On The Verge presents
BLUES & OTHER HUES
BRENDAN HICKEY • BEN PREVO • THE TWO FIVE ONES • SÉAN MILLAR
Little Whelan’s • Wed 15th May 2024
SÉAN MILLAR
https://www.facebook.com/sean.millar.946
“Ireland’s greatest songwriter” Hotpress
“An Irish National treasure. The poet laureate of Dublin’s dark side”
The Irish Times
“Ireland’s Greatest lyricist” RTE guide
BEN PREVO
A guitarist and vocalist, originally from New York, who has combined his influences of country, rock, jazz, blues & psychedelia into an unique melange. The material is varied including covers and original compositions and all delivered with integrity and soul. Over the past 20 years or so he has become one of Dublin’s most respected blues guitarists.
THE TWO FIVE ONES
https://www.facebook.com/thetwofiveones/
A jazzy blues music duo with their own unique style, performing classic standards & original songs. Dara’s resonant vocals and animated delivery adds the dash to Andy’s rich and atmospheric guitar playing.
BRENDAN HICKEY
https://www.facebook.com/brendanhickeypoet
https://www.youtube.com/brendanhickeypoet
Although probably more well known for promoting local talent on radio, at gigs and online for the last quarter of a century, with On The Verge Productions, Brendan Hickey been writing poetry since the late sixties. However he only released his debut album ”Vergions” produced by Karl Odlum in 2010.
“A welcome break from the predictability of much that passes for cutting edge rock” – Jackie Hayden’s “First Cuts” Pick of the Fortnight Hot Press.
Brendan’s second album “Melting into Oneness”, also produced by Karl Odlum, was released in 2013 and continued with the formula of using local composers to write accompanying pieces for his words.
“An excellent album of sheer beauty, and elegance with a tinge of darkness, from a well read Dublin poet. This time, instead of giving the accolades, he receives one from me” – Gigspy – Gig Spy
His third album “Convergence” produced by Colin Scallan, was launched as a limited edition last year. This album was sound designed by Brendan and gives a nod to the genres of music that he has enjoyed during his three score and ten years on the planet.
Over the last fifteen years, Brendan has done memorable live gigs with his band The Launch Crew (Robin James Hurt, Mick Morris, Cion O’Callaghan, Colin Scallan) including at The Electric Picnic, Ruby Sessions, JJ Smyth’s, Whelan’s etc.
TICKETS
€10 available online from Whelan’s – 50c service charge applies
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 (€5 cover charge), plus Late Bar.