There was a really full schedule of occasions within the Cultúrlann this weekend, with two rambling homes, a CD launch and a session.
n Friday night time, singer Billy O’ Brien joined a number of nice musicians for an fulfilling night time of music and storytelling. All proceeds from the Rambling Home went in the direction of the Ray of Sunshine Basis and Billy’s upcoming journey to Kenya to assist with their constructing initiatives there.
On Saturday, the common, bi-monthly Rambling Home came about, with extra singing, story-telling and craic.
Sunday night noticed the launch of ‘The Dancing Kiln’, a really particular CD of latest recordings by Paudy, Karoline, Ben and Christine Scully.
The album takes its identify from an previous outside dancing stage at Commons, Newmarket.
The stage is lengthy gone, however many of the music that Newmarket is thought for got here from the musicians who performed there for the dancing.
Paudy has been a stalwart on the Sliabh Luachra music scene for the reason that early ‘70s and is a superb ambassador for our native music.
He is among the founders of the Scully’s Monday-night session and a driving power behind the legendary group, the Monks of the Screw.
An enormous vary of native musicians turned as much as have a good time the occasion.
The Cronin Sisters, Siobhán and Lisa, began the night by taking part in a couple of units with famend musician Eamon Flynn. Performances from the super-talented Leah Murphy, Tim Browne and John Drew and new native group ‘4 On the Flooring’ adopted.
A number of slides from the Céilí All-Stars, contemporary from their TV Look on the brand new Cultúr collection, closed out the half.
The second half started as Paudy took to the stage with a couple of buddies, and with every set increasingly musicians joined the group till there have been almost 40 on stage for the finale.
The stage overflowed with musicians of all ages, displaying how the native musical custom isn’t solely very a lot alive however flourishing.
Paudy’s contribution to handing down this custom can’t be overstated. His personal journey as a musician; and his quiet and constant encouragement and assist to different musicians of all ages and ranges has been an inspiration to many.
On Monday night time, Paudy and buddies gathered once more to play on the common Monday-night classes within the previous Church.
Tea and snacks have been doled out to musicians and music followers alike by Julia Mac and Nellie.
A beautiful, relaxed end to a bumper weekend of tradition in Newmarket!
