much more, eh.

U2. -----Magnificent.

Too funny!!! I was at that concert!
U2 Rocks. Thanks.

You GO Girl ------

eh!

I believe their back in your neck of the woods in June & July.
Places & dates on page 1

WEDNESDAY 01 JUNE 2011
with The Fray
Commonwealth Stadium
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Some music now from a band I've always admired,
a talented bunch of guys including Christy Moore at the start.
They are the fantastic -------MOVING HEARTS--------
They last toured in 2009, I'm not too sure what their up to now.
There is no up to date news on their website www.movinghearts.ie
Anyhow here's two great tracks from the boys.

Moving Hearts ------ Irish Ways and Irish Laws.



Moving Hearts ------ Hirashima Nagaski Russian Roulette.

A break from the music now.

A historical programme on the causes of Irish poverty
in the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
The brutality of landlords and
The inhumanity of the British ruling classes.






MORE TO COME.

Back to the music now and two nice relaxing tracks to wind up the night
performed by the beautiful and wonderful ----------ENYA----------
Enya who is from Donegal is popular worldwide and has sold millions of albums.
I have not heard of any upcoming tours but you can keep up to date
and check out her albums, etc at www.enya.com

Enya. --------- Only Time.



Enya. ---------- Christmas Secrets.



Beannacht.

Lets start the day off with a bit of poetry.

THE SONG OF WANDERING AENGUS

by: W.B. Yeats

I went out to the hazel wood,
Because a fire was in my head,
And cut and peeled a hazel wand,
And hooked a berry to a thread;

And when white moths were on the wing,
And moth-like stars were flickering out,
I dropped the berry in a stream
And caught a little silver trout.

When I had laid it on the floor
I went to blow the fire a-flame,
But something rustled on the floor,
And some one called me by my name:
It had become a glimmering girl
With apple blossom in her hair
Who called me by my name and ran
And faded through the brightening air.

Though I am old with wandering
Through hollow lands and hilly lands,
I will find out where she has gone,
And kiss her lips and take her hands;
And walk among long dappled grass,
And pluck till time and times are done
The silver apples of the moon,
The golden apples of the sun.
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Lovely. NOW lets listen to the Maestro Christy Moore sing it.
Musical Poetry, a nice way to start the day.

Next two from a band formed in Kings Cross, London in 1982
but who are unquestionably Irish, the one & only- ------THE POGUES--------
Originally named" Pog Mo Thoin" which is Irish for "Kiss my arse".
They split in 1991 but reformed in 2001 and have been touring since.
They have just confirmed a Spring tour of the U.S. in 2011.

-----------------Tour Dates---------------
March 3 - Chicago (Congress Theater)
March 4 - Detroit (Royal Oak Music Theater)
March 7 - Baltimore (Rams Head Live)
March 8 - Washington DC (9:30 Club)
March 11 - Boston (House of Blues)
March 12 - Boston (House of Blues)
March 15 - New York (Terminal 5)
March 16 - New York (Terminal 5)
March 17 - New York (Terminal 5)

You can keep up to date on the band at www.pogues.com

The Pogues ------Dirty Old Town.



The Pogues ------Pair of Brown Eyes.

A nice song now from Sinead O'Connor and Shane Mac Gowan lead singer of The Pogues.
The Beauty & The Beast.

-----Haunted by the Ghost-----

We'll finish the night again with a nice one from
____________ ENYA ___________

_____ CARIBBEAN BLUE _____

The DUBLINERS were formed in 1962, originally called The Ronnie Drew Band. The original line up were Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Ciaran Burke & Barney McKenna. They changed their name to The Dubliners because Ronnie didn't like the original name & though the line up has changed over the years, to this day The Dubliners they remain.Today the band are Barney McKenna, Eamonn Campbell, John Sheahan, Sean Cannon & Patsy Watchorn. Luke, Ronnie & Barney have all passed away, most recent was Ronnie in 2008. Ronnie was famous for his unique voice & long white beard. Luke Kelly is considered one of the greats, he died in 1974.

Ronnie & Luke

The Dubliners are considered ambassadors for Irish folk music & have remained a very popular band. They are still touring today, here are some of their upcoming gigs.

18 Feb
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Glasgow

19 Feb
Aberdeen Music Hall
Aberdeen, Scotland

20 Feb
Perth Concert Hall
Perth

20 Feb
Perth Theatre
Scotland

10 Mar
Newcastle City Hall
Newcastle

13 Mar
The Lowry
Manchester

16 Mar
indigO2
London

The Band Today.

You can follow the band & their other tour dates at www.thedubliners.org

Some music from THE DUBLINERS old & new.

In The Rare Old Times.


Fields Of Athenry.


South Australia.


The Night Visiting Song. (Luke's last performance)


Dirty Old Town.


Whiskey In The Jar.

Now to an Irish punk rock band who released their first record " Looking after No 1" in 1977. All six members of the band came from Dun Laoighaire, Dublin. Their lead singer, a Mr Bob Geldof went on to organise Live Aid, has been Knighted & continues to fight against poverty. Some members of the Rats still gig & they are touring in 2011.
Nearly 25 years since playing at Live Aid to an audience of billions, Boomtown Rats Garry Roberts and Simon Crowe return to the music scene with their highly rated new band (Pete Barton on bass & vocals and Darren Beale guitar)
In addition, Boomtown Rats keyboard player Johnnie Fingers joins the band when circumstances allow.
Boomtown Rats saxophone player Andy Hamilton joins the band for select guest appearances. Andy is also the saxophone player for Duran Duran, Tina Turner, Elton John, Pet Shop Boys, and George Michael.
The Rats play all their massive Boomtown Rats hits including Rat Trap, She's So Modern, Diamond Smiles, Like Clockwork, Someone's Looking At You, Looking After Number 1, Mary of the 4th Form, their brilliant new version of I Don't Like Mondays, and many more.

2011 TOUR DATES
January
Friday 21st Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne.
Saturday 22nd The Paladium Club, Bideford.

May
Sunday 1st Bishop Stortford Festival.
Sunday 29th Nice & Sleazy, Morecambe.

July
Friday 22nd Tempelhof, Berlin, Germany
Saturday 23rd Ahmsen, Freilichtbuhne, Germany

The band hope to be doing gigs in Europe, USA, Canada and Japan in the near future.
You can check for more updates at www.boomtownrats.co.uk

Here's three tracks from the BOOMTOWN RATS.

Looking After No 1.



Rat Trap.



I Don't Like Mondays.

I think I'll finish today with a favourite of mine.
The lyrics are fantastic. Fun.

The Reel in the Flickering Light
by Christy Moore
________________________________________
As I was walking home one evenin'
I know this takes some believin'
I met a group of creatures
With the strangest lookin' features

A poor old dog and a worm in the weed
And a fine old pigeon, yes indeed
A daddy longlegs jumped up sprite
As he danced to the reel in the flickering light
Oh round we go, heel to the toe
And the daddy longlegs jumped up sprite
As he danced to the reel in the flickering light

On his thin and wispy spindles
He was deft and he was nimble
His eyes were scientific
And his dancing was terrific

And the rats and the worms they made a din
And the nettles in the corners took it in
"Oh God" says I, "Tonight's the night"
"We'll dance to the reel in the flickering light"
Oh round we go, heel to the toe
"Oh God" says I "tonight's the night
We'll dance to the reel in the flickering light"

Then he looked at me directly
With a gaze that could dissect me
Then he asked me in a whisper
"Have you got any sisters?"

"Oh God almighty" says I to him
"What sort of a man d'you think I am?
I've only one she's not your type
She wouldn't dance the reel in the flickering light"
So round we go, heel to the toe
"I've only one she's not your type
She wouldn't dance a reel in the flickering light"

Says he:
"Does she come from another planet?
Does she got a bee in her bonnet?
Does she do her daily duties
You never know we might be suited"

And the rats and the worms began to laugh
And some of them started shufflin' off
We're goin' to have some fun tonight
Getting ready for the reel in the flickering light
Oh round we go, heel to the toe
We're goin' to have some fun tonight
Getting ready for the reel in the flickering light

I could see he had no scruples
When I looked into his pupils
They were purple or magenta
Like a statue during lent

I said "I'll get her right away"
"Good man" says he "now don't delay"
We're going to have some fun tonight
And he flicked his legs in the flickering light.
Oh round we go, heel to the toe
We're goin' to have some fun tonight
And he flicked his legs in the flickering light.

Then up stepped a red carnation
and they gave her an ovation
She was warm and enchatin'
As she slowly started dancin'

And the bright old pigeon peeled his eye.
And the nettles and the weeds began to sigh.
Daddy longlegs said "my-oh-my
Are we ready for the reel in the flickering light?"
Oh round we go, heel to the toe
Daddy longlegs said "my-oh-my
Are we ready for the reel in the flickering light?"

She was gentle, she was charmin'
And I heard him call her "darlin'
He was graceful as a whisper
On his delicate legs of silver

And the rats and worms were still as mice
And the poor old pigeon said "That's nice"
A shimmering veil on the lovely bride
As they danced to the reel in the flickering light
Oh round we go, heel to the toe
A shimmering veil on the lovely bride
As they danced to the reel in the flickering light

Oh round we go, heel to the toe
A shimmering veil on the lovely bride
As they danced to the reel in the flickering light
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The Reel in the Flickering Light.

Lets start the day off with a girl from Forkhill, Co Armagh. The talented Miss Paula Flynn.
Paula is a singer/ songwriter and an independent radio documentary maker.
In 2007, while still studying at Dublin City University she recorded a version of David Bowie's
Let's Dance which found its way into the hands of advertising executives. The voice did it for them,
and it seemed to strike a chord with the punters too. EMI came on board decided to release it as a single
which went on to top the Irish charts.
You can get all the latest news on Paula at www.misspaulaflynn.com

Here's her cover version of Lets Dance. Awesome!



Paula Flynn. ------------ Christmas Valentine.

Here's a documentary on couriers in Dublin.
I was a motorbike courier for a while myself,
crazy job, dangerous and stressful, you finish
the day wound up like a lunatic.
Here's to the Push Bike Warriors.

A short film from Co Wicklow, the County known as The Garden of Ireland.
The song is July sung by Mundy.
I have to say Wicklow has some fantastic walkways & great fishing,
and there's nothing like taking a horse out on the beach.
Wonderful County & coming from a Dubliner that's high praise indeed.