Danny Slevin has written and recorded a new song in tribute to his good friend Vinny Baker. Vinny took ill and died suddenly some months ago. The song, Vinny, is in memory of the great days spent working with him and is a deeply personal tribute.

So Much Music and So Little Time is the new single from Patrick O’Sullivan from Co Cork. The song was composed by Patrick, together with Gay Brazel, and was produced by Tony Kirby in Ballincollig. It will also be included on Patrick’s forthcoming album.

Robert Mizzell is making plans for his Coming Home 10th Anniversary Tour to the USA from 22 September to 2 October. This year’s trip takes in visits to New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge and Branson. Contact 074-9119955, 087-3410550, or visit www.robertmizzell.com for more details.

Anne Biddy and the Ryan Turner Band are playing for a fundraising dance in the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny on Friday, 14 March. The night is in memory of Maria McFadden and all proceeds will go to the Donegal branch of Down’s Syndrome Ireland.

The Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin, will host The Indians and Friend on the weekend of Friday, 30 May to Sunday, 1 June. Joining them will be Gerry Guthrie and his band and Stephen Smyth and his band. The show is now taking bookings on 087-3334336.

We had a query recently in relation to Gerry Madigan, formerly of The Cotton Mill Boys, wondering if he is still involved in the music business. The Cottons were hugely popular back in the 1970s and featured on Opportunity Knocks for a number of weeks. Anyone who can help with this query can phone or text 086-1729837.