Live in THE CELLAR!!!
In association with the Dublin Jazz Co-Op, on Sunday June 12th at 7.30 pm my Big Brothers and I will be putting on a show to mark the release of our debut EP 'For Tommy'. Joining me in the Workman's Cellar will be:
Graham Heaney - upright and electric bass
Tadhg Leahy - guitar
Graeme Bourke - keyboards
The EP 'For Tommy' is named for and dedicated to Tommy Davitt, my first drum teacher. Tommy was a patient and encouraging teacher, but more importantly, provided a place for an awkward teenager to feel validated and understood. Regrettably, I lost contact with Tommy as the years went by, and was saddened to hear of his passing. Nowadays, he keeps an eye out for me in the form of some old hi-hat cymbals marked with his name, reminding me to always be guided by innocent, flawed, joyful music-making. I hope this collection of music will imbue listeners with some of that spirit. Even though my Big Brothers and I worked hard on the minutiae of these songs and arrangements, I think the energy and vibrancy of the performance shines through more than any chord extension or rhythmic sleight-of-hand. I hope you feel the same way, and thank you for listening. -B
The Graham Heaney Trio will also be performing a full set of original compositions on the night, featuring Tadhg Leahy on guitar and Matt Jacobson on drums.
Tickets are €15 euro/€10 students.
6-8 Essex Street East, Temple Bar
Right underneath The Workman’s Club, we’ve created another musical oasis. Cool stage. High-end sound system. Bar. New space for artists to perform and a brand new space for music lovers. It gives us the opportunity to put on even more live music – and let’s be honest we need double the live music these days, we’ve got lots of catching up to do.
