12 - 12.30pm

Marijke

Artist, singer, designer with a passion for a real connection with the natural world, the essence of things

12.40 - 1.pm

The Lough Derg Singers

The Lough Derg Singers started in the beginning of the Millennium, when a few people who loved to sing, gathered together once a week,  in a tiny room in Whitegate, County Clare. When the group started to get bigger we moved to the National School in Mountshannon (around 2005), and we meet there now on Tuesday evenings.

This year we have a group of around twenty people but the numbers are always fluctuating. The number of folks requiring reading glasses has increased, whilst the teeth and hair [and some say brain cells] have decreased.The one constant is our love of singing, and especially our love of singing together.

Our repertoire consists of Church music, Madrigals, rounds and folk music from around the world.

We sing mainly in four voices, although this can sometimes sound more like fourteen. The [hard at times] process of getting us from fourteen to four is left to our choirmaster, Froukje Powell, [MA in Community music]

We sing for fun, and for the pleasure of creating something beautiful as a group, which brings great moments of fulfilment and joy.

And we subscribe to the Brian Eno school of thought, when he says:-

‘’I believe that singing is the key to long life, a good figure, a stable temperament, increased intelligence, new friends, heightened sexual attractiveness, and a better sense of humor. ‘’

We are always looking for new members. If you are interested, contact Froukje on 0877501200

1.10- 1.40pm

The Mellotones

The Mellotones are a trio of musicians all based in East Clare.  Adam on Bass Guitar , Finian on  Keyboard and Aeren on Guitar and Vocals -  Aeren is a Singer-Songwriter,  Musician/Artist born in South Africa ~ living in Ireland the past 17 years. Her music is a fusion of Acoustic , Folk and Soul.  Some of her current originals  will be played at the Mountshannon Arts Festival, the band will play some cover tracks featuring Portishead, 10cc, R.E.M, Bob Dylan and more.

2.30pm - 3.30pm

Your Man’s Puppets

Your Man's Puppets have been working hard on some new acts that we would like to present to you at the Mountshannon Art Festival.
There is always an element of spontaneity and interaction with the audience, this show is a unique blend of puppetry and storytelling, An experimental and interactive piece that enthralls the audience, combining an entourage of puppets with an eclectic mix of visual comedy and slapstick.

3.45 - 4.45pm

Skazz

Skazz are a well established Clare based band, playing a mixture of Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady. Latin and some Swing too . There are 5 of us, we have Trumpet/ Vocals, Tenor sax, Guitar/Vocals, Bass and Drums. Our music is happy, lively and very danceable and we will have everyone up on their feet and moving to our beat :)

Skazz are regulars at the Cork Jazz Festival since 2009, and play Electric Picnic, Townlands Carnival, Ted Fest and are the resident band for the Doonbeg Jazz Festival. They have played festivals, events, parties, weddings and gigs over Ireland and Europe, and will be headlining the Ted Fest in March and are off to Germany in April to play at Europe's largest Ska and Reggae festival in Koln.

5.15 - 6.15pm

Clive Williams and the Light

CLIVE WILLIAMS AND THE LIGHT are a band for the 2020’s.

Bringing a message of Hope, Unity and Change, they will make you dance, sing and feel good to be alive, while at the same time passionately addressing the issues of the modern world.

Playing their own unique mix of Dance, Rock, Reggae and World music they will have you on your feet in no time!

Clive’s catchy anthemic songs will give you a chance to sing your heart out for what you believe to be right.

They are relevant, topical and Fun!

If music can change the world then this band is certainly making a difference.