Formed by two of Ireland’s most exciting and versatile guitarists, David Keating and Colin McLean, Fandango Duo is an electrifying instrumental guitar duo that weaves together influences from Latin, jazz, classical, and pop music. Drawing inspiration from their travels and concerts across the globe, David and Colin create dynamic soundscapes that tell compelling stories through their music.
With backgrounds as trained classical guitarists, both musicians have developed a unique performance style that is improvisatory and spontaneous, allowing them to connect with audiences in an engaging and memorable way. They have graced the stage at prestigious venues such as the National Concert Hall in Dublin, Cork Opera House, University Limerick Concert Hall, and the Olympia Theatre. They have also performed at celebrated events including the Guitar Festival of Ireland, Wexford Opera Festival, and Clonakilty Guitar Festival, captivating listeners with their passionate and exhilarating performances.
Influenced by the works of Astor Piazzolla, De Falla, York and Luiz Fandango Duo’s repertoire showcases a vibrant blend of genres, inviting listeners on a musical journey filled with rhythm and emotion.
join The Brothers Clague and some special guests as we celebrate the Family Clague’s contributions to guitartown over the last 21+ years…..
Sam and Les are a father and son guitar duo from Clonakilty. Les, originally from Liverpool, is an accomplished ragtime fingerpicking style guitarist and composer. While crafting this artform gigging and busking in Europe and living in Antwerp, he later moved to Clonakilty to settle down and started to study Flamenco.
When Sam was 11, he started to steal his fathers chops and started shredding his first electric guitar busking on the streets with his Dad in Cork and on family camping trips in France. His Jimmy Page obsession soon turned to Django Reinhardt and thus the Clague Brothers started to craft their own sound.
“Cat Called Dogs sound is a soothing reassurance of natural blood-pumping ,lug hole piercing, raw-rock that grabs you by the curlies and demands attention”
After struggling to find suitable like minded musicians to help take its vision to the stage Cat Called Dog decided to “just do it” anyway. Stepping out as a duo and immediately making an impact at a number of high profile gigs. Within weeks of live shows the band were invited to play the prestigious 2013 International Guitar Festival in Eire and ended its debut year with a 25 date UK Tour supporting the likes of Enemies, Rook & The Ravens, Evil Blizzard and the Arkanes along with a trip to the studio to work on their debut EP.
The band have dismissed and brushed off initial Lazy comparisons based on the obvious trend setting guitar/drum based duos of the last 10 years by preferring the music do the talking instead.
With a massive but melodic sound that has to be experienced live to be believed and visually stimulating to watch as any of the more fully populated acts around, Cat called Dog know how to deliver the goods
SurfSide 61 is a celebration of the golden age of instrumental guitar music.
Surf Music, as it was called in the USA, originated in Southern California in the early 60s along with the booming surfing craze.
In The UK a similar sound was happening led by The Shadows, who were hugely successful across the world with no less than 5 number one hits between 1960 and ’63.
Stephen Housden formed SurfSide61 to present authentic versions of the music that inspired him and a generation of guitarists.
Stephen toured the world for many years as a member of Little River Band. He has also has played along side many music greats including; Glen Frey, Christopher Cross, Dr. John, Warren Zevon, John Entwistle (The Who) and Albert Lee.
SurfSide 61: Stephen Housden; guitar, Dónal O’Sullivan; guitar, George Hart; bass guitar and Brian O’Higgins; drums.
its been a long year for LOWmountain , slowly & meticulously gathering inspiration for their next album, & now its time for them to offer a peak at their findings…
The Church, led by electric guitar high priest Matt Churchill is an instrumental, brain exploding, wig out machine that comprises some of the finest session musicians in the country, every lick, chop and lead that Churchill unleashes causes synaptic explosions in the central nervous system!
Their shows are a rare event making their annual Clonakilty International Guitar Festival not only one of the highlights of the festival but a highlight of the YEAR!
Do you have the power of The Ink Spots In your life?
either way, join us for Breakfast With The Ink Spots where Ronan Leonard plays a selection from the many records that they recorded and released from the 1930s onwards.
You enjoy the music and food, flick through the papers, talk about what you’ve enjoyed in the festival so far and what is to come for the rest of the Sunday.
The Ink Spots are known to most for their amazing catalogue of songs (that mostly sound the same, but in a glorious depending way, like a good cup of tea you don’t need to tweak everything!)….
they are known to some via classic movies from or set in the 30/40s…
known to others from being the soundtrack to computer games such as the Fallout series or Bio Shock…
but loved by all this is one of the best ways you can start your day!