Westport - latest musical news

Thanks to Uri Kohen of Electric Cave Production for these three reports from Westport, Co. Mayo:

After Geraghty's pub opened its doors to a variety of musical genres, last Saturday (13.11.2010) saw the return of bluegrass music to the pub. This time the task was on the shoulders of Well Enough Alone [above]. The band are part of the new young blood in the veins of the Irish bluegrass scene, making sure that the spirit of the music is alive and kicking. They gave great performance in front of a packed pub. Their last visit to the town was during the 2010 bluegrass festival, and this time they had the opportunity to play in front of the red flag of the Electric Cave Production.

Continuing with the bluegrass vibes, Jeff & Vida will revisit Westport on Saturday 27.11.2010.

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A new band is about to be introduced to the Irish acoustic folk world. Una McCann, formally of Wookalily, joined forces with Lorna McLaughlin of the Henry Girls and Ciara Butcher of Wookalily. Currently the girls are recording new music and hoping to start touring around both sides of the Irish border. This is a sample of what is in store from this trio:

Una McCann & Friends
Having shared stages with the likes of Steve Harley, the Henry Girls, and Cara Robinson, Una McCann is now joined by the skilled talents of North-West native Ciara Butcher on lead guitar and Lorna McLaughlin from Donegal's Henry Girls. Una draws on her years of experience playing in bands such as Wookalily, the Samsonelles and Harmonique, and is taking to the stage to perform her own evocative material, merging haunting folk, colourful blues, and lyrical country into a unique and delightful mix.

For more info and gigs booking, please contact Uri of the Electric Cave Production by e-mail.

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Lloyd Phillips and the Oilskins are an Americana/ folk /roots band from Portland, Oregon, USA. They will tour Ireland during the third week of December, playing high-quality folk music with a variety of instruments and multiple harmonies. Thanks to Phil from Cork-based punk band Los Langeros, who helped to put the tour together. Tour dates:

14/12 - Busking in Dublin
15/12 - Similarly in Cork
16/12 - Crane Lane Theatre, Cork
17/12 - Geraghty’s Pub, Westport
18/12 - McGirl's bar, Ballinamore
19/12 - TBA Pub session, Cork