Barnbrack enquire for availability To say that Barnbrack were much loved is an understatement – the Belfast based folk trio return to touring after an eight year absence. Hits like the anthem Belfast, Micky Marley's Roundabout and Postman Pat made the band firm favourites in Ireland throughout the 80's and 90's. The band will play a limited number of dates. www.barnbrack.bandcamp.com     60's Gold Oct 12th – 15th Gerry & the Pacemakers, The Searchers, The Fortunes and Chip Hawkes. A show featuring all the hits of the 60's from THE ORIGINAL STARS OF THE SIXTIES!!! The famous singles to the timeless albums tracks, this show will create the ultimate feel-good factor as audiences are transported back to the Swinging Sixties.     Rodney Crowell Chinaberry Sidewalks Tour Oct 14th – 23rd Rodney Crowell is a 100% pure American country song writing legend. His 88 album 'Diamonds and Dirt' produced 5 No. 1 singles, he won a Grammy in 89 for the Best Country song – 'After All This Time'. In 2003 he was inducted into the SongWriters Hall of Fame. After he reformed the Notorious Cherry Bombs in 2004 with his old pal Vince Gill the band was nominated for a CMA Top Vocal Group Award. Hundreds of versions of his songs have been recorded over the years. Its clear that Rodney has one foot in the music world and the other in the land of literature. To celebrate the release of his memoir Chinaberry Sidewalks, Rodney accompanied by his daughter Chelsea, will play a series of intimate shows playing guitar, singing and reliving the stories in his book. www.rodneycrowell.com     Do You Come Here Often Dec 27th – Jan 8th The show that wouldn't die, back by popular demand. Relive the days when beehive hairdo's and winkle pickers were the must have fashion items. Join the original showband stars like Dickie Rock, Dominic Kirwan, Philomena Begley and Paddy Cole as they take you on the ultimate showband nostalgia trip.     Give My Head Peace The 2012 Report - Apr 16th – May 12th 2012 After last year's sell out tour Northern Ireland's most dysfunctional family are back. Yes Uncle Andy, Ma, Da, Cal, Dympna, and Billy return to the stage for a wickedly funny brand new show. As always expect a unique take on the year's events, up to the minute satire and superb new stand up from Tim McGarry. This is one fun-filled show with guaranteed laughs. Finbar Furey and Allan Taylor enquire for availability Two of folk musicians greatest talents join forces for a few select nights.Finbar Furey has a unique pedigree – an all Ireland Uillean Pipe Champion and whistle player, singer songwriter as well as playing five string banjo and guitar and former frontman of the legendary Furey Brothers. For forty years Allan Taylor has been considered as the consummate performer, a writer of literary gracefulness whose troubadour chronicles encapsulate the realism of otherwise unsung heroes. www.finbarfurey.com www.allantaylor.com     Peter Corry – Swinging on the Stars Would you like to swing on a star with one of Irelands finest singers? Peter Corry returns with a new show dedicated to the great singers of swing music. From Dean Martin, to Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jnr to Frank Sinatra. With songs that stand the test of time. Let yourself be taken back to an era of style and class, sophisticarion and cool by one of our great performers and his band. www.petercorry.com   Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers Oct 10th – 30th Take a trip back in time to a world of the 1970's biggest pop sensation! Join Les McKeown for an evening of hit songs including those that influenced him whilst growing up, teenage memories and stories of living nostalgia. With over 300 million albums sold worldwide, Les McKeown was the original voice on every Bay City Rollers hit song. They had unprecedented success with No.1 singles in 40 countries and 'Rollermania' had overtaken 'Beatlemania' the first time any UK group had come close to the fab four. The show is topped off with the big hits of the Bay City Rollers including Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation, Remember, All of Me Loves All of You and the biggest selling song of 1975 Bye Bye Baby. www.lesmckeown.com     Clubsound enquire for availability Take a trip on The Shankill Airways down memory lane, the in flight entertainment will include the favourites Andy McFadden and his funky wee five piece band, and of course the Ballymour Grousebeaters. All the comedy classics combined with the superb musicianship of George Jones, Alan McCartney, Barry Woods, David McKnight and Jimmy Black. A night of good music and great ould Ulster Craic is guaranteed.   Fairport Convention Jan 31st – Feb 4th 2012 Fairport Convention are an English folk rock band and later electric folk, formed in 1967 who are still recording and touring today. They are widely regarded as the most important single group in the English folk rock movement. Their seminal album Liege and Lief is generally considered to have launched the electric folk or English folk rock movement, which provided a distinctively English identity to rock music and helped awaken much wider interest in traditional music in general. The large number of personnel who have been part of the band are among the most highly regarded and influential musicians of their era and have gone to participate in a large number of significant bands, or enjoyed important solo careers. Since 1979 they have hosted the Cropredy Festival, which is the largest such annual event in England. Individually and collectively the members of Fairport Convention have received numerous awards recognizing their contribution to music and culture. www.fairportconvention.com     Kieran Goss enquire for availability Kieran Goss has long been hailed as one of Ireland's leading performers and songwriters. In addition to being a double platinum selling recording artist, Kieran Goss's songs have been recorded by some of Ireland's top recording artists, including Mary Black, Christy Moore and Frances Black, bringing his songs to a worldwide audience and winning him fans across the globe. In 2007 Kieran toured in the U.K. with Don Williams. His performances on that tour won him legions of fans and prompted the American country music legend to remark: "Kieran Goss is one of the most gifted performers around today. He has an amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. This guy is the real deal and that's what makes him the star he is". This sentiment was echoed by leading country music star and songwriter, Rodney Crowell, a longtime friend and collaborator of Kieran's: "I've toured with Kieran and watched him perform many times. I've seen him win the hearts of everyone in the room, not just with his great songs and instinctive musicality, but with his warmth and humour. It's the performance of an artist at the top of his game, delivered with intelligence and integrity... Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's national treasures". www.kierangoss.com   Margaret Hurdman International renowned medium selected dates from September to December Margaret's popular stage appearances bring her gift out into the world. She brings comfort to many and chooses to do stage demonstrations to bring her gift to as many as possible. She is driven to pass on the knowledge with which she has been entrusted, her theatre demonstrations and shows are always full of her unique humour and personality that endears her to her audiences worldwide. Margaret takes her work very seriously and although we must always announce (in keeping with a new EU directive) that her appearances are classed by the EU for entertainment, Margaret does not agree that her work for the Spirit World should only be classed as entertainment. Margaret simply asks that anyone attending any event does so with an open mind and judges for themselves!     Tall Tales and Short Songs featuring Radio Ulster's Gerry Anderson and Sean Donnelly enquire for availability This production is unique - a one –man show featuring two people. Main talking head is Gerry Anderson (BBC Radio Ulster) who will tell preposterous stories that are not necessarily true and read excerpts from his two volumes of autobiography 'Surviving in Stroke City' and 'Heads'. He will read other pieces he has written with which audiences are unfamiliar. When Mister Anderson tires Sean Donnelly will sing songs from his much sought after cds such as 'Like a Morning Star Fading,''On Breezes Fresh and Fair' and 'Beyond the Open Door' Gerry Anderson is of the opinion that Sean Donnelly is the best folk singer in Ireland, having, for example, recorded what Mr. Anderson believes is the definitive version of 'The Homes of Donegal'. This is partly because Anderson claims to have been born there in spite of his birth certificate indicating otherwise. Sean Donnelly will also converse with Mr. Anderson on stage and try to restrain him from excesses that may be damaging to the latter's career. This Donnelly will accomplish by challenging Anderson to tell a story that is essentially true, thereby forcing Anderson into a stunned silence. This will give Donnelly an opportunity to sing again. The two will banter each other without mercy and invite questions from the audience which will be answered enthusiastically and untruthfully. It will be a night to remember, or not, as the case may be.   Foster & Allen Northern Irish dates – March 2012 For more than thirty years Foster& Allen have entertained millions of people all over the world with their brand of melody and song with an Irish flavour. Having sold in excess of twenty million albums, including three gold albums over the last three years, Foster + Allen are amongst the world elite of easy listening artistes. www.fosterandallen.com     Charlie Landsborough Nov 15th – 20th Charlie Landsborough in concert with his five piece band, is sometimes folk, sometimes country, sometimes rock'n'roll, sometimes gospel but always with a deep human connection. His compassionate songs and witty repartee are full of compassion and understanding of the journey of everyday life. He is a true and immensely talented song writing star who has sold over a million records, his songs have been covered by artistes such as Jack Jones, Pat Boone, Foster & Allen and Daniel O'Donnell www.charlielandsborough.com   Kenny Archer's Old Time Country Show enquire for availability Country singer and yodeller Kenny Archer is the real deal – a genuine down to earth country singer with his feet firmly rooted in the mid Ulster farming community he comes from. Join Kenny, his band and friends as they bring you back to the early days of country when artistes like Slim Whitman, Marty Robbins, Gene Autry,, Loretta Lynn, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Locklin, Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline ruled the airwaves.   Flash Harry The Ultimate Tribute to Queen enquire for availability Flash Harry are quite simply the best tribute show to one of the world's greatest rock acts. Performing a huge repertoire of hits from every decade of Queen's music legacy the band have entertained audiences across Ireland, Britain and the USA for over 17 years. The band return to headline the Odyssey Arena in Belfast with the Ulster Orchestra for the third time in January 2012. www.flash-harry.co.uk     Our William enquire for availability William Caulfield has become one of Northern Irelands best loved comedians with all ages. Perhaps it is because of his comedy take on our lives here or simply because he is very much one of us - whatever the reason, when he takes to the stage laughter is very soon to ensue. With his casual yet comic observations of everyday life and his crafted storytelling William is exceptionally funny to watch and hear. www.williamcaulfield.co.uk   The Alexander Brothers enquire for availability Scotland's finest musical pairing the Alexander Brothers rose to fame in the 60's with the ballad 'Nobody's Child' and started a career that has taken them to the finest venues across the world for over five decades. They are as Scottish as tartan and shortbread and guarantee a marvellous evening of musical entertainment with a selection of Scotland's finest songs, reels and craic. www.alexanderbrothers.com     Tim's Irish History Lesson enquire for availability Tim McGarry from Give My Head Peace, Dry Your Eyes, The Blame Game and Hearts and Minds turns his satirical eye on History for his solo stand up show. Join Tim as he takes a hilarious romp through 5000 years of Irish History. Invasion, War, Famine and Conflict - Our past has always been a rich source of comedy. Tim will cover everything from the English invasion to Irisgate and everyone from Saint Patrick to Catriona Ruane - and he's guaranteed to make you laugh. Please note this show contains strong language… and Strong Opinions   Jake O'Kane Tear Gas Comedy Tour Jake O'Kane, Northern Ireland's most outspoken comic has poured all of his jokes, insights and feelings about growing up in a war zone into his hilarious show Tear Gas. Combining the stunning photographs of Brendan Murphy with computer graphics, Jake tells the story of his upbringing on the streets, where rioting with police, army and the 'other' side was a recreational sport. Jake's comedy provides plenty of belly laughs but it also offers unique insights into the corrosive effects of division and sectarianism. After all the laughs, the audience is left with a feeling of hope for the future. www.jakeokane.com     Juliet Turner enquire for availability Ever evolving ever watchful of the human condition, one of Ireland's most intriguing female song writers the Meteor award wining Juliet Turner will play a select number of shows in the Autumn/Winter www.julietturner.com