It was a great scene at the Ballyseedy Garden centre at Carrigtwohill last night. The first night of their “Supper Club”. It’s a great space to play the guitar in with it’s high ceiling and natural reverb. They are planning on doing it once a month and the food prepared by a top chef and…
Thanks to Peter Baylor for supplying this link to a fabulous interview with the great guitar player Jimmy Bryant.
I have been enjoying playing the telecaster in the trio. The sound of the arch top jazz box was wearing thin on my ears. I was looking for something a little more subversive. Also telecasters sound best when played at an impolite volume. Noodling apologetically on an arch top guitar in the corner has less…
I have a new CD out. It’s called “Let’s Play” and is recorded in Sydney Australia. Personnel are as follows: Ian Date – guitar Nigel Date – guitar Chris O’Dea – tenor saxophone Stan Valacos – bass Andrew Dickeson – drums If you like to order a copy they are €15 including free postage anywhere…
First Gig at the Shelbourne The opening night was a huge success at the Shelbourne. a large and enthusiastic crowd came down to listen to the jazz. People of all ages were all loving it. Locals and tourists. It was a great scene.
Looking forward to playing with Harry Connelly in The Shelbourne bar Feb 18. See the gig page for more details Harry will get everyone going for sure!
