Earagail Arts Festival Highlights number 3

Joan as Policewoman

Joan as Policewoman may be a strange name but don’t let that put you off. In fact don’t let anything put you off buying tickets for this lady’s show on Sunday 15th July. Most recently she has plied her trade as a member of Antony & The Johnson’s and in Rufus Wainright’s Band, (what, you haven’t stopped reading and rung the box office yet?!) but also has a past in noisier, louder rock bands. Hence she maintians a credibility that few folk artists have, hip with the kids, hip with the moms and probably hip with the grandparents too. Her solo music inhabits a similar world to those of Antony or Rufus but in an easier to take form. No idea what I mean? Check her out on www.myspace.com/joanaspolicewoman then. But don’t leave it too long because this is a sure sell out in the 150 seat new auditorium in the Regional cultural centre (behind An Grianan) and don’t be ringing me when its sold out to see if I can get you a ticket, cos I wont be able to, this is fair warning!

Jerry Dammers

Jerry Dammers will joining me in the Fubar on Sat 30th June, in Derry during the Celtronic Festival on the Wed night and in Sligo on the Thursday night in the Left Bank. Never played in Sligo before and I’m looking forward to it!

Summer Things for the Young ‘Uns

As mentioned last week there’s a great range of Summer Camps at An Grianan Theatre running from Monday 23 July to Sat 18 August, there’s Drama, Singing, Dancing and a Musical. Which one do you want? Call the box office on 074 91 20777 or check it all out at the colourful, wonderful new webiste at www.angrianan.com

Music School in Inishowen

Bookings are now being taken for the “Encore International Music Summer School” taking place in Inishowen. It will be held in Scoil Naomh Mura, Tooban (outside Fahan), Inishowen, Co. Donegal 2nd- 7th July 2007.
It will combine the worlds of Irish traditional and classical music and offer first-class tuition in piano, violin / fiddle, viola, cello, classical guitar, flute, recorder as well as classical voice and sean-nós singing. Tuition at the School will be given by musicians drawn from well known ensembles such as the Vienna Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra. Ireland’s leading classical guitarist Michael O’Toole and renowned sean-nós singer Eilín Begley. For more information and an application form telephone 00353-74-9186083 or 00353-87-2259858 or email encoremusicschool@gmail.com

Inishowen Summer Gathering 2007

The Inishowen Summer Gathering is a weekend celebration of Inishowen’s heritage, community and environment. This year it is being held on Inch Island on June 30th and July 1st. As with the other years there will be a children’s play area, traditional crafts on display, creative opportunities for all ages, talks and walks, demonstrations of alternative technologies, holistic living experiences, camping for the family, good healthy food, and entertainment around the campfire. A detailed programme will be available closer to the weekend event. If you’d like to be involved, call 074 93 29489 or on-line at www.inishowensummergathering.com. Among all the workshops and entertainment will be a performance by the Henry Girls.