Cork Gig Guide (Dec 19th-Jan 1st)
The Christmas period is upon us so expect the live music listings to be full of local talent who have come home to fill up on turkey and biscuits. The Pavilion seems to be the hotspot on Christmas week with that itty. bitty guitar swinging West Cork Ukulele Orchestra (Dec 21st), local legends The Frank & Walters (Dec 23rd) and the poppy/not-so-poppy Slow Motion Heroes (Dec 28th) all playing shows in The Pav before the end of 2011…
Elsewhere The David Nelligan Thing strut their stuff in Mr. Bradley’s (Dec 20th), Fred play their last hometown show of the year (Dec 22nd) in the Triskel, likewise Mick Flannery in De Barra’s in Clon on the 29th while And So I Watch You From Afar once again attempt to hit the Crane Lane with their own brand of wrecking ball, instrumental rock.
One gem neatly hidden away among all the below is current Mallow resident Martin Finke who pops into Mr. Bradley’s on December 28th for what is sure to be a very memorable fireside session.
Monday, December 19th
– The Getaway Gondola in The Crane Lane Theatre (9pm)
Tuesday, December 20th
– The David Nelligan Thing in Mr. Bradley’s of Barrack Street
– Candle Sessions with Hank Wedel and Edel Curtin in The Pavilion
– The Red Herrings in The Crane Lane Theatre (9pm)
Wednesday, December 21st
– West Cork Ukulele Orchestra in The Pavilion
– Morisca in the Triskel Christchurch
– MOO! in The Crane Lane Theatre (9pm)
– Fireside Sessions Xmas Bash featuring Lynda Cullen, Niamh Murphy and more in Mr. Bradley’s of Barrack Street
– De Barra’s Xmas Sitting Room in De Barra’s (Clonakilty)
Thursday, December 22nd
– The Papa Zitas in The Crane Lane Theatre (9pm)
– Fred in the Triskel Christchurch
– Donal Dineen (DJ set) in The Pavilion
– LOWmountain in De Barra’s (Clonakilty)
Friday, December 23rd
– The Frank & Walters in The Pavilion
– Astryl (EP Launch) in Cyprus Avenue
– Soul Driven in The Crane Lane Theatre (9pm)
Monday, December 26th
– The Walls in The Crane Lane Theatre (8.30pm)
– Fish Go Deep Stephen’s Day Bash in The Pavilion
Tuesday, December 27th
– Skazz in The Crane Lane Theatre (9.30pm)
– Tuxedo Junction in The Pavilion
– The Shed in The Roundy
Wednesday, December 28th
– Slow Motion Heroes in The Pavilion
– Fireside Sessions featuring Martin Finke in Mr. Bradley’s of Barrack Street
– The Deans Christmas Special in The Crane Lane Theatre (10pm)
– Maria Doyle Kennedy in De Barra’s (Clonakilty)
– Republic of Loose in The Old Oak
– Blue Note Jazz Sessions in The Roundy
– Elly O’Keefe in Canty’s
– Crow Black Chicken in Fred Zeppelins
Thursday, December 29th
– And So I Watch You From Afar in The Crane Lane Theatre
– Mick Flannery in De Barra’s (Clonakilty)
– Trans Fatty Acids in The Pavilion
Friday, December 30th
– Kíla in Cyprus Avenue
– Fear Moore/Beag in De Barra’s (Clonakilty)
– World Bass Culture featuring Smoke System, T-Lab and more in The Pavilion
– Hot Guitars in The Crane Lane Theatre (9pm)
Saturday, December 31st
– Trans Fatty Acids in The Crane Lane Theatre (9pm)
– Daft Funk in Cyprus Avenue