free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork

Subject: free spirit music festival glengarriff
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 01:38 PM

Hi Just to let you know that the program is more or less finalised for the music weekend at Glengarriff west cork. It's all free, all you have to do is get there. Hope you can make it.

All the best

John & Marie
Free Spirit Music Festival
St Patrick's Day Weekend 2010
Glengarriff County Cork
Friday 19/03/10
Opening Session at Bernard Harrington's Bar From 9.00 till ……………..
Including CD Launch from kerrys own John Buckley fabulous accordion player
Introduces his new CD "Tunes From The Heart"
Hosted by John & Marie FREE SPIRIT
Saturday20/03/10
3.00 —5.30 Open Mic At The Maple Leaf Bar   come and show off your talents , all welcome, singers/musicians/dancers/poets/storytellers/Comedians……..

6.00— 8.00 Hiring fair looking to hire musicians for the coming season? Want to see the best local talent? This is the place for you come and see and listen to what's on offer. Looking for Gigs? Come and showcase your act.
9.00—9.45 'The Story and The song'
CD Launch from Irelands very own Travelling Pipeline Man
Steve Roche Steve is a very talented song writer and story teller Not to be Missed!

Followed by Late Concert/Session at Maple Leaf Bar Starring the best and brightest local and visiting talent. Come along and be entertained ! or better still take part! Have you got the Glengarriff factor?

Sunday 21/03/10
Lunchtime Barbeque 1.00—3.00 with live music and very special guests Outside if weather permits, inside if not.
Survivors Session (sore Fingers Time) 6.00—????????????

Interested in taking part? Contact John & Marie [e-mail]
Tel [phone]

Subject: RE: free spirit music festival glengarriff
From: Cats
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 06:39 PM

Is Verna involved?

Subject: RE: free spirit music festival glengarriff
From: GUEST,Colm Mac Carthy
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 12:59 PM

Well done, sounds great. hopefully will make it

Subject: RE: free spirit music festival glengarriff
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 01:38 PM

HI Cats
Very definately not.

All the best

John & Marie

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Doodle
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 04:26 AM

Looks like good fun to me. I'll be there for sure.

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 05:02 AM

Sounds brilliant - will try to get there if we can. What a great idea.

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 10 Feb 10 - 08:25 AM

It's just for a bit of fun to hopefully cheer us all up after the terrible winter we have just had and start the new season off with a bang!

No one is paid,(no gigs etc ) and everyone comes at their own expense. We have visitors arriving from UK Germany and France to take part, as well as some very good local musicians and singers.

Hope to see you there

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 13 Feb 10 - 10:54 AM

Hi All

Steve Roche has just put the finishing touches to his new album, "My Travels in Story and Song" It's a geat mix of original songs, recitations and contributions from friends he has made over the years. It will be launched on the saturday session at 9.00. A real treat, not to be missed.Includes the legendary track "Anglia Deluxe" (written long before Harry Potter!)

See you there

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Serious Fan
Date: 13 Feb 10 - 12:14 PM

What time will Joe be performing?

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,suegorgeous
Date: 13 Feb 10 - 06:22 PM

Who is Verna? and what the hell did she do? :)

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 14 Feb 10 - 06:14 AM

Hi Serious fan, not sure you will have to ask him.

Hi Sue, sorry don't know the lady.

All the best
Hope you can both make the weekend
John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Feb 10 - 07:24 PM

Just put this thread on Facebook Glengarriff with over 300 fans so word should spread fast. Expect a crowd

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Colm Mac Carthy
Date: 14 Feb 10 - 07:38 PM

Just put this thread on Facebook Glengarriff with over 300 fans so word should spread fast. Expect a crowd

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: GUEST,Folk Music Fan
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 06:49 AM

If this Free Spirit Festival is as successful, enjoyable, and well-supported as their "Music in the Mountains" at Top of Coom each October, then Glengarriff is in for a real treat! I'll be there.

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 12:09 PM

spent last evening listening to the new album with John Buckley to be launched at the friday night session, and it's a cracker! some great accordion tunes played in trad Cork style, with johns unique interpretation and technique, guitar and bass backing on some of the tracks.An Album full of life and vibrancy. If this sounds like your kind of thing be sure not too miss it.

All the best

John & Marie

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Colm Mac Carthy
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 01:12 AM

Here it is on face book

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glengarriff-Free-Spirit-Festival/310180459894?ref=mf

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,free spiritceol
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 05:27 AM

Thanks for that Colm, looking forward to meeting you in March.

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 07:31 AM

Hi All

Played at bernard harringtons last night, great buzz about the coming st patricks day weekend. lot's of local musicians and also from Cork & Killarney will be coming along. Also contingents from France, Germany UK etc.

Should be good fun

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: GUEST,Folk Music Fan
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 08:47 AM

Word is spreading fast! Sounds like we are going to be offered a tremendous variety of talent as well as the opportunity to join in. What a lovely way to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Don't miss the craic!

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 10:30 AM

Sue: Verna is a very lovely lady, great voice and very "into" folk. She used to live in the Home Countries until a few years ago and then moved to Southern Ireland.

I have no idea why it was stated so definitely!

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 04:58 AM

Hi Zany
Because it was meant so firmly!
All the best
john

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 06:35 AM

It's on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=317504289647#!/pages/Glengarriff-Free-Spirit-Festival/310180459894?ref=nf

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: GUEST,Folk Music Fan
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:30 PM

Visitors, blow-ins, locals........we all share a love of the music and the craic. This weekend will give us all a chance to meet up again, and to make new friends. There's nothing like live music in a gloriously scenic setting to warm the heart!

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 05:35 AM

It certainly will do that. Hopefully there will be music and sessions in all the bars, it's great wandering around and hearing different music drifting about. Nothing like it!

See you there

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 02:16 PM

Sounds like a good weekend, will be there to soak up the atmosphere and craic. Glad Verna's not making an appearance :-)

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: GUEST,Folk Music Fan
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 06:56 AM

Is there a chance that we might hear a few sea shanties during the weekend? It seems to me that they would be rather appropriate to sing in this beautiful coastal village. I am really looking forward to this St. Patrick's Day weekend in Glengarriff.

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 09:25 AM

I should say there's every chance of hearing a shanty or 2 over the weekend. Any shanty singers out there?

Also hoping to have some traditional Irish dancing, which is always a joy to see.

possibly some seanos singing as well if we are really lucky.

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: GUEST,Folk Music Fan
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 07:25 AM

Truly eclectic! There will be something for everybody in Glengarriff during the St. Patrick's Day weekend, by the sound of it. I wouldn't miss it for anything.

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,The Fair Feline & the Fat Fella
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 09:24 AM

Sounds as though we will be missing a great time. Wish we could be   there But what with band commitments and one thing and another it looks like we'll have to grit our teeth and hang on till our annual September trip
      PS:- VERNA WHO ????

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 09:13 AM

Hi Guys

If you are down this way in sept, hope we can meet up.

Will put some pics from the music weekend on facebook

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 11:14 AM

PS Don't know how flexible your travel plans are, but if you can stretch it to October why not come along to the Music in the Mountains festival at our local The top of Coom Irelands Highest pub. (the beer's not bad either!!)

Cheers
John

Friday 15th Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October 2010
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
TOP OF COOM
IRELANDS HIGHEST PUB
High in the Kerry mountains on the Cork/Kerry Border
A warm welcome from Eileen & Tim Your hosts.
And in our opinion the best Guinness you will taste anywhere!
A fun filled weekend of Sessions, Concerts and Storytelling.
With Fabulous Local Musicians and Singers, Special Guest Appearances .Irish Dancing and young Local Musicians. Storytelling, and general fun and frivolity!
Contact John & Marie at
[e-mail]
Tel 00353 (0)646689578
This is a free event, with no Paid Artists, all who take part do so for fun, love of
Music and Craic
if you would like to come along and take part please contact us for more details.
(Local Accommodation etc)
please let us know if you are
coming to give an idea of numbers .
The Ceol and Craic is Brilliant!
Warm up sessions organised Locally Throughout the area leading up to the weekend, Why not come early and make a week of it!
All Singers, Musicians, Storytellers and Audience Welcome.
It's also a great area to Tour, Ring of Kerry and Bearra ,Lakes of Killarney,
Kenmare etc all within easy reach

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 07:18 AM

Still looking for shanty singers any out there?
There's no money in it but a good time will be had by all!

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 11:03 AM

Just a quick update, all set for the weekend, and we are hoping to have an art exhibition from a group of local artists,over the weekend , some of whom specialise in painting musicians and instruments. Sounds interesting !

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: The Sandman
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 02:01 PM

is this Verna that does a bit of spooning, has there been some falling out with Verna ?

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: GUEST,Folk Music Fan
Date: 05 Mar 10 - 06:28 AM

Heard yesterday from a very reliable source that there is considerable interest being shown in and around Glengarriff. Looking forward to a fantastic weekend.

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 05 Mar 10 - 02:11 PM

Just put the finishing touches to Steve Roche's Cd 'My Travels in Story and Song' To be launched on the Saturday night 9.00 PM at Bernard Harringtons Bar . It's a brilliant mix of original song/story/recitation and trad session music. Steve is Joined by friends he has made over the years Including Jimmy Doyle and friends from Killarney.Some great musicians from north wales, and also John & Marie Corteen from Kerry. It's a great album! make sure to be there at the launch.
All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Mar 10 - 03:44 PM

Dear Free spirit.
What a pity you're not using Verna's contacts and organisational skills. She lives in the area and did such a great job for years with upton. We've always enjoyed that festival.

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 06 Mar 10 - 04:23 PM

Well said, Guest

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: OlgaJ
Date: 06 Mar 10 - 04:44 PM

Sounds like a great weekend. Can't make this one but will see you at the end of May. Have fun.

Noel & Olga Jackson

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: The Sandman
Date: 06 Mar 10 - 05:04 PM

http://www.dickmiles.com

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Dave Taylor (folk man)
Date: 06 Mar 10 - 05:29 PM

Yes Guest. We've been supporters of Upton folk festival for years. We always thoughtnVerna did a good job.
Dave

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 05:39 AM

I guess we'll just have to manage by ourselves, it's looking good so far!

Great interest locally and further afield.

We note your comments

If your coming along or involved please feel free to comment, if not you might as well keep it to youselves as it's not really anything to do with you.

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Freespiritceol
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 06:55 AM

Ther is a very good article about the festival in the west cork people newspaper, if you are in the area have a look

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: The Sandman
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 07:02 AM

From what I have heard from my partner, who goes to other things[top of coom] John and Marie have organised,the organisation is very good.Dick Miles

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 08 Mar 10 - 03:41 PM

the art exhibition will be happening in the village just a few doors down from bernard harringtons bar for the duration of the festival. It's happening thanks to a group of local artists, some of whom specialise in painting musicians and instruments. If you are coming to the festival check it out, there will be some great artwork on show.

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: GUEST,Folk Music Fan
Date: 11 Mar 10 - 11:51 AM

I am bringing some friends to stay in Glengarriff for the weekend, and we are all looking forward to the music, getting together with old friends, meeting new ones.......and enjoying the craic.

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Festival Update
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 06:13 AM

Latest News,

Local Legends"The Common Heard" Will be Playing at The Park Hotel Glengarriff on the Saturday night (from 9.30-ish), and again on the Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. A Great Mix of Trad Tunes, Ballads and even some classy Jazz Guitar! Check them out, you won't be dissapointed.

PS Don't forget to also check out the brilliant Festival accomodation rates at the Park for the festival weekend it's unbeatable

All the best

john

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 13 Mar 10 - 07:48 AM

Not Long Now, have ordered the good weather, and told the midges to stay away.

See you there!

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 County
From: GUEST,Folk Music Fan
Date: 13 Mar 10 - 11:24 AM

Is there anybody out there who has the lyrics for the Mousehole song "Stargazy Pie"? I have a Cornish friend who hasn't sung it for years, and can't remember all the words. He'll be in Glengarriff for the festival.........wouldn't miss it for the world!

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Freespiritceol
Date: 14 Mar 10 - 09:13 AM

Hi Can't seem to find that one, the nearest I can come up with is this.
All the best
See You Next weekend!
John

Cornish May Carol


Unite and unite and let us all unite
For summer is a-come unto day
And wither we are going, we will all unite
In the merry morning of May

With a merry ring and now the joyful spring
O give us a cup of ale and the merrier we will sing

The young men of Padstow, they might if they would
They might have built a ship and gilded it all in gold

The young women of Padstow, they might if they would
They might have built a garland of the white rose and the red

Where are those young men that now here should dance?
For some they are in England and some they are in France

O where is St. George?
O where is he o ?
He's out in his longboat
All on the salt sea-o
Up flies the kite
Down falls the lark-o
And Ursula Birdhood she had an old ewe
And she died in her own park-o

With a merry ring and now the joyful spring
So happy are those little birds and the merrier we will sing

from the May celebration at Padstow, Cornwall

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 15 Mar 10 - 05:50 PM

Update

As part of the weekend festivities we are planning to have a yard of ale competition. As we are are in a recession we are making it a half yard of ale competition! Interested? come along and join in the fun.

All the best

John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,Freespiritceol
Date: 16 Mar 10 - 12:01 PM

Correction, when we said Kerry's own John Buckley, of course we meant Cork's own. As he lives just over the border outside Coolea. Us Kerry people just like to claim the best for ourselves!!

And in our defence, we usually meet him on the Kerry side of the border(Just) at the Top Of Coom.
We are hoping he will be well enough to come along on Friday evening, as he hasn't been too well lately. Fingers Crossed.

All the Best John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 18 Mar 10 - 03:54 PM

Great news
We spoke to John Buckley today and he is well enough to come along for his CD launch tomorrow evening at the festival.
a number of Local box players are coming along to support him.So if you like good accordion music don't miss it!

Festivities will commence around 9.00 PM .

Hope to see you there

All the best
John

Subject: RE: free spirit music fest glengarriff 3.19 CountyCork
From: GUEST,freespiritceol
Date: 24 Mar 10 - 07:09 PM

Hi Just a quick note to let you know how the weekend went. It Was A great sucess and is set to become an anual event Starting on the friday night with a fabulous performance from Accordion Player John Buckley, who launched his new CD on the night, "Tunes From The Heart" John got the whole thing off to a good start, and his CD was very well received. Followed by an open session including songs and trad tunes from visiting musicians.

Saturday began in glorious sunshine and would you believe it, we played out in the Street (In March!!!) and had a great open Mic session.
Steve Roache From Kanturk started off the evening inside the lounge with the launch of his much anticipated new CD "My Travels in Story and Song" A Rare mix of song story and recitation, including a lot of Steve's own works. He was very well supported by his home crowd who came along in strength, and also the locals and visitors who thorughly enjoyed the event. We finished the night with an open session.We also had the Half yard of ale comptition, which was great fun, a cross between having a drink and a bath!!

Sunday saw again a great open air session in front of the pub,Including a fantastic barbeque Generously provided by Bernard Harrington where we were joined by a local family of musicians The McLintock Clan. They are simply stunning talent, and as Marie said, they will go far in the business, some of the best musicians and also the nicest people we have met. They stayed untill early evening, When we where joined by another good friend and great Musician, The one and only Jerry MaCarthy. Jerry is a superlative box player, and he really warmed things up with some blistering jigs reels and hornpipes.

We finished the weekend with the inevitable 'Survivors Session' or as we like to call it "Sore Fingers Time.
Throughout the weekend there was also music at other venues in the village, Including the Glengarriff Park. All Musicians who played at Bernard Harringtons generously Gave of their time and talents for no monetary reward, They just played for fun, love of music and craic, and to help support the festival and the village.

Thanks to all who helped with the weekend, Including Bernard Harrington for all his support and great hospitality.(and tasty Barbeque!). Colm McCarthy ( The Park Hotel) Who had an unbeatable Festval special for accomodation for the weekend. West Cork People newspaper who wrote a splendid article in the paper to help publicise the weekend. and also the local arts and crafts group who organised a great art exhibition in the village throughout the weekend.

In Short a great time was had by all and we are looking forward to and planning for next years event already.
The sun shone for us, and the craic was mighty.

Our next project is in October at Irelands Highest Pub, The Top of Coom, Near to where we live High in the moutains on the Cork/Kerry Border, Music In the mountains, We already have a list of visitors arriving for that from as far away as California, also France Germany and other parts of Europe.


Friday 15th Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October 2010
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
TOP OF COOM
IRELANDS HIGHEST PUB
High in the Kerry mountains on the Cork/Kerry Border
A warm welcome from Eileen & Tim Your hosts.
And in our opinion the best Guinness you will taste anywhere!
A fun filled weekend of Sessions, Concerts and Storytelling.
With Fabulous Local Musicians and Singers, Special Guest Appearances .Irish Dancing and young Local Musicians. Storytelling, and general fun and frivolity!
Special Guest Appearance All The way from California USA Michael Jay
The top Johnny Cash tribute act In America.
The Man In Black Is Back!
Contact John & Marie at
[e-mail]