4 January 2008 - Celebrate the new year with Luka Bloom
Luka Bloom will appear in concert at The Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co Kildare,
on Friday January 4th 2008 to raise funds for Sensational Kids.
Tickets € 25 - Support Act is Karl Vincent.
Tickets are available from The Riverbank Box Office Phone 045 448333
or any of the charity committee members
Luka Bloom's live performances are prolific and highly entertaining... Don't miss it!
Karl Vincent is a native of Kildare who has also played in the Red Hot Music
Club as part of their limited yearly concerts and the Green Room Sessions.
Recently he played in the Olypmia Theatre as part of the St. Patricks Day
festival.
Karl has also gained interest to appear on indie compilation Cds and has
attracted the interest of publishing companies and was commissioned to
write the song for KRM Radios "Search for a Star". Karl Vincent's debut E.P.
Lovers and Liars received widespread airplay, interest and favourable reviews.
Karl is now working on a set of new material for future release.
With a unique voice and crafted songs it's worth trying to catch one of his live gigs.
Luka Bloom will appear at the Riverbank, Newbridge on Friday January 4th
to raise funds for local registered charity Sensational Kids.
Sensational Kids is fundraising to open an occupational therapy centre for children with special needs.
4 Jan 2008
Riverbank Arts Centre
Time: 8.30pm |
Tickets: €25
With support from Karl Vincent.
Luka Bloom's live performances are prolific and highly entertaining whilst support
act Karl Vincent is worth catching with his unique voice and beautifully crafted songs.
A very special night. Don’t miss it.
Proceeds are in aid of Sensational Kids, a registered charity fund-raising to open
an occupational therapy and sensory integration centre for children with special
needs. Their website is at www.sensationalkids.ie
Tickets available from the Riverbank or Sensational Kids.
The Riverbank theatre and arts centre in Newbridge is back up
and running following the Christmas break, with a huge variety of
events planned, ranging from stage productions to exhibitions....
The Riverbank opened its 2008 programme with a terrific performance
by local artists Luka Bloom (Barry Moore) and Karl Vincent, which
really wowed the audience and also resulted in a substantial donation
of €5,000 to another Kildare charity, Sensational Kids, which
provides sensory therapies for children with special needs....
Information on all events, workshops and exhibitions, can be
obtained by contacting the Riverbank on 045 433480 or logging
onto www.riverbank.ie.
Over €5,000 was raised at a charity concert for Sensational Kids
in the Riverbank last weekend.
Local talents Luka Bloom and Karl Vincent played to a packed
audience for the gig, which was organised to support local charity
Sensational Kids.
The charity is fundraising to open an occupational therapy and sensory
integration centre for children in Kildare.
After a moving presentation from Sensational Kids about their plans to open
an occupational therapy centre to help children with ordinary everyday tasks
that other children take for granted, Karl Vincent took to the stage. With a
his husky voice he enthralled the audience with his own songs and also had
them singing along and doing backing to his own version of Video Killed The
Radio Star.
He left the stage to a tremendous round of applause from the audience
who really enjoyed his performance.
Next up was Luka Bloom and what a show! From moving ballads to
hilarious songs about bog men he entertained the audience from start to finish
and left them shouting and stamping for more at the end. Between songs
he told stories and joked with the crowd.
They were even treated to a few new songs, including one that he had just
finished writing two days ago! Luka put on a tremendous show, moving the
audience to silence in parts with his moody ballads and then racing back
with hilarious upbeat songs that had the audience singing and clapping
along. It was a truly sensational night, enjoyed by all.
Most importantly the event raised €5,000 for Sensational Kids. Luka Bloom
said that he was delighted to help this deserving charity, and particularly
liked the name, Sensational Kids, as it focuses on a child’s ability rather
than disability. Sensational Kids would like to thank the Riverbank, Karl
Vincent, Luka Bloom and all who attended for their support. For more
information about Sensational Kids and upcoming events visit the charity’s
website www.sensationalkids.ie
Afri Conference at Féile Bríde Afri (Action from Ireland) have a one day Peace
and Justice conference at Féile Bríde 2008.
Féile Bríde - Brigid's Festival is a week long series of events
running up to Brigid's Day on the first day of February.
Saturday, 26th January 2008
Derby House Hotel, Kildare Town
Timetable
1.00 pm Gathering at the Flame in the Market Sq. Kildare
1.30 pm Registration
2.00 pm Opening Song 'I am not at war with anyone' with pupils of Ballymanny National School
2.15 pm Introduction
2.20 pm Short film with Ronan Halley
2.30 pm Richard Moore - the Derry Lama! | Song - Luka Bloom | Q & A
3.20 pm Break
3.25 pm Calling the Shots - Drama introduced by Pete Mullineaux and Therese Osborne
3.55 pm Tea Break
4.10 pm Bruce Kent - Towards the Abolition of War | Q & A
5.00 pm An Irish Response introduced by Barbara Raftery and featuring the ‘After School Arms Club’
5.20 pm Mark Thomas - Comic Adventures of a Political Activist
6 20 pm Closing with Music
7.30 pm Dinner
9.00 pm World Music Party followed by Seisiún - Ceol, Rince agus Craic!
Seeing the World in a Different Way was the theme of
Afri's Feile Bríde Conference 2008.
Speakers such as Richard Moore, Mark Thomas, Bruce Kent, Therese
Osborne, Barbara Raftery and members of the 'After School Arms Club'
ensured that it was a memorable, informative and inspiring event.
As well as exceptional speakers, we also had excellent drama from students
of De La Salle and Presentation Secondary Schools in Kildare, who presented
a wonderfully creative and stimulating piece entitled 'Calling the Shots,
expertly produced and directed by the uniquely talented Pete Mullineaux.
The music began with students from Scoil Mhuire Junior School performing local
man Luka Bloom's song 'I am not at war with Anyone'. Later we had music from
the aforementioned Luka Bloom, as well as Eithne Ní Catháin,
Cormac Breatnach and more.
The day concluded with a world music party and seisiúin, bringing down the
curtain on a unique combination of education, information and entertainment.
Contributors
Bruce Kent, Sr Barbara Raftery, Mark Thomas, Pete Mullineaux,
Theresa Osborne, Carol Fox, and Richard Moore
In 1972, aged 10, Richard Moore was blinded by a rubber bullet fired
at point blank range into his face. Demonstrating an extraordinary ability to
accept and deal with adversity, Richard never allowed himself to wallow
in bitterness or self-pity. ‘I learned to see life in a different way’ is how
he explains this extraordinary positive attitude and his unique philosophy
of life and positive attitude. Since he was blinded he has completed his
education to University level, become a husband, father, accomplished
musician, folk group leader and successful businessman. And ten years
ago he founded
‘Children in Crossfire’
aimed at addressing the
needs of children around the world who are caught up in poverty and
violence. He has recently met the soldier who blinded him and they
have embarked on a journey of friendship. His memoir 'Can I give him
My Eyes' will be published in 2008.
De Barra's Folk Club - Clonakilty, West Cork
LUKA BLOOM - Thursday, March 13th
Tickets: €20 - Doors @ 9pm
Luka Bloom, still to this day is one of the countries if not Europe's most
talented singer songwriters, and someone who is often credited with
being one of the main players in establishing Ireland's contemporary singer
songwriting scene as well as one of the pioneers of electro-acoustic music.
Today he is as brave and unflinching as ever in his artistic endeavours
as is the proof in his latest album 'Tribe' a collaboration with Clare based
contemporary music writer Simon O'Reilly, This experimental album in which
Bloom mostly sang, playing guitar on just two tracks, is a testament to
his great talent and constant evolution.
However it is in performing where Luka has earned most of his formidable
reputation and to see him live is to witness the craft at its pinnacle. His
solo shows are full of beauty, warmth, humour and the vigorous energetic
strumming of his guitar for which he is famed. Add to this the amazing
variety of his songs that delve deep into love, nature, identity and
defiance and it is clear to see why he is perhaps one of the most
consistent and talented artists in Irish music over the last thirty years.
The 9th Belfast Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival jumps back into action on
Thursday, May 1st with an ever more ambitious programme transforming the
city centre once again with art, literature, music, comedy and theatre. Over
twenty venues in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter will come alive with arts
activity during the festival which will feature 140 acts from all around the
world.
As always this year's music programme is eclectic and features everyone from
Liam Clancy, the man hailed by Bob Dylan as "the best ballad singer I ever
heard in my life", to the maverick genius of Mark E Smith and his band, The Fall.
Other musical thrills come in the form of Beatlegras who revisit the Beatles
songbook Bluegrass style, American icon, Jonathan Richman, accordion
virtuoso, Sharon Shannon, legendary singer-songwriter, Luka Bloom
and Canadian Roots superstars, The Wailin' Jennys. If comedy is your thing,
performing this year are Jerry Sadowitz, Simon Munnery, Andrew Maxwell,
Brendon Burns and Andy Parsons.
A wide-ranging programme of theatre includes a unique presentation of
Spokesong and Pentecost by Stewart Parker in the old Northern Bank Building
and the Edinburgh Fringe hit 'Wish I had a Sylvia Plath'. The story of
imprisoned Burmese leader, Aung San Suu Kyi is told in 'The Lady of Burma',
and the play 'Woody Sez' celebrates the life of Woody Guthrie.
A strong literature line-up includes the feminist icon, Germaine Greer,
Booker Award nominee, Colm Tóibín and poet rapper, Lemn Sissay.
Add in an entire weekend of Circus and Street Theatre, Visual Art, Sound and
Vision and a fantastic closing event featuring the Ulster Orchestra and a the
soaring talent of Sinead O'Connor and Belfast is poised to enjoy a truly
world class festival of arts and culture.
The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival runs from May 1st-11th, 2008.
The full programme will be available from April 4th on www.cqaf.com. Contact: Tel: 028 90246609.
For more information please contact:
Anna Burns, Press Officer, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival,
Email: press@cqaf.com or Tel: 028 9023 2403
Luka Bloom @ The Black Box, Belfast
Sunday 4 May, 3.00pm
One of our best loved singer-songwriters, Luka Bloom retains an innocence
and optimism in his work that translate as neither naivete nor wishful thinking -
rather an eloquent belief in human communion - musical or otherwise - as a force
for good. This has largely been the inspiration behind his latest album Tribe.
His incredibly gifted electro-acoustic playing guarantees an impassioned live
performance of his original, poetic and melodic songs.
Easy style gets city crowd to sing along
LUKA BLOOM The Black Box
There is nothing nicer than a singer/musician stopping during the chorus
of a well-loved song, putting down his guitar and letting the audience
sing as if they were in their own living rooms.
That sort of intimacy is priceless and it’s the sort that Luka Bloom can
conjure up in an instant – or in a Sunday afternoon gig at the Black Box
as part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival.
Sunny Sailor Boy had the full house gently u-a-u-aying and joyfully
warbling "You couldn’t have come at a better time".
Bloom's songs are Irish to the core but his scope is universal.
He sang Tribe for the Dalai Lama when the Tibetan leader visited Derry;
he connects Mohamed’s Algerian homeland with fiddle music and Galway
in No Matter Where You Go, There You Are and he wrote that great song
of the Irish diaspora, City of Chicago ("I hear Christy’s in town.
Thanks for comin’ to listen to the original," he quipped.)
There's obviously something in the Moore DNA that sparks creativity.
Luka – aka Barry Moore – has his brother's flair for finely crafted songs
that tell stories, or have a political message or talk of his inner feelings.
He is a searingly honest songwriter who wears his songs on his sleeve.
He is also good company. He connects with his audience as much
through his wit and personality as through his repertoire.
Bloom's guitar-playing is just as expressive but the show got an
added kick when the festival’s artist in residence, the wonderful
young violinist Ruby Colley, joined in.
Culture Factory fundraiser with
Luka Bloom & Friends @ The Riverbank, Newbridge, May 7th
Culture Factory hold their second fundraiser gig in the
Riverbank Arts Centre
on Wednesday the 7th of May. And to show his support for the Young people
of the town Newbridge man Luka Bloom (known more to his family as Barry Moore)
has offered his services to perform. Acoustic hero, Moore began his career in
the US in the late 70’s playing in small clubs around Washington DC and New
York City. From these small shows his popularity grew throughout the 80’s
and by the early to mid-90’s he had a global cult following allowing him to
tour all over the world. He’s won guitar critics respect for his innovative use
of strumming techniques and is could almost be considered Newbridge’s biggest
export, second only to his brother Christy. The performance promises to show
Luka Bloom at his very best, playing songs that span his entire career.
Support on the night comes from Local Newbridge acts
Cutting Off Kids,
Ciaran ‘Sully’ O’Sullivan and
newly formed Mary Bellos
in their first Newbridge performance. The Culture Factory will also premiere their
documentary 'The Culture Factory: A Beginning?'.
The Culture Factory group was born of the frustration and anger at the
lack of facilities for the young people of Newbridge and it was quickly
agreed that that something must be done to tackle the chronic shortage
of services. We aim to provide a suitable space that will promote the
creative collaboration between artists & young people, many of who,
are excluded from what is traditionally regarded as the ‘arts sector’.
The funds will go towards our brochure & company registration with
charitable status.
Tickets for the show cost €10/€15 and are available at the Riverbank
box office. They can be ordered by contacting them at 045-448333.
John Spillane's concert is on Saturday 17th May at 8.00p.m. in the school.
Tickets cost €15 each or €25 for a ticket to this concert and
Luka Bloom's concert. Both will be great nights, so come along and enjoy!
Luka Bloom's concert is on Friday June 6th in the school at 8.00 p.m.
He will be supported by Philip Scott. Tickets for this concert are
€15 or €25 for both concerts as above.
Sterling Irish musicians Luka Bloom and
John Spillane
are to perform at separate concerts to be held at Gael Scoil Chill Dara
on 17 May and 6 June respectively.
Proceeds from the concerts will go to the Myers Family Fund, which
was set up following the fatal collision near Nurney where two children
from the Myers family lost their lives.
"The concerts will be staged in the school and hopefully, if the
weather is good, people will be able to experience the pleasant
surroundings. John Spillane will be of particular interest, not least
because he has released a new album," said principal Sean De Paor.
The fund was established to provide support for the Myers family from
Nurney, following recent tragic events. Niamh and Cian Myers lost
their lives in a road accident, which also resulted in their mother
Deirdre and brother Eoin receiving serious injuries. Both children
were pupils at the school and the fund was set up by a group
of parents who also have children studying there.
Declan Rasmussen, chairman of the fund committee, thanked
all who have supported the fund so far, explaining that it would
provide practical support for the family.
The Myers Family Fund account was opened at the Naas branch
of the Bank of Ireland (a/c no 86930742; sort code 90-12-39).
"More events are planned over the coming months and we hope
people will give as generously as possible to help the family at
this very difficult time," said Mr Rasmussen, who can be contacted
at 087-6900761. Tickets for the concerts cost just €15 each, or
€25 for tickets to both events. Both concerts will take place at 8pm.
Meanwhile those interested in taking part in the mini-marathon can
contact Rosa Terasa at 086-2930137.
Luka Bloom made his 4th visit to Dzogchen Beara,
again to help raise funds for the Spiritual Care Centre.
The meditation room was filled to capacity to enjoy another fine evening's entertainment.
On his first visit the Care Centre was a dream. So it was a thrill for Luka to return
this time with the project so close to completion.
Sat 19 July 2008 Sirius Arts Centre
The Old Yacht Club, Cobh, Co Cork
Phone/Fax: +353 21 481 3790
E-Mail: cobharts@iol.ie
Website: www.siriusartscentre.ie
Tickets: €20
Tue 22 July 2008 De Barra's Folk Club
55, Pearse St., Clonakilty, West Cork
Phone: +353 (0)23 33381
Website: www.debarra.ie
Fri 25 July 2008 Bantry House
Bantry, Co Cork
Tickets at Door
Website: www.bantryhouse.com
Wed 30 July 2008 Tom Malone's Pub & Markethouse
Miltown Malbay, Co Clare
Phone: +353 (0)65-708-5916
Website: www.tommalonespub.com
De Barra's Folk Club - Clonakilty, West Cork
LUKA BLOOM - Tuesday, July 8th, 15th and 22nd
Tickets: €20 - Doors @ 9pm
This July De Barra's are delighted to announce a special residency with the
amazing Luka Bloom. Luka Bloom, still to this day is one of the countries if
not Europe's most talented singer songwriters, and someone who is often
credited with being one of the main players in establishing Irelands
contemporary singer songwriting scene as well as one of the pioneers of
electro-acoustic music.
Today he is as brave and unflinching as ever in his artistic endeavours
as is the proof in his latest album 'Tribe' a collaboration with Clare based
contemporary music writer Simon O'Reilly, This experimental album in which
Bloom mostly sang, playing guitar on just two tracks, is a testament to
his great talent and constant evolution.
However it is in performing where Luka has earned most of his formidable
reputation and to see him live is to witness the craft at its pinnacle. His
solo shows are full of beauty, warmth, humour and the vigorous energetic
strumming of his guitar for which he is famed. Add to this the amazing
variety of his songs that delve deep into love, nature, identity and
defiance and it is clear to see why he is perhaps one of the most
consistent and talented artists in Irish music over the last thirty years.
Keeper Of The Flame
Lonesome Robin
Make You Feel My Love
I Need Love
Throw Your Arms Around Me
In Between Days
Sunny Sailor Boy
In My Secret Life
Islands In The Stream
Monsoon
I'm On Your Side
Exploring The Blue
Gone To Pablo
Te Adoro
You
The Acoustic Motorbike
When Your Love Comes
There Is A Time
Eastbound Train
I Love The World I'm In
Lorelei
City Of Chicago
No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
Every Man
Perfect Groove
You Couldn't Have Come At A Better Time
Fire
Don't Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You
CORK X SOUTHWEST 2008
Showgrounds, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Republic Of Ireland
Saturday, 26 July 2008
The full stage times have been announced for this weekends Murphys Live presents... Cork X Southwest festival.
The one-day event takes place in The Showgrounds in Skibbereen, Co. Cork this
Saturday 26th July and will feature The Walls, Cathy Davey, Jape, The Agnostic
Mountain Gospel Choir, Andrew Weatherall, Fish Go Deep, John Spillane, Roesy
and Luka Bloom amongst many others.
Tickets priced only €50 are available now from www.corkxsw.com and from local selected
outlets including Plugd Records, Washington St., Cork (021 4276300), Directors Cut, Skibbereen,
(028 22284), De Barras, Clonakilty (023 – 33381), Hickeys Music, Bantry (027-51666), Eric
Hickeys Newsagent, Bandon (023-41176) Music Zone, Carrigaline (021 4377768), Tom Baylo’s
Music, Fermoy (022-31012) Music Express, Killarney (064-33077)
A fantastic range of local food produce will be on offer including Carribbean Enterprises,
Roumoulds crepes, West Cork Grill and Deli, Declan O Flynns gourmet sausages and Mo
Crawleys organic vegetarian smokehouse.
For full line-up, sideshow events, ticket details, site map and camping information
see www.corkxsw.com
The stage-times are:
De Barra's Sitting Room
2.00pm The Ceili Allstars
3.00pm McArthur Park
3.30pm Damien Shine
4.00pm Saint Bourbon
4.40pm John Spillane
5.30pm Tadgh Cooke
6.10pm Juno Falls
6.50pm Jessie Kennedy
7.20pm Armoured Bear 8.00pm Luka Bloom
8.40pm Thomas Truax
9.30pm Roesy
10.20pm Preston Reed
Cork X Southwest Sitting Room Sessions
Photographic sequences directly from the Sitting Room Sessions
hosted by De Barras during the Cork X Southwest Festival
LUKA BLOOM
Satuday, 30 August 2008
Clarke Hall, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary
Luka Bloom will play in the newly renovated Clarke Hall on Saturday
30th August in what promises to be a brilliant nights entertainment
in Borrisokane. Renovation of the Hall is just about complete and
the excellent committee has done fantastic work in making sure that
this great facility is preserved for the artistic entertainment of
both Borrisokane and the entire of Lower Ormond.
To have Luka Bloom playing in Borrisokane is a great coup for the
Hall Committee and on the night, support acts will include "The
Wellwishers" together with Darby Carroll and Ann Marie O'Grady.
A superb nights entertainment is certain and tickets are now
available from any Clarke Hall Committee Member of Town Park
Committee member. Make sure to get your ticket early as this
will be a concert not to be missed.
The refurbishment of the Clarke Memorial Hall in Borrisokane an the town's
impressive new Town Park will be the joint beneficiaries of the proceeds of
Saturday night's concert in the Clarke Memorial Hall, writes Gerry Slevin.
Topping the bill will be Luka Bloom, the Newbridge (Kildare) Kildare native
singer/composer and brother of balladeer Christy Moore. Luka will be
accompanied on the bill by The Wellwishers, Darby Carroll and Ann Marie
O'Grady in what promises to be quite an exciting evening of music and song.
The man responsible for bringing Luka Bloom to the Borrisokane venue is
local native Michael Doorley, a personal friend and the man whose work
'Stella Days' a memoir of cinema days in Borrisokane is in pre-film
production. It is expected that there will be definite word about the film's
take-off very shortly. According to Michael, Luka Bloom, Darby Carroll and
Ann Marie O'Grady have composed a theme song for the film to which they may
give a premiere on Saturday night.
A seven-a-side all-weather pitch is the latest addition to the Town Park,
planning permission having been recently received as well as for
flood-lighting, changing rooms, toilets, showers and a meeting room.
Extensive renovations to the historic Clarke Memorial Hall have now been
completed, this valuable amenity to the town's social, cultural and
entertainment life now restored to excellent condition.
Both the Town Park and the Hall are of immense benefit to the life of
Borrisokane and its people and that they are to be the beneficiaries of
Saturday night's concert is a clear indication of how important it is that
the Hall be packed for the event. Along with an assurance of a great
evening's entertainment -- it begins at 8.30pm - there will be the knowledge
of contributing to two excellent causes, so dear and so vital to Borrisokane
people.
Tickets at €20 are available through Gay (067-27345), Sean (086-0678124) or
through any member of the Hall or Town Park committees and will also be
available at the door on Saturday night.
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom will release his
twelfth album, Eleven Songs, on
October 10th 2008 on Big Sky Records. The album will be preceded
by the lead radio single, 'I'm On Your Side'.
Returning to the raw live sound of his earlier records and brimming with
inspiring lyrics and sumptuous melodies, Eleven Songs reminds us
why Bloom is such a master of the concert stage. The album was co-produced
by Luka and David Odlum (ex-Kila and ex-The Frames) and recorded
in Grouse Lodge in
County Westmeath.
Musicians on the album include Dave Hingerty (ex-The Frames), Trevor
Hutchinson, Liam O'Maonlai (ex-Hothouse Flowers), Paul Smith, Cora Venus
Lunny, Ken Edge, and the Gardiner St. Gospel Choir. Backing vocals are
Sinead Martin and Robbie Moore.
Like many Irish families Luka Bloom comes from a family of singers and
songwriters and first went on tour many moons ago with older brother
Christy Moore. In 1987 Luka went to the US and toured with The Pogues,
The Violent Femmes, Hothouse Flowers and The Cowboy Junkies, and in
all has now enjoyed eighteen years of successful worldwide tours.
In 1990, Luka was signed to Warner Music in LA and over the next four
years recorded three albums for them. Luka has released a further
seven albums on his own label, Big Sky Records.
Over the years Luka has brought his songs to clubs, theatres, festivals,
bars and arenas all over the world. In the last 10 years he has
concentrated in performing in Australia, Holland, Belgium and Germany.
His incredibly gifted electro-acoustic guitar playing guarantees an
impassioned live performance of his original, poetic and melodic songs.
Eleven Songs, the new album from Luka Bloom, releases October
10th 2008 on Big Sky Records through RMG Chart.
Luka will tour Ireland in October and November - tickets on sale now
10 October Birr Theatre, Birr, Co. Offaly
11 October The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon. Co. Leitrim
15 October The Waterfront, Belfast
17 October The Forum, Waterford
18 October The Savoy, Cork
01 November Vicar St., Dublin
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom will release his twelfth album,
Eleven Songs, on October 10 on Big Sky Records coinciding with the start of his
national tour which begins at the Birr Theatre and Arts Centre on the same date.
The album will be preceded by the lead radio single, 'I'm On Your Side'.
Returning to the raw live sound of his earlier records and brimming with inspiring
lyrics and sumptuous melodies, Eleven Songs reminds us why Bloom is such
a master of the concert stage. The album was co-produced by Luka and
David Odlum (ex-Kila and ex-The Frames) and recorded in Grouse Lodge
in Rosemount in Westmeath.
Musicians on the album include Dave Hingerty (ex-The Frames), Trevor Hutchinson,
Liam O’Maonlai (ex-Hothouse Flowers), Paul Smith, Cora Venus Lunny, Ken Edge,
and the Gardiner St. Gospel Choir. Backing vocals are Sinead Martin and Robbie Moore.
Like many Irish families Luka Bloom comes from a family of singers and songwriters
and first went on tour many moons ago with older brother Christy Moore. In 1987
Luka went to the US and toured with The Pogues, The Violent Femmes, Hothouse
Flowers and The Cowboy Junkies, and in all has now enjoyed eighteen years of
successful worldwide tours.
In 1990, Luka was signed to Warner Music in LA and over the next four years
recorded three albums for them. Luka has released a further seven albums
on his own label, Big Sky Records.
Over the years Luka has brought his songs to clubs, theatres, festivals, bars
and arenas all over the world. In the last ten years he has concentrated in
performing in Australia, Holland, Belgium and Germany. His incredibly gifted
electro-acoustic guitar playing guarantees an impassioned live performance
of his original, poetic and melodic songs.
Luka Bloom @ The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon
Saturday, 11th October
8.30pm
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom celebrates the
release of his twelfth album 'Eleven Songs', with an intimate gig
in The Dock before his Vicar Street show in November. Luka has enjoyed
eighteen years of successful worldwide tours, and in his new studio
album he returns to the raw live sound of his earlier records, reminding
us why he is such a master of the concert stage. His incredibly gifted
electro-acoustic guitar playing guarantees an impassioned live performance
of his inspiring and sumptuously melodic new and old songs.
"Armed with just his guitar and emotive voice, Bloom magically
transformed a large theatre into an intimate bed-sit." Cirque Royal, Brussels
This gig will be Luka's first time to visit The Dock and it promises
to be a sublime night of folk rock and roots music!
The Dock
St Georges Terrace
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
Box Office: 0719800828
Website: www.thedock.ie
Contact: info@thedock.ie
The Dock is housed
in the beautiful 19th Century former Courthouse building, overlooking the
majestic river Shannon, which has been wonderfully restored into Leitrim's
first integrated centre for the arts.
The Dock houses a 100+ seat performance space, three art galleries,
artists studios, an arts education room and it is home to The Leitrim
Design House.
CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
Ticket refunds are available from the point of purchase.
Aiken Promotions presents Luka Bloom
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
8pm - Tickets: £17.50
Luka returns to perform a selection of favourites and tracks
from 11 Songs, his latest album.
"I just can't wait to pack the guitars and the toothbrush and take
to the road to sing these songs, meet some friends and celebrate
the life we singers have. Belfast is a city I have always loved
singing in.... see you in the Waterfront!" [Luka Bloom]
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Luka Bloom, who returns to
Forum Waterford on Friday October 17th, has enjoyed
eighteen years of successful worldwide tours, and will be releasing his
twelfth album "Eleven Songs", worldwide in October 2008....
With his new studio album Luka returns to the raw live sound of his
earlier records, reminding us why he is such a master of the concert
stage. His incredibly gifted electro-acoustic guitar playing guarantees
an impassioned live performance of his inspiring and sumptuously melodic
new and old songs.
Luka Bloom brings his "Eleven Songs" Tour to Forum Waterford
on Friday October 17th with tickets priced at €20 (incl booking fee)
on sale at Next Door Forum Waterford, phone 051-871133 or through
www.forumwaterford.com
Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Luka Bloom will make a welcome
return to Cork on Saturday, October 18 for what promises to be a magical night
at the Savoy Theatre.
The Kildare native, the younger brother of the legendary Christy Moore, will play
the venue as part of his latest Irish tour to mark the release of his 12th album
11 Songs which will hit the shelves next week.
The album has been preceded by the lead single I'm On Your Side,
which has already received considerable airplay on Irish radio stations.
For almost two decades Bloom has enjoyed tremendous success across the
world, getting his big break in 1987 when he toured the US with the likes of
The Pogues, The Violent Femmes, Houthouse Flowers and The Cowboy Junkies.
Over the past 10-years he has concentrated in performing in Australia and on
the European mainland when his distinctive electro-guitar style and melodic
riffs have earned him a huge fan base.
Bloom's love for playing in front of a live audience has never been more
apparent than on 11 Songs. While not a live album it returns to raw almost
live sound of his early albums and acts as a potent reminder of why he is
such a master of the concert stage.
Co-produced by Bloom and Dave Odlum (former Kila and Frames guitarist),
the pait have managed to bring together a stellar line up of backing musicians
and singers. These include former Frame Dave Hingerty, Hothouse Flowers
frontman Liam O Maonlai, Paul Smith, Cora Venus Lunny, The Gardiner Street
Choir, Sinead Martin and Robbie Moore.
His Irish tour will offer fans a rare opportunity to hear songs from the new
album live as well as many tracks from his extensive back catalogue.
Tickets for the Cork gig at the Savoy cost €22.50 from www.tickets.ie.
Luka Bloom will play a surprise show this Thursday
the 30th of October in De Barra's with his new band
as a special autumnal treat!
Tickets for the show will be on the night and priced €20!
Doors: 8:30pm - for any enquiries Phone 023 33381
LUKA BLOOM W/BAND
Luka Bloom will return to De Barra's this Thursday to perform a special show
that will focus on his latest release the fantastic and critically acclaimed
'Eleven Songs'. joining him on the night for this special show will be some
special guests that currently make up his fantastic live band.
For those of you unfamiliar with Luka, he is one of the countries if not
Europe's most talented singer songwriters, and someone who is often credited
with being one of the main players in establishing Irelands contemporary
singer songwriting scene as well as one of the pioneers of electro-acoustic
music. Today he is as brave and unflinching as ever in his artistic
endeavours as is the proof in his previous album 'Tribes' a collaboration
with Clare based contemporary music writer Simon O'Reilly, This experimental
album in which Bloom only sang, playing guitar on just two tracks, is a
testament to his great talent and constant evolution. However it is in
performing where Luka has earned his formidable reputation and to see him
live is to witness the craft at its pinnacle. His solo shows are full of
beauty, warmth, humour and the vigorous energetic strumming of his guitar
for which he is famed. Add to this the amazing variety of his songs that
delve deep into love, nature, identity and defiance and it is clear to see
why he is perhaps one of the most consistent and talented artists in Irish
music over the last thirty years.
Luka Bloom plays live @
Vicar Street on Saturday, November 1st.
Luka Bloom is back with a new album and to coincide with that release will be
performing live @ Vicar St. this November 1st. Tickets for Luka Bloom
are €28 on sale tomorrow Wednesday, September 10th @ 9am through
Ticketmaster and other usual outlets nationwide. Booking Line: 0818 719 390.
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Luka Bloom, has enjoyed eighteen
years of successful worldwide tours, and will be releasing his twelfth album
'Eleven Songs', worldwide in
October 2008. With his new studio album Luka
returns to the raw live sound of his earlier records, reminding us why he is
such a master of the concert stage. His incredibly gifted electro-acoustic
guitar playing guarantees an impassioned live performance of his inspiring
and sumptuously melodic new and old songs.
Luka's performance is summed in his own words -
"Every gig is precious. Whether the Spa in Lisdoonvarna,
Carre in Amsterdam, or the Melbourne Concert Hall,
the privilege is the same, as is the commitment to the gig."
Luka Bloom will appear in concert at
Luka Bloom
Luka Bloom, still to this day is one of the countries if not Europe's most
talented singer songwriters, and someone who is often credited with
being one of the main players in establishing Ireland's contemporary singer
songwriting scene as well as one of the pioneers of electro-acoustic music.
Culture Factory fundraiser with
Sterling Irish musicians Luka Bloom and
Luka Bloom will play in the newly renovated Clarke Hall on Saturday
30th August in what promises to be a brilliant nights entertainment
in Borrisokane. Renovation of the Hall is just about complete and
the excellent committee has done fantastic work in making sure that
this great facility is preserved for the artistic entertainment of
both Borrisokane and the entire of Lower Ormond.
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom will release his
twelfth album, 
This gig will be Luka's first time to visit The Dock and it promises
to be a sublime night of folk rock and roots music!
Aiken Promotions presents
Luka Bloom plays live @ 
