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Positive response to Patrick Kavanagh-inspired song
The poetry of Patrick Kavanagh provides the inspiration for the new song from Damian Davis. The Inniskeen-born poet penned his famous lines “O stony grey soil of Monaghan, You burgled my bank of youth!” a poem that has endured down the decades.
The Stony Clay is the title of Damian’s new release and was written by his brother Craig Davis and has roots in the reflective description of Monaghan by Patrick Kavanagh in his classic poem.
Damian, who lives in Oram, Castleblayney, was a finalist in Glór Tíre on TG4 last season and delighted with the new song.
“We are getting a great response to it and people are warming in a big way to the upbeat and positive nature of the song. A lot of people have been so supportive of me since I was on Glór Tíre and I am looking forward to meeting lots of them at various shows and concert spots around the country in the months ahead,” says Damian.
Matter of time for Fran
Dubliner Fran McCoy is keeping it country these days. Fran, who now resides in Rockcorry, Co Monaghan, has just issued his second single, A Matter of Time, the follow up to his debut single Grace back in March. Fran has played the pub circuit over the years and is now working on his first album.
Patsy salutes the King
Patsy McCaul has been singing country songs for over four decades. This week sees the release of his new single, The Great Big Tom McBride. The song was first recorded by Margo and later by Seán Brennan.
“I always thought this was a good song. Big Tom was a hero and a legend and his music will live on.
“This recording was arranged and produced by John Staunton (formerly of the Daniel O’Donnell band) at his studio in Cong,” says Roscommon-based Patsy.
Alex and guests for Tullamore show
Clara singer Alex Roe, fresh from his performance on the bandstand at Ploughing 2019 in Carlow, will host a special concert in the Tullamore Court Hotel on 8 October.
He will be joined by Aoife McDonagh, Paul Kelly, David Kiernan, Sabrina Fallon, Colin Kenny and Donie O, with the Ryan Turner Band backing all the artists. Laois man, Kevin Lalor Fitzpatrick from Midlands 103 is the compere for the night.
Nashville folk for Moate concert
Offaly band, The Back Axels, take their Rust Buckets and Rashers Tour, to the Túar Árd Theatre in Moate on Sunday 22 September. Stephen Rosney and the lads are promising patrons a night to remember.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be joined by two of the great musicians of Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry, Mike Scott and Travis Wetzel.
“These lads have played with all the major stars down through the years including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill and even Bill Monroe. They are amazing exponents of the banjo and fiddle and also have a passion for bluegrass music.
“Mike has been a regular member of Jesse McReynolds band for years and plays the Opry with them several times each year. All who come to our show in Moate are in for something really special on this occasion,” says Stephen.
The concert starts at 8pm and tickets are just €12.50. Further details can be had from the box office on 090-648 2042.
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