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Firstly, we would like to apologise and warn our readers in advance that the video hereunder contains some foul language, so if you are easily offended, please refrain from hitting the play button.
Foul language or not, Newport, Co.Tipperary born musician, investment banker and businessman Denis Ryan, through this video, possibly best expresses the thoughts and feelings of many of our Irish residents, unemployed or on the mimimum wage, sitting in their homes tonight.
“If the government is big enough to give you everything you want, it is big enough to take away everything you have.” President Gerald Ford.
Who is Denis Ryan?
Denis emigrated from Tipperary to Canada in the 1960s. In 1971, with Fergus O’Byrne and Dermot O’Reilly he formed the folk band Ryan’s Fancy. In 1983 the group disbanded and Denis moved to Halifax, Canada where he became an investment banker.
However, he still remained in music, releasing two solo albums and hosting the CBC Television show “Up on the Roof”
In 1994 he received an Honorary degree, Doctor of Letters, from St. Mary’s University in Halifax.
Over the years he has given a lot of his time acting as emcee for many charitable functions. And he continues to help create awareness and fund raising for organisations such as the D’Arcy McGee Chair of Irish Studies at St. Mary’s University.
His latest recording was “Newport Town” with his first cousin Denis Carey.
Oh and by the way, Michael Flatley was born Michael Ryan Flatley and his parents Michael and Eilish Flatley left Furteen, County Sligo, in 1947 to make a new life for themselves in America, so he is Irish.
We were first to warn the public of an IMF bailout, we were first to predict Spring Awakening would win the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera, now permit us to introduce you to Tipperary’s newest ‘Rock Band’ sensation, which are quickly taking Ireland by storm, meet Autonomous i.
Autonomous i are:- Frah Butler – Guitar and Vocals, Daragh Kennedy – Guitar and Vocals, Jamie Kelly – Bass and Vocals, Eddie Dwan – Violin, Synth and Damien Murphy – Drums.
Since first forming in a dark damp community hall here in Thurles, Co.Tipperary, Autonomous i have been honing their songwriting and performance skills to the point where their music is influenced equally as much from within the group as it is externally. These five lads fuse sounds together from a breathtakingly broad sonic palette and have produced a range of original tracks, for which a well stocked duke box would happily surrender it’s last dime.
The band’s live shows are varied in the extreme and the band seamlessly navigates through rock, funk and dance inspired grooves, with an infectious confidence and cheeky grins. Fronted by one of the most powerful set of lungs on the Irish indie rock scene today, Frah Butler, this band have gigged throughout the country in venues such as Whelan’s, HQ the Sugar Club and the more recently in the RDS Toys for Big Boys Expo in Dublin. The Crane Lane in Cork and are being overwhelmed with positive criticism from the likes of Duke Special who described their music as being ‘intriguing and wonderful’.
This diverse group of five very talented musicians, which include a classical violinist and dreadlocked ‘Reggae Inspired’ drummer, are no ‘Three Cord Trick Chancer’ band pushing their luck, here are music makers who have served their apprenticeship and qualified with first class honours.
Produced by Ken McHugh, this merger of intelligent lyrics together with indie rock music, 80’s style synth, soaring violin with a touch of funk and dance inspired grooves, manufacture some seriously inspired gems, like –Stand Up and Take It, Car Activate and Start Again. These three very different tracks demonstrate why Autonomous i are not being ignored or pigeonholed by the music world!
Autonomous i can really do it live too, rapidly building a reputation for inspired, exciting, electrifying performances, seamlessly navigating through a rainbow of sounds and rhythms, which you have to experienced in the flesh, to totally appreciate.
Check out the songs, check out the website, with more dates to be added, watch out for Autonomous i at a venue near you, remembering you heard it first from www.thurles.info.
 Listen To My Heart Phoenix Productions in association with North Tipperary Hospice will take to the stage of The Source in Thurles this weekend for two unique performances of ‘Listen to My Heart: The Songs of David Friedman’.
Directed by Gerard O’Brien and accompanied by Internationally renowned musical director David Wray, (Latter founder member of Music Theatre Ireland) ‘Listen to My Heart’ sees this company stripped down to just five voices familiar to Thurles audiences from Phoenix Productions and Thurles Musical Society; Michelle O’Connell, Maria Griffin, Deirdre Ryan, Tomas Flanagan and Shane Willoughby.
‘Listen To My Heart’ is a musical written from the heart, addressing universal issues that chronicle all the lives, loves and losses of our modern world.
The first performance of its kind here in Thurles, ‘Listen to My Heart’ takes you on a musical journey that will lift your spirits and soothe your soul.
There will be two performances this Saturday November 20th, an early bird performance at 6.00pm for €10 and a traditional 8.00pm performance costing €20. Proceeds will go directly to North Tipperary Hospice. This promises to be something you will not want to miss.
Booking: Contact The Source direct by clicking here or email boxoffice@sourcearts.ie
After what can only be described as a sensational 10 night run in The Helix Theatre in Dublin last September, it was a foregone conclusion that the cast of NYMT‘s Spring Awakening would be invited to compete in this year’s Waterford International Festival of Light Opera 2010, latter celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
This unbelievably talented cast, under the direction of John Donnelly and which included top Tipperary performers Chris Britton, Ed Leamy and Shane Willoughby, latter playing the role of ‘Georg’, like Julius Caesar, came, performed and conquered.
Amongst the awards at last night’s banquet in Waterford the cast of Spring Awakening walked off with awards for; Best Lighting, Best Costumes, Best Set, The Special Adjudicators Award, Best Musical Direction and the much coveted Best Overall Show Award for this year’s Waterford International Festival of Light Opera.
Adjudicator for this year’s Waterford International Festival of Light Opera was Tony Finnegan, holder of many comedy, acting, singing and directing awards to his own credit, including directing the World Premier of ‘Requiem for Julie ‘ in the Rupert Guinness Theatre, Dublin and author of the children’s musical, ‘Once Upon a Nursery Rhyme ‘, which was premiered in Northern Ireland in 2000.
Running from November 2nd – 13th and showcasing productions from award winning amateur musical societies at home and abroad, this festival takes place each year in the very stylish and newly refurbished Theatre Royal in Waterford city.
Affectionately known as the “mother of all festivals,” the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera is the premier event of its kind in these islands.
The line-up this year included Seussical The Musical, Nunsense, Pirates of Penzance and Jekyll & Hyde. There was also homage to the 80’s with The Wedding Singer, the afore mentioned Irish premiere of Spring Awakening and the Festival closed yesterday with Sweeney Todd.
All in all, it was one of the most adventurous line ups in years and worthy of their 50th anniversary celebration.
Here’s to the next 50 years.
 Nationwide's popular presenters Michael Ryan and Mary Kennedy The ever-popular RTE team from ‘Nationwide‘ will be in ‘The Premier Ballroom‘ Thurles on Sunday 28th of November to film dance action from ‘The Club for Dancing’.
Incidentally, to demonstrate how popular the Thurles Club for Dancing really is, the club will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary during the month of February, next year. So congrats to all responsible for keeping the club so alive and popular.
To celebrate Nationwide’s visit the club is organising a free dance class at 3.00pm sharp on that aforementioned Sunday afternoon, also in The Premier Ballroom, which has been their home since conception. Anyone over 18 years of age is welcome to attend and a very special invitation is being extended to anyone who has attended their numerous successful dance classes over the past number of years. (You never know we might see you on the telly.)
A dance will be held that night from 9.00 pm to 12.00 midnight. Dance music on the night will be provided by the ever popular ‘Dave Rae‘ and the admission charge for anyone attending before 9.15 pm will be €5.00 The admission charge increases after 9.15 pm to €7.00, so keep this in mind during these recessionary times.
The Nationwide programme will be shown on RTE sometime in January, so keep an eye on this site for a more detailed update.
The ever-popular Nationwide, with Michael Ryan and Mary Kennedy, usually goes out at 7.00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on RTÉ One with their eclectic round-up of news, views and events from around Ireland.
So stick a note on the fridge folks or mark the diary;
Date: Sunday 28th November next.
Venue: The Premier Ballroom, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.
Further Information: Contact Thomas Gleeson, Tel No: 087-9732837.
Update:
See Link: http://www.thurles.info/2010/08/23/dancing-classes-thurles-club-for-dancing/ to view this programme.
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