Saturday, December 03, 2005

Nigel Mooney at Ballymore

Kilcullen Drama Group's production of "A Christmas Carol" is completely sold out, so if you were hoping to go on Monday night and you haven't got tickets yet you won't be going! Never mind, 'cause if you still want to head out Monday night, I have just the thing for you.

If you have even a passing interest in Blues or Jazz you won't want to miss this one! On Monday night 5/12/05 Nigel Mooney plays the Ballymore Inn.

Nigel's single 'Beautiful Day' from his debut album 'All my loves in vain', is getting great support from the likes of Ryan Tubridy, John Creedon, Ronan Collins and John Kelly, making it on to the Radio 1 playlist and featuring as Larry Gogan's album of the week on 2FM.

Nigel has been on the road promoting his album around the country including a slot at the Trinity Ball and supports with Meatloaf and Anastacia.

Nigel Mooney has long been regarded as Ireland's leading blues guitarist. A charismatic figure on the Dublin jazz and blues scenes since the early 1980's, his Gripewater Blues Band spearheaded the blues movement in Ireland and drew many fans of both jazz and the blues.

Having played with the likes of B. B. King, Lowell Fulson, Louisiana Red and many more from the Chicago scenes and beyond, Mooney's bluesy guitar style crosses the jazz boundaries and he has appeared with Georgie Fame, Joey de Francesco and Russell Malone.

Nigel Mooney is with an exciting new quartet that includes some of Ireland's finest young jazz musicians.

Doors 9pm. More info from Larry Roddy 045-864017.

Roy Thompson.