27th November 2005.
New Christy Chat site, thought I would mention it Christy Chat.
20th November, 2005.
Well the World Map has shown me that I no longer have 2 readers but 27, so a good sign!
Added a new interview with Andy in 2004 with some great old photos and sprinkled in a few new photos too, plus a new Mozaik article . Remember if you come across any articles in the newspapers or magazines, please send them to me. Hope you enjoy the new articles.
Christy's new album ( 'Burning times' ) is out and sounding good. He did a few good radio sessions to promote the album and was in fine voice. He hasn't written any of the songs himself, infact he hasn't written anything in years but it is a good collection. Have to admit to enjoying 'this is the day' much more, than this offering. So put that on your Christmas list along with the New Planxty book. Although I got an e-mail today to say it had been postponed until next year??? Does anyone know whats going on??
Andy is back in Ireland for a few gigs, so that is a must. I think he is also doing a show with Donal Lunny..........don't be missing that !!! Check out Andy's up coming shows in Ireland Here !
Kieron
3rd November, 2005.
Hear are two of Andy's songs by Nickel Creek live at the Kennedy stage. They sing Blacksmith and Time Will Cure Me. Chris Thile is the mandolin player, and a very good one too, although at times his dancing around looks like he is desperate for a pee..............but well worth watching the concert movie ! Enjoy
27th October, 2005
Well today marks the sad death of the Planxty forum, Thanks to Arild in Norway for trying so hard to keep it alive, and sure was fun while it lasted ! BUT just for a bit of FUN, TRY THIS ! Where are you?
Andy is in the studio recording a new album with the Mozaik boys. Some of the recent reviews and comments about Mozaik strongly suggest that this album is going to be something very powerful. Donal Lunny also sang in Irish in a recent gig, lets hope that makes it to the record. He has a wonderful earthy voice, and I must say I really like it alot.
After the recording in Hungary, he is off to Mexico, Ireland, Australia, USA and the UK. I am hoping that my luck will fall into place and will grab a gig either in OZ or UK, fingers crossed !
New Mozaik Article for you, Ballaghaderreen's Summer Magic
Enjoy
Kieron
18th October, 2005
A few new photos of Andy at a gig in Australia, Thanks to Frank for the heads up. Always good to see your photos !
30th, Sept, 2005
A lovely, newly recorded version of 'Morten Bay' by Andy Irvine and his Australian Friends has been added to a new release called 'The Wildlife Album'. All money from sales will go to two wildlife charities. I will definately be getting a copy!
The long awaited Planxty book from Leagues O'Toole is almost ready. Set for release November 1st and entitled 'The Humours of Planxty', can't wait to see it !
Also, some wonderful photos from 'Mozaik in Japan' some more 'Here' and 'Here' Lovely stuff indeed.
Lastly, for those in the USA, it seems Patrick Street will be playing there early next year. Don't miss out !
Kieron
24th Sept, 2005.
Got sent a wonderful clip of Planxty in their prime. Thought I would share it with you in the new Classic TV Clips section ! Hope you enjoy it, if you have any old TV clips of Irvine in Action sure would love to see them !
I also got sent the new colin harper book ' Irish Folk, Trad and Blues' from Jonathan in Dublin, ( much appreciated ! THANK YOU ) It is impossible to get English books out here, so was a great gift !Great chapter on Sweeney's Men, well worth it just for that. Thanks again and enjoy the new additions.
Kieron
9th September, 2005
Three new Andy articles today. Also the answer to the red bouzouki question came from Andy ' it is that it was a converted red Takamine guitar, converted by a luthier in Kerry. It was the bouzouki that he used to record with on the album Rude Awakening' Enjoy
2nd September, 2005
TEN new articles up on the cuttings section for you today, even a great one on Mozaik with the beardless Andy. Enjoy
29th August, 2005
Well, the big news is that Andy has finally scheduled time for a NEW ALBUM. Andy will record an album together with Mozaik in Budapest between October 24th - November 5th. This is very exciting news for sure, as Mozaik have been going from strength to strength. Lunny and Irvine together again, can't wait !!
Here is a new video clip for you all to enjoy, it is 'Chetvorno Horo' from the East Wind album. ( srcoll down and you see it ) Andy playing a red bouzouki. Anyone know the make?
Lastly, a Sweeney's Men article, from a 1970's magazine. Picture was bigger than the text but worth a look. Shows the band read to release their new album. Anyone have a stack of old folk mags, have a look through as we could do with some new articles. All the best and enjoy !
Kieron
3rd August, 2005
Just thought I would show you the new addition to my toys, a Gibson F4 from 1916. Been playing alot of mandolin the last few days.........feels good !
25th July, 2005
July has been a quite month here, my 2 readers must be in some sunny place ! I have also been plagued with spam and had my computer hijacked. So if you write please make your subject line clear or I will delete it. Andy Irvine, Mozaik, bouzouki, etc if you write Bank, Money, lottery, drugs, etc I will delete it.
Andy has finished his tour of Norway etc and it now setting Ireland a blaze with MOZAIK. If you are in Ireland you must go see this band ! If anyone has any newspaper articles of the tour, radio appearances, TV appearances, photos, or live recording, I would love to hear from you.
Stay safe, and enjoy the music
Kieron
3rd July, 2005.
Lots of news Reviews, Songs and tunes added to the site over the past few days. too many to list, so have a look around and enjoy.
Kieron
24th June, 2005.
Andy is somewhere in Norway at the moment, so if anyone has been to a gig let me have a review and some photos. If your in Norway, check out the new set with 'Kellswater', 'Reyanrdine' ' 'over the Danube' and of course 'O' Donaghues'.
In a recent radio interview Christy Moore, when asked about the future of Planxty said that ' Planxty still had 6 concerts left to do'. So we will wait to see what all that is about.
I have a wonderful new addition to the songs section for you. The Classic 'Plains Of Kildare' transcribed and sent to me by Neil Barr. This is a lovely version, so dust off the bouzouki and give it ago. Don't forget you can see how Andy plays the Solo section on video here. Enjoy !
Kieron
29th May, 2005.
MOZAIK will be touring Europe, Here are the dates so far ! This is one of the best bands around at the moment so don't miss a chance to see them play !! Send me a review or photos of the gig!
Kieron
22nd May, 2005.
New photos in the Gallery. Great stuff, Enjoy..............Kieron
17th May, 2005.
Last year Andy started to play some of his older material again to the sheer delight to audiences everywhere. Tracks like 'Autumn Gold', and 'Thousands Are Sailing' coming to life after years in the shadows. In a recent gig at Vicar Street Andy dusted off another of his classic tunes, 'Kellswater'. After some 25 years this has never sounded so good. The emotion he creates and the tone he can get from that bouzouki is quite incredible. This gets me thinking of all those fantastic songs over some 30 plus years with various bands and solo projects and what they might sound like played today. 'Kellswater' for example is an incredible recording, but this new version that Andy is playing on stage these days is so much more beautiful...............If you are in Norway or Iceland in the come months ask Andy to play 'Kellswater', you will never listen the the original recording the same way again !! Anyway, enough rambling.......
New Mozaik articles, new Patrick Street Articles in the cuttings section, Enjoy !
Kieron
12th May, 2005.
New Mozaik article here, and Andy interview here. Keep sending in the articles and photos.
Andy is in Norway getting ready for gigs there in a week or so. If you are in Norway you have to go see one of his gigs! Also it seems Mozaik are returning to Ireland between July and August.
Kieron
4th May, 2005
There is a new journal page up on Andy's site. Andy's Journal. Some fantastic new songs in the new set, lets hope we can get a new album with some of them soon.
The new baby sleeps all day, sings all night..............
Kieron
3rd May,2005.
Well it seems Andy played a great set at Vicar Street on the 2nd, Started it with the great new tune Reynardine. Worth the price of a ticket just to hear this tune for sure. The book is by Colin Harper and has a chapter on Sweeney's Men. Andy is now playing a short tour of Norway and Iceland. If you live out that way, go see the man play !
New interview with Andy in the cuttings section, and a great Patrick Street Article coming soon. Thanks Jonathan and Frits ! Enjoy.
Kieron
26th April, 2005.
Well the new baby has been keeping me busy, but thanks to all who sent best wishes !
Well the month of April has been full of fantastic concerts. Mozaik on Tour, Patrick Street on Tour, and also a few solo gigs with Andy. Patrick Street have been joined on this tour with John Carty adding banjo and second fiddle to the set. I hear the sound is magic ! Here is a few photos of Patrick Street on the 22nd April 2005. Thanks Mick for the photos, much appreciated.
If you have been to one of the recent gigs send me a review or a few photos. Enjoy !
Kieron
5th April, 2005.
Ok, My two readers will be very happy to know that I got all the tech - crap sorted out and things should all be working fine..........if not let me know!
In addition there is alot of new cuttings added to the Cuttings section for every band, so put the kettle on and enjoy. There is a very interesting link added to the new sweeney's men article to an unpublished Pogues book. Great stuff indeed. Plus lots of new photos in the Gallery.
There is also some great new Songs added from Frank in Germany. Very nice indeed, and much appreciated.
Don't forget that Both Mozaik and Patrick Street are playing gigs in April. And Andy will play a small Tour of Norway in June. Mozaik in Japan and Patrick Street in Ireland. Mozaik will also be doing a few gigs in Europe to but I will keep you both posted !! Go and see these one of these gigs. You will not be disappointed. Also don't forget to send me some Video, Photos or a review of the gig you saw.
Enjoy
Kieron
30th Mrach, 2005
Apologies to both my readers, as I am having some problems with the TV Bits section. Don't know why but the interviews and bits are only 1 second long, I will get it sorted out. Worth the wait though !
23rd Mrach, 2005
MOZAIK will be on tour in Ireland in 2005. First dates of the Mozaik tour of Ireland will be from 14th July to 6th August. More info to come, Send me a review of the gigs and photos. Thanks Peter in Germany.
21st march, 2005
My wife gave birth to a gorgeous little girl on the 18th March. We have named her Za Zi and she is absolutely wonderful. Life doesn't get much better than this !
Lots of new photos in the Gallery section, some great stuff there to see and new reviews too in the Andy Irvine cuttings, including Andy recording an album with Sulas.
For those that haven't seen Mozaik play yet, check out the Mozaik Gigs in April, there will be some European dates added soon so watch this space ! This is a band not to be missed !!!!
Enjoy !
Kieron
10th March, 2005
Mozaik Dates In Japan These dates are not yet up on Andy's site but since it is going to happen next month, though you would want to be there. Patrick Street also have a tour In Ireland sounds like an exciting month of April for Andy. ENJOY the gigs and send me a photo or two !!
A NEW section showing a few TV clips has also been added, enjoy !
Kieron
3rd March, 2005
Planxty are putting together a biography and I need help from everyone who has any photos, interviews, memorabilia, signed material, etc. Please send me a high resolution scan or digital photos by e-mail. If you have original photos and no scanner, send me an e-mail and we'll sort sorting out. I have been approached about the use of some of the photos etc that are on the site so if you have sent me photos, please write to me and give me the permission to forward them.
THANKS FOR ANY HELP !
Kieron
21st Feb, 2005,
MOZAIK, are back in action! After a fantastic tour of Australia and Ireland, Mozaik will do a tour of Japan between 1st April and 10th April and another Ireland tour 14th July to 6th August. I don't have any more info on this yet but I will find out as soon as possible!! Thanks Peter ! If you missed Mozaik on the BBC, check out the link below and if anyone has the whole thing on tape let me know!
Less than 4 weeks now till the new baby. Then back to sleepless nights...........should be fun!
Kieron
11th Feb, 2005.
PLANXTY are nominated in the BBC Folk Awards in the Best Group Section. The awards being held at The Brewery in London on 14/2/2005. Highlights of the evening are on The Mike Harding Show on BBC Radio 2 16/2/2005 7pm & on tv BBC4 TV 18/2/2005 9.30-11pm. Something tells me that this has to be Planxty's night, surely they deserve to win it hands down! Enjoy.
Kieron
4th Feb, 2005.
Well, China to Galway site is one year old today, time sure is moving fast. Thanks to you all for your help, advice and friendship.
Kieron
22nd Jan, 2005.
Here is a clip of MOZAIK on the BBC. Shows a video clip of the band and short interview with Andy and Donal. Very interested to know if any of you have the full section of Mozaik on video. If so let me know ! Enjoy, Thanks Stef !
I am still in need of ANY articles, reviews or interviews, so could you have a look through your old Music Magazines and send me a high res scan of it. Small or big, all welcome. The site is growing well but I would very much like to add alot more article and photos ! Thanks for all the support and encouraging words. Send me an article or story ! THANKS !
Kieron
16th Jan, 2005.
A few more reviews and interviews added to the Cuttings Section. You could start with a couple of old albums reviewed Here and Here hope you enjoy them!
For those of you that have been searching for the Andy Irvine Songbook, 'Aiming for the Heart' well the Good News is that it will be re-released later in the year with additional songs added to it. So hang on in there it is definately worth it.
Kieron
7th Jan, 2005
New photos of Planxty at The Point. Enjoy
Kieron
4th Jan, 2005
Here is a great set of photos of Andy Irvine and Paul Brady, in Ireland 2004. Well, we have had the Planxty reunion, would be good to see these two reunite for an album. Any way enjoy the photos ! Thanks A.Jones for the note !
Kieron
1st Jan, 2005.
Happy New Year to all ! Well the news for the start of 2005 is that we have finally got a Planxty Forum up and running. Enjoy it !
There has been alot of new articles added to the site recently in the Magazine Cuttings section, so have a look at each section and enjoy the read. There simple are too many to list here but start with this one Street Cred . Thanks as always to those who sent me pieces and as always, if anyone has a magazine article, big or small, e-mail it to me.
All the best to you all for the New Year !
Kieron
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