Gasun Photography : Trim : Meath : Ireland

In what will prove to be one of the best live performances in a Meath Theatre this year, Jack L and members of the Maynooth Gospel Choir supported by the wonderful Jesebel pulled out all the stops to deliver a top drawer performance at The Solstice Arts Centre, Navan on Friday, March 5th. No matter how many times you listen to Jack L on ipod (Record, CD or Tape) on your B&W Diamond 800’s, it only takes you half way there … The live show with all its energy and Jacks vocal power is it would seem in my opinion, the best way to appreciate Jack L, while you always feel you are hearing trademark songs including Georgie Boy, Universe & Rooftop Lullaby for the first time …. The unsigned ‘Jesebel’ were an eyeopener and one to watch for the future … Now to the pictorial evidence which says more than I could describe to you in my broken English …

Jesebel : Solstice Arts Centre Navan : 05.03.2010 : Photograph by Enda Casey.

Jack L : Solstice Arts Centre Navan : 05.03.2010 : Photograph by Enda Casey.

Jack L : Solstice Arts Centre Navan : 05.03.2010 : Photograph by Enda Casey.

Jack L : Solstice Arts Centre Navan : 05.03.2010 : Photograph by Enda Casey.

Jack L sings the delicate and fragile 'Rooftop Lullaby' : Solstice Arts Centre Navan : 05.03.2010 : Photograph by Enda Casey.

The legendary Texan Nanci Griffith complete with her band and  touring her acclaimed new album; ‘The Loving Kind’ played a sell-out show at the Solstice Arts Centre, Navan on Monday, February 22nd, 2010. A few weeks earlier, on Monday, February 01st, 2010, Nanci received a lifetime achievement award at the BBC2 Folk Awards. Her fans in Meath were treated to a set of old classics and new numbers after Nashville singer-songwriter Chet O’ Keefe opened up the proceedings with a 30 minute set featuring many songs from his album, ‘Game Bird’ shortly after 8pm.  A few photos from this wonderful evening below ….

Nanci Griffith : Solstice Arts Centre Navan : 22.02.2010 : Photograph by Enda Casey.

Nanci Griffith : Solstice Arts Centre Navan : 22.02.2010 : Photograph by Enda Casey.

Chet O' Keefe : Solstice Arts Centre Navan : 22.02.2010 : Photograph by Enda Casey.

Legendary Country singer Mary Duff graced the stage at Solstice Arts Centre, Navan for a sell-out show on Saturday, February 28th. From Solstice, Mary tours Australia and USA until June 2009 followed by dates in England and Scotland in September. Meanwhile, fans of country music from Meath and beyond will no doubt welcome Daniel O’ Donnell back to Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim on July 12th 2009 for what promises to be another sell-out show following on from the two recent concerts by Christy Moore and Declan Synnott reported below.

Mary Duff - Solstice Arts Centre Navan - 28.02.09

Mundy played two “sell-out” dates in County Meath on February 03rd in Boyles of Slane (supported by Pat Barrett) and February 24th in Solstice, Navan (supported by Anne McCue). Photo from each show below. Mundy releases his new album “Strawberry Blood” on April 17th 2009.

The legendary Finbar Furey will promote a special USA CD release in March 2009 ( see www.finbarfurey.com). The cover photograph was taken in The Solstice Arts Centre, Navan in 2008. Other photographs from the concert also appear on the sleeve. I am running a competition in association with The Meath Chronicle in March for a “one-off mounted, framed and autographed copy of the print” and will publish some further details when the competition is over in April. On his return, Finbar plays Vicar Street on March 26th 2009 with a full band.