1.30pm

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.

Numbers in our group are always fluctuating. 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

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

2.15pm

QUARTER JAZZ is a recently formed band of musicians who share a love of jazz.

Catherine Patience, vocalist, is reviving an early interest in jazz and was introduced to Lucy Thomas on clarinet and Yam Aquino on drums when they recently moved to Whitegate, all the way from Shanghai, where they made and taught music for almost fourteen years. It wasn’t long before these three were joined by Tom Fahy from Loughrea who plays guitar and a day doesn’t go by without playing and he regularly performs in local pubs. And last but certainly not least Rory Maloney on keyboard. Rory has recently graduated from Cork School of Music and is in great demand as a teacher and performer.

All band members enjoy the process of exploring and learning jazz standards from the masters.

3.30pm

Finicky is a dynamic and innovative Irish music trio playing an eclectic mix of trad, folk and world music fused with electronic. Comprised of gifted multi instrumentalists with diverse backgrounds they skillfully blend their exploration of electronic with their love of traditional Irish and world music to create unique ambient textures and arrangements.

Their fusion of genres results in a sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition, creating a fresh and captivating listening experience for audiences.

4.40pm

Song-writing to create an earnest musical experience.

Cormac's debut single 'I Don't Need Your Love' was released in 2020, independently amassing over 20,000 streams and featuring on BBC Introducing and RTÉ Radio 1 Recommends. This was followed up by his second single 'Feel Good' that same year. 2022 heralded the release of Cormac's debut Cormac Looby is a singer-songwriter from Co. Tipperary. He draws inspiration from a range of artists including Mick Flannery, Bell X1, Phoebe Bridgers and Sam Fender. Cormac combines elements of folk, pop and rock; with introspective and honest soEP, 'Things We Don't Control', recorded with a full live band at the Black Gate Studio, Galway. The singles taken from it, 'Patriot' and 'Hard-wiring' also featured on RTÉ Recommends and BBC Introducing respectively

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5.50pm

DUG is the new musical venture of songwriter Lorkin O'Reilly and California native Jonny Pickett. Having spent the past decade in Upstate NY releasing albums and touring extensively, Conor (Lorkin O'Reilly) moved to Dublin last year to start a new musical chapter. Drawing inspiration from both Irish and American traditional music, DUG aims to create a transatlantic blend that reflects the musical heritages of both its members.

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7pm

Rachel Grace has quietly established herself as one of Ireland’s most promising songwriters, and at only twenty-one years of age. Her music is a melting pot of soul and pop with a vocal style that captures the mood of generations past, echoing the soulful voices of artists like Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse and Eva Cassidy.

Having been writing and performing in the music scene from the age of twelve, the Ruby Sessions regular has played some of Ireland’s favourite venues and festivals and supported acts such as Gavin James, Emma Langford, Jack Lukeman, Paddy Casey, The Drifters and Wallis Bird. She was chosen as one of Hotpress Magazine’s ‘Hot For 2023’ artists and is currently in the process of recording her debut album, set for release late this year. She will be performing as a trio of talented musicians at the Mountshannon Arts Festival on June 2nd.

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