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soNgwriters festival beLFaSt NaSHViLLe SONGWRiteRS FeStiVaL
soNg writiNg coNveNtioN “the songwriters festival in Belfast has become
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my annual vacation. It’s an extraordinary event”
18tH - 22ND FebRuaRy 2009 Nanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith
THE ART OF SONG WRITING Five years on and it just gets better with even more world-class artists willing to come to Belfast to perform in small
intimate venues like The Kings Head and Madisons Hotel. More than 100 local and international songwriters take to the
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stage in 30 concerts to celebrate the art of song writing and the Sister Cities link between Belfast and Nashville. This
year’s Song Writing Convention features several Grammy winning hit writers and leading music industry professionals
from around the world.
100 SONGWRiteRS Each year we bring many international artists who are new to Belfast and we showcase talented local songwriters who
are producing great songs. We hope you’ll use the internet links provided to listen to them and come along to hear them
30 CONCeRtS live. Belfast City Council, our other sponsors and Panarts volunteers have given us great support and advice all year
round and it’s very important to acknowledge that the songwriters’ festival could not exist without them.
20 WORKSHOPS Josh Rou
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See you at the concerts and seminars.
Colin Magee Anne Coulter
taleNted local soNg writers & iNterNatioNal artists Festival Director Festival Manager
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Catie CuRtiS tHea GiLMORe beN GLOVeR NaNCi GRiFFitH Ken Haddock Message From Lord Mayor Cllr tom Hartley
Steve Harley KeNNeDy RauL MaLO tiFt MeRRitt Declan O’Rourke
(OF COCKNEY REBEL) (OF THE MAVERICKS)
Belfast City Council is delighted to be associated with the 5th Belfast Nashville Songwriters’ Festival. The celebration of
the art of song writing enables us to discover more about our shared musical heritage. It sends out a positive message
eilidh Patterson Josh Rouse MaRK SeLby tia SiLLeRs FOy VaNCe of our cities internationally and enhances our tourism potential. Broadening the cultural tourism package aimed at the
US market has clear economic benefits for Belfast.
I would like to wish Panarts every success with their festival and look forward to the many events across Belfast and its
profile being raised at home and abroad.
the Katherine brick award
young Songwriter of the year
Along with her husband Ian, Katherine initiated the Sister Cities link between Belfast and Nashville. From their home
in Nashville Tennessee, they encouraged tourism, cultural and economic ties between the two cities. Sadly Katherine
SPeCiaL tHaNKS:
passed away in February 2008 and is missed by all who knew her. She was a special person and this annual award is
to honour and remember her name. The award will be given at our final concert on Sunday afternoon, 22nd February.
Programme: www.darraghneely.com
Young Songwriter of the Year 2009 will be chosen by the Panarts team and will receive an Avalon Guitar and a trophy
donated by Belfast City Council.
To the songwriters taking part this year. To the Panarts Trustees Joe Duffy, Ruth Dilly and Alan Grattan & festival
volunteers; Clare Duffy, Sam, Trish & Michael Weir, Louise & John Kelly, Joe Gillen, Andy Peters, Charlie Pettigrew,
More details will be announced at belfastnashville.com
Jackie Rainey, Daire Moffatt & Jenny Carpenter, Kevin Ballance, Cathy Jayat, Michael & Rain Magee, Louise Gault, Paul
Kay, Anne & Ian Madden, David McCann, Edel Close, Gerry Creen. Ruth’s Team; Veronica, Ciaran, Collette, Margaret,
Nuala & Nan. Big thank you to all our sponsors and to those who have given sound advice including, Carolyn Mathers &
Marie-Therese McGivern, Stephen Magorrian, Rebecca Caines, Aubrey Irwin, Eileen & Julie at Belfast Welcome Centre.
Thanks Roy, Darragh & Keith. To our webmaster Nick Martin, thanks for working so hard all year round
SiSter CitieS with a Shared MuSiCal heritage
4 Wednesday 18th February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
5 Wednesday 18th February
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
DeCLaN O’ROuRKe iN CONCeRt tia SiLLeRS MaRK SeLby &
Declan O’Rourke buDDy MONDLOCK ‘iN tHe ROuND’
‘Declan O’Rourke is such an incredible
talent, every one should own his beautiful
SuPPORt by SuPeRb beLFaSt SONGWRiteRS:
album, he is a rare gem and a true
genius’ - Kate Rusby CaRa RObiNSON, JaCKie RaiNey & KayLa KaVaNaGH
In an interview with Q Magazine, Paul
Weller said the one song he wished tia Sillers Mark Selby
he had written was Galileo by Declan
O’Rourke. Declan used to be one of The #1 song I Hope You Gill have also recorded her A virtuoso guitarist and making it the longest #1
Ireland’s best kept secrets, but rave Dance earned Nashville’s songs. With Mark Selby, she dynamic live performer song in rock chart history.
reviews and a growing international Tia Sillers a Grammy award received a Grammy for the Mark Selby has written He has released four
fan base and an enviable collection of for Best Country Song Dixie Chicks 13 million selling more than 40 hits internationally acclaimed
eminent devotees are rapidly changing along with numerous other hit There’s Your Trouble. including 4 #1 songs. albums, his latest Nine
that. The buzz is growing, based on the awards. Artists including Alan With Tia Sillers he Pound Hammer.
simplicity of great songs and a unique Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Youtube - Lee Ann Womack co-wrote the song Blue
voice. He has an understated charm and Martina McBride, Wynonna, sings Tia Sillers song I hope On Black which held www.markselby.com
a quick-wittedness that make him a Patty Loveless and Vince you dance the #1 Billboard Chart Check out Mark on
wonderful live performer. His latest CD position for 17 weeks Youtube
release is Big Bad Beautiful World.
Madisons Hotel Basement - Botanic Avenue - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £10
Click www.youtube.com/declanorourke
and listen to the wonderful Galileo.
buddy Mondlock
‘He represents the best of the new Brooks. In 2003 Buddy toured North
www.declanorourke.com generation of singer/songwriters. His America and Europe with Art Garfunkle. His
www.myspace.com/declanorourke writing style is grounded in the traditions latest album, The Edge of the World was
of the past, but has it’s heart in the released in 2007. Buddy first appeared at
present. He is one of my favourite writers’ the festival in 2005 and we are delighted
Empire Music Hall - Botanic Avenue - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £18 - Nanci Griffith to have him back.
Based in Nashville, Buddy’s songs have www.myspace.com/buddymondlock www.
Rachel austin GeRRy CReeN been recorded by many including Nanci buddymondlock.com
Griffiths, Janis Ian, Guy Clark and Garth
HaRVeSt ReViSiteD
Local songwriter Gerry Creen is
well known in Belfast’s popular
music venues. After hearing
him sing, Gerry Anderson of
Radio Ulster wrote: “Gerry Harvest Revisited is collaboration Harvest was the biggest-selling record
Creen had the audience in the between the Oh Yeah music centre in 1972 and a commercial highpoint
Black Box captivated. A singer and the Belfast Nashville Songwriters’ for Neil Young. Backed by the Stray
with talent and passion.” Gerry Festival. Ten acts will re-imagine the Gators and supported by the London
has played on the same bill Neil Young album, playing the tracks Symphony Orchestra, it was scored
as Louden Wainwright, Ralph in the original sequence. Oh Yeah’s by the legendary Jack Nizsche. Tracks
McTell, Paul Brady & Christy Stuart Bailie will put the album in such as Heart Of Gold and The Needle
Rachel grew up in the Blue Ridge context with an introductory talk and And The Damage Done have passed
Moore.
Mountains of Virginia, where she was then provide notes about each song. into musical mythology.
surrounded by music. Her ability to weld The confirmed acts are:
www.myspace.com/gerrycreen
poetry and original melodies together in This is an alcohol-free event. All ages
youtube - Gerry Creen on
song sets her music apart. Cat Malojian, Dolbro Dan, Push are welcome. Tickets are £10
Balcony TV
Borders, Jackson Cage, Ten Gallon The Oh Yeah music centre,
www.myspace.com/rachellaustin Hat and others, TBA. For updates on 15-21 Gordon St,
youtube - Rachel Austin: Kick Out The Jams the acts involved and the selected Belfast BT1 2LG Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
tracks, check www.ohyeahbelfast.com
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
6 free showcase events Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
7 thursday 19th February
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
NaNCi GRiFFitH DeCLaN O’ROuRKe & KeN HaDDOCK
beLFaSt NaSHViLLe SONGWRiteRS’ SHOWCaSe ‘iN tHe ROuND’ CONCeRt
aLL eVeNtS ON tHiS PaGe aRe FRee SuPPORt: CaRa COWaN & JOHN MaNN
Nanci Griffith
Live @ Madisons ‘The songwriters festival in Belfast Carnegie Hall, Nashville’s Grand
has become my annual vacation. Ole Opry and London’s Royal
WED 18TH FEB FREE It’s an extraordinary event. I Albert Hall. The Belfast Nashville
got to visit the schools in north Songwriters’ Festival is thrilled for
8.20pm Brendan Monaghan
Belfast where children from the the third year to welcome back one
9.00pm Ria Maguire
Catholic and Protestant schools got of the most admired and acclaimed
9.40pm John Mann (Can)
together… it was amazing’ of singer songwriters with her
10.20pm Joan McEldowney
beautiful voice, brilliant song
11.00pm Colin McGrath (USA)
Nanci Griffith’s musical journey writing and uncommon emotional
Winner Belfast Nashville Song Contest 2009
has taken her from folk and commitment.
With his song ‘Grin Like That’
country roots, to her own brand
of “folkabilly”; from Austin’s Hole www.nancigriffith.com
THURS 19TH FEB FREE In The Wall bar to New York’s
8.20pm Justin Black (USA)
9.00pm John McGurgan
9.40pm
10.20pm
Jackie Rainey & Cara Robinson
Sean Rea
Ken Haddock
11.00pm Anthony Toner A naturally gifted vocalist, Ken Haddock has been hugely popular with
Belfast audiences since the late ‘90s. His CDs The Sweetest Hour and
FRI 20TH FEB FREE the most recent release Almost are collections of beautiful, inspirational
original songs. As a successful local performer, Ken has made a number
7.30pm Regular at Madisons of appearances at the festival where he has appeared on stage with
Rab McCullough Blues internationally acclaimed artists including Paul Brady.
10.00pm Matthew McCafferty
10.40pm Gentry Morris (USA) For video clips & info visit: www.belfastnashville.com or www.youtube.com
11.20pm Gerard McCartan & The B Sides www.kenhaddock.com www.myspace.com/kenhaddock
Live @ the John Hewitt Empire Music Hall - Botanic Avenue - Doors Open 7.30pm - Tickets £24
FRI 20TH FEB FREE Declan O’Rourke
9.00pm David McCann ‘A rich soulful musical voice and a brilliant instrumental ability’
9.40pm Silhouette featuring Shauna Tohill Paul Brady see page 4 for more info on Declan
10.20pm Last Minute (USA)
11.00pm Paul Liddell
SAT 21ST FEB FREE
John Mann
Cara Cowan Canadian songwriter John Mann pens beautiful melodies with
9.00pm Rachel Austin (USA) emotionally honest lyrics. John has released two excellent CDs
Quality song Acoustic Kitty & December Looms
9.40pm Gerry Creen
writing from
10.20pm Cara Cowan
young local artist
11.00pm Kyle John Suckling
Cara Cowan…
fabulous live Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
performer Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
8 thursday 19th February 9 thursday 19th February
Josh Rouse in Concert bMi LONDON PReSeNtS
Support: Siobhan Skates & Matthew McCafferty OPPeNHeiMeR & KeNNeDy
josh rouse iN CONCeRt Madisons Hotel - 59 Botanic Avenue - Doors Open 8pm - Part Seated - Tickets £6
‘Obvious love and affection and love with my record collection all
literate craft’ - Uncut Mag over again”. Since his highly kennedy
acclaimed debut, Josh Rouse Josh Rouse The phenomenon known simply with a genre that can probably
Roots pop singer/songwriter Josh has been honing his skills as a as Kennedy shot to fame with a best be described as 70’s Disco
Rouse wrote his first song at 18 and
has to date released seven albums.
songwriter, singer and guitar player. Matthew McCafferty music video for his song called and modern day Techno or
Your Mama which swept the Electronica music. An artist for
Kurt Wagner of Lambchop called Check out Quiet Town on YouTube. Matthew McCafferty’s work is rooted
internet community with one all you movers and groovers!
him “sublime”; Michael Timmins www.joshrouse.com in his native Belfast City but also has a
million downloads in one week!
of Cowboy Junkies said he was www.myspace.com/joshrouse universal feel about it. Currently working
Kennedy is a musical artist from www.myspace.com/kennedy
responsible for making him “fall in on songs for his forthcoming EP, this is
California who currently works www.kisforkennedy.com
Matthew’s second appearance at the
Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival
Siobhan Skates Oppenheimer
Siobhan Skates was born and raised in Sydney Australia but now lives in Belfast. A regular Oppenheimer are an indy pop bands to come out of Ireland
presenter on BBC Radio Ulster, Siobhan’s first solo CD is due for release in early 2009. electronica band from Belfast in recent years. Stunning live
www.siobhanskates.com whose powerful synth-rock performances.
never seems to leave audiences www.oppenheimermusic.co.uk
disappointed. One of the best www.myspace.com/oppenheimer
Art College Students’ Union - York Street (Near St Anne’s Cathedral) - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £16
tiFt MeRRitt buDDy MONDLOCK & DaNa COOPeR Catie CuRtiS iN CONCeRt
‘iN tHe ROuND’ CONCeRt SuPPORt: aNtON GLaCKiN SuPPORt: GeNtRy MORRiS, Ria MaGuiRe
catie curtis
tift merritt dana cooper buddy mondlock ‘One of the real treasures of the a dedicated following that has
contemporary singer songwriter grown steadily over the course of
‘the most accomplished new American ‘Dana’s songs are powerful Visit Buddy Mondlock’s website scene. Her voice is so completely her 15-year career. With 9 albums
female singer-songwriter to emerge in with a thread of poetry through and read about him on page 5 engaging and so uniquely different, and recognition that includes a
a decade’- Uncut magazine them and I love his percussive that it is instantly recognizable’ - 2006 International Songwriting
style of guitar playing’ - Maura www.myspace.com/ Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange Competition Grand Prize, Curtis has
Grammy-nominated Tift was raised O Connell buddymondlock proven that she’s the real deal.
in North Carolina. With her delicate, www.buddymondlock.com With her intoxicating brand
honeyed voice and thoughtfully crafted Audiences will remember of folk pop music, smart and Listen to Happy on YouTube.
lyrics she has recorded five albums this Nashville artist from his
including Another Country in 2008. vibrant performances at the anton glackin enduring lyrics and engaging
personality, Curtis has created
www.catiecurtis.com
www.myspace.com/catiecurtis
McHugh’s Bar - 20 Queens Sq - Doors Open 8pm
Tickets £8
Her songs are a subtle synthesis of first Belfast Nashville in 2005.
Nashville influences with artful shades His highly original lyrics, skilful Original songs written by
Anton Glackin are reminiscent
of folk, rock, blues and soul. guitar work and evocative
vocals have earned him a of the biting lyrics and social gentry morris ria maguire
Click www.youtube.com/tiftmerrit and devoted following. commentary of early Dylan and are
performed with the smoothness of From South Georgia, Gentry Morris has also lived in Nashville and Passionate writing coupled with a unique voice
listen to Broken.
James Taylor and the conviction of now Belfast is home. He has a gift for creating memorable songs brimming over with emotion, Ria has much to offer
www.myspace.com/tiftmerritt www.danacoopermusic.com
Christy Moore. and has a unique and individual sound. Gentry is definitely a name the Northern Irish music scene, and beyond. Her
www.tiftmerritt.com www.myspace.com/danacooper
to remember! debut EP is set to be released in February.
Castlereagh Civic Centre - Upper Galwally Road (Near Forestside) - Doors open 7.30pm - Tickets £10 www.gentrymorris.com YouTube - Gentry Morris (LIVE) - The Waltz www.myspace.com/riamaguire
10 thursday 19th February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
11 thursday 19th February
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
SteVe HaRLey OF COCKNey RebeL PRS PReSeNtS
beHiND tHe SONGS SteVe HaRLey FOy VaNCe iN CONCeRt
LiVe SHOW at tHe KiNGS HeaD In this unique one-off show, Steve will perform
his hit songs live on stage at The Kings Head
SuPPORt JOe eCHO
COMPeRe RaLPH MCLeaN and will talk about his career with the BBC’s
SuPPORt beN GLOVeR
‘Mr Music’ Ralph McLean. Joining Steve in
his performance will be world-class violinist
foy vance
Barry Wickens. Steve Harley is best known for `the most important solo musician to emerge from Northern
his work with ‘70s band Cockney Rebel and Ireland since Van Morrison’ - Belfast Telegraph
his multi-million selling hit Make Me Smile
(Come Up and See Me). Other classic Harley With a distinctive, cracked, soulful voice and the skill to
recordings include Sebastian, Judy Teen and write profound storytelling songs Foy Vance belongs to a
Mr Soft. He has released several solo albums calibre of artists that stands the test of time, irrespective
Photo by Ken Haddock
since the band split - Yes You Can in 1992, of trends or fads, delivering heartfelt songs about the
Poetic Justice in 1996, and most recently, human condition that everyone can relate to. Already hugely
The Quality of Mercy in 2005, the first since popular in the UK Foy also has been able to reach American
the 70s to be released with the Cockney audiences with the songs Gabriel And The Vagabond and
Rebel name. Steve and his band continue to Homebird featuring on the hit TV drama Grey’s Anatomy.
tour regularly, playing between 70 and 100 Foy’s debut album Hope was released last summer to wide
concerts most years. critical acclaim. Black Box - 18 Hill Street - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £14
www.steveharley.com www.foysnoise.com
www.myspace.com/
steveharleycomeupandandseeme
joe echo
For details on Ben Glover, see page 12
‘Joe Echo has one of the most extraordinary voices I’ve heard in a long time’ - Gary
Lightbody. Stunning performances and superb songs from local artist Joe Echo.
www.joeecho.com www.myspace.com/joeecho
JaCKSON CaGe iN CONCeRt
SuPPORt: WiNNeR OF OuR 2009 iNteRNatiONaL SONG
WRitiNG COMPetitiON COLiN MCGRatH uSa PLuS tWO
Kings Head - 829 Lisburn Road - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £18
OF tHe RuNNeRS uP, LiSa HaKe uSa & PauL LiDDeLL
The Roost, 46 Church Lane - (between High St & Anne St) - Doors 8pm - £5
“One of the finest lyricists the UK has
ever produced” Rod Stewart jackson cage Belfast-based 6 piece folk rock group Jackson Cage are influenced by 60’s and 70’s groups such as
The Band. So if you like your rock with a twist of folk and country, a squeeze of west coast and served
in a dirty glass then put on your flowery shirt and enjoy their show.
Ralph Mclean www.jacksoncage.com www.myspace.com/jacksoncageband
12 Friday 20th February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
13 Friday 20th February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609 (Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
beN GLOVeR & tHe eaRLS iN CONCeRt tHea GiLMORe buDDy MONDLOCK & PauL CaSey
SuPPORt PaWet biGNeLL & JOaN MCeLDOWNey ‘iN tHe ROuND CONCeRt’
SuPPORt KyLe JOHN SuCKLiNG
ben glover & the earls
thea Gilmore
‘Great debut album with special guest artists ‘Each of her eight albums, made her debut in 2001. Widely
from a major talent in including Grammy Award including the latest, Liejacker, recognised for her talents as
the making’ - Maverick winners Vince Gill and has been more critically a lyricist and musician she is,
Magazine Jim Lauderdale, proof acclaimed than the last, this is according to Mojo Magazine “the
enough that this is a overachievement on a grand most coherent and literate of
Ben Glover and The Earls band producing great scale, and the reason many in singer/songwriters”.
have been making waves music.
Photo by Kevin Ballance
the business are keeping a close
both at home and in eye on Gilmore’ - The Guardian www.myspace.com/theagilmore
Tennessee. Their debut www.myspace.com/ www.theagilmore.net
album ‘The Weeks the benglovermusic From Oxford, Thea Gilmore
Clocks Changed’ was Take a look on YouTube
recorded in Nashville
Paul Casey
Madisons Hotel - 50 Botanic Avenue Belfast - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £10
‘You’re not going to hear anything much of some of the biggest names in the
better than this in the world’ - Gerry business and was special guest on Chris
Anderson, BBC Radio Ulster Rea’s Farewell Tour. Paul’s third album
Joan Mceldowney Joan’s first album Storm received
great reviews and she is currently Pawet bignell Pawet has become a well know performer
at local songwriters’ sessions. Great guitar A prolific songwriter, an engaging
Blow Away The Clouds, follows the
critically acclaimed Slow Water.
working on a new release. style with unique songs and vocal. performer and exceptional slide guitarist,
Paul Casey is a musician for fans of www.paulcaseymusic.com
eSKiMOS FaLL & KaGuRa iN CONCeRt
real music. He has caught the attention www.myspace.com/paulcasey
Black Box - 18 Hill Street - Doors Open 9.30pm - Tickets £14
eskimos Fall kagura Kyle John Suckling
From Belfast, Eskimos Fall mix Fronted by joint male/female ‘Remember the name... And crafted and full of charm.
buddy Mondlock
great acoustic-rock music with vocalists, Kagura employ if there’s any justice in the Listen to his superb album, ‘I first saw Buddy at the
instruments like the violin and have contrasting acoustic and electric world of singer songwriting, I Am A Tree. Kerrville Folk Festival.
a strong focus on lyrical content. guitars seamlessly fused with Kyle John Suckling will be a He blew me away! Pay
soaring harmonies and melody. star’ - Belfast Telegraph www.kyle-online.com attention to Buddy; he’s
www.myspace.com/eskimosfall Youtube - Kyle Suckling live a great writer’ Guy Clark
www.eskimosfall.com www.myspace.com/kaguraband His songs are beautifully at Hilden Brewery More details on Buddy,
see page 5
SONG WRitiNG CONVeNtiON
Art College - York Street (Near St Anne’s Cathedral) - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £5
iN aSSOCiatiON WitH aVaLON GuitaRS
WeD 18 - Sat 21 Feb
20 Seminars with world class songwriters and
leading music industry experts.
See pages 30 & 31.
Updates at www.belfastnashville.com
14 Friday 20th February
at a GLaNCe
Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place (Near Belfast City Hall)
Tel: 02890 246609
tiFt MeRRitt iN CONCeRt Wed 18 Feb 2009 Venue Time Price
SuPPORt DaNa COOPeR & iaN SMitH Declan O’Rourke In Concert EMPIRE MUSIC HALL 8.00pm £18
Support: Gerry Creen, Rachael Austin BOTANIC AVENUE
tift Merritt Tia Sillers, Mark Selby & Buddy Mondlock MADISONS HOTEL 8.00pm £10
In The Round BASEMENT
‘Merritt is really the entire package. Her vocals are
expressive, rough-edged or hush-toned depending on the Support: Cara Robinson & Jackie Rainey, Kayla BOTANIC AVENUE
needs of the material’ - Country Standard Time Kavanagh
More on Tift on page 8
Harvest Revisited OH YEAH CENTRE 8.00pm £10
15-21 GORDON STREET
Dana Cooper ian Smith Live @ Madisons
Brendan Monaghan, Ria Maguire, John Mann,
MADISONS HOTEL 9.00pm FREE
Joan McEldowney & Colin McGrath
“A writer who is capable of From Scotland Ian is now based in
creating striking images... A Donegal. His debut album “Restless
driving acoustic rocker...” - Heart” is a wonderful collection of songs
Stephen Holden, Rolling Stone with themes of hope and possibility. Thurs 19 Feb 2009 Venue Time Price
Magazine www.myspace.com/155842406
Nanci Griffith, Declan O’Rourke & Ken Haddock EMPIRE MUSIC HALL 7.30pm £24
In The Round BOTANIC AVENUE
The Baby Grand @ the Grand Opera House - Great Victoria Street - Box Office 9024 1919 Support: Ciara Cowan, John Mann
www.goh.co.uk - Ticket prices include development donation - Doors 8pm - Tickets £14
Josh Rouse ART COLLEGE 8.00pm £16
In Concert STUDENTS UNION
Support: Matthew McCafferty, Siobhan Skates YORK STREET
iN CONCeRt POCKet PROMiSe Tift Merritt, Buddy Mondlock & Dana Cooper CASTLEREAGH CIVIC 7.30pm £10
SuPPORt JJ GiLMORe SiObHaN SKateS Matt MCGiNN tHe GOOD FiGHt In The Round
Support: Anton Glackin
CENTRE
UPPER GALWALLY ROAD
Pocket Promise the Good Fight BMI London Presents MADISONS HOTEL 8.00pm £6
“Well crafted brooding indie guitar swing with piano ‘The Good Fight are the deserved winners of ATL Oppenheimer & Kennedy BASEMENT
trimmings” - David Roy, Irish News RockSchool 2008. Their sound incorporates the lusher BOTANIC AVENUE
elements of Radiohead and Coldplay’ - Feargal O’Kane
Tight, original beats, intricate violin melodies and solid ATL Producer
Steve Harley KINGS HEAD 8.00pm £18
bassline grooves played well sets this band apart.
Behind The Songs Live Show 829 LISBURN ROAD
www.myspace.com/pocketpromise JJ Gilmore Support: Ben Glover
“One of Scotland’s best singer songwriters.” - Billy
Sloan (Sunday mail)
Siobhan Skates www.jjgilmour.com
PRS Presents
Foy Vance
BLACK BOx
18 HILL STREET
8.00pm £14
She has been part of a duo, an all-girl accapella group www.myspace.com/jjgilmourmusic
In Concert
and lead singer with Sheila and the Shakers.
Support: Joe Echo
www.siobhanskates.com Matt McGinn
In the last year Matt released his debut E.P and has blown Catie Curtis MCHUGH’S BAR 8.00pm £8
audiences away at high profile gigs in London and Ireland. In Concert 29 QUEEN’S SQUARE
McHugh’s Bar - 29 Queen Square - Doors 8pm - Tickets £5 www.myspace.com/mattthemusicman
Support: Gentry Morris, Ria Maguire
Live @ Madisons MADISONS HOTEL 9.00pm FREE Live @ John Hewitt JOHN HEWITT BAR 9.00pm - FREE
Justin Black, Sean Rea, Jackie Rainey & Cara BASEMENT David McCann, Silhouette featuring Shauna DONEGALL ST 11.00pm
Robinson, John McGurgan, Anthony Toner BOTANIC AVENUE Tohill, Last Minute & Paul Liddell
Jackson Cage in Concert THE ROOST 9.00pm £5
In The Round 46 CHURCH LANE Sat 21 Feb 2009 Venue Time Price
Support: 2009 Belfast Nashville Songwriters’ Contest
winner Colin McGrath (USA), runners up Lisa Hake Raul Malo KINGS HEAD 8.00pm £18
(USA) & Paul Liddell (UK) In Concert 829 LISBURN ROAD
Support: John Mann & Maria Butterly
Fri 20 Feb 2009 Venue Time Price
The Minnows MADISONS HOTEL 4.00pm £10
Foy Vance, Mark Selby & Tia Sllers KINGS HEAD 8.00pm £24 In concert BASEMENT
In The Round 829 LISBURN ROAD Support: Emer O’Neill Band & Scott Shipley (USA) BOTANIC AVENUE
Support: Sean Rea, Brett Perkins
Nanci Griffith MAY STREET CHURCH 7.30pm £24
Raul Malo, Benita Hill & Anthony Toner BLACK BOx 5.30pm £18 In Concert (BEHIND CITY HALL)
In The Round 18 HILL STREET Support: John D’Arcy
Support: Thom Southern
Language Day BABY GRAND 8.00pm £5
Thea Gilmore, Buddy Mondlock & Paul Casey BLACK BOx 9.30pm £18 Different Drums of Ireland, Malachy Duffin, GRAND OPERA HOUSE
In The Round 18 HILL STREET Pawet Bignell & Victor Henriquez GREAT VICTORIA ST
Support: Kyle John Suckling
Tennessee Hennessee’s & ART COLLEGE 8.00pm £5
Josh Rouse, Eilidh Patterson & Catie Curtis MAY STREET CHURCH 7.30pm £16 Bourbon Street Preachers STUDENTS UNION
In The Round (BEHIND CITY HALL) YORK STREET
Support: John McGurgan
Thea Gilmore BLACK BOx 8.00pm £14
Tift Merritt BABY GRAND 8.00pm £14 In Concert 18 HILL STREET
In Concert GRAND OPERA HOUSE Support Matt McGinn & Sarah Elaine
Support: Dana Cooper & Ian Smith GREAT VICTORIA ST
Live @ John Hewitt JOHN HEWITT BAR 9.00pm FREE
Eskimos Fall ART COLLEGE 8.00pm £5 Cara Cowan, Rachel Austin, DONEGALL ST
Kagura STUDENTS UNION Kyle John Suckling & Gerry Creen
YORK STREET
Ben Glover & The Earls MADISONS HOTEL 8.00pm £10 Sun 22 Feb 2009 Venue Time Price
Support: Joan McEldowney & Pawet Bignell BASEMENT
BOTANIC AVENUE 5th Birthday Concert MADISONS HOTEL 3.00pm £8
Several songwriters, BASEMENT
Pocket Promise MCHUGH’S BAR 8.00pm £5 2 songs each: BOTANIC AVENUE
Support: The Good Fight, JJ Gilmore, Siobhan 29 QUEEN’S SQUARE Tia Sillers, Mark Selby, Nanci Griffith,
Skates & Matt McGinn John D’Arcy, Gerry Creen, Declan Doherty,
Anthony Toner
Rab McCullough MADISONS HOTEL 7.30pm - FREE
BASEMENT 9.30pm
BOTANIC AVENUE
Live @ Madisons MADISONS HOTEL 10.00pm - FREE Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Matthew McCafferty, Gentry Morris & BASEMENT 12.00am Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place (Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
Gerard McCartan & The B Sides BOTANIC AVENUE Support Live Music www.belfastnashville.com
18 belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival 19 Friday 20th February
Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
VeNueS MaP Foy Vance, tia Sillers & Mark Selby
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
‘in the Round’ Concert
Support: Sean Rea & brett Perkins
This is a unique opportunity to hear three I bought Tia’s CD after the Feb ‘06
outstanding artists play ‘In The Round’. Festival. It is an awesome collection of
The three songwriters will share the stage great songs from a first class writer who’s
and each will perform one song at a time. also one helluva performer.
1 This concert promises to be a musical Willie Evans, Scotland on CD baby
experience to remember,
“Mark Selby’s in the same league as
‘Foy is one of the most soulful and Bruce Springsteen, with meaty words,
powerful singers and writers I’ve heard in a compelling voice, and tracks that
23 a long while’ Bonnie Raitt have more groove than a vintage vinyl
4 record.” American Songwriter
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10 5
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Kings Head - 829 Lisburn Road - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £14
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Sean Rea brett Perkins
1 Art College Students Union, York Street 7 Madison’s Hotel Botanic Avenue
His songs are catchy with vivid imagery and there is Performing songwriter Brett Perkins was runner up in the
2 Black Box, Hill Street 8 May Street Church, (Behind Belfast City Hall)
a melodic soulful quality to his work. CD’s are ‘Rainy festival’s International Song Writing Competition 2009. He
3 Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street 9 Kings head, Lisburn Road
Days in Belfast’ and ‘Days of Shadow Days of Sun’ divides his living and touring between Europe and the US.
4 McHugh’s Bar, Queens Square 10 Castlereagh Civic Centre, Upper Galwally Road
myspace.com/seanreamusic www.brettperkinspresents.com
5 Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue 11 Baby Grand, Grand Opera House
The Roost Lounge, 46 Church Lane
www.myspace.com/brettperkinspresents
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20 Friday 20th February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
21 Friday 20th February
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
‘iN tHe ROuND’ CONCeRt JOSH ROuSe, eiLiDH PatteRSON & Catie CuRtiS
RauL MaLO (OF tHe MaVeRiCKS) ‘iN tHe ROuND’
ON StaGe WitH beNita HiLL & aNtHONy tONeR SuPPORt JOHN MCGuRGaN A very special ‘In The Round’ with three very unique song writers
on stage together.
SuPPORt LOCaL SONGWRiteR tHOM SOutHeRN Josh Rouse
MC RaLPH MCLeaN ‘It takes something special to make
a chilly Monday night feel like a
Raul Malo lazy, snaking drive around the South
Coast of America with the top down
and a mid-Atlantic station on the
‘Raul Malo has a voice on Raul has pursued a solo
radio but Josh Rouse manages it’ -
par with the best of them: career which encompasses
BBC Review
Sinatra, George Jones and numerous genres of
Orbison’ - Rolling Stone American & Cuban music.
Page 8 for more on Josh.
Lucky One is Malo’s first
Raul Malo has proven to album of original material in
be a world-class musical seven years. The CD will hit
talent. He is an accomplished the streets on March 3rd with
guitarist, record producer the new single Hello Again.
but best know as the lead
singer and songwriter with www.raulmalo.com
the Grammy Award winning, www.myspace.com/raulmalo
platinum selling band the YouTube Dance the Night eilidh Patterson
Mavericks. Since then Away
From the young girl who came to the Griffith, Gretchen Peters and Kimmie
festival in 2005 to improve her song Rhodes.
writing skills, Eilidh now has become
benita Hill Now a regular performer at the festival, we are thrilled to welcome Benita
Hill back to Belfast. From Nashville, she is the writer of three multi-
a very accomplished performer. Her
songs bring a message as passionate
www.eilidhpatterson.com
www.myspace.com/eilidhpatterson
platinum songs for Garth Brooks including It Was Your Song. Recently she and fresh as her voice. In recent www.youtube.com - Eilidh Patterson
has embarked on a new series for television The Healing Power of a Song. years she has shared the stage with - You are There
international artists including Nanci
www.benitahill.com www.myspace.com/wwwbenitahillcom
anthony toner ‘With a clear, deceptively gentle
Anthony Toner songs cover subjects as Catie Curtis voice, she can turn on a dime and
diverse as disoriented spacemen, urban thrill the listener with unforeseen
renewal and Ian Fleming’s links with Northern power and emotion’ - Rolling Stone
Ireland. He’s emerging as one of our finest More about Catie on page 9.
songwriters and attracted acclaim and airplay
for his album A Sky for Every Day, featuring
the superb radio hit Sailortown. May Street Church - (Behind City Hall) - Doors Open 7.30pm - Ticket £16
Youtube - Sailor Town - Anthony Toner
Black Box - 18 Hill Street - Doors Open 5.30pm - Tickets £18 John McGurgan
thom Southern John McGurgan is a fine guitarist and
17 year old Thom Southern started playing the guitar 5 years of his prize was to perform at the songwriters’ festival. This singer-songwriter from Omagh whose
ago and has been busking in Belfast City Centre for the talented young songwriter is one to watch out for. Well done debut album Alone, In Two Minds
Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
past two years. In November 2008 he won the Belfast City Thom!!! impressed many critics.
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
Centre Management “Busk till Dusk” competition and part www.myspace.com/johnmcgurgan (Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
23 Saturday 21st February
Genealogy
Belfast local history)
(and Sat 21St FebRuaRy iS LaNGuaGe Day
it matters
to tourism development in the city DiFFeReNt DRuMS OF iReLaND iN CONCeRt
to visitors and cultural tourists
to local businesses and the local economy
SONGS iN DiFFeReNt LaNGuaGeS WitH ViCtOR HeNRiquez
to the preservation of heritage attractions MaLaCHy DuFFiN & PaWett biGNeLL
to community development
to local researchers and history buffs
For 52 years Ulster Historical
Foundation has been promoting
interest in Belfast’s wealth of
genealogical and local history
resources.
Belfast Genealogy: It Matters Friday, 20 Feb. 2009
To showcase the best of Belfast in terms of heritage and genealogy, the Ulster
Historical Foundation has teamed up with the Belfast-Nashville Songwriters
The Baby Grand @ the Grand Opera House - Doors open 8pm - Tickets £5
Festival and the Lord Mayor’s office to present a special Belfast Genealogy
workshop, free of charge to the public.
Tonight is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity in the Originally from Chile, Victor Henriquez will be
Scheduled for Friday, 20 February 2009, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, at city and includes the international rhythms of the drum singing songs in Spanish. In Chile his musical work
Clarendon Dock, this one-off event will include contributions from high and songs in different languages. included composing and performing music for the theatre
profile speakers, including popular author, Glenn Patterson, with music pro-
...an amazing sensory experience, the vibrant drum playing Local songwriter Malachy Duffin writes beautiful songs
vided by some of the Festival’s songwriting talent. To register contact the is genuinely stunning but over the top we hear whistles in both Irish and Ulster Scots. In 2005 he won the Festival
Ulster Historical Foundation at: enquiry@uhf.org.uk and pipes playing flying melodies with gorgeous ballads song competition for best song in Irish
and spoken word sections...” Woven wheat whispers
Pawett Bignell is well known in the Belfast singer/
ULSTER HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Different Drums bring together the indigenous drums of songwriter scene. Today he will be singing some Polish
Cotton Court, 30–42 Waring St, Belfast, BT1 2ED e. enquiry@uhf.org.uk Ireland, the Lambeg, the Bodhran, and play a range of songs taught to him by his mother.
t. +44(0)28 9033 2288 www.ancestryireland.com pipes including Uilleann pipes, Scottish small pipes and
the Highland bagpipes. All this along with whistles, guitar
The Foundation provides historical research services; publishes quality history and a range of unique music from Irish, Scots-Irish/Ulster- Tickets at the Grand Opera House Great Victoria Street
books; maintains online resources; undertakes outreach programmes, locally and Scots, and African traditions makes their show a unique Box Office: 9024 1919 or www.goh.co.uk
overseas; and services a research co-operative with a worldwide membership. and exciting experience Ticket prices include development donation
Online www.belfastnashville.com &
400 years of Ulster history wrapped up www.differentdrums.info www.myspace.com/
differentdrumsofireland
Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
Tel 02890 246609
24 Saturday 21st February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
25 Saturday 21st February
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
tHe MiNNOWS iN CONCeRt NaNCi GRiFFitH iN CONCeRt
SuPPORt eMeR O’NeiLL baND & SCOtt SHiPLey (uSa) SuPPORt JOHN D’aRCy
MC RaLPH MCLeaN
Nanci Griffith
‘Nanci Griffith is one of life’s observers, an
archivist of memories and one of the most
important voices in Americana’ - BBC
With a career that has spanned nearly three
decades, she has written many wonderful
songs including Late Night Grand Hotel,
Trouble in the Fields, Love at The Five and
Dime and Outbound Plane. Thom Jutz on
guitar and Pat McInerney on drums will
accompany Nanci on stage. Tonight’s venue
can only enhance what promises to be
Madisons Hotel - Botanic Avenue - Doors Open 4pm - Tickets £10 another wonderful Nanci Griffith concert.
www.nancigriffith.com
the Minnows in Concert emer O’Neill band
‘Beautifully unhinged tunes, all steeped in simple uncluttered From Belfast, folk singer/songwriter Emer has a
grandeur’ - Belfast Telegraph way with words that politely shock some but ring
true with others, tonight she is joined with her band,
Northern Ireland four-piece The Minnows have made a huge definitely one watch.
impact on their return to the music scene playing to full houses www.myspace.com/emeroneill1982 May Street Church - (Behind City Hall) - Full Seated Concert - Doors Open 7.30 - Ticket £24
in Belfast and London. For the festival they will play an exclusive
one-off show to mark the launch of their new single from the
critically acclaimed Leonard Cohen’s Happy Compared To Me
album which was released in September 2008. Scott Shipley, Nashville
An award winning multi-instrumentalist, singer and John D’arcy
www.theminnows.com songwriter, Scott has shared the stage with everyone
www.myspace.com/minnowsmusic “...wide-eyed lyricism...where bittersweet
from Bill Monroe to Johnny Cash. sentiments and big emotions are painted in
www.myspace.com/scottshipleymusic vivid primary colours - that shows he’s cut
from some quality cloth.” - Hotpress magazine.
MORE ABOUT PANARTS John has gathered quite a fan base performing
songs that reflect a quirky outlook on life. At
‘The children gained enormously from the programme in terms of building their confidence and self esteem: finding out this years festival John is launching his new CD
about other cultures’ Dinah MacManus Principal Holy Family P.S. Belfast More Like Me.
(Learn About Us schools programme is funded by the Dept. of Education NI)
www.myspace.com/johndarcy
Since 1992 Panarts has been developing and delivering programmes in schools and communities both at home and
abroad. This particular programme encourages pupils to be creative and positive about their lives and share their work
with schools from other cultural and religious backgrounds. Last year two schools were delighted to have Nanci Griffith
visit them in North Belfast to perform, chat to the children and view their exhibition work. Nanci enjoyed the experience
so much she has agreed to visit two schools again during this Festival.
Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Have a look at our web site www.panarts.org.uk Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
26 Saturday 21st February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
27 Saturday 21st February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609 (Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
RauL MaLO iN CONCeRt tHea GiLMORe iN CONCeRt
SuPPORt JOHN MaNN MaRia butteRLy SuPPORt Matt MCGiNN & SaRaH eLaiNe
raul malo thea Gilmore
‘I just want to dance the night away
With Senhoritas who can sway ‘Gilmore is a dream fusion of Lucinda Williams’ song
Right now tomorrow’s looking bright writing expertise and Chrissie Hynde’s crystalline vocals.
Just like the sunny morning light’ At just 29, the Cheshire-based singer’s grasp of imagery
Dance the Night Away Raul Malo can be breathtaking’ - The Guardian
Malo has earned much critical respect over
the years. USA Today applauded a voice Not many songwriters can count Bruce Springsteen and
that seems to have no limits of range or Joan Baez among their fans but Thea Gilmore can. In
versatility. The New York Times said, “he has 2004, legendary folksinger Joan Baez personally invited
an exceptional voice, a burnished tenor that Thea to open for her during her tour leading up to the
harks back to Roy Orbison and the great Cuban US presidential election and also appears on her eighth
singer Beny Mor” and The Wall Street Journal album Liejacker.
said, “Malo’s superb voice is big and melodic
with a natural vibrato. Exquisite.” www.theagilmore.net
This promises to be a memorable night of
great songs.
Black Box - 18 Hill Street - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets 14
John Mann
Mann pens beautiful melodies
with emotionally honest lyrics
that capture the intimate
Matt McGinn
moments of his hometown of ‘Matt McGinn is finding his voice and style with
Vancouver. rewarding speed’ - Stuart Baillie BBC Radio Ulster.
www.johnmann.ca Matt has, over the past year, been making waves
and getting the attention he truly deserves.
Maria butterly www.myspace.com/mattthemusicman
Originally from, Co Meath, Maria
now lives in Los Angeles and has
just recorded her second album Sarah elaine
Nasvhillain Days. An insightful and eclectic singer songwriter, she
provides both captivating and toe tapping tunes that
www.mariabutterly.com will leave you humming long after she has put down
www.myspace.com/mariabutterly her guitar.
Kings Head - 829 Lisburn Road - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £18 www.myspace.com/sarahelaine
28 Saturday 21st February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
29 SuNDay 22ND February Tickets Online at www.belfastnashville.com
Or call at Belfast Welcome Centre 47 Donegall Place
(Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609 (Near Belfast City Hall) Tel: 02890 246609
iN CONCeRt 5tH biRtHDay CONCeRt
tHe teNNeSSee HeNNeSSeeS two songs each, ‘in the Round’ 3pm Madisons Hotel - Botanic Avenue - Tickets £8
SuPPORt bOuRbON StReet PReaCHeRS Our final concert each year features several international Big thank you to Nanci Griffith for all her support:
and local songwriters performing two songs each on
the tennessee Hennessees stage together. We’ve asked some of our finest writers
to perform at the 5th Birthday Concert in Madisons Hotel.
“she has penned some of Country Music’s most enduring
compositions including EmmyLou Harris & Willie Nelson’s
This new band, made up of five veteran performers of Bluegrass Hope you enjoy our celebration of the art of song writing Gulf Coast Highway, Kathy Mattea’s Love at the Five and
music, are set to light a fire under the Acoustic music scene with and the Sister Cities link between Belfast and Nashville. Dime & Listen to the Radio, Suzy Bogguss’s Outbound
their fiery blend of Bluegrass, Rockabilly and Traditional Country. Plane”
Their music is a tribute to their heroes including Bill Monroe, Flatt Grammy Award winning songwriters Nanci Griffith, Tia
and Scruggs, Hank Williams and Carl Perkins. Sillers & Mark Selby will join Anthony Toner, Gerry Creen,
John D’Arcy, Declan Doherty… more to be announced
www.myspace.com/thetennesseehennessees online at www.belfastnashville.com
Art College Students’ Union - York Street Belfast - (Near St Anne’s Cathedral) - Doors Open 8pm - Tickets £5
bourbon Street Preachers
Their sound reflects the rich variety of music
emanating from New Orleans, Louisiana and the
Mississippi Delta, influenced by such great performers
as Willie Dixon, Elmore James and Fats Domino.
www.myspace.com/bourbonstreetpreachers.
LOOKiNG aHeaD
PaNaRtS PReSeNtS - MuSiCaL FRONtieRSMeN . . .
We have decided to perform Musical Frontiersmen again and tell the story of Scots-Irish/Ulster-Scots and Irish emigration to
the New World in the 17th and 18th centuries. Back in 1993 and 1994, we toured more than 100 theatres and schools with
our musical show and in 2009 will present the show as a workshop at home and abroad. To find out more about Musical
Frontiersmen, visit our web site www.panarts.org or contact Colin Magee by emailing panartsonline@hotmail.com
31 Song writing convention
18TH - 21ST FEBRUARY 2009
SONG WRitiNG CONVeNtiON in association with Avalon Guitars
improve your song wriTing skills wiTh grammy
award-winning songwriTers & hiT wriTers
Just a few of the songwriters taking part:
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Tia Sillers & Mark Selby (USA) see pg Steve Harley (Eng) see pg 10
(USA) see pg
21
Josh Rouse
Tift Merritt (USA) see pg 8 Thea Gilmore (Eng) see pg 13 Catie Curtis (USA
) see pg 9
Learn about the music business
Playing Live Paul Charles ASGARD UK (book published by Omnibus)
Life On The Road Phil Kaufman, Road Manager to Gram Parsons, Rolling Stones, Emmylou Harris, Frank Zappa, Etta
James……… Johnny Knoxville stars as Phil Kaufman in the film ‘Grand Theft Parsons’
Right Here, Right Now...A Songwriters Guide To Copyright Stuart Fleming PRS
Income Streams Simon Aldridge BMI London Office
Home Recording Paul Casey
IMRO, PRS & BMI panel discussions on new developments in the music business
Indy Touring Brett Perkins (Swe) Listening Room Concerts Series
Media Debate including Ralph McLean BBC & Sunday Life, Jonny Tiernan AU Magazine
More to be announced . . . .
Tickets £50 for Song Writing Convention includes two main concerts:
1 2
FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2009 SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2009
May Street Church, Belfast Madisons Hotel Belfast
Josh Rouse, Eilidh Patterson & Catie Curtis 5th Birthday Concert
In The Round Concert Several Festival Songwriters, 2 Songs Each including
Support John McGurgan Tia Sillers, Mark Selby & Nanci Griffith
(Normal ticket price £16) (Normal ticket price £8)
20 Seminars & Workshops + Fri 20th Concert + Sun 22nd Concert Ticket £50
Full details of dates & times will be announced online in January at www.belfastnashville.com
