Tennessee Hennessees on 'Blas Ceoil', 30 Oct.

The Tennessee Hennessees (l-r: Mel Corry, Bill Johnston, Gerry Thompson, Sean McKerr) at the Rotterdam Bar, Belfast

Thanks to Sean McKerr for the news that the Tennessee Hennessees have recorded for an appearance on the Northern Ireland BBC2 TV programme 'Blas Ceoil', scheduled for Thursday 30 October at 10.00 p.m. He reports:

There will be extras included on the site. Interviews with myself and Mel (God help us) will certainly make any new inductees run for the hills. We recorded 'Willow garden', 'Rebecca', 'Gold rush', and that Carl Perkins bluegrass classic 'You can do no wrong'.

Since the above photo was taken, the Ten Hens' sound has been augmented by the addition of Colin Henry (resonator guitar) as a full-time member. Sean adds:

I have heard from Nigel Martin himself that he has suffered a heart attack yesterday morning [Sunday 19 Oct.]. He is safe and well in the Mater Hospital, Belfast.

The bluegrass scene in Ireland owes a great deal to Nigel for his work in bringing bands and individual musicians here for many years now. We're glad to hear that he is getting on well, and wish him a full and speedy recovery.