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BILL SHANLEY

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BILL SHANLEY

MIDNIGHT MISSION TOUR plus guests _ Main Venue _ “Ten new gems from ace Irish guitarist” – Hot Press Magazine Guitarist and record producer Bill Shanley released his second solo album “Midnight Mission” in February 2019 on the Cauldron Music label and will be playing Irish dates with his band this June to promote it. “Midnight Mission” features ten original pieces with special guests Sir Ray Davies and Paul Brady. A collection of self-penned instrumentals covering a sonic palate inspired by the excitement and melodies of early electric guitar music from 50s rock and roll, 60s surf sounds to electronics, loops and samples and much more. It draws on Bill’s world class guitar playing and ability to write great, timeless melodies. Bill Shanley is one of Ireland’s top guitar players and record producers. His unique style of playing has kept him in good company and established him internationally through touring with and contributing to albums by Ray Davies, Paul Brady, Mary Black, Roy Harper, Gilbert O Sullivan and more. He has acted as Ray Davies musical director for the last 10 years more recently working teaming up with Minneapolis Alt-Rockers The Jayhawks on his last two albums Americana Act 1 and Act 2. Being an accompanist has always been of key interest to Bill, enjoying the great scope and limitless backdrop one can create as a player for the artist they are working with. This skill was commented on in the Financial Times – “Is there a finer sideman around? It’s unlikely…” Now Bill Shanley returns centre stage with the release of “Midnight Mission” a potent display of technical wizardry and melodic compositional nous. The Band : Andrew Holdsworth – Keyboards Anthony Noonan – Drums John Fitzgerald – Guitar Duncan Lutz – Bass Carl Geraghty – Sax Ronan Dooney – Trumpet

TICKETS

€16 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.