Hi Christy
Loving your music and would love you to check out a few poems/ ballads I have on my Facebook page,as everyone commented you are the man to sing it.
Well C that was some return to HQ, you got such a heart warming welcome, from the very first chords of the City of Chicago the gig just took off, plenty of singing and some clapping !! Your dedication to Donal was so appropriate spanning the arc of your careers. It really was a unique gig, the room seemed very united. I’m sure the big screens added to the atmosphere but it was your energy & setlist that drove the entire gig. The encore was like a mini gig in itself, Beeswing, Ordinary Man and then a gentle Sonny. GRMMA beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
that was a great young listener sitting right in centre of front row..
I cannot see the screens but I can sense the effect they are having on the gig..particularly from the nether regions …we thought long and hard about bringing them into Vicar St but seems like they are adding to the gig
Dear Christy,
Lars and I are back in a grey Belgium after a couple of sunny days on the Island, finishing off with a fantastic gig. Like Patsy and Marty already posted, it was a emotional beautiful tribute to Donal.
We enjoyed your HQ gig tremendously, what a overwhelming atmosphere it is in Vicar Street. All the best for the rest of the series in the coming weeks and months.
Hope to be back somewhere next year.
warm regards
Lars and Piet
Christy's reply
Thanks Piet..greetings to all you Belgian songsters….peace be with ye
Hi Christy, I’m sure it was an emotional moment stepping on stage last night but no doubt that infectious smile of Donal’s brought strength. Watching clips & hearing people speak of his contribution to life and music during the week only enhanced our appreciation. Great to hear Fairytale made an appearance last night – HSP gave it a lash in Wexford on Friday.. never too early! Received news during the week that our first ever Barrowland on 4th Dec has sold out.. lucky to have made the trip over in 2014 to catch you play there.. this is a clip from it https://youtu.be/9_-DpzN29O8?is=ZF-GuVt7D_BLQ9pn
Christy's reply
the Prophets are flying it….a sell out Barrowlands..what a buzz for you guys and all your followers…..keep riding the high stool
Your magical music choice for Donal started an unforgettable gig last night. We were all back in the Baggot Inn remembering those days. The atmosphere was amazing, the singing from the audience was superb. As always I come away recharged, that gig will remain with me for a long time. Thank you for continuing to share your wonderful gift with us. I’m going again this month and can’t wait. It’s worse that being a child and waiting for Christmas Day ! Thank you Christy.
Christy's reply
I got Baggot flashbacks myself last night….45 years since and I can still smell that glorious kip….we used to rehearse upstairs on the top floor….Keith,Davy, Eoghan, Brian, Declan,Donal and myself. lashing it out every Mon/Tue/Wed….Norman,Matt and Cid were the production team…top relief band, Danny and The Valtones….we’d get a lock-in some nights ..enough said
Hi Christy,
Have been revisiting Common Ground: Voices of Modern Irish Music curated and produced by Donal in1996. His choice of Kate Bush to sing the wonderful poem/song Mná na hÉireann – Peadar ÓDoirnín/Sean O’Riado was inspiring, and helped her to learn the words phonetically. His star shines brightly.
Christy's reply
a great collection…Donal worked long and hard to create that compilation
Hi Christy,
A brilliant start to the HQ run. Like yourself, we were all “bulling” for a gig.
That was some welcome you received, it must have been an incredible buzz. Like Marty, I thought your tribute to Donal was both beautiful and uplifting, striking just the right note.
The ball is in now and the game is on…..roll on the coming weeks.
Best Regards.
Ride on.
Patsy
Please give a call out to Joe Sweeney and his girlfriend Brook from the US who are at their 1st Christy concert tonight at Vicar Street. She’s already a fan!
Christy's reply
I might have been able to give Joe Sweeney and Brook a call out….but your note arrived 51 minutes after the gig started
I know you’re a Moorefield man Christy but maybe Sarsfields did it for Donal today!
Christy's reply
Donal’s sister Roisín,her husband Jim asnd their family are all Sarsfields…todays victory will bring some smiles into their lonesome week…..Donal himself, god be good to him, was never a sporty man…more into nature, art, atmosphere, love, always a good man for the bit of crack
I’m all messed up Christy! But I like the Pierce Turner sings!
Christy's reply
take some deep breaths, a cup of camomille, walk the dog, a few deckitts of the rosaree, play The Carpenters, a cold shower, a rasher sangwedge, ring a friend, hope you can get thru your messedupness….
Dear Christy,
My son Lars had to be in Dublin for his work this week, I was so happy he invited me to come over for a couple of days to hike in the Wicklow Mountains and to go to Vicar Street for another gig. As every gig is so different and special, we can”t get enough of it.
Looking forward to see you tomorrow night.
warm regards from
your lifelong Belgian fans
Lars and Piet
Christy's reply
Tell everybody
I’m going away for ten years
I’m going to wander
Among the Wicklow hills……(Pierce Turner)
Hi Christy
Loving your music and would love you to check out a few poems/ ballads I have on my Facebook page,as everyone commented you are the man to sing it.
I dont do facebook
Well C that was some return to HQ, you got such a heart warming welcome, from the very first chords of the City of Chicago the gig just took off, plenty of singing and some clapping !! Your dedication to Donal was so appropriate spanning the arc of your careers. It really was a unique gig, the room seemed very united. I’m sure the big screens added to the atmosphere but it was your energy & setlist that drove the entire gig. The encore was like a mini gig in itself, Beeswing, Ordinary Man and then a gentle Sonny. GRMMA beir bua agus beannacht. H
that was a great young listener sitting right in centre of front row..
I cannot see the screens but I can sense the effect they are having on the gig..particularly from the nether regions …we thought long and hard about bringing them into Vicar St but seems like they are adding to the gig
Dear Christy,
Lars and I are back in a grey Belgium after a couple of sunny days on the Island, finishing off with a fantastic gig. Like Patsy and Marty already posted, it was a emotional beautiful tribute to Donal.
We enjoyed your HQ gig tremendously, what a overwhelming atmosphere it is in Vicar Street. All the best for the rest of the series in the coming weeks and months.
Hope to be back somewhere next year.
warm regards
Lars and Piet
Thanks Piet..greetings to all you Belgian songsters….peace be with ye
Hi Christy, I’m sure it was an emotional moment stepping on stage last night but no doubt that infectious smile of Donal’s brought strength. Watching clips & hearing people speak of his contribution to life and music during the week only enhanced our appreciation. Great to hear Fairytale made an appearance last night – HSP gave it a lash in Wexford on Friday.. never too early! Received news during the week that our first ever Barrowland on 4th Dec has sold out.. lucky to have made the trip over in 2014 to catch you play there.. this is a clip from it https://youtu.be/9_-DpzN29O8?is=ZF-GuVt7D_BLQ9pn
the Prophets are flying it….a sell out Barrowlands..what a buzz for you guys and all your followers…..keep riding the high stool
Your magical music choice for Donal started an unforgettable gig last night. We were all back in the Baggot Inn remembering those days. The atmosphere was amazing, the singing from the audience was superb. As always I come away recharged, that gig will remain with me for a long time. Thank you for continuing to share your wonderful gift with us. I’m going again this month and can’t wait. It’s worse that being a child and waiting for Christmas Day ! Thank you Christy.
I got Baggot flashbacks myself last night….45 years since and I can still smell that glorious kip….we used to rehearse upstairs on the top floor….Keith,Davy, Eoghan, Brian, Declan,Donal and myself. lashing it out every Mon/Tue/Wed….Norman,Matt and Cid were the production team…top relief band, Danny and The Valtones….we’d get a lock-in some nights ..enough said
Hi Christy,
Have been revisiting Common Ground: Voices of Modern Irish Music curated and produced by Donal in1996. His choice of Kate Bush to sing the wonderful poem/song Mná na hÉireann – Peadar ÓDoirnín/Sean O’Riado was inspiring, and helped her to learn the words phonetically. His star shines brightly.
a great collection…Donal worked long and hard to create that compilation
Hi Christy,
As you said yourself, “Sunday is the new Saturday”. Thanks a lot for another great show last night.
I was very sorry to hear about Donal Lunny’s passing. You paid a lovely tribute to him. Condolences.
Ciaran
sound Ciaran
Hi Christy,
A brilliant start to the HQ run. Like yourself, we were all “bulling” for a gig.
That was some welcome you received, it must have been an incredible buzz. Like Marty, I thought your tribute to Donal was both beautiful and uplifting, striking just the right note.
The ball is in now and the game is on…..roll on the coming weeks.
Best Regards.
Ride on.
Patsy
Thanks Patsy
Great to be in Vic st for the first of the run of gigs….
Lovely tribute to Donal , those songs that will forever be in the annals of Irish folk music.
The Fairytale made its appearance…. and a great rendition with the crowd rowing in behind you all the way. How many shopping days ?
Thanks Marty…
Please give a call out to Joe Sweeney and his girlfriend Brook from the US who are at their 1st Christy concert tonight at Vicar Street. She’s already a fan!
I might have been able to give Joe Sweeney and Brook a call out….but your note arrived 51 minutes after the gig started
I know you’re a Moorefield man Christy but maybe Sarsfields did it for Donal today!
Donal’s sister Roisín,her husband Jim asnd their family are all Sarsfields…todays victory will bring some smiles into their lonesome week…..Donal himself, god be good to him, was never a sporty man…more into nature, art, atmosphere, love, always a good man for the bit of crack
I’m all messed up Christy! But I like the Pierce Turner sings!
take some deep breaths, a cup of camomille, walk the dog, a few deckitts of the rosaree, play The Carpenters, a cold shower, a rasher sangwedge, ring a friend, hope you can get thru your messedupness….
Dear Christy,
My son Lars had to be in Dublin for his work this week, I was so happy he invited me to come over for a couple of days to hike in the Wicklow Mountains and to go to Vicar Street for another gig. As every gig is so different and special, we can”t get enough of it.
Looking forward to see you tomorrow night.
warm regards from
your lifelong Belgian fans
Lars and Piet
Tell everybody
I’m going away for ten years
I’m going to wander
Among the Wicklow hills……(Pierce Turner)