Daily Archives : November 29th, 2017

G-Sessions – Unholy Gospel band

Featuring songs by Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, James Brown and much more, The Unholy Gospel Band, as the name suggests ‘ain’t holy but the music is gospel’ and is guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your hands clapping.

The band is comprised of five local musicians of the highest pedigree.
Cormac Neeson from Newcastle, County Down, has spent the last ten years touring the world with his world famous band, The Answer, selling over a quarter of a million records in the process and squeezing an AC/DC world tour into the equation for good measure.

Michael Mormecha, who drums for the band, also fronts the high flying Mojo Fury, as well as being an established producer and songwriter.

Claire McCartney, on keyboards and vocals, fronts her own all girl band, Voksen, which recently sold out its EP launch gig in Belfast.

Andy Toman on vocals and lead guitar, is one of Northern Ireland’s most accomplished players, blending country, folk and gypsy jazz styles together in order to form his own unique vibe.

Downpatrick’s very own Eamonn Hanlon completes the line-up and just happens to be one of the greatest session Bass players this side of the Himalayas.

The idea for The Unholy Gospel Band was first conceived by singer and founder of the band, Cormac Neeson whilst touring America with The Answer. Numerous visits to great music cities such as Chicago, Memphis and Nashville, where on any given Sunday he would find a Gospel brunch serving up good food and great music, convinced him that this was an experience that his homeland of Northern Ireland was clearly missing out on.

ADM: £7 on the door OR Advance Tickets £5 (plus service charge) tickets available by clicking here or at Glasgowbury HQ

BYOB

DOORS @ 8pm

Sunday Unplugged: Niamh Mc Glinchey & James Bradley

Niamh’s roots are in Folk and Traditional Music, however in recent years Niamh has ventured into Country and Bluegrass also; not to mention composing and performing her own material. Niamh’s musical influences include; Cara Dillon, Mary Black, Kate Rusby, Alison Krauss,The Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris, Kimmie Rhodes and Willie Nelson.

Niamh took part in many singing competitions including; Lough Neagh Feis, Scor and Fleadhs, which helped fine-tune her abilities. Niamh has performed on many prestigious platforms; Millenium Forum Derry, An Driaocht Theatre Blanchardstown, Craic Theatre Coalisland, Burnavon Theatre Cookstown, Iveigh Theatre Banbridge, Ardhowen Theatre Enniskillen, Olympia Theatre Dublin and none other than the hallowed turf of Croke Park for the National League Final in 2008. Also notable are live performances on radio stations including; Downtown Radio, BBC Radio Ulster/Radio Foyle and Mid 106.

In recent times, Niamh has supported numerous artists including; Daniel O’Donnell, Louise Morrissey, Bagatelle, Frances Black, Derek Ryan, Andy Irvine, Mickey Coleman and more recently Nathan Carter.

Support from James Bradley. The father of 4 is an experienced artist on the local cover scene and recently quit a management role in retail to pursue his dream. The EP ‘Better Place’ cites influences including The Jam, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor and Counting Crows and gives us a glimpse of the range of songs we should expect in the future. He has been gathering a solid fan base by doing prestigious gigs like The Grocers Ball at the Culloden Hotel and The Rory McIlroy Foundational. Regular radio play on Q Radio as well as a recent glowing review in HotPress Magazine shows Bradley’s potential.

ADM: PASS THE HAT
Bring Your Own Booze
DOORS @ 6PM