LIVE MUSIC IN MARCH

Friday 5th March @ 9pm - Adams Locker                 

Experience the unmistakable, unforgettable, 'leave your granny at home' kick-ass sounds that is Adamslocker. Bringing you a high-energy live performance, this 4 piece band from the heart of ireland has rocketed up the live venue circuit in only a short time. With their good looks and fine arses they have left teenagers and OAPs alike weak at the knees and screaming for more.Not to mention that these guys can really play and sing. 

Brothers Paul, Des and Simon Sheerin hailing from athlone have a musical tightness rare to find. With their effortless talent and singing abilities, nothing is impossible. Front man Joe Rabbette with roots in offaly has a voice unmatched and provides the skills and charisma to send the atmosphere through the roof. Just ask his mammy....!!!

With a mix of classic rock and chart toppers, these guys have their fingers on the pulse of the latest material and blast it out with no apologies to the original bands.

Sunday 7th February @ 9pm - The Laughing Shamrocks

The Laughing Shamrocks who started out as a traditional band has evolved gradually over time to become one of Irelands finest Celtic Rock Bands.  Take six dynamic musicians from all over the music spectrum and set them loose on Celtic Rock and the result is simply electric, unlike anything else found in the music scene.

Wednesday 10th February @ 9pm - Bandaoke

Friday 12th March @ 9pm - J90

J-90 are a five-piece band, incorporating the huge popularity of the club scene and the ever changing world of rock and pop, J-90 have become the band to break down the barriers for live Irish bands.  J-90 play a wide variety of music from the old classics to the up to the minute chart hits covering bands like Linkin park, Wheetus, The Dandy Warhols, Blink 182 and Travis.  They have started working on their own songs and are hoping to have their first single released by the end of the year.  On stage the whole band put on a huge visual display of high energy and the unexpected.  The band is quickly being recognised around the country gathering a large and loyal fan base. J-90 is oozing with potential and could very well be a household name in 2004.  At the moment they are setting the pace for live bands in Ireland.

Sunday 14th March @ 9pm - Kramer

Kieran Kramer, now a well established and talented singer, started his career about fifteen years ago, entertaining in bars and clubs around Cork. Leaving the local scene, Kieran decided along with a few close friends, to set up the hugely successful 80's cover band 'Double Vision', and travel the country attracting crowds with a great stage presence and powerful voice from Ballycastle to Waterville.

As well as touring on the national scene, Kieran and the band went on to impress crowds with outstanding performances in New York, Manchester and London. After seven great and exciting years spent travelling, Kieran decided to 'move home' permanently and set up what has become one of the most successful wedding & corporate bands to come out of Cork. With years of experience and an enviable talent, The Kieran Kramer Band is sure to entertain everybody.

Tuesday 16th March @ 9pm - The Legend of Luke Kelly

Luke Kelly will always be remembered by the vast majority of Irish musicians as the greatest folk singer/artist of the 20th century, if not all time. His voice was as powerful as it was unique. He died in January 1984, a young man still, with so much singing still to do. Luke Kelly is a legend and will not be forgotten. They brought the music of Luke back to the live stage in every corner of the country and they will continue to do so, proudly.

It is the mission of Chris Kavanagh and The Patriots to bring a taste of the late, great Luke Kelly back into peoples lives. And to bring our own music into peoples lives too. Our own songs are performed with the influence of the great man behind them.

Wednesday 17th March @ 7pm - The Neily O'Connor Ceili Band

The Neily O’Connor Ceili Band has the fortune of being one of the finest Ceili bands to come out of Sliabh Luachra. Sliabh Luachra is an area of countryside along the Cork, Kerry, Limerick, which is recognised nationally and internationally as the bedrock of traditional Irish music, song, dance, poetry, and culture. Neily O’Connor plays all the best in traditional Irish music and will have Reardens filled with craic and banter this Paddys day.

Friday 19th March @ 9pm - Zoot Allures

Zoot Allures are a four piece Wexford/Limerick based covers band, playing the circuit since February 2005. They play a mixture of Classic Rock and songs from the best bands and artists.They are gaining a fan base in venues around the country with their infectious mix and ability to play different styles e.g..reggae,indie,country,roc k/pop etc 

Sunday 21st March @ 9pm - The Paddies

The Paddies are a five-piece band, which write and perform their own unique and personal style of music.  The band has been described at various times by different people in and out of the music business as a rock band, a folk band, a traditional band, and even a country band.

Wednesday 24th March @ 9pm - Bandaoke

Friday 26th March @ 9pm - Audio Pilot

Audiopilot are a five piece band from Longford with a wide ranging set of rock and pop covers from Maroon 5, U2 and Thin Lizzy to Scissor Sisters, to name but a few.

With a great live sound and on stage performances an Autopilot gig is a show not to be missed.  They have recently released a four track CD that is receiving extensive local airplay and rave reviews from all who hear it.  The band members are Mick Warnock, lead vocals; Niall Ward, lead and midi guitar; Robert McTiernan, bass guitar; Paul Daly, guitar, keyboards and vocals and Harry Ruske, drums, percussion and vocals and between them they have countless years of music experience.

Audiopilot have already been playing in live venues all over Ireland from Donegal right down to Kerry and will continue to rock the county this year.

Sunday 28th March @ 9pm - Bog the Donkey

Bog The Donkey were formed in 1995. They are one of the most successful and distinctive bands currently playing out of Ireland. They play all of the major festivals and clubs throughout the country, as well as touring the UK and USA on a regular basis.

With around 80 years of musical experience between them, these guys really should know their trade. And it really shows in their live performances.
Their regular show is an incredible mix of every kind of music. This really shouldn’t work, but somehow every track seems to compliment the next effortlessly. It really is a beast of wild energy, with controlled musical finesse.