Lorraine Maher

Lorraine Maher was our guest on the show on Wednesday 24th August. She played "Inspire Me", "Don't Say Goodbye" and a cover of "Raglan Road". We also played "For You" and "Drowning Song". See more details on http://www.reverbnation.com/lorrainemaher.

Ballyfermot Rocks Festival 2011

Thanks very much to the following for making Ballyfermot Rocks a brilliant event!: Pat Teehan of RAPID, Trevor Halpin, Barry White and crew on sound, the gang at West Dublin Access Radio, Karen Lawler and the Community Civic Centre Cafe Staff, The Base Ballyfermot for the artwork, all other volunteers, the artists who played amazing sets and to those who came to the event and listened on the radio.

Ballyfermot Rocks Festival 2011

Hi Everyone,

 

Ballyfermot Rocks takes place this Sunday 21st August from 1pm - 8pm. It is taking place on Ballyfermot Road Park beside the Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre. Admin is free.

 

The concert has been put together by the Ballyfermot RAPID Area Programme and by the local community radio station West Dublin Access Radio. The event is to showcase local talent, community spirit and to create a positive atmosphere in the area.

 

There will be two stages running, one for bands and one for acoustic acts. Headling the festival will be the BeerMats who are a local Ballyfermot Band who will play the band stage which has been renamed The Marian Butler Stage. She sadly passed away just a few months ago who will never be forgot by loved ones. She spent the last 10 years working in WDAR and we believe that Marian would have wanted us to put on this great concert together. See link for tribute to Marian http://www.wdar.ie/marian.html.

 

Trevor Halpin of Music Reviewed Unsigned has great bands playing including Hot Licks (Rolling Stones cover band), Fox.E and the Good Hands, The Barley Mob and many more. While radio presenter Keith McLoughlin has many good acts playing over on the acoustic stage including Sinead McNally, James O'Connor and Audrey Trainor plus more who have been great guests on his radio show During the Week.

 

There will be fun and games for the kids with spot prizes to be won and also a BBQ with a sitting area on location. No alcohol is aloud.

 

There will be a live broadcast from the WDAR Broadcast Van with interviews and performances from the acts. Listen in on 96FM and on www.wdar.ie.

 

There is no parking aloud at the Civic Centre car park. Only the artists are allowed park there. If travelling from long distance then please leave the car nearby and walk to the venue. A map is available through the following link http://www.wdar.ie/Contactus.html.

 

Public transport is available and the following bus services below will leave you outside Ballyfermot Road Park beside the Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre. Keep in mind that buses will be running on a Sunday bus timetable so plan your journey wisely.

 

18	From Palmerstown (Old Lucan Rd.) Towards Sandymount
26	From Merrion Sq. Towards Palmerstown (Cemetery)
76	From Blanchardstown / Ballyfermot Towards Fettercairn
76a	From Blanchardstown / Ballyfermot Towards Tallaght (The Square)
76b	From Blanchardstown / Ballyfermot Towards Balrothery
78/a	Aston Quay to Liffey Valley Centre
79/a	Aston Quay to Spiddal Park / Park West (79a)

 

The event is set to be a great occasion for family, friends and music fans alike. All the people involved in the concert hope you can join them for a great day of fun and entertainment.

Here is the Stage Line Up and Times below.

 

Thanks,

 

Keith McLoughlin

 

(A) = Acoustic Stage
(B) = Band Stage (The Marian Butler Stage)

(A) Cathryn Green 1pm - 1.10
(B) Medz 1.10 - 1.25
(A) Lora&Amy 1.25 - 1.35
(B) Soldiers Can't Dance 1.35 - 1.55
(A) James O'Connor and Audrey Trainor 1.55 - 2.05
(B) RadioActive Grandma 2.05 - 2.20
(A) Sara Lou 2.20 - 2.30
(B) Swords 2.30 - 2.45
(A) Peter Fitzpatrick 2.45 - 2.55
(B) Third Smoke 2.55 - 3.10
(A) Sinead McNally 3.10 - 3.20
(B) Sharon Reid 3.20 - 3.35
(A) Robert O'Connor 3.35 - 3.45
(B) BeerMats 3.45 - 4.00
(A) Seanie Vaughan 4.00 - 4.10
(B) The Barley Mob 4.10 - 4.25
(A) Mairead Farrell 4.25 - 4.35
(B) The Fritzafrenic 4.35 - 4.50
(A) Rachael McCormack 4.50 - 5.00
(B) Dave Morrissey 5.00 - 5.15
(A) Lou McMahon 5.15 - 5.25
(B) Dem Fools 5.25 - 5.40
(A) Klara McDonnell 5.40 - 5.50
(B) Niall O'Shea 5.50 - 6.05
(A) Jessica Pritzel 6.05 - 6.15
(B) Fox.E and the Good Hands 6.15 - 6.30
(A) Donna Dunne 6.30 - 6.40
(B) Class A'Z 6.40 - 6.55
(A) Eva Porter 6.55 - 7.05
(B) 24 Broken Amps 7.05 - 7.20
(A) Rob Hughes 7.20 - 7.30
(B) Hot Licks 7.30 - 7.45

Ballyfermot Rocks Preview

The show on Wednesday 17th August was our last show before Ballyfermot Rocks this Sunday. We had Robert O'Connor, Racheal McCormack and Sinead McNally on. See them play on Sunday at Ballyfermot Road Park beside the Civic Centre along with 30 other acts from 1pm - 8pm. Admin is free.

Cathryn Green

We had Cathryn Green on the show on Wednesday 10th August. She played two of her tracks live in studio called "Your Lies" and "I Wonder". We also played her cover of Tears For Fears song "Mad World". See more info on her website which is www.cathryngreenmusic.com.

Dave Morrissey

Dave Morrissey was one of our guests on the show on Wednesday 3rd August. He played two tunes for us live in studio "Joey Had to Fly" and "Breaking Out". We also played his new single called "Butterfly" which you can download from iTunes here http://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/butterfly-single/id452718425. See his website for the latest news www.davemorrisseymusic.com.

Rob Hughes

Rob Hughes was one of our guests on the show on Wednesday 3rd August. He played two tunes for us live in studio "Hazard" and "Never Let Her Slip Away". See his youtube page to hear more tunes from him at http://www.youtube.com/user/robhughes31.