Hi All. Sad news coming in on the passing of Kris Kristofferson at the age of 88. I saw him play on the same stage as you Christy at the Midlands Music Festival, which was promoted by John Reynolds, on 28th June 2007 at Belvedere House Estate near Mullingar. It was kinda rough and muddy but the music was great, as I recall Anuk was there also. Fair play to him to was one of the few who stood by Sinead at the Bob Dylan tribute gig in 1992. He later wrote this song for her https://youtu.be/3HwWDOQoCBM?si=3SOLR-SDSX2_jm0q maybe they re jamming away together somewhere ? Beir bua agus beannacht. H
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every time I think of that horrible scenario I wonder ….”where was Bob” ?
Just thinking aren’t TG4 great for the traditional programs…. Just been watching a repeat of Sé Mo Laoch, featuring Máirtín O’Connor.
Brings back memories of some great times with yourself on stage.
Ride on
Patsy.
Christy's reply
So many “Sé Mo Laoch” episodes have given us great insights into many of our loved musicians….Arty McGlynn’s, Liam Óg Ó Flynn, Sean Keane and Alec Finn all captured beautifully before they passed….many others too, Mairtín O Connor as you mentioned, Frankie Gavin and Steve Cooney come to mind….Seamus Begley too…..TG4 continue to film and transmit, by far, the very best of what our music has to offer…..I heartily recommend the Sé Mo Laoch series to all lovers of our music….
Also some vital footage to be seen on the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) website
Fair play Bourkey, great to hear mention of Warren Zevon! Started listening to him when Freddie White used to credit him early 80’s An incredibly underrated artist! And to quote the man himself towards his untimely end “Enjoy every sandwich”!
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lucky to catch Warren in the National Stadium way way back
Apologies for the direct email but I’m the person behind the Radical Halifax exhibition of which you are part of. It’s part of Town Festival of Music & Words (I own a grassroots music venue in the town). If you’re willing please could you send a few words for me to read out at the private opening? & if you ever fancy a gig 😊😊
I’ve emailed a copy of your portrait & exhibition info board, hope you like it.
Thanks
Michael
Christy hi
You might like Joshua Burnside’s new EP just out a couple of days ago.
Available free on spotify etc etc but soon to be able to buy on bandcamp too.
Side one has belfast Marching song, but not of the type heard around the bonfires of vanity, great song based on a traditional one.
Flip side is a wee song, that might resonate, about his drinking and ‘good’ life……slight echoes of ‘poitin’ on the Pink Disc.
Rory
Cheryl and I travelled to Galway from Canada to see you in concert on September 14. The concert and the audience were everything we hoped for. You are a year older than me. When we were kids, old men tried to send us to die in war. Now we are old, and so many of our peers are, in spite of their previous beliefs, sending kids to die in war. I appreciate that you speak out in such a loving and forceful way against the continued barbarism of our peers. Why do you think this practice persists generation after generation, in spite of our knowledge that was rarely solves problems?
Howdy Christy! Was just flicking through that programme of Ballisodare (great find Rebeccah) from 1978 and it got me thinking. I see on the Saturday night that yourself and Andy played as a duo. Would love to know if you can remember anything about it. I’m not aware of any recordings of just the 2 of you. I think you mentioned before, around this time, Kevin Flynn was accidently on purpose coincidentally getting you lads to play together and it ultimately led to the reformation of Planxty?
But going back to that night in Ballisodare it must have been some set list. I think at the time you had just recorded “The Iron Behind The Velvet” and Andy played on it. One of the highlights for me on that album is “Trip to Jerusalem”, great lyrics from Joe Dolan, great handling of it yourself on vocal and Andys mando accompaniment on it is a pure delight. It’s a masterclass in how to accompany a song on mando! Followed by 2 great Reels with top playing again. Great stuff altogether!
Hello Christy,
Thanks to Bourkey for telling us how he got his tickets for the show for 20th January. He unleashed his secret weapon, the Niece! Well done to her, and what a great tale, loved reading about it.
I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned why I listen to your singing so much. Apart from loving the songs and the noise you make. One of the best reasons is how you treat your voice. You are very kind and gentle to it. It’s one of the best lesson for singers and one I find so great for singing with you, emulating, feeling what you do. I few hours a day with you is a master class in how to look after vocal chords and help them to work as well as possible.
6 years in and I’m enjoying it so much.
Thankyou.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
Thank You…
we must take care of our precious instruments…none more precious than the voice box…for many years I mistreated it with drinking smoking carousing messing roaring but, Thanks Be, I was given a second chance
Hi there! I have been a fan for over 30 years! Been wanting to see you for a long time. After my recent battle with cancer I decided I can’t wait for you to come to the United States so I am coming to Ireland! We will be at your show at Vicar Street on November 20 in Block C Row D 28 & 29! Cannot express how much this trip means to me. Give us a wave!l
John A Rambo
Boyertown Pennsylvania USA
Christy's reply
You’ll be very welcome John….thanks for sharing…I wish you a safe journey and a happy visit…let me know if you have a particular song you’d like to hear…we appreciate our long haul listeners
Hi Rebecca,
Delighted to get a table for Vicar St. in January.
(Can’t take the credit for getting it mind)
Niecey Mac Niece said she would do the biz if we would
bring her along to Madchester’s finest next year.
Not those two greedy twats – her words.
Buzzcocks are playing The Rosin in March
Came across a bit by Paul Nelson about Warren Zevon.
The drink had a bad hold of him for sure.
He wrote and sang some fine tunes down the days,
But his last album The Wind remains a bit special.
Enjoy your trip across the pond in the new year.
Peace and Love
Bourkey
Christy's reply
Greedy Twats……go hálainn ar fad….marcaidh ar aghaidh
Hey Christy
I posted an early draft of this awhile back and you were kind enough to reply.
I released it today
(As you would expect I wont be getting much radio airplay with it)
Ahhh Christy, the mention of the great Jinky Johnstone below reminds of meeting mates in the Crystal Bell, Bar 67 etc and then heading across the road to the Barrowlands for a gig unequalled anytime in my 60 plus years on this planet.
One more time in the barrowlands…..I’ll drive!!
Christy's reply
I had the good fortune to see the wee man twice at Parkhead….forever in my mind’s eye
Enjoy the post gig buzz….a rip roaring Bundoran night it seems.
I’m in a warm city centre cafe,sheltering from a howling wind.Meeting New Zealand friends soon,for a history walk….greatly enjoying the TG4 newsletter and
http://www.journalofmusic.com. The review section has great insights into John Spillane’s ‘Fioruisce’. I’m really looking forward to hearing it.
Have a good day
Dave
Christy's reply
We have our CD of John Spillane’s “Fíoruisce” … we’ve planned a listening session next week, we want to devote some special time to it. John has been working long and hard to complete this project…we are looking forward to it
We can’t thank you enough for such a special gig last night. Every song and story made us smile and reflect in the way we always have watching you over the years.
Barrowland has always been a great personal favourite of ours and to have you dedicate it to us last night is something that will live with us forever.
We spoke with Mick before the show. You were both very kind to our children many years ago in Glasgow and that’s something they’ve never forgotten.
Enjoy the rest of your tour. Please come back to Glasgow sometime..
Dan and Nora
Christy's reply
Here comes Jinky Johnson , arm in arm with Our Lady of The Clyde, she’s wearing her heavenly Cuban Heels as she heads off to reappear in Bundoran after an 80 year absence..the place will be rammed and sweatin holy water
Hi Christy,
A second wonderful gig in this great room
beside the sea. Totally different to the one last week but the same amazing spirit that keeps you rollin and us flying in from elsewhere round the World to join.
Thank you for giving us those touching songs about love, war, rebellion , sadness, joy… and .. and … and so on… just about life.
You make us feel the whole range of emotions we re living for… your Voice is
So touching … makes goosebumps.
So I m heading back for Germany very thankful and already longing for the Next Gig I ll be able to come over for.
Thanks as well to the wonderful people around you who make this all happen .
Stay healthy and happy and Keep rollin.
All the best
Ursula
Hi Christy,
Thank you so much for last night’s performance in Bundoran, you were as brilliant as you were when my wife (Ruth) and I saw you at home in Australia over 30 years ago. Your songs and stories were magical and the audience singing along added to the atmosphere. We’re currently on our first trip to Ireland and last night is a highlight that will live with us forever.
Alistair.
Christy's reply
Hi Alastair & Ruth…good to hear from you two backpackers….enjoy your stay and keep the flag flyin
( if poss…without thon union jack…but thats a purely personal preference, if ye gatta keep it, ye gotta keep it …Prince Andrew and all that kinda thing )…..
I loved my time in OZ…..Woolongong to Warnambool, Mudgee to Wooloomaloo, never had a bad gig up there far away in Australia
Hi Christy, thank you so much for another great gig, for quite a few I’d say unusual songs, for fulfilling my wish and singing Albert Niland’s Irish pagan ritual, for the atmosphere you created in this big room and bringing pleasure to so many people. I enjoyed it very much and I’m always fascinated how you bring us all together with your songs.
Although I really like the funny songs it’s so important to keep up the protest and remembrance songs. Some are decades old and unfortunately getting more and more relevant and important again in our crazy times (e.g. quinta brigada). Keep on keeping on!
Birgit
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Welcome back Birgit
Great audience last night in Bundoran….many long haul listeners adding to the buzz, from Germany, Italy, Australia, USA, Scotland, Tralee, Glenties, Derry,Eyrecourt and every townland in Tír Conaill…..
Safe and Happy travels to all you Songsters
ps
Last nights listeners saved my bacon when I went awry on the first verse of “Ordinary Man”…I drew a complete blank but the audience were “in-like-a-shot”…that Bundoran Choir carried me along until the lyric returned to the tip of my tippity tongue….on we went, we raised the roof, scared the starlings, sent spiders scurrying, rattled the rafters….greetings to all German songsters
Hi All. Sad news coming in on the passing of Kris Kristofferson at the age of 88. I saw him play on the same stage as you Christy at the Midlands Music Festival, which was promoted by John Reynolds, on 28th June 2007 at Belvedere House Estate near Mullingar. It was kinda rough and muddy but the music was great, as I recall Anuk was there also. Fair play to him to was one of the few who stood by Sinead at the Bob Dylan tribute gig in 1992. He later wrote this song for her https://youtu.be/3HwWDOQoCBM?si=3SOLR-SDSX2_jm0q maybe they re jamming away together somewhere ? Beir bua agus beannacht. H
every time I think of that horrible scenario I wonder ….”where was Bob” ?
Just thinking aren’t TG4 great for the traditional programs…. Just been watching a repeat of Sé Mo Laoch, featuring Máirtín O’Connor.
Brings back memories of some great times with yourself on stage.
Ride on
Patsy.
So many “Sé Mo Laoch” episodes have given us great insights into many of our loved musicians….Arty McGlynn’s, Liam Óg Ó Flynn, Sean Keane and Alec Finn all captured beautifully before they passed….many others too, Mairtín O Connor as you mentioned, Frankie Gavin and Steve Cooney come to mind….Seamus Begley too…..TG4 continue to film and transmit, by far, the very best of what our music has to offer…..I heartily recommend the Sé Mo Laoch series to all lovers of our music….
Also some vital footage to be seen on the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) website
Marchaídh ar Agaidh TG4
Fair play Bourkey, great to hear mention of Warren Zevon! Started listening to him when Freddie White used to credit him early 80’s An incredibly underrated artist! And to quote the man himself towards his untimely end “Enjoy every sandwich”!
lucky to catch Warren in the National Stadium way way back
Class way to play the new John Spillane CD,Christy…brilliant plans chez Moore.
Looking forward to catching up with all news in a couple of weeks.
Over and out for now -keep well all
Dave
John Spillane…the Pride of Passage West
Hi Christy
Apologies for the direct email but I’m the person behind the Radical Halifax exhibition of which you are part of. It’s part of Town Festival of Music & Words (I own a grassroots music venue in the town). If you’re willing please could you send a few words for me to read out at the private opening? & if you ever fancy a gig 😊😊
I’ve emailed a copy of your portrait & exhibition info board, hope you like it.
Thanks
Michael
Shine On Michael
Ps
It is ‘marching round the ladies’ and ‘the good life’
I’ll get on it Rory…not doing a lot of listening these days….we’re all flat out here preparing the next escape
Christy hi
You might like Joshua Burnside’s new EP just out a couple of days ago.
Available free on spotify etc etc but soon to be able to buy on bandcamp too.
Side one has belfast Marching song, but not of the type heard around the bonfires of vanity, great song based on a traditional one.
Flip side is a wee song, that might resonate, about his drinking and ‘good’ life……slight echoes of ‘poitin’ on the Pink Disc.
Rory
P.S. It’s not just old men sending young men to die. There is NO excuse for killing kids, bombing hospitals, schools or aid missions.
Cheryl and I travelled to Galway from Canada to see you in concert on September 14. The concert and the audience were everything we hoped for. You are a year older than me. When we were kids, old men tried to send us to die in war. Now we are old, and so many of our peers are, in spite of their previous beliefs, sending kids to die in war. I appreciate that you speak out in such a loving and forceful way against the continued barbarism of our peers. Why do you think this practice persists generation after generation, in spite of our knowledge that was rarely solves problems?
Howdy Christy! Was just flicking through that programme of Ballisodare (great find Rebeccah) from 1978 and it got me thinking. I see on the Saturday night that yourself and Andy played as a duo. Would love to know if you can remember anything about it. I’m not aware of any recordings of just the 2 of you. I think you mentioned before, around this time, Kevin Flynn was accidently on purpose coincidentally getting you lads to play together and it ultimately led to the reformation of Planxty?
But going back to that night in Ballisodare it must have been some set list. I think at the time you had just recorded “The Iron Behind The Velvet” and Andy played on it. One of the highlights for me on that album is “Trip to Jerusalem”, great lyrics from Joe Dolan, great handling of it yourself on vocal and Andys mando accompaniment on it is a pure delight. It’s a masterclass in how to accompany a song on mando! Followed by 2 great Reels with top playing again. Great stuff altogether!
Hello Christy,
Thanks to Bourkey for telling us how he got his tickets for the show for 20th January. He unleashed his secret weapon, the Niece! Well done to her, and what a great tale, loved reading about it.
I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned why I listen to your singing so much. Apart from loving the songs and the noise you make. One of the best reasons is how you treat your voice. You are very kind and gentle to it. It’s one of the best lesson for singers and one I find so great for singing with you, emulating, feeling what you do. I few hours a day with you is a master class in how to look after vocal chords and help them to work as well as possible.
6 years in and I’m enjoying it so much.
Thankyou.
Rebecca
Thank You…
we must take care of our precious instruments…none more precious than the voice box…for many years I mistreated it with drinking smoking carousing messing roaring but, Thanks Be, I was given a second chance
Hi there! I have been a fan for over 30 years! Been wanting to see you for a long time. After my recent battle with cancer I decided I can’t wait for you to come to the United States so I am coming to Ireland! We will be at your show at Vicar Street on November 20 in Block C Row D 28 & 29! Cannot express how much this trip means to me. Give us a wave!l
John A Rambo
Boyertown Pennsylvania USA
You’ll be very welcome John….thanks for sharing…I wish you a safe journey and a happy visit…let me know if you have a particular song you’d like to hear…we appreciate our long haul listeners
Hi Rebecca,
Delighted to get a table for Vicar St. in January.
(Can’t take the credit for getting it mind)
Niecey Mac Niece said she would do the biz if we would
bring her along to Madchester’s finest next year.
Not those two greedy twats – her words.
Buzzcocks are playing The Rosin in March
Came across a bit by Paul Nelson about Warren Zevon.
The drink had a bad hold of him for sure.
He wrote and sang some fine tunes down the days,
But his last album The Wind remains a bit special.
Enjoy your trip across the pond in the new year.
Peace and Love
Bourkey
Greedy Twats……go hálainn ar fad….marcaidh ar aghaidh
Hey Christy
I posted an early draft of this awhile back and you were kind enough to reply.
I released it today
(As you would expect I wont be getting much radio airplay with it)
https://youtu.be/gvVRAz2-m7E
All the best
Cormac
Thanks for sharing Cormac..well done, keep up the good work…
Ahhh Christy, the mention of the great Jinky Johnstone below reminds of meeting mates in the Crystal Bell, Bar 67 etc and then heading across the road to the Barrowlands for a gig unequalled anytime in my 60 plus years on this planet.
One more time in the barrowlands…..I’ll drive!!
I had the good fortune to see the wee man twice at Parkhead….forever in my mind’s eye
Hi Christy
Enjoy the post gig buzz….a rip roaring Bundoran night it seems.
I’m in a warm city centre cafe,sheltering from a howling wind.Meeting New Zealand friends soon,for a history walk….greatly enjoying the TG4 newsletter and
http://www.journalofmusic.com. The review section has great insights into John Spillane’s ‘Fioruisce’. I’m really looking forward to hearing it.
Have a good day
Dave
We have our CD of John Spillane’s “Fíoruisce” … we’ve planned a listening session next week, we want to devote some special time to it. John has been working long and hard to complete this project…we are looking forward to it
Hi Christy
We can’t thank you enough for such a special gig last night. Every song and story made us smile and reflect in the way we always have watching you over the years.
Barrowland has always been a great personal favourite of ours and to have you dedicate it to us last night is something that will live with us forever.
We spoke with Mick before the show. You were both very kind to our children many years ago in Glasgow and that’s something they’ve never forgotten.
Enjoy the rest of your tour. Please come back to Glasgow sometime..
Dan and Nora
Here comes Jinky Johnson , arm in arm with Our Lady of The Clyde, she’s wearing her heavenly Cuban Heels as she heads off to reappear in Bundoran after an 80 year absence..the place will be rammed and sweatin holy water
Hi Christy,
A second wonderful gig in this great room
beside the sea. Totally different to the one last week but the same amazing spirit that keeps you rollin and us flying in from elsewhere round the World to join.
Thank you for giving us those touching songs about love, war, rebellion , sadness, joy… and .. and … and so on… just about life.
You make us feel the whole range of emotions we re living for… your Voice is
So touching … makes goosebumps.
So I m heading back for Germany very thankful and already longing for the Next Gig I ll be able to come over for.
Thanks as well to the wonderful people around you who make this all happen .
Stay healthy and happy and Keep rollin.
All the best
Ursula
Hi Christy,
Thank you so much for last night’s performance in Bundoran, you were as brilliant as you were when my wife (Ruth) and I saw you at home in Australia over 30 years ago. Your songs and stories were magical and the audience singing along added to the atmosphere. We’re currently on our first trip to Ireland and last night is a highlight that will live with us forever.
Alistair.
Hi Alastair & Ruth…good to hear from you two backpackers….enjoy your stay and keep the flag flyin
( if poss…without thon union jack…but thats a purely personal preference, if ye gatta keep it, ye gotta keep it …Prince Andrew and all that kinda thing )…..
I loved my time in OZ…..Woolongong to Warnambool, Mudgee to Wooloomaloo, never had a bad gig up there far away in Australia
“O the rain never falls on Dusty Diamantina”
Hi Christy, thank you so much for another great gig, for quite a few I’d say unusual songs, for fulfilling my wish and singing Albert Niland’s Irish pagan ritual, for the atmosphere you created in this big room and bringing pleasure to so many people. I enjoyed it very much and I’m always fascinated how you bring us all together with your songs.
Although I really like the funny songs it’s so important to keep up the protest and remembrance songs. Some are decades old and unfortunately getting more and more relevant and important again in our crazy times (e.g. quinta brigada). Keep on keeping on!
Birgit
Welcome back Birgit
Great audience last night in Bundoran….many long haul listeners adding to the buzz, from Germany, Italy, Australia, USA, Scotland, Tralee, Glenties, Derry,Eyrecourt and every townland in Tír Conaill…..
Safe and Happy travels to all you Songsters
ps
Last nights listeners saved my bacon when I went awry on the first verse of “Ordinary Man”…I drew a complete blank but the audience were “in-like-a-shot”…that Bundoran Choir carried me along until the lyric returned to the tip of my tippity tongue….on we went, we raised the roof, scared the starlings, sent spiders scurrying, rattled the rafters….greetings to all German songsters