Gasun Photography : Trim : Meath : Ireland

I was out on assignments on Friday night last and happened to catch Toronto (home of Rush) singer-songwriter, Royal Wood in Boyles of Slane (late gig). Andrew and Ditte of Boyles explained to me how they say Royal performing with Emm Gryner in 2009 and decided on the spot that they would bring him to Slane. While in Ireland, Royal also played The Ruby Sessions in Doyles, Dublin. Royal is a splendid musician and a self-taught multi-instrumentalist with two full albums and two EP’s under his belt. Visit him on Myspace or on his official site ….. Come back soon please!

Toronto singer-songwriter, Royal Wood performing in Boyles of Slane on 29.01.2010. Photograph by Enda Casey.

Toronto singer-songwriter, Royal Wood performing in Boyles of Slane on 29.01.2010. Photograph by Enda Casey.

Fresh from making a new movie in Scotland titled “IVAN”, the legendary Finbar Furey, accompanied by Francie Conway on guitar and supported by Anna Tully (Slane) hit Boyles for two sell-out shows on August 26th and 27th, 2009. How Finbar got to where he is now musically, is well documented; but tonight, Furey delivered a trademark performance and enjoyed the audience participation as much as they enjoyed his sublime performance. Newer material like “Nelly McGann” is mature enough and blessed to sit alongside the awesome “Green Fields Of France” in this two-hour set. Powerful and timeless stuff from one of the masters and yet again another top quality event from Boyles of Slane in bringing great music right to the heart of Meath …. And then there is tomorrow nights gig to look forward to and all …. some photographs below from tonight (26th), which don’t really do this kind of performance much justice methinks! I tried … E.

Finbar Furey : Boyles Slane : 26.08.09 : Photograph by Enda Casey : www.gasun.net & www.gasun.net/wordpress

Finbar Furey : Boyles Slane : 26.08.2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : www.gasun.net & www.gasun.net/wordpress

Finbar Furey : Boyles Slane : 26.08.2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : www.gasun.net & www.gasun.net/wordpress

Finbar Furey : Boyles Slane : 26.08.2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : www.gasun.net & www.gasun.net/wordpress

Ana Tully : Boyles Slane : 26.08.2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : www.gasun.net & www.gasun.net/wordpress

Francie Conway & Finbar Furey : Boyles Slane : 26.08.2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : www.gasun.net & www.gasun.net/wordpress

Finbar Furey : Boyles Slane : 26.08.2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : www.gasun.net & www.gasun.net/wordpress

Finbar Furey : Boyles Slane : 26.08.2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : www.gasun.net & www.gasun.net/wordpress

I had the pleasure of catching up with some members of Kells finest, Ham Sandwich in Meath this week at a scheduled rehearsal for forthcoming gigs including the airing of much new material, which indicated that project Ham Sandwich is proceeding at a respectable pace, passing the milestones along the way toward the follow-up to the critically aclaimed debut album “Carry The Meek” (now available on lovely vinlyl for my blue Project turntable). Check out their official web site and myspace for Summer dates which include the fantastic Indiependence Music Festival in Mitchelstown, Cork alongside Ocean Colour Scene, Super Furry Animals, Mundy [see my earlier Mundy blog], Delorentos (thanks for nor breaking up!) and The Blizzards who are also on the Slane 2008 [see my earlier blog] bill with Oasis …. Those in Meath and surrounding areas can catch Ham Sandwich performing a special acoustic set in Boyles of Slane on June 04th. A few pictures of Podge and Ollie in full swing below…..

Podge Ham Sandwich Rehearsing In Meath : May 2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : http://www.gasun.net & http://www.gasun.net/wordpress

Ollie Ham Sandwich Rehearsing In Meath : May 2009 : Photograph by Enda Casey : http://www.gasun.net & http://www.gasun.net/wordpress