The 7th GUINNESS Blues Castlebar Festival 1999
Friday 4th - Monday 7th
June Bank Holiday Weekend
FEATURING 19 BANDS - FREE!........
MAP OUT YOUR BAND CRAWL TO THE 19 OR SO VENUES!
or LOOK AT THE GIG GUIDE
* Music nightly at 10 pm.
* Final changes available from the festival office - 094 23111
* Afternoon gigs in a number of bars each day
* Details will be displayed at the venues
* Bar extensions each night.
* All Blues Trail gigs are free
* The Blues Ball starts Sun 12 midnight in the TF hotel (adm £7)
* Phone Festival office for further info.
Castlebar
Blues Festival Venues
Click on the Red Stars to find out what's on where!
Venue List
Festival Information
FESTIVAL OFFICE: 094 23111
TOURIST OFFICE: 094 21207
TF THEATRE
Eugene Bridges
Eugene's musical roots were developed early in the blues clubs of Louisiana and through gospel encounters. In '91 he formed The Hideaway Bridges Band, and toured extensively. A soul soaked singer & guitarist, with a voice even bigger than his girth, compares to a cross between BB King and Sam Cooke.
Fri
Sat
Sun
TF Theatre
Mon
12 pm Sunday
Castle Inn
Reconsider A 6-piece band from Portsmouth with a mission to show all that blues is the mother of all that's good! Live the band is tight, fresh, energetic and infectious combing traces of blues, jazz and rock in their originals and covers. By the end of every gig the audiences are in full party mood with the band.
Fri
Castle Inn
Sat
Castle Inn
Sun
Castle Inn
Mon
10 pm nightly
McCarthys
Peter Price
Previously a member of The New Hokum Boys he has recently embarked upon a series of solo performacnes at which he gives fantastic renditions of such diverse material as that of Bahamian guitarist Joesph Spence or evocative Latin American dance tunes. Classic country blues, ragtime, jazz and beyond!
Fri
McCarthys
Sat
McCarthys
Sun
McCarthys
Mon
10 pm nightly
Stalkys
Brid Harris
The gritty warmth of Brid's voice enhanced by the heartfelt accompaniment of Paul Fairclough (drums), Dick Farrelly (electric/acoustic guitar), and John Kearns (bass) ensure each performance is memorable. Southern blues, soul and folk interspersed with self-penned originals..
Fri
Stalky's
Sat
Stalky's
Sun
Stalky's
Mon
10 pm nightly
Willie Joes
John McLoughlin
One of Ireland's top guitarists, John has played with everybody from Sherman Robertson and Wild Child Butler to Johnny Mars with whom he regularly tours. A former member of The Mary Stokes Band and Fattenin Frogs for Snakes his set includes his own unique tribute on acoustic guitar to Rory Gallagher.
Fri
Willie Joe's
Sat
Sun
Willie Joe's
Mon
10pm nightly
Hennellys
Skeleton Crew
Blues with a touch of jazz, soul and rock - laid back n'sleazy one minute - dazzling the next and played to perfection. A highly polished 3-piece of staggering musical virtuosity. Features John Williamson (lead guitar & vocals), Simon Crumley (bass) and Leon Parr (drums) Definitely driven by the blues!
Fri
Hennelly's
Sat
Hennelly's
Sun
Hennelly's
Mon
10 pm nightly
The Tipsy Toad
Texas Bill Thomas
The preacher's son who after playing blues all Saturday night long, would arrive in his church to sing gospel in the Sunday choir. he played Rock n' Roll for 15 years in New Orleans before the term was used to define the music and plays historically rooted rural as well as urban blues music.
Fri
Tipsy Toad
Sat
Tipsy Toad
Sun
Tipsy Toad
Mon
10 pm nightly
McGoldricks
Big Daddy Webster
Stompin;, caffeine infused house rockin' blues. No frills - just a big fat groove and lots of presence. Featuring Big Daddy, lead vocals & guitar, Michael Greif, bass & vocals, Curtis Hightman, lead guitar & vocals and finally Richard Proctor, drums. Blues classics and originals.
Fri
McGoldricks
Sat
McGoldricks
Sun
McGoldricks
Mon
10pm nightly
The Bungalow
The Harp Breakers
Nominated two years running for the 'Best British Blues Band'. Formed in '88 the Harp Breakers have a reputation of being one of the most exciting acts around and often bend over backwards (literally!) to please their audience. Regular guests of the Festival, with great response each time.
Fri
The Bungalow
Sat
The Bungalow
Sun
The Bungalow
Mon
10 pm nightly
Tolsters
The Business
This band has been playing the blues for over 15 years. Arguably Ireland's Finest blues band, the illustrious line up includes Pat Farrell on guitar and vocals, John Quearney on bass and vocals, James Delaney on hammond organ and Noel Bridgeman on percussion.
Fri
Tolsters
Sat
Sun
Tolsters
Mon
Tolsters
10pm nightly
Dalys
Midnight Willie
Stunning classic blues and R & B. These young but highly accomplished musicians under the experienced hand of Frank Nazereth play with infectious excitement and drive. Featuring vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums and bass, this is their second visit to Castlebar.
Fri
Daly's
Sat
Daly's
Sun
Daly's
Mon
10 pm nightly
Irish House
Graffiti Limbo
Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Donald Craig, Graffiti Limbo from Derry, play a mix of originals and covers of artists such as Little Feat, Dr. John, Taj Mahal and Michelle Shocked. Featuring Rory Clements (piano/organ) and Allan Nicholl (lead guitar). Compelling and involving sets.
Fri
Irish house
Sat
Irish house
Sun
Irish house
Mon
10 pm nightly
Rays
John Crampton
Brighton-based, this is a one-man blues band of awesome power and dedication. Notable slide guitar playing, blowing harp fills between vocal phrases, playing riffs during harmonica solos and growling out those blues lyrics with a voice like an angle-grinder.
Fri
Ray's
Sat
Ray's
Sun
Ray's
Mon
10 pm nightly
Flannellys
Dermot Byrne Combo
One of Ireland's premier Blues performers and a prolific songwriter. Using slide guitar, harmonica and a voice as gruff as a Great Dane, his interpretation of the blues classics has been highly acclaimed. The Dermot Byrne Blues Combo consists of Dave Ross on bass and Ed O'Callaghan on drums.
Fri
Flannelly's
Sat
Flannelly's
Sun
Flannelly's
Mon
10 pm nightly
Humbert
Winchesters
Played at the Castlebar Blues Festival in '97 with 'memorable' drum solos and great audience appreciation and attention, they're back with classic American musical styles - blues and western swing, honky-tonk, jump jive, boogie woogie and a whole lot of fun - whew! Joined by a ventriloquist's dummy - Reg.
Fri
Humbert
Sat
Humbert
Sun
Humbert
Mon
10 pm nightly
Byrnes
Hat Fitz
From the mountains high baove the sunshine coast, hat (strings, jug, panpipes & vocals), Itch (drums, washboard, kazoo & vocals) and Scratch (bass fiddle & vocals) play music steeped in the Delta Blues of Robert Johnson and Bukka White. Music that seeps into the floorboards and creeps out of your ashtray.
Fri
Byrnes
Sat
Byrnes
Sun
Byrnes
Mon
10 pm nightly
Welcome Inn
Will Killeen
A dazzling slide & acoustic guitar blues man, Will has travelled extensively in Europe and the USA, delighting audiences with his fiery musicianship. A fine songwriter, he includes many originals in his performance. Also plays the banjo & harmonica and draws his influence from the R & B greats.
Fri
Welcome Inn
Sat
Welcome Inn
Sun
Welcome Inn
Mon
10 pm nightly
Kingsbridge
Steve Bennett's Bluesbusters
Bennett has learned his craft busking and touring around Europe in the '70s. He began writing in the '80s. Currently he plays with a band assembled from the cream of British R & B, including a 4-piece horn section. Bluesy horn riffs, funky power chords, atmospheric, gusty and convincing big city blues.
Fri
Kingsbridge
Sat
Kingsbridge
Sun
Kingsbridge
Mon
10 pm nightly
Cox's
Errol Linton
Fresh, alive and completely real, Errol and his talented band provide a full-on mix of reggae rhythms with the deep old blues sounds of the Delta. The conviction and authority of Errol's, songwriting, singing and harmonica playing has earned him appearances in many festivals and on radio and BBC TV.
Fri
Cox's
Sat
Cox's
Sun
Cox's
Mon
10 pm nightly
Festival Information
* Music nightly at 10 pm. * Final changes available from the festival office * Afternoon gigs in a number of bars each day * Details will be displayed at the venues * Bar extensions each night. * All Blues Trail gigs are free * The Blues Ball starts Sun 12 midnight in the TF hotel (adm £7) * Phone Festival office for further info.
FESTIVAL OFFICE: 094 23111
TOURIST OFFICE: 094 21207
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