Category : G Sessions News

G Sessions and Red Bull combine in Derry

We are delighted to announce that the G Sessions and Red Bull will combine for a special gig in Derry on March 8th to celebrate the launch of the Red Bull Bedroom Jam.

A total of five acts will play at Mason’s in Derry including More Than Conquerors, Intermission, Furlo, The Wood Burning Savages and last year’s Red Bull Bedroom Jam winners Walking On Cars.

Red Bull Bedroom Jam is a nationwide competition to find the best new talent currently hiding out in their bedrooms and bring them into the spotlight.

Admission night is completely free and we’re proud to be able to welcome all of Glasgowbury’s fans to join us for the special night.

Capacity is limited however so if you and a friend would like to attend, please RSVP by sending an email to media@glasgowbury.com with your name.

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The Bonnevilles headline February G Session

For our first G Session of 2013 we’re pulling out all the stops with an eclectic line-up of the rawest talent around.

Taking over headlining duties on the night will be hard-rocking Lurgan blues duo The Bonnevilles.

The pair have won almost universal acclaim following the release of their second full length album ‘Folk Art And The Death Of Jesus’ and in 2011 played to a packed Spurs Of Rock tent at Glasgowbury.

Joining them for the experience will be young Derry foursome The Wood Burning Savages, themselves causing a stir with their incendiary live performances of late.

And capping off a joyous night of music will be young Mid-Ulster act The Last Generation who are gearing up for the release of a new EP.

The whole thing takes place on Saturday 23rd February with admissions just £5.

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Massive ‘Benefit’ gig with ASIWYFA

Glasgowbury are proud to lend their support to a Belfast gig next weekend (December 15th) which sees some of the country’s finest talent take to the Mandela Hall stage.

Organised by the guys at And So I Watch You From Afar, who will also headline on the night, Benefit is a fundraising event for cancer charities and for sufferers of cancer in memory of Bart Lyons.

The full line-up includes ASIWYFA, LaFaro, Axis of, Eatenbybears, Ed Zealous, The Continuous Battle Of Order, Bats, More Than Conquerors, No Spill Blood and Sons Of Burlap.

Spurred on by the death of local friend, musician and band mate Bart Lyons who played with members of ASIWYFA and Axis Of in their band Sons of Burlap, a group of musicians, promoters, venues, contributors and music lovers have come together in Belfast to raise money for cancer and for sufferers of cancer.
The aim of the night is to raise at least £8,000 and you can contribute by buying your tickets for one of the year’s hottest shows. CLICK HERE to buy yours now.
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Cashier No 9 for December G Session – CANCELLED

G Sessions Presents: Cashier No 9 & Ed Zealous & The Wood burning Savages //

Cellar Bar, Draperstown // Saturday 1st December

Please note that this gig is now cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We are working to try and reschedule it for the new year.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Here Comes The Landed Gentry return to G Sessions

GLASGOWBURY are proud to announce the return of Here Comes The Landed Gentry later this month for a local charity fundraising gig in Draperstown.

The iconic Derry band parted ways in 2010 prior to the launch of their debut album but have decided to step back into the ring this weekend.

Their appearance at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown in association with Glasgowbury’s G Sessions will help to raise some much-needed funds for a local charitable cause.

Before their departure from the local scene, the rockabilly five piece had established themselves as one of the country’s most promising live acts with incendiary live performances, particularly their shows at Glasgowbury.

They will be joined this weekend in a four act spectacular with support from fellow Derry act Ard Ri alongside Junior Johnson and comedy songwriter Digger Browne.

The night kicks off at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown this Saturday 20th October from 8pm and admission is just £5.

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LaFaro head for November G Session

G Sessions Presents: LaFaro, Droids, Stereo War Favourites // Saturday 10th November // Cellar Bar, Draperstown

We are delighted to announce that rock royalty LaFaro will return to Draperstown to headline our November G Session.

Slaves to their work, the four piece have been busily preparing their third album hot from the the critical success of last year’s Easy Meat.

Former bassist Herb Magee is back in the ranks as LaFaro continue to vie for world domination, kicking off with a European tour including support to Therapy? in the coming weeks.

They’ll prepare for that however by returning to their spiritual home at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown on November 10th.

Joining them for the experience will be two G Sessions first timers in the shape of Derry city act Droids and local rock outfit Stereo War Favourites.

A limited number of tickets priced at £5 are available to purchase in advance HERE.

Entry can also be purchased at the door, subject to availability.

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Rams’ Pocket Radio kickstart new season of G Sessions

The first G Session of the 2012/13 season kicks off this September with a powerhouse showcase from acclaimed local act Rams’ Pocket Radio.

The alter ego of Peter McCauley, Rams’ have been highly tipped for success with the launch of their debut album.

The band return to the G Sessions at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown to showcase work from said album, Trajectories.

Support on the night comes from two G Session first timers in Amidships and Katharine Philippa.

Tickets for the highly sought after gig are available to purchase online now: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/184198

Tickets may also be purchased at the door subject to availability.

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Silhouette tops May G Session

G Sessions / Cellar Bar, Draperstown / Friday 18th May

For our May 18th G Session spectacular, we are delighted to welcome an all female line-up to the Cellar Bar in Draperstown.

Silhouette, fresh off the back of Snow Patrol performances and having her song picked up for use in the NITB advert, plays a homecoming gig and her first ever G Session headline!

The Magherafelt songstress has been enjoying a magnificent year of exposure with prime time television slots alongside stage sharing with Gary Lightbody and Co.

Joining her for the evening will be fellow local act Allie Bradley and hotly tipped Derry songstress Soak.

Join us for a night to remember!

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A Plastic Rose lead April G Session

Saturday 14th April • A Plastic Rose / Kasper Rosa / Seven Summits • Cellar Bar, Draperstown

Fresh off the back of Snow Patrol support in Belfast and London, we are delighted to welcome A Plastic Rose to headline Glasgowbury’s April G Session.

The four piece cross-border alliance look set for big things in 2012 with their debut album, ‘Camera.Shutter.Life’, due to be released post-summer.

We’ve had a taste of what to expect from that LP with recent single Build From The Ground Up, an epic slice of what A Plastic Rose do best.

A six track EP featuring the new single will be on Monday 19th March.

Joining the APR team on the night will be a duo of Belfast based bands in the form of Kasper Rosa and Seven Summits.

Kasper Rosa will be hitting the G Session gig fresh off the back of an Irish tour where they’ll be showcasing their incendiary progressive rock, taking Draperstown firmly in their hold with their first G Session.

Seven Summits, the band that brought you that insanely catchy Burning Heart song, yes that one, complete the G Session bill. Currently locked away recording their follow-up album, they’ll be let loose on Draperstown to highlight said new work.

The April G Session is set for Saturday 14th April and as usual will take place at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown.

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Cashier No 9 headline March G Session

Following an amazingly successful year in which they headlined Glasgowbury 2011 and released their debut album, Cashier No. 9 are again set to take this year by the scruff of the neck.

The Belfast sextet keep their foot on the pedal early this year by rejoining the Glasgowbury team for a headline slot at the G Sessions in Draperstown on Saturday 3rd March.

Among other things they’ll be celebrating their recent nod for the Choice Music Award in Dublin where at the time of writing they were 2nd favourites for the esteemed prize.

Bangor four piece Kowalski will provide support on the evening, bringing their unique blend of electro indie pop to the Draperstown table.

Completing the bill are local lads Pretty Child Backfire who are preparing to re-launch themselves in 2012 with exciting prospects ahead.

Last time Cashier No. 9 and the G Sessions joined forces in May 2011 doors were closed early and patrons were left disappointed. This time around, you can get your tickets before-hand from both the Cellar Bar and Glasgowbury office in Draperstown – for just £5.

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