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Don Baker Band
The Purty Loft, Dun Laoghaire. -Friday 13th November - 9pm start.
€13 (€10 if booked in advance)

Don with full band. On drums Danny Daly (Peter Green). On Bass Martin Crawford(Diana Ross). On Guitar Ken Gillick and on Piano Salvitori. Don Baker is a renowned singer-songwriter and bluesman, best known for virtuoso performances on harmonica and the guitar. Bono describing him as the best harmonica player in the world. Reserve in advance and save 3€.

Juliet Turner + Jezzebelle
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Saturday 14th November - 9.30
€17 (€15 if booked in advance)

This concert begins just after the Ire v France match (9.30) which will be on tv in the venue. The show will open with Jezzebelle playing a 30min set and Juliet on stage 10pm. Juliet played her first concert in the Cherrytree last May and it was a special night for those who attended. Her charm was matched by her beautiful voice and well crafted songs and it is great to have her back again. Click names in blue for more details and to hear a sample of her singing. And if you reserve on line tickets are only 15€.

John Spillane
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Friday 20th November - 9pm
€20 (€17 if booked in advance)

John is a native of Cork, the county he lovingly describes as ‘the center of the universe’ and it has been a huge influence on this singer / songwriter. Vocally, Spillane is quite unique with an almost sean nos like element and has been described as having a voice ‘full of honesty, commitment and sensitivity’.John is a native of Cork, the county he lovingly describes as ‘the center of the universe’ and it has been a huge influence on this singer / songwriter. Vocally, Spillane is quite unique with an almost sean nos like element and has been described as having a voice ‘full of honesty, commitment and sensitivity’.

Justin Corr & The Quicksand Band + Carla Brunell + Niall Brennan
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Saturday 21st November - 9pm start.
€12 (€10 if booked in advance)

Niall Brennan of the Prescriptions performs solo, with songs “ranging from the highly polemic to gorgeously melodic”. The Quicksand Band bear the influence of country, folk, rock and soul, with a very contemporary edge. Currently they are promoting their second Ep, TEN GALLON DROUGHT PART II. Carla Brunell has been playing venues in Dublin over the past few years and her soulful, bluesy performances and accomplished guitar playing makes her a talent not to miss.

Mick Flannery Band
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Sunday 6th December - **5pm
€20 (€18 if booked in advance)

Sunday afternoon concert. Note this concert starts 5pm. Doors open 4pm. “blows you away, does Tom Waites know that somebody else has his voice, but then Mick is very much his own man as well, he’s fantastic” Irish Times

Celine Carroll & Band
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Saturday 12th December - 9pm
€12 (€10 if booked in advance)

Celine will be playing songs from all three of her albums including her latest album, ‘Such a beautiful Light’, which has being receiving fantastic airplay and reviews both here in Ireland and the UK …. Joining Celine on stage will be Jerry Fehily (Ex-Drummer..Hothouse Flowers), Johnny Campbell Bass), Paul Seymour (Keys) and Siobhan Lennon (Backing Vocals).

Unwanted
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Friday 18th December - 9pm
€15 (€13 if booked in advance)

With Seami O’Dowd (Dervish), Rick Epping and Cathy Jordan (Dervish). Together, Unwanted demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation of the music of both the Old World and the New, and together they have created a seamless fusion of these traditions, showing that the process of transformation arising from the musical ebb and flow along the atlantic fringe continues today. Wherever they perform, Unwanted are finding that they are welcome and very much wanted, indeed.

Freddie White
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Sunday 27th December - 9pm start.
€20 (€17 if booked in advance)

A chance to chill out after the hullabaloo of the Christmas with the wonderful Freddie White. Freddie has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers, such as Randy Newman, Tom Waits, John Hiatt and Guy Clark, or performing his own classy compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary. http://www.freddiewhite.com

Hazel O’Conor & Cormac De Barra
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Tuesday 29th December - 8.30pm
€20 (€17 if booked in advance)

“The sturdiness and earthy expression of her voice marvellous” Hot Press Hidden Heart is Hazels best album in a career that spans a quarter of a century. It also includes three duets, one with Moya Brennan (the voice of Clannad), Tell Me Why sung with Rob Reynolds, and a re-invention of the classic If Only (from Breaking Glass) with Tony Dangerfield of The Subterraneans. Click names in blue for links and more info.

Andy Irvine
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Saturday 2nd January - 9pm
€20 (€18 if booked in advance)

Andy Irvine has been hailed as “a tradition in himself.” Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained both personal integrity and highly individual performing skills throughout his 40-year career. From Sweeney’s Men in the mid sixties to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, to THE Irish super group, Patrick Street, in the 80s, Andy has been a world music pioneer and icon for traditional music and musicians.

November 13th, 2009 admin
Entry Filed under: Live Music