Posts Tagged ‘ Northern Ireland ’

Two musical hot spots are Northern Ireland in the UK and North Carolina in the US. So for this Music Friday here’s a sample of some of the great music to be found in both places. Some of these artists are old favorites of Fanrealm’s and some are appearing for the first time. Give...

Fanrealm is again pleased to spotlight a most worthy charity concert – From The Heart 3. It is being staged for the third year in a row at the Millennium Forum in Derry, Northern Ireland. The inspiration for the concert was a grieving mother looking for a way to honor the memory of her much...

The Answer, Phil Kieran, Mojo Fury, LaFaro, Axis Of, Boxcutter and more also confirmed Belfast five piece Cashier No. 9 will cap off the summer by headlining the Small But Massive Main Stage at Glasgowbury Music Festival 2011. With their David Holmes produced debut album To The Death Of Fun getting its official release...

UPDATE: Tickets now on sale for all countries/currencies Glasgowbury have announced plans for its return in July with tickets for the event going on sale from Monday 18th April. The ‘Small But Massive’ festival will celebrate its 11th year at the heart of new music when it returns this summer. With over 50 acts...

As Good A Time As Any is an amazing collection of powerful songs. Each one captures you both musically and with the strong emotion that each song evokes. Starting with In The End this album gets your undivided attention. It’s not just great music, though it is surely that. These songs will really speak...

Gareth Brannigan is a young singer/songwriter from Antrim, NI. He purchased his first guitar at the ripe old age of 12. His father taught him a few chords and he was off and running. Within a few short years he had earned a spot in his father’s band. Still in his early 20s, Gareth...

Submissions are now open for bands who wish to appear at the 2011 festival. To enter bands/acts should send a press pack, an example of their work and a cover letter to the festival. You can find more details at the festival website http://www.glasgowbury.com/ Glasgowbury is fast becoming one of the best small festivals...

Music Friday again and, as promised, this time it will be solo acts from Northern Ireland. Again, there were too many for one post so even more will be popping up very soon. In the meantime, enjoy these great singer/songwriters. They all have a lot to say and they say it in some great...

For Music Friday this week we will be traveling to Northern Ireland. There is so much great music coming out of that area that I am going to have to do 2 posts to give you a good sample of the talent there. I will do groups this week and solos next week. Both...

Irish Books Arts & Music – iBAM! Mickey Coleman traveled for the first time to Chicago to participate in the Irish American Heritage Center’s 2nd Annual iBAM! Celebration. He also appeared in a Chicago pub the night before and while reviewing a second appearance a day later may seem repetitive, these two performances were...

The Sixpenny Bit, on Chicago’s north side is one of those cozy corner bars scattered throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods.  Cozy warm and most definitely Irish pub friendly, it is family owned and operated since 1989. Serving up perfectly pulled Guinness pints and other luscious libations, the place is filled with welcoming smiles and friendly conversations. And, speaking from...

Paul Shevlin is a teenage piano based singer/songwriter from County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Described by one music journalist as a “jack in the box” having, it seems, came from nowhere, he has over a period of six months, created a considerable buzz in Irish music scene and beyond. His 2010 single releases ‘Goodmorning’ and...

The 10th annual Glasgowbury festival took place Saturday July 24th. The event was a complete sell out and 56 acts entertained 4,000 people outside of Draperstown. The sun even attended this year so festival goers could conceivably ditch their wellies and pitch their tents on relatively dry ground. For all of those who would...

Fanrealm just received a most gracious thank you note addressed to all From The Heart 2 charity concert artists and supporters in Ireland and the States. We are thrilled to post this for all those performing, attending last night both in Derry and vicariously, and those who’ve donated at the Foyle Search and Rescue...

This year the legendary Glasgowbury Festival will celebrate its 10th Anniversary. What started off as a meet up of local musicians in Draperstown NI has grown to truly massive proportions. In 2009 the festival was completely sold out. The entertainment roster reads like a who’s who of the Northern Ireland music scene. Many acts...