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Hollywood star composed Tipperary Waltz
Simon Casey has teamed up with Hollywood actor Patrick Bergin for his latest single, Tipperary Waltz.
Patrick has composed the new and sombre waltz to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One. It is set in the era when Patrick’s uncle Hugh came back a shocked and damaged man after being involved in the Battle of the Somme. Mindful of the famous song from that era, It’s A Long Way To Tipperary, the new composition is dedicated to all the fallen heroes of that war which claimed several million lives. Patrick, who was born in Dublin, is best known for his role in Sleeping with the Enemy which also starred Julia Roberts and for playing the role of Aidan Maguire in Eastenders.
This is the follow-up to Simon’s hugely successful Third Dance from the End single and Tipperary Waltz was recorded and produced by Des Sheerin at the Shed Studios in Westmeath.
Down home country from Boxcar Brian
Boxcar Brian is a Down man on the up. Country from the Heart is the title of his latest album, which sees him perform the standards that have been such an integral part of the genre down through the years.
Brian is well established across the Ulster circuit and is known for his love of classics from over the years including the songs of Boxcar Willie. He has been a regular on many of the summer outdoor broadcasts hosted by Hugo Duncan on his BBC Radio Ulster shows for some years now.
Among the favourites on the album are Highway to Nowhere, I Wish I Had a Nickel, Geisha Girl, Texas When I Die, Gentle Mother, Angeline and the Boxcar Willie Medley. Brian can be contacted on 077-19734447.
Justin gets in the mood
Tyrone singer and composer Justin McGurk has played for hundreds of weddings with his band, The Boogie Men, over the last few years. The Cookstown man challenged himself to pen not just a wedding day song, but one that would resonate with couples throughout their married lives. Perfect As Can Be is his response and his brand new single.
Justin has co-written songs with some friends on the Irish music circuit and has also teamed up with some Nashville based writers in recent years. He is confident that Perfect As Can Be will become a much requested wedding day song on radio stations and at receptions in the times ahead.
Orlaith flies the flag
The Keane family tradition in Co Galway continues with Orlaith flying the flag for another generation. Orlaith, who is daughter of Matt and Florence, is a niece of Dolores and Seán Keane, who have been such a major part of the Irish folk and trad scene over the last few decades. Orlaith, who will soon have a new single on release, is also in the process of selecting dates for concert shows around the country. She performed at the Clonmel Folk Club in the Coachman last week and her next show is in Westport Town Hall Theatre on Friday, 19 October.
Barbara Ellis dies in Sligo
Barbara Ellis, a sister of well-known country singer Sandy Kelly, died in Strandhill, Sligo, last week. She was 57. Back in 1982, Barbara was a member of the family quarter comprising of Sandy Kelly and their cousins Danny and Nina Duskey, who represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. Performing the song, Here Today Gone Tomorrow, as The Duskeys, they finished in 11th position in the contest which was staged in Harrowgate, England. Barbara went on to record a country EP from which the song Evergreen proved the most popular choice. She had withdrawn from the music scene for some years.
Condolences are tendered to her family circle and friends at this sad time.
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