John Spillane in Ballymore

Fresh from his success at the Meteors and laden with the gong he received for Best Folk Act, the truly individual John Spillane appears at the Ballymore Inn on Monday night Feb 20.

John, from Cork and perhaps best known recently for his chart success with 'The Dunnes Stores Girl', is one of Ireland's best live acts, performing with intensity, eloquence and wit in equal measure. He's a gem.

He will be joined on the night's double bill by fellow Corkonian Ger Wolfe. Ger's self-effacing manner and apparent shyness only enhance the effect of beautifully crafted songs that speak of the joy of life, of nature and of the beauty all around us. A poet and a gentle soul, Ger is engaging in a way that few performers are and delights every room he plays.

This gig marks the beginning of a new era in the life of the Ballymore Inn gigs, it being the first gig in the new venue of the back room. The restaurant has been extended so the gig has moved from the front room to its new home in the back.

John and Ger are fitting openers for this new departure and it promises to be a great show. Come along a be a part of the joy that is local live music.

Showtime 9pm. More details on this and upcoming gigs in The Inn from Larry Roddy 045 864017. Sound still by yours truly. See you there.

Roy Thompson.