This acoustic gig in the intimate surroundings of Wrecking Ball Music & Books is an event not to be missed. Entry is guaranteed by pre-ordering The Lounge Society's new album Tired of Liberty, released on August 26, via Wrecking Ball. Plying their own distinct breed of art-punk – taking in fleet-footed guitar and drum motifs, […]
Curved Air is a unique band, synthesizing an eclectic blend of musical styles into an instantly identifiable sound. Curved Air's hits include "It Happened Today", "Vivaldi", "Marie Antoinette" and "Backstreet Luv". Curved Air founder member vocalist Sonja Kristina leads a skilled and talented new line-up, which includes returning 1970s member Kirby Gregory, bringing their unique […]
Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam O'Maonlaí plays an intimate solo show at Wrecking Ball Arts Centre following his appearance here in 2021. Liam O'Maonlaí is one of the most talented, charismatic and soulful performers of Irish traditional music today. But his musical prowess goes beyond his own cultural roots with his amazing vocals and an array […]
‘Ireland’s best kept musical secret’ (HOTPRESS) Husband and wife duo The Remedy Club, comprising KJ McEvoy and singer Aileen Mythen have been described as ‘Ireland’s best kept musical secret’ by HOTPRESS journalist Jackie Hayden who also described their music as “a marriage of folk and country with a hint of the blues with delicious harmonies […]
John Verity is currently one of the most consistent performers on the blues/rock circuit. His previous appearances have included opening for Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and many others in the USA before time spent as frontman with Argent. After Argent came off the road John was in demand for recording and guesting with other musicians […]
Charlie Dore And Michele Stodart - The Hundred Miles Tour “Stunning” - Folk Radio UK “Heavenly” - FATEA With multiple awards between them, Charlie Dore and Michele Stodart of The Magic Numbers’ first studio collaboration has already been hailed as “celestial in its elegance” by the Independent. First meeting at the International Women’s Day concert in 2019, […]
The Gold Needles are the only UK band signed to legendary US label Jem Records, which celebrates its 50th birthday this year. They have released three critically acclaimed albums and also contributed to three ‘Jem Records Celebrates’ albums. The band are currently busy writing and recording the follow up to ‘What’s Tomorrow Ever Done For You?’ […]
The youngest of three children, Deborah Bonham grew up in a musical family, where all siblings had an amazing introduction to music. Deborah’s Mom and Dad were music lovers, regularly playing the music of Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller. They were also fans of renowned trumpeters Harry James and Louis Armstrong and vocalists Mahalia Jackson, […]
Polly Paulusma heads to Wrecking Ball Arts Centre as part of her Autumn 2022 tour. Polly Paulusma follows up her critically-acclaimed 2021 album Invisible Music with The Pivot On Which The World Turns (Wild Sound/OLI 2022), affectionately shortened to Pivot. The album marks a return to her singular brand of insightful songs that, in their subject […]
Russ Ballard: Songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist - multi-talent. Russ Ballard's music career started when he was only 14 years old and he wrote a tune, which was recorded by the Shadows, appearing on their album, 'The Sound Of The Shadows' in 1964. He went on to write for many others. He has given us some of […]