I was excited to get Chris Keys’ new EP for review. I’ve been following Chris’s career for a few years now. He has come along way from his days of busking in the streets of Belfast. There have been a lot of gigs and radio shows along the way. They all served to help...
Tags: CD Review, Chris Keys, New Day
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This music Friday we will feature solo indies. Some may have a back up band but they all perform under their own names (or stage names). Here are some artists brand new to us and some old favorites as well. Some really great music here and a lot of variety. To me, that’s the...
Tags: Andy Hearn, Anna Rose Beck, Brian Mackey, Chris Keys, Donna Fullman, Eilis Phillips, Grant Beedie, Mike McGill., Music Friday, Our Krypton Son
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The next installment of the fabulous LED sessions at McHugh’s Bar in Belfast NI will be on Thursday October 20th at 9:00pm – October 21st at 1:00am. LED is the brainchild of Siobhan Day and Orla Lynch. They have been presenting monthly shows at McHugh’s for some time now and each one gets better...
Tags: Belfast NI, Chris Keys, Donal Scullion, McHugh's Bar, Nathan Ball, Orla Lynch, Polar Beyond, Siobhan Day, Una McCann Band
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We did videos a few weeks ago and it ended up being a popular post so we are going for more this Music Friday. Lots of your favorites here so sit back and enjoy (pint in hand, of course). Most of these are current acts but the last two are golden oldies who still...
Tags: Captain Kennedy, Chris Keys, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Fighting For Jane, Icewagon Flu, Ludwig O'Neil, Music Friday, Paddy Nash The Happy Enchiladas, Peter and Gordon, The Logues, The Lost Brothers, videos
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Spring has finally sprung in my neck of the woods, although I have heard about blizzards still roaming around the North. Enough with the winter weather already. Time to start gearing up for the festival season. Here are a few that will take place in April. I think this will be a great year...
Tags: 9 Lies, A Plastic Rose, Ajenda, Beyond the Pale, Book & Mike, Cara Cowan, Cashier No9, Chris Keys, Chris Logan, Colenso Parade, Dead Presidents, Exit, Furlo, Gentry Morris, John D’Arcy & The Great Bunch of Lads, Lochside Celtic, Mojo Fury, Needfire, Oracle, Penny Whistle, Raising Jane, Ravenmoor, Razorlight, Robin Rich, Seven Nations, Tartan Terrors, The Divine Comedy, Time For Heroes, Tullamore
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It’s Music Friday again and this time we feature folk musicians. Winter still has some of us locked in its grips so it’s a great time to grab a hot toddy or the beverage of your choice, sit by the fire and take in some great folk music. There are a lot of them...
Tags: Chris Keys, Craig Herbertson, Doghouse Roses, Doug Folkins, Folk Music, Indies, Mary Gauthier, Mickey Coleman, Music Friday, Siobhan Day, The Mary K Burke Band
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Over the next couple of days we will be having the entire multistory steel and glass Fanrealm corporate headquarters rewired for DSL so we may have some downtime here during the switch. It won’t affect the website in any way just my access to it. To keep you informed and entertained here are some...
Tags: Andrew Huggan, Chris Keys, Coast, Ghost Trains, Killmaine Saints, Oracle, The Lowly Knights, The Saw Doctors
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The day we’ve been waiting for is finally here! There are Arthur’s Day celebrations going on the world over. There will be lots of music and Guinness flowing today. We have put together our own completely unofficial line up of entertainment for you to enjoy with your pint at 17:59. It’s a virtual battle...
Tags: Arthur's Day, Chris Keys, Colenso Parade, Conor Mason, Exit, Gareth Brannigan, Mickey Coleman, Oracle, Paddy Nash The Happy Enchiladas, Siobhan Day, The Coronas, The Plea
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In celebration of St Patrick’s Day this month we will be showcasing as many Irish performers as we can. Everyone is Irish this month so we’d like to introduce you to your cousins from the old country. Ireland has long been the home of great music and stories. This country nurtures the creative soul...
Tags: Belfast NI, Chris Keys
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Another great singer/songwriter I found on MySpace is Chris Keys. You have to go give him a listen too. We will be reviewing his EP when it comes out and it will be available at ITunes and cdbaby soon also. Chris Keys 27 year old singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist, had a passion for music...
Tags: Chris Keys, Irish Music, Northern Ireland
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