Category : G Sessions News

Voices from the Sperrins – Paddy Gray

Paddy welcomes local man Paddy Gray – as they chat about farming, being a father, being a charity fundraiser and singer! He shares some tales about the old days growing up in rural Ballinascreen and living at the top of Cahore.

This podcast is supported by Department for Communities ‘Community, Arts, Culture, Heritage Fund’, Mid-Ulster District Council & Arts Council Northern Ireland.

Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

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Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent.

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Voices From The Sperrins – Laurence O’Kane

Paddy welcomes Lawrence O’Kane – Businessman, Entrepreneur, Community Champion and part-time ‘comedian’.

They talk about the old days growing up, what it was like through the years and how Lawrence built his business from scratch into a multimillion pound operation with hundreds of employees.

This podcast is supported by Department for Communities ‘Community, Arts, Culture, Heritage Fund’, Mid-Ulster District Council & Arts Council Northern Ireland.

Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury
Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury

Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent
https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

Small But Massive Podcast #10 – Waldorf & Cannon

Wally, Oisin of Waldorf & Cannon swung by GHQ along with their special guest Ruffus dropped in to chat to Paddy G. The lads cover some ground from playing with Red Organ Serpent Sound, Manilow Mondays and touring USA with our old pal Paddy Nash.

Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury
Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury

Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent –

https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

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

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DOORS @ 8pm

G-Sessions The Bonnevilles & The Wood Burning Savages

Veterans of the music festival and the G-Sessions are Back! The Bonnevilles are here once more with reviews such as “Ulster power-duo combine punch with songwriting panache-Coruscating filthy fuzz!” from Classic Rock!! Support will be provided by Rural Key Alumni Wood Burning Savages with their new single hot off the press. This is one G-Session you wont wanna miss!!

ADM: £7 on the door £5 (plus service charge) for presale tickets available online or throught HQ
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DOORS @ 7pm

Anyone who buys presale tickets will be entered into a draw to win a merch goodiebag!

Silhouette leads June G Session

Local act Silhouette returns to the G Sessions on Saturday 1st June to showcase new material from her forthcoming, highly anticipated debut album.

Silhouette, the moniker for Magherafelt artist Shauna Tohill, has been taking the country by storm in recent years having her music heard by millions thanks to the Northern Ireland Tourist Board advertising campaign.

Support on the night comes from Runaway GO and Susie Blue.

Admission is just £5, payable at the door.

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ASIWYFA return to G Sessions

Over four years after they headlined a Glasgowbury G Session, we are delighted to announce the return of And So I Watch You From Afar to Draperstown.

The iconic NI band will return to celebrate the release of new album All Hail Bright Futures, their third and arguably most exciting album, at a truly intimate gig at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown on Friday 3rd May.

The north-coast four piece have led the way for new and emerging acts in Northern Ireland and have a long standing relationship with Glasgowbury – last playing a ‘special guest’ slot in the early afternoon of the 2010 festival having headlined the previous year.

The band return to the G Sessions on Friday 3rd May for a once in a lifetime, intimate showcase night.

Support comes from PigsAsPeople and Vanilla Gloom, two exciting new acts currently making headway within the local music scene.

Capacity is strictly limited for this gig and tickets, priced at just £7, are on sale FROM THIS LINK.

Get your ticket soon to avoid disappointment!

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Pretty Child Backfire head up April G Session

The G Sessions are delighted to announce that Mid-Ulster’s own Pretty Child Backfire will headline an April spectacular at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown, on Saturday 6th.

Following championing from Snow Patrol helmsman Gary Lightbody, the band have been arming themselves with a raft of new songs to unveil to the world.

Support comes from Belfast two piece The 1930s and new Strabane foursome Those Ghosts, both making sure it’s a night to remember.

Doors are from 9pm and admission is just £5.

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