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NEWS
14/01/2009:
LUKA BLOOM NEW SINGLE - DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE LIGHT THAT SHINES WITHIN YOU
LUKA BLOOM
DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE LIGHT
THAT SHINES WITHIN YOU
The second single
TAKEN FROM THE NEW ALBUM ELEVEN SONGS
OUT NOW ON BIG SKY RECORDS
*PLUS NATIONWIDE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED*
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom released his twelfth album,
Eleven Songs, in autumn 2008 on Big Sky Records.
The album was preceded by the debut single, ‘I’m On Your Side’ and now new single
‘Don’t Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You’ will release on February 20th
in Ireland, the US, Germany, Holland, Belgium and Australia.
Luka will tour Ireland in February 2009 (see below for dates) before heading to Australia
to perform for his Antipodean fans.
Don’t Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You is, in Luka’s words, "Two chords,
two verses and a chorus - a very simple song, and yet it says everything I want to say at the
beginning of 2009. Since 1993, at the start of every February, I have watched large groups
of men and women gather in my home county of Kildare. They come to welcome the beginning
of spring. They come to Kildare because it is the home of Brigid, whose feast day is February
1st. Brigid is the goddess of love, poetry, justice in prechristian Ireland, and she is the patron
saint of Kildare. There is reflection, talk, music and dance…a gathering of people who want to
celebrate the coming of spring, and who want to call Brigids’ qualities into the world, to light
a spark for change. And every year we gather to welcome the light into our world; and to hope
that more light will shine in the world; and that someday out of the darkness of war, hunger,
greed, poverty, will come the light of community, sharing, justice, music, dance, peace and
love. I wrote the song around 2000 and for some years I only sang it in Kildare, and often
only in February. In 2008, i felt a momentum within myself, which resulted in the record
‘Eleven Songs’ and finally recorded ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You’."
Returning to the raw live sound of his earlier records and brimming with inspiring lyrics and
sumptuous melodies, Eleven Songs reminds us why Bloom is such a master of the concert
stage. The album was co-produced by Luka and David Odlum (ex-Kila and ex-The Frames)
and recorded in Grouse Lodge in County Westmeath.
Musicians on the album include Dave Hingerty (ex-The Frames), Trevor Hutchinson, Liam
O'Maonlai (ex-Hothouse Flowers), Paul Smith, Cora Venus Lunny, Ken Edge, and the
Gardiner St. Gospel Choir. Backing vocals are Sinead Martin and Robbie Moore.........
Eleven Songs, the new album from Luka Bloom is out now on Big Sky Records.
The new single ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You’ releases
February 20th on Big Sky Records.
Luka will tour Ireland in February
Friday 6 February Derby House, Kildare
Saturday 7 February Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford
Wednesday 11 February The Pavilion, Cork
Saturday 14 February Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow
Sunday 15 February Greystones Theatre, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Tuesday 17 February Moka Live, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Thursday 19 February Ionad Cois Locha (Lakeside Centre), Dunlewey, Co.Donegal
Saturday 21 February Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda
Friday 27 February Kyteler's Inn, Kilkenny
Friday 13 March Seamus Ennis Centre, Naul, Co. Dublin
For more see www.lukabloom.com
www.entertainmentarchitects.ie/News/2009/01/14/LukaBloomNewSingleDontBeAfraidOfTheLightThatShinesWithinYou |
The Craic from Ireland - The Craic Radio Show with Ian Dempsey and Breda Brown
This Weeks Show
Luka Bloom on The Craic
January 30th, 2009
Luka Bloom joins Ian and Breda in studio for a chat about his upcoming
international tour, his brother Christy Moore and his holiday to the last
place you'd expect him to go!
Listen here >>
www.getthecraic.com/luka-bloom-on-the-craic
About the Show:
The Craic is the online radio show made especially for Irish people worldwide.
You get to hear what Irish people make of stories in the news, the latest on entertainment
and music in Ireland and of course Hidden Headlines you won’t get anywhere else.
With Irelands favourite breakfast show dj at the helm, Ian Dempsey
from Today FM, you know it’s all delivered tongue-in-cheek with a great
sense of Irish humour and craic.
We’ve a new show for you every single Friday so come on, join in. Chuck the
show on your iPod, burn to CD or just click play to listen online.What are you waiting for?
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Feile Bride 2009
January 31st to February 8th 2009
Seeds of Change - Seeds of Hope
Féile Bríde - Brigid's Festival is a week long series of events commencing
on the eve of St.Brigid's Day, the first day of February.
Féile Bríde, incorporates a Peace and Justice conference in collaboration with
Afri - Action from Ireland, workshops, and a candle
lit ritual on Brigid's Eve at the well.
Culture Factory presents...
Friday, February 6th, 2008
Feile Bride Concert with Luka Bloom and Friends
Time: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7.30 p.m.)
Venue: Derby House Hotel, Kildare Town
Admission: €20
Booking: Tel 045 522890
www.solasbhride.ie
Luka Bloom @ Derby House Hotel, Kildare
Friday, 6 February 2009
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Luka Bloom to play in Kildare town
Kildare musician Luka Bloom is to play in the Derby House in Kildare town on
Friday the 6th of February. Luka is excited about the prospect and said "I am
really looking forward to my show in the Derby House on the 6th of February.
It is always a special time in Kildare, and we will do our best to make sure
this is a great night of music and song."
Since 1993, at the start of every February, Luka has watched large groups of
men and women gather in his home county of Kildare. They come to welcome
the beginning of spring. They come to Kildare because it is the home of Brigid,
whose feast day is February 1st. Brigid is the goddess of love, poetry, justice
in pre-Christian Ireland, and she is the patron saint of Kildare.
The song from his album that most reflects Brigid is called ‘Don’t be afraid of
the light that shines within you’ is part of the momentum he experienced within
himself last year in recording his latest album. As he puts it himself "I knew
that it was not enough to simply record the song. It had to be BIG. Most of
my recent recordings are intimate and personal. But this song insists on
being as big as is possible. It is a song which wants to explode into the
world; and it’s time has come." He added that "This song came from
the power of a group of people who want to shine a bright light for the earth
and for humanity" and "this song is a call to people, to reach inside
and be aware of the power in each one of us to do good, for ourselves, for
our families, for our friends, for our villages and towns, and ultimately, for our
earth." Luka feels this song is quite appropriate as "in these times,
many people feel powerless and marginalised but there is such a window
opening in the world for goodness and kindness, January 2009 could mark
a great beginning and with love and hope in my heart, for our shared future,
I hope it is."
Luka is being helped out for this show by Culture Factory, a
voluntary group of young people who are attempting to establish a creative and
social centre for the young people of Newbridge. Chairperson Barry Healy
stated "we were delighted when Luka asked us to help him out, after all
he is one of our prize possessions and it will be a great night".
Tickets are €20 and available from Top Twenty Naas/Newbridge and from
the box office 045-522890.
www.bebo.com/CultureF5
Kildare Nationalist - Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sowing seeds of hope and change at annual Féile Bríde
The 17th annual Féile Bríde gets underway in Kildare town this Saturday with
the theme of 'Seeds of change, seeds of hope'.
The festival programme was launched last week by Sr Mary Minihan who said
that she was delighted to see so many people come together for the festival
launch at Áras Bhríde. She said as a community and as a country we need each
other at this time and she recalled a series of presidential lectures which
were broadcast on RTÉ Radio One over Christmas. "The theme of this
series was the future and it reminded me that we ourselves need to think of the
Kildare of the future. It is great that we can come together on an evening
like this and ask ourselves what values and hopes we will have for our
future," she said.
Sr Mary went on to say that this is what the festival was all about.
"Féile Bríde is all about giving people a stronger sense of
connection to the community and giving people a sense of the importance of
community. Together we can make a difference," she said.
The programme of events during the week-long festival was then outlined. The
annual St Brigid's Eve ritual of a pilgrimage at St Brigid's Well will open
proceedings on this Saturday, 31 January at 7.20pm at the Japanese Gardens
car park.
On St Brigid's Day itself, Sunday 1 February, there will be a guided walk
around the ancient town of Kildare led by Mario Corrigan beginning at 1pm
and this will be followed by a series of workshops at Áras Bhríde.
which will explore the traditions of Brigid.
Later that evening there will be an evening of hospitality, story and song
at a Brigid's Banquet which will be held at the Silken Thomas.
Mai Leonard will host an evening of poetry, song and music at Áras
Bhríde on Monday 2 February and on Thursday 4 February the
Kildare Education Centre will host the annual Celtic lecture.
This year the lecture will be given by Professor Jonston Mc-Master of the
Irish School of Ecumenics and will be entitled; 'The flames of justice -
Brigid and the practice of Social Ethics'.
Luka Bloom will perform his new song Don't Be Afraid Of The Light
That Shines Within You during a Feile Bride concert at the Derby House
Hotel on Friday 6 February.
On Sunday 8 February the festival will close with the annual Afri Conference
and the keynote address will be given by the former UN Assistant Secretary
General Dennis Halliday. For full details on all the events throughout the
week contact Solas Bhríde at 045 522890.
archives.tcm.ie/kildarenationalist/2009/01/29/
Leinster Leader - Monday, February 2, 2009
Bloom a shining light
Talented Newbridge singer-songwriter Luka Bloom will take to the stage at
the Derby House, Kildare town on Friday 6 February to promote his new
album and latest single.
Luka is being helped out for this show by Culture Factory, a voluntary group
of young people who are attempting to establish a creative and social centre
for the young people of Newbridge. Chairperson Barry Healy stated "we
were delighted when Luka asked us to help him out, after all he is one of our
prize possessions and it will be a great night."
Luka is excited about the prospect of the concert and said "I am really
looking forward to my show in the Derby House on the 6th of February. It is
always a special time in Kildare, and we will do our best to make sure this
is a great night of music and song."
The Internationally acclaimed artist released his twelfth album, Eleven Songs, in
autumn 2008 on Big Sky Records.
The album was preceded by the single, 'I'm On Your Side' and he has now
released the new single 'Don't Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You'.
Luka will tour Ireland in February 2009 before heading to Australia to perform
for his Antipodean fans.
'Don't Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You' is, in Luka's words,
"Two chords, two verses and a chorus - a very simple song, and yet
it says everything I want to say at the beginning of 2009."
He added that since 1993, at the start of every February, large groups of men and
women gather in Kildare, the home of St. Brigid, to celebrate and welcome the
beginning of spring. St Brigid, whose feast day is February 1st, is the goddess
of love, poetry, justice in prechristian Ireland, and she is the patron saint of Kildare.
"There is reflection, talk, music and dance … a gathering of people who want to
celebrate the coming of spring, and who want to call Brigids' qualities into the world,
to light a spark for change. And every year we gather to welcome the light into our
world; and to hope that more light will shine in the world; and that someday out of
the darkness of war, hunger, greed, poverty, will come the light of community,
sharing, justice, music, dance, peace and love."
Luka added that although 'Don't Be Afraid of the Light The Shines Within You' was
penned around 2000, he only sang it in Kildare and often only in February.
"In 2008, I felt a momentum within myself, which resulted in the record 'Eleven
Songs' and finally recorded 'Don't Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You'."
"I knew that it was not enough to simply record the song. It had to be BIG.
Most of my recent recordings are intimate and personal. But this song insists
on being as big as is possible. It is a song which wants to explode into the world;
and it's time has come".
He added that "This song came from the power of a group of people who
want to shine a bright light for the earth and for humanity."
"This song is a call to people, to reach inside and be aware of the power
in each one of us to do good, for ourselves, for our families, for our friends, for
our villages and towns, and ultimately, for our earth."
Luka feels this song is quite appropriate as "in these times, many people feel
powerless and marginalised but there is such a window opening in the world for
goodness and kindness, January 2009 could mark a great beginning and with
love and hope in my heart, for our shared future, I hope it is."
Returning to the raw live sound of his earlier records and brimming with inspiring lyrics
and sumptuous melodies, the album Eleven Songs reminds us why Bloom is such a
master of the concert stage. The album was co-produced by Luka and David Odlum
(ex-Kila and ex-The Frames) and recorded in Grouse Lodge in County Westmeath.
Musicians on the album include Dave Hingerty (ex-The Frames), Trevor Hutchinson,
Liam O'Maonlai (ex-Hothouse Flowers), Paul Smith, Cora Venus Lunny, Ken Edge,
and the Gardiner St. Gospel Choir. Backing vocals are Sinead Martin and Robbie Moore.
Luka will tour Ireland in February - starting with the special gig on Friday 6 February at the
Derby House, Kildare.
Tickets are €20 and available from Top Twenty Naas/Newbridge and from the box
office 045-522890.
www.leinsterleader.ie/leisure/Bloom-a-shining-light.4936430.jp |
Wexford Arts Centre - Wexford
Saturday, 7 February 2008
Having tread the boards of stages all over the globe, 36 years of craft honing has
given Luka Bloom from Newbridge a place on the music map. The much-loved Irish
troubadour comes from a family of singers and writers first going on tour of English
folk clubs with older brother, Christy Moore, in 1969, when was fourteen years of
age. He has gigged with The Pogues, Hothouse Flowers, The Cowboy Junkies,
signed with Warner Music in Los Angeles, and made Riverside, The Acoustic
Motorbike, and Turf.
10 albums on, Luka Bloom's musical journey has brought him to a place where
songs seep from every pore, and melodies celebrate the ordinariness of life.
Enmeshed in all the songs, is the spirit of a musician who's long let go of the
cocky defiance of youth, who bears the scars and celebrations of daily life
with a comfort born of the same regrets, delights and minor triumphs that
we all share.
"Armed with just his guitar and emotive voice, Bloom magically transformed
a large theatre into an intimate bedsit, for this was not just a gig but a
celebration of life love, sex and the Irish weather" - Live magazine
Feb 7 (8.30pm) Luka Bloom, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford.
Tel 053 9123764. 20 Euro.
Information: www.wexlive.com
www.wexfordartscentre.ie |
The Pavilion - Cork
Luka Bloom
- with Dave Hingerty on percussion and Joe Csibi on bass
Live Upstairs
Wednesday, February 11th, 9.00pm
€20 (including booking fee) - on sale now
Tickets for this event are available on www.tickets.ie and Plugd Records Washington St.
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom released his twelfth album,
Eleven Songs, in autumn 2008 on Big Sky Records.The album was preceded by the
debut single, ‘I’m On Your Side’ and now new single ‘Don’t Be
Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You’ will release on February 20th in
Ireland, the US, Germany, Holland, Belgium and Australia.
Don’t Be Afraid Of The Light That Shines Within You is, in Luka’s words,
"Two chords, two verses and a chorus - a very simple song, and yet it says
everything I want to say at the beginning of 2009......"
www.pavilioncork.com/luka_bloom
The Corkman - Thursday January 22, 2009
Luka has 11 songs, and more for Cork
Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Luka Bloom will make a welcome return
to Cork on Wednesday, February 11 for a gig at the Pavilion on Carey's Lane.
The gig is part of Bloom's Irish tour to mark the release of Don't Be Afraid
Of The Light That Shines Within You, the second single taken from
his 2008 album 11 songs.
For almost two decades Bloom has enjoyed tremendous success across the
world, getting his big break in 1987 when he toured the US with the acts
including The Pogues, The Violent Femmes, Houthouse Flowers and The Cowboy
Junkies.
Over the decade he has concentrated on performing in Australia and on the
European mainland when his distinctive electro-guitar style and melodic
riffs have earned him a huge fan base.
Bloom's love for playing in front of a live audience has never been more
apparent than on 11 Songs, his 12th studio album.
While not a live album it returns to raw almost live sound of his early
albums and acts as a potent reminder of why he is such a master of the
concert stage.
Co-produced by Bloom and Dave Odlum (former Kila and Frames guitarist), the
pair have managed to bring together a stellar line up of backing musicians
and singers. These include former Frame Dave Hingerty, Hothouse Flowers
frontman Liam O'Maonlai, Paul Smith, Cora Venus Lunny, The Gardiner Street
Choir, Sinead Martin and Robbie Moore.
His Irish tour will offer fans a rare opportunity to hear songs from the new
album live as well as many tracks from his extensive back catalogue.
Tickets for the gig at the Pavilion cost €20 from Plugd Records on
Washington Street or at www.tickets.ie.
www.corkman.ie/entertainment/luka-has-11-songs-and-more-for-cork |
The Courthouse Arts Centre - Tinahely, Co Wicklow
LUKA BLOOM
Saturday 14th February, 8.30pm sharp
Admission €20, €18 Friends and concessions
A special solo, acoustic performance for St. Valentine's Night
Early booking advised - the perfect romantic night out
Over the years Luka Bloom has brought his songs to venues all over the world.
His incredible gifted electro-acoustic guitar-playing guarantees an impressioned
live performance.Promoting his latest album ELEVEN SONGS, we are really
excited to present Luka at the Tinahely Courthouse for the first time. Hearing him
perform his original, poetic and melodic songs in this intimate venue will be an
experience not to be missed. Book now for a special St. Valentine's night out.
"... tremendous artistry" - New York Times
"a superb craftsman working at the top of his game" - Hot Press
Telephone Bookings: 0402-38529 or e-mail us at bookings@tinahely-courthouse.ie
www.tinahely-courthouse.ie |
Greystones Theatre - Greystones, Co Wicklow
Luka Bloom
15th February 2009
Tickets €20 (inc.bk.fee)
Doors 8pm
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Luka Bloom, has enjoyed
eighteen years of successful worldwide tours, and will be releasing his
twelfth album 'Eleven Songs', worldwide in October 2008. With
his new studio album Luka returns to the raw live sound of his earlier
records, reminding us why he is such a master of the concert stage.
Like many Irish families Luka comes from a family of singers and
songwriters, first going on tour with older brother, Christy Moore. In 1987
Luka went to the US and toured with The Pogues, The Violent Femmes,
Hothouse Flowers and The Cowboy Junkies.
Warner Music, in Los Angeles, signed Luka in 1990 and over the next four
years, recorded three albums for them, 'Riverside', 'The Acoustic Motorbike'
and 'Turf '. Following the success of these albums, Luka then went on to
release a further seven albums on his own 'Big Sky Records' label.
Over the years Luka has brought his songs to clubs, theatres, festivals,
bars and arenas all over the world. His incredibly gifted electro-acoustic
guitar playing guarantees an impassioned live performance of his original,
poetic and melodic songs.
"Armed with just his guitar and emotive voice, Bloom magically transformed
a large theatre into an intimate bedsit.'" - Cirque Royal, Brussels
www.greystonestheatre.com |
Moka Cafe Bar - Moka Live - Castlebar, Co Mayo
LUKA, MUNDY & RUD!!!!
Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be two very special evenings
for music lovers. MUNDY performs an acoustic set on Tuesday 10th Feb
and LUKA BLOOM is now also confirmed for Tuesday 17th Feb.
Tickets for both nights are available now from MOKA, 20euro each, Doors
from 8pm.
www.moka.ie
Mayo Advertiser - January 23, 2009
Luka Bloom live in Castlebar
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom will be playing in Moka Live,
Castlebar on Tuesday February 17. Luka Bloom recently released his 12th album,
Eleven Songs, featuring the current single 'Don't Be Afraid
Of The Light That Shines Within You'.
Eleven Songs sees Luka returning to the raw live sound of his earlier
records, brimming with inspiring lyrics and sumptuous melodies and reminding
us why he is such a master of the concert stage. The album was co-produced
by Luka and David Odlum (ex-Kila and ex-The Frames) and recorded in Grouse
Lodge in County Westmeath.
Musicians on the album include Dave Hingerty (ex-The Frames), Trevor Hutchinson,
Liam Ó Maonlaí (ex-Hothouse Flowers), Paul Smith, Cora Venus
Lunny, Ken Edge, and the Gardiner St Gospel Choir. Backing vocals are Sinead
Martin and Robbie Moore. Like many Irish families Luka Bloom comes from a
family of singers and songwriters and first went on tour many moons ago with
older brother Christy Moore. In 1987 Luka went to the US and toured with The
Pogues, The Violent Femmes, Hothouse Flowers, and The Cowboy Junkies, and
in all he has now enjoyed 18 years of successful worldwide tours.
www.advertiser.ie/mayo/article/7543 |
Ionad Cois Locha - Lakeside Center - Dunlewey, Co Donegal
Tionscnamh Lugh
Tráthnóna Traidisúnta … News - January 28, 2009
Luka Bloom Thurs 19th Feb 8:30pm
Don’t be afraid of the light that shines within you.
The second single taken from the new album ELEVEN SONGS
Out now on Big Sky Records.
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom released his twelfth
album, Eleven Songs, in autumn 2008 on Big Sky Records.
The album was preceded by the debut single, "I’m On Your Side" and
now the new single "Don’t be afraid of the light that shines within you"
will release on February 20th in Ireland, The US, Germany, Holland, Belgium and
Australia....
Don’t miss what is sure to be a night to remember with Luka at the Ionad
Cois Loiche on Thursday, February the 19th at 8:30pm.
www.tlugh.com | www.dunleweycentre.com |
Luka Bloom - Music
supported by Eugene Donegan
Droichead Arts Centre - Drogheda, County Louth
Saturday 21st February
Times: 9pm
Venue: Theatre - Stockwell Street
Tickets: €20/€18
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom celebrates the release
of his twelfth album 'Eleven Songs’' Luka has enjoyed eighteen years of successful
worldwide tours, and in his new studio album he returns to the raw live sound of
his earlier records, reminding us why he is such a master of the concert stage.
His incredibly gifted electro-acoustic guitar playing guarantees an impassioned
live performance of his inspiring and sumptuously melodic new and old songs.
www.droicheadartscentre.ie |
Kilkenny Advertiser - February 27, 2009
A treat in store for Luka fans
By Naoise Coogan
Luka Bloom is pretty much blooming at the moment in the wake of the
release of his most recent album Eleven Songs.
He is finally returning to Kilkenny to play some of his new songs and no doubt
he will keep his fans on side by playing his older material also in the Top Bar
at Kytelers on Kieran Street this evening (Friday).
Luka Bloom plays in Kilkenny at least once a year and he has a large fanbase
here who will no doubt be out in their droves to witness a live version of the new
album which has already proven its worth and popularity.
Luka is particularly pleased with this album and in particular with ‘Don’t be afraid
of the light that shines within you’, a song from the album that has taken off beyond
expectation.
Luka is an understated performer at the best of times, however when he wrote this
song, he claims that he knew ‘it was meant to be big’.
"In 2008, I felt a momentum within myself, which resulted in the record Eleven Songs.
And in that momentum I also felt a surge of energy around this song ‘Don’t be afraid
of the light that shines within you’. I knew that it was not enough to simply record
the song. It had to be big. Most of my recent recordings are intimate and personal.
But this song insists on being as big as is possible. It is a song which wants to
explode into the world; and its time has come.
"Even at the point of recording the song in April 2008, I could never have foreseen
the hurt that people are feeling around the world in a few short months. At the end
of 2008, everywhere is fear, insecurity, corruption, unemployment... And yet, I feel
this is the most exciting moment imaginable to be alive.
"There is such a window opening in the world for goodness, for community, for
sharing, for simplicity, for kindness. And this song is a call to people, to reach
inside and be aware of the power in each one of us to do good, for ourselves,
for our families, for our friends, for our villages and towns, and ultimately, for
our earth.
"This song came from the power of a group of people who want to shine a bright
light for the earth and for humanity. We have shared it together for 15 years now.
And now I want the world to hear it."
The song is mesmerising and encourages the audience to chant along for minutes
as Luka leads the audience on his guitar.
However this is not the only song on the album and all of them are enchanting
and leave you wanting more.
You can hear it for yourself this Friday evening at Kytelers on Kieran Street
where Luka will be giving it wellie. Tickets available from Rollercoaster Records
on Kieran St or on the door.
www.advertiser.ie/kilkenny |
The Black Box - Belfast, Co Antrim
Luka Bloom
Date: Saturday 28 February
Doors 8.00PM
Adm: £12.00
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Luka Bloom, has enjoyed eighteen
years of successful worldwide tours, and will be releasing his twelfth album
'Eleven Songs', worldwide in October 2008. With his new studio album Luka
returns to the raw live sound of his earlier records, reminding us why he is
such a master of the concert stage.
www.blackboxbelfast.com/ |
Crooked House News
KYT Fund Raiser with Luka Bloom
Newbridge legend, LUKA BLOOM will be playing an intimate gig in The
Liffey Studio on Wednesday 13th May at 8pm. This will be a chance for people
to see Luka up close as tickets are limited to 50, a rare chance to see such
an intimate show.
Kildare Youth Theatre presents
LUKA BLOOM in The Liffey Studio on Wed 13th May at 8pm.
Tickets: €20.00 (and limited to 50).
Booking: Please email: info at crookedhouse dot it (rewrite as correctly formatted address).
The Liffey Studio is a rehearsal and performance space in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.
It is run by Crooked House Theatre Company at 1, Main Street, Newbridge. The space is for
hire and consists of the studio itself, a meeting room, and kitchen facilities.
The Liffey Studio is a bright, naturally lit space overlooking the River Liffey and situatted
over Johnson's public house. It is suitable for accoustic gigs, stand-up comedy, visual
art exhibitions, installations, film, training sessions, meetings, rehearsal of dance and
theatre, and small-scale performances. Its seating capacity is 50.
The Studio is equipped with stage lights, seating, and sound system. All can be cleared
out if needs be. The Meeting Room is equipped for meetings but may also be cleared
to accomodate small-group rehearsals.
For further information please contact Crooked House at 00353 (0)87 2759420. Or 00353 (0)45 446612.
Tickets are €20.00
and the proceeds are in aid of Kildare Youth Theatre (A Great and Worthy Cause).
www.kildare.ie/CrookedHouse/News/view-details.asp?NewsID=78
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Event Guide
LUKA BLOOM @ The Carnegie
Saturday 8 August @ 8pm
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Luka Bloom, has enjoyed
eighteen years of successful worldwide tours, and has released his twelfth
album “Eleven Songs”, worldwide in October 2008. With his new studio
album Luka returns to the raw live sound of his earlier records, reminding
us why he is such a master of the concert stage.
Like many Irish families Luka comes from a family of singers and songwriters,
first going on tour with older brother, Christy Moore. In 1987 Luka went to the
US and toured with The Pogues, The Violent Femmes, Hothouse Flowers
and The Cowboy Junkies.
Warner Music, in Los Angeles, signed Luka in 1990 and over the next four
years, recorded three albums for them, ‘Riverside’, ‘The Acoustic Motorbike’
and ‘Turf’. Following the success of these albums, Luka then went on to
release a further seven albums on his own "Big Sky Records" label.
Over the years Luka has brought his songs to clubs, theatres, festivals, bars
and arenas all over the world. His incredibly gifted electro-acoustic guitar
playing guarantees an impassioned live performance of his original, poetic
and melodic songs.
"Armed with just his guitar and emotive voice, Bloom magically transformed
a large theatre into an intimate bed-sit."
"… tremendous artistry"
New York Times
"An inspired and inspiring performer"
Fly By Night Musicians Club, Freemantle
Luka Bloom is appearing @ Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare on Saturday 8th August
Tickets €20
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Luka Bloom
North Down Museum, Bangor
Time: 9.00pm
Tickets £12 / £10.
Box Office 028 9127 1200
Luka Bloom, born Barry Moore, is the younger brother of Irish folksinger
Christy Moore and an accomplished singer-songwriter in hisown right.
Luka Bloom's style of guitar playing is very distinctive and isgenerally
referred to as "electro-acoustic". In his early career as Barry Moore,
Bloom used a finger picking style. However, tendinitisin his hands forced
him to adopt a strumming style, which is theone he still uses and is often
credited with his success.In an extraordinary career Bloom has constantly
toured the wholeof the globe, playing everywhere from New York (at the
request ofLou Reed amongst others) to Australia. His albums include the
definitive 'Riverside' which features many of his classic songs notleast
of which is 'The Man Is Alive'. He’s also re-interpreted tracksranging
from Bob Marley to ABBA on the album ‘Keeper of theFlame’.
As Luka
himself commented "I have always believed that it ispossible for a solo
artist to sing songs from any area and the onlylimitations are in people's
minds. Rather than covering these songsas a novelty, I was determined
to convey my love of these songsand the artists who created them."
Luka Bloom's live performances are prolific and highly entertaining,
often featuring the singer playing songs on request from theaudience -
regardless of there presence in his set list. A legend ofthe Irish music
scene for one night only in Bangor-very earlybooking is advised for
this event!
www.northdown.gov.uk/North_Down_Arts_Programme_September_December_2009.pdf
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JULY @ DE BARRAS
Thursday 30th
LUKA BLOOM
Luka Bloom, still to this day is one of the countries if not Europe’s most talented singer
songwriters, and someone who is often credited with being one of the main players in
establishing Irelands contemporary singer songwriting scene as well as one of the pioneers
of electro-acoustic music. Today he is as brave and unflinching as ever in his artistic
endeavors as is the proof in last summers album ‘Tribes’ a collaboration with Clare
based contemporary music writer Simon O'Reilly, This experimental album in which
Bloom only sang, playing guitar on just two tracks, is a testament to his great talent
and constant evolution. However it is in performing where Luka has earned his formidable
reputation and to see him live is to witness the craft at its pinnacle. His solo shows are
full of beauty, warmth, humour and the vigorous energetic strumming of his guitar for
which he is famed. Add to this the amazing variety of his songs that delve deep into
love, nature, identity and defiance and it is clear to see why he is perhaps one of the
most consistent and talented artists in Irish music over the last thirty years. Last
October saw Luka release the amazing '11 songs'
Tickets:€20.00 Doors: 9pm
www.debarra.ie
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Saturday 22nd August 2009
Luka Bloom with special guest Eddi Reader
@ National Concert Hall - Dublin
Earlsfort Terrace Dublin, Ireland
Cost: €30.00
www.nch.ie
ESB Beo Celtic Music Festival
22 August 2009 08:00 PM - MAIN AUDITORIUM
Like many Irish families Luka Bloom comes from a family of singers and
songwriters and first went on tour many moons ago with older brother Christy Moore.
In 1987 Luka went to the US and toured with The Pogues, The Violent Femmes, Hothouse
Flowers and The Cowboy Junkies, and in all has now enjoyed eighteen years of successful
worldwide tours.
In 1990, Luka was signed to Warner Music in LA and over the next four years recorded
three albums for them. Luka has released a further seven albums on his own label,
Big Sky Records.
Over the years Luka has brought his songs to clubs, theatres, festivals, bars and
arenas all over the world. In the last 10 years he has concentrated in performing
in Australia, Holland, Belgium and Germany. His incredibly gifted electro-acoustic
guitar playing guarantees an impassioned live performance of his original, poetic
and melodic songs.
Eleven Songs, the new album from Luka Bloom was released in October 2008.
His first National Concert Hall show of 09 will feature the incredible
Eddi Reader as a special guest.
"All told 11 songs is an album that reveals a superb craftsman working at
the top of his game. Savour it." Hot Press
Presented by The National Concert Hall.
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