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Monday, September 28, 2009

An evening with JOHNNY DUHAN

Friday 2nd October
The Sirius Arts Centre present
An evening with
JOHNNY DUHAN
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his masterpiece "The Voyage"
8 p.m.
Tickets 20 euros/18 euros concession
http://www.siriusartscentre.ie/

Friday, September 25, 2009

Exciting Exhibition at Cobh Library

A photographic exhibition on life at Haulbowline Island has opened at the Cobh Library. The exhibition highlights the island's rich history with pictures and information on the Naval Service and Dockyard and Irish Steel. The history of the island is recounted from the establishment of the world's first sailing club, Royal Cork Yacht Club, on Haulbowline in 1720.

Cobh set to rock for the weekend

Come to Cobh the weekend and enjoy a real Blues Experience. 22 bands to play at 13 locations throughout the town read more here

Monday, September 21, 2009

Cork to Cobh 15 Mile Road Race


The Cork to Cobh 15 Mile Road Race will take place on 4th October 2009. Last year the event attracted a record entry, with 698 runners finishing the course. The race leaves Cork at 9.30 am and the first runners are expected in Cobh around 10.45 am. Entry forms are available on this link or from Kevin Cummins on 021 4292509 or email kevcummins@eircom.net

http://www.corkbhaa.com/pages/calender.htm

News from The Sirius Arts Centre

Thursday 24 September 8:00PM
From America The ANNAPOLIS BLUEGRASS BAND
Saturday 26 September 8:00PM
NO CROWS
Featuring:
Steve Wickham: Fiddle (from the Waterboys) Anna Houston: Cello, Mandolin Felip Carbonell: Guitar Eddie Lee: Double Bass

NoCrows is an eclectic gathering of musicians from different cultures and influences. Steve Wickham, Anna Houston, Eddie Lee and Felip Carbonell met up initially for an informal weekly session in Shoot the Crows pub in Sligo in September 2005, which is still ongoing every Wednesday night. Coming from very different musical backgrounds, they decided to mix it together and see what would come out. NoCrows repertoire is truly global as their music ranges from Portugal to Moldova, from Brittany to Russia, from Venezuela to Greece and beyond. Always on the lookout for a good tune, the band borrows from the classical oeuvre as it does from jazz, trad, folk and world music.
Mallorcan guitarist Felip Carbonell with his flamenco/manouche style guitar provides the engine for the band’s exciting and stylish music. The quartet’s melodies arrive on the wings of the violin, mandolin and cello. The cello and mandolin are played by Anna Houston. Anna’s Swiss/Celtic roots are apparent in her intricate and soulful playing. Steve Wickham of ‘the Waterboys’ is the violinist and his energetic style and repertoire adds spice to the quartet. Eddie Lee provides the hot grooves on his double bass. Eddie is a well respected musician and well known for his work with the Cafe Orchestra among others.

For more information or to book contact Sirius at cobharts@iol.ie or at (021) 481

Friday, September 18, 2009

HMS Bounty to visit Cobh this weekend 19th & 20th Sept

The visit, hosted by the Port of Cork, will see the HMS Bounty under the command of Captain Robin Walbridge and his 18 strong crew open up its decks and galleys to the public for tours throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Cobh set to Rock to the Blues

Over 22 bands to play at 13 different venues over 3 days!

Cobh will come alive to the rhythm of Blues Rock Music when the Cobh Blues Experience kicks into action on the 25th 26th & 27th September.

Twenty two local and international bands will be taking part in the festival, playing live Blues Rock music, such as Eric Clapton and Rory Gallagher favourites, at thirteen different locations in the town. The three day event is being sponsored by Guinness.
In what promises to be a great weekend of entertainment, free music gigs will take place at the following venues: Jack Doyle’s, The Well House, The Rob Roy, Mauretania, Ryan’s Bar, Tarrant's Bar, Kelly’s Bar, O’Shea’s at the Commodore, The Quays Bar, The Waters Edge Hotel, Bella Vista, The Village Inn and The Crows Nest.
Following the success of the inaugural Cobh Blues Experience in 2008, the Cobh Blues Club was formed. Five of the bands in the line up of this year’s entertainment are members of the Club. To encourage young musicians in the town, part of this year’s programme will include a music workshop on Saturday morning, organised by the Cobh Blues Club. This will take place at the Sirius Arts Centre and those taking part will play live music on the Bandstand from 2 to 6 p.m. with the Cobh Blues Club performers.

Headlines at the Commodore Hotel on Friday and Saturday will see Arcadia plus James O’Mahoney and The Totalers performing from 11 pm till late. Performers at the other festival venues include Aaron Curtis from London, the Tom Cats from Killarney and the Blues Brother style music performed by the Swinging Blue Cats from Kilkenny. Also included in the line up will be Ted Cramer, Azzuro, Padraig Parker, Remedy, McGill, John & Barry, the Red Bloosters, the Young Once, the Vipers, J&B Rox, Scruffy, Sound Affairs, Rumbleshack, Dr. Dec & The Side Effects, the Uncle Alberts Rupp Band, the Cobh Blues Club and the well know Israeli Blues musicians, the Valdeman Trio.

Saturday is the Family Fun Day on the Promenade, with a Farmers Market plus free entertainment for children. This will include bouncy castles, balloon artists and face painting – and of course the workshop performers live on the bandstand. If the weather should be inclement, everything will move into the Jack Doyle room at the Commodore.

The Cobh Blues Experience – a true musical feast!

A full programme of events is available on the web site www.cobhcalls.com and a listing follows below.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Programme of Events for Cobh Blues Experience

Friday 25th September

The Well House Bar 9.30 p.m.
Cobh Blues Club

The Rob Roy Bar 9.30 p.m.
Dr Dec & The Side Effects

The Mauretania Bar 9.30 p.m.
Arron Curtis

Ryans Bar 10.00 p.m.
The Prester John Blues Band

Tarrants Bar 9.30 p.m.
Azzurro

Kelly’s Bar 9.30 p.m.
The Tom Cats

O’Shea’s Bar @ The Commodore Hotel 10 p.m.
To be confirmed

Bella Vista Hotel & China Sea Restaurant 11.30 p.m.
The Valdman Trio

The Village Inn 9.30 p.m.
The Young Once

The Crow’s Nest Bar & Restaurant 10 p.m.
(Courtesy Bus) Uncle Alberts Rupp Band

The Commodore Hotel 11 p.m. to late
James O’Mahoney & The Totalers

Saturday 26th September

Sirius Art Centre 10.30 a.m.
Blues Music Workshop

Afternoon in the Promenade
Live Music on Bandstand 2 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Cobh Blues Club & Workshop Musicians

Entertainment – Balloons, Face Painters, Bouncy Castles (will move to Jack Doyle Room in Commodore if wet)

Well House Bar 10 p.m.
The Totalers

Rob Roy Bar 9.30 p.m.
The Red Bloosters

Mauretania Bar 9.30 p.m.
The Young Once

Ryans Bar 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Valdeman Trio
10 p.m. The Rumble Shack

Tarrants Bar 9.30 p.m.
Uncle Alberts Rupp Band

Kelly’s Bar 5.30 – 7.30 p.m. The Tom Cats
10 p.m. The Tom Cats

O’Shea’s Bar @ The Commodore Hotel 10 p.m.
The Prester John Blues Band

Jack Doyle Room 11 p.m. to Late
Arcadia

The Quays Bar & Restaurant 10 p.m.
J & B Rox

Bella Vista Hotel & China Sea Restaurant
9.15 Aaron Curtis
11.45 p.m. The Valdman Trio

The Village Inn 9.30 p.m.
Sound Affair

Sunday 27th September

Jack Doyles Bar 9 p.m.
Ted Kramer

The Well House 4 – 6 p.m.
The Vipers
9 p.m.
The Totalers

The Rob Roy 9 p.m.
Remedy

The Mauretania 8.30 p.m.
John & Barry

Ryans Bar 2 -4 p.m.
Aaron Curtis
9 p.m.
The Prester John Blues Band

Tarrants Bar 9 p.m.
McGill

Kelly’s Bar 4- 6 p.m.
The Tom Cats
9 p.m.
The Tom Cats

O’Shea’s Bar @ The Commodore Hotel
9 p.m.
The Swinging Blue Cats

The Quays Bar & Restaurant 4- 6 p.m.
The Rumble Shack

The Village Inn 9 p.m.
Scruffy

The Crow’s Nest Bar & Restaurant
(Courtesy Bus) 4 –6 p.m.
The Swinging Blue Cats

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

SOUNDWAVE II

Saturday 12 September

Sirius Arts Centre and Cork Art Trail present

SOUNDWAVE II

From noon until 7:00pm

A day of sound works including performances, talks and more!

Curated by Paul Hegarty and Danny McCarthy

Admission Free!

Free Tour of the Old Church Cemetery

Free Guided Tour of the Old Church Cemetery with Jack Gilmartin on Sunday 20th September at 2.30 pm

Hear the fascinating history that spans over three centuries of this very cosmopolitan graveyard that is just 1 mile north of Cobh.
What people say about these tours:
"Amazing history and very entertaining"
"Jack's depth of knowledge and witty style means I will be back again"
"Not to be missed by anyone with even a passing interest in the history of Cobh and indeed Ireland"
For further info visit http://www.visitcobh.com or contact Hendrick on 0872593850

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Sirius Arts Centre

Cobh County Cork

Presents

An Evening with

Liam O MaonlaĆ­

Thursday 10 September 8pm

Tickets €18

Past member of the Hot House Flower, now recognised for his own incredibly solo performances.
This will be his first appearance at the Sirius Arts Centre. Not to be missed!

For more information or to book tickets contact Sirius at 021 481 3790
www.siriusartscentre.ie