Dear Listeners …
I’ll be streaming a live gig from the National Concert Hall on Saturday 19th September. This a Global Livestream Event.
The concert will go out live from NCH Ireland, UK, Europe, 8.00pm BST / 9.00pm CEST
It will also broadcast at the following local times for audiences in these countries :
U.S. East Coast, 8.00pm EDT
U.S. West Coast, 8.00pm PDT
Australia 8.00pm AEST September 20
You can purchase a ticket for any of these four streams that are most convenient to you.
Tickets are €16.50 and are available now – Click HERE for link …
I hope ye can join me …
Christy
Dear Listeners …
Part 2 of Des’s Island Discs on RTE Radio 1 tonight at 6.30 pm featuring yours truly … Hope ye can tune in.
Christy
Click HERE for the link to RTE 1
Dear Listeners,
Here at last is episode 8 …
Track listing is – Ordinary Man, Bright Blue Rose, Joxer, How Long, Sacco & Vanzetti, I Pity the Poor Immigrant.
I hope ye enjoy it – Have a nice weekend.
Christy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-QmCd4sVvs
Dear Listeners,
Apologies for the delay with episode 7 … We had a few technical issues. This weeks songs are – So Do I, Gortatagort, Don’t Forget Your Shovel, Black is the Colour, Viva La Quinta Brigada and Sail on Jimmy.
I hope ye will enjoy it.
Christy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqDM2_YURws
Dear Listeners,
Here’s the latest instalment. This week we’ve done Yellow Triangle, I Pity the Poor Immigrant, The Pearly King, One Last Cold Kiss, Go Move Shift & The Time Has Come.
I hope ye enjoy…
All the best,
Christy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oO3ixo8q9o
Dear Listeners …
Here’s Episode 5Â – this week I’ve done Lily, Curragh of Kildare, Beeswing, Rosalita & Jack Campbell, Raggle Taggle Gypsy, Tuam Beat, & John O’Dreams. I hope ye enjoy. Keep the questions and requests coming.
Thanks for Listening,
Christy
https://www.facebook.com/officialchristymoore/videos/705224033368222/
I send best wishes to you all out there. Time to touch base and share what’s going on here in the work room…
It’s the first time I’ve had an empty diary since 1966, everything this year has been cancelled.  Like everyone else, I’ve no idea when venues might re-open and when gigs might re-commence.
It’s a time of uncertainty as the two lobbies struggle. Public Health & Safety versus Forces of Economic Interests with so many varying concerns on the side-lines.
Gigs, Songs and Music have their place in the debate but, understandably, are well down the list of National priorities.
We can but live in hope and do whatever we can on a daily basis to try to live within the guide lines and to support those on the front lines of defence who tirelessly and selflessly strive to keep us safe.
I give Thanks to all who labour ceaselessly to protect us, just as I abhor all selfish transgressions.
As some of you will know, these past 5 weeks I have commenced weekly sessions from the workroom here.
Our Son Andy records some songs here every Monday, our Daughter Juno posts on Facebook and other platforms on Thursdays.
We recorded episode 5 last night. the sessions have been well received the world over…lots of feedback, questions and requests from Cork, New York, Gortahork and Glenamaddy…
I’m hoping to record a new song this week…in so far as I can recall it will be my first solo (studio) recording. I’m apprehensive and excited in equal measure.
Over the years I have relied heavily upon different compañeros when entering recording studios. The studio set-up is outside my comfort zone. let’s see what emerges…
It’s a new song from Paul Doran. I recorded two songs of his previously -“Natives” and “The Gardener”. we also collaborated on “Let’s make it Work” and “Derby Day”
Paul has just released some new work himself   http://pauldoranmusic.com/album/1620837/double-a-side-single
That’s it for Bloomsday
PS – as Joyce might say about lockdown transgressors;
“The curse of a good-for-nothing God Light Sideways on the bloody thick lugged sons of hoors gets” (from Ulysses – Cyclops/Citizen)
Dear Listeners,
Here are a few more songs … I hope that you enjoy. Thanks for listening.
Christy
https://www.facebook.com/officialchristymoore/videos/392516018335369/
Dear Listeners,
Here’s a few more songs for ye. Keep the requests coming and thanks for listening …
Christy
https://www.facebook.com/officialchristymoore/videos/550315788987875/
Dear Listeners – Here’s the second installment. Thanks for listening.
Christy
Dear Listeners,
I’ve posted a few songs on facebook. Thinking of doing this regularly – what would ye think?
Christy
https://www.facebook.com/officialchristymoore/videos/568072940788189/
Dear Friends, Ravers ,Songsters, Listeners, Communicators and others.
Thank you all for making contact on the occasion of my 75th Birthday.
The poor Postman was bent over carrying all the cards you sent.
The Nokia was hopping all day as your texts pinged in.
The in-box on me mac was like Hill 16 on a September Sunday (of yore)
Cakes, writing materials, photos, memorabilia, CDs and Songs.
It would take me a Year to respond to everyone individually, please accept this collective note of gratitude.
We had a grand day here. The Sun shone down and prevailing conditions called for a very low key celebration.
All things considered it is a remarkable age – way beyond what I would have anticipated in earlier times.
Now that I’m here, I value this time with gratitude, excitement, love and determination.
It’s a time that encompasses fear, powerlessness and anger but  also, and more importantly, hope, compassion, care and love.
For every Johnny Ronan we have tens of thousands of good, kind hearted people doing their utmost to help fellow citizens.
Thanks to each and every one of you. Thank You
We have no idea what the future holds – the gig diary is completely empty. I miss the company of good companeros, of Band, Crew and Listeners.
Every day I sing and play here. I need to keep in touch with all the songs, constant revision with occasional alterations. There are a number of new covers on the worktop. They challenge me each day but also keep me occupied and content as I begin to learn and to sing them.
As to whether they make it into a “live” set, that’s an entirely different matter with many hurdles to cross.
Keep Coming Back.
Grá agus gach beannact go dtà an gaggle go léir….
Christy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ysHDmllT_o&feature=youtu.be
To all you 4711ers, songsters, listeners, scallywags and rapscallions.
Thank you for your messages, cards, texts emails, cakes, writing materials, books and good wishes,
See you along the way when the coast is clear.
Christy
PS – Here’s some stuff from the archives ye might be interested in checking out.
https://www.hotpress.com/music/happy-birthday-christy-moore-revisiting-classic-interview-22814589
https://www.rte.ie/archives/2019/1030/1087465-political-christy-moore/Â
Dear Listeners,
Sadly, we have had to cancel all of our shows through July 2020.
The only show rescheduled at this time is Live at the Marquee in Cork, for Saturday June 26, 2021.
Hopefully we will see you all again when things get back to normal. Stay safe everyone. Let the music keep your spirits high.
Christy
Dear Listeners,
We are expanding our list of cancelled shows to include Kilkenny–Lyrath Estate Hotel;  Killarney–INEC; Portlaoise–Midlands Park Hotel; Leitrim-Lough Rynn Castle Hotel; Letterkenny-Clanree Hotel; Westport–Castlecourt Hotel.
At this stage, we are unprepared to reschedule the shows and suggest our Guests seek refunds from point of purchase.
I wish everyone a safe passage through this difficult time.
Christy
Dear Listeners,
It is with regret that I must announce the cancellation of upcoming concerts in Kilkenny, Killarney and Portlaoise. In the absence of official Government guidance, I feel it incumbent on me to make this decision.  Having heard tonight’s bulletin from the W.H.O. I have made this difficult decision.
I regret any inconvenience caused. We will give further information re: rescheduling, refunding etc. and about other future concerts as soon as it is available.
I wish everyone a safe passage through this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Christy Moore
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that Christy will return to the National Concert Hall in June. Tickets for the Wednesday June 17th show are on sale at 10am Wed March 11th, 2020.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that we have scheduled a second show for Leisureland, Galway on Saturday, August 15th, 2020. Tickets go on sale Fri Feb 14th. Further details  here on the gig page
https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/112803/christy-moore-extra-date-added
Dear Listeners…
We are about to release a new album of songs for your consideration.
It contains 26 new live recordings gathered under the title of “Magic Nights”
The opening track is “Magic Nights in The Lobby Bar”. A version of John Spillane/Ger Wolf’s classic song recorded at The Opera House, Cork in 2014.
We have recorded all our gigs in recent years. Producer Jimmy Higgins and Sound Engineer David Meade selected these takes from hundreds of gigs.
It has been an enjoyable process. Listening back and discovering special moments, riffs that went unnoticed, choruses long forgotten.
Every gig develops its own atmosphere, every audience being a unique gathering of listeners.
In Belfast we dedicated “Burning Times” to Lyra McKee, her Young Life so cruelly ended on The Creggan.
In Glasgow I responded to a call-out for Spancilhiil and what followed was, for me, a very special version of young Michael Considine’s beautiful song.
When we played Dreamland in Athy I sang Johnny Cash’s version of “Hurt”. I was 18 when I heard him sing in that very same Dancehall. A night I have never forgotten. (Albert Reynolds was on the door!)
In Vicar St, Dublin a voice called out for “Johnny Jump Up”. The Band had not played it before but I dived in and they followed. I cherish such spontaneous moments.
In recent months I have happened upon Sean Mone’s “Rosalita & Jack Cambell”, Pete St John’s “Inchicore Wake, Rob Corcoran’s “Ringing the Bell” and Albert Niland’s “Irish Pagan Ritual” (aka “Sail on Jimmy”) Each one taking its place in the set and gathering momentum along the way.
Its 50 years this year since I released my first album.
I have deep gratitude for the mystery of it all. At work I’m surrounded by a great team of comrades. Their talents and vital contributions keep the show on the road.
Each night at 8.05 we stand side stage, breathe in the air of expectancy, the intoxicating waft of perfume and after shave. The crew complete their final checks, the lights go down and out we go once more to face the Music.
Thank You for listening,
One and All,
Christy.
October 11th, 2019
Pre-order the Magic Nights album here – https://smi.lnk.to/MagicNights
Dear Listeners,
We have a raft of dates to announce for next spring. Gormanston and Naas are already on sale from hotel reception.
Waterford goes on sale Friday Oct 11th.
Trim, Mullingar, Tullamore, Kilkenny and Portlaoise will all go on sale Saturday Oct 12th.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce the following shows:Â Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, Thursday March 26th; Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Friday April 3rd; Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Friday May 8th; and Radisson Hotel, Sligo, Saturday May 16th.
Tickets on Sale Tuesday Oct 1st.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Christy makes a welcome return to Glasgow Concert Hall, Edinburgh Usher Hall and Glasgow Barrowland April 15th, 16th and 18th, 2020.
Tickets on Sale Friday September 27th.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce Christy’s return to Vicar Street December 9, 10, 16, 17, 2019 and January 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14, 2020. Tickets on sale Thursday September 26th.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce two November shows on sale today at the Parkview Hotel and the Amber Springs Hotel.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
After two sell out shows last year, Christy returns to the Charleville Park Hotel on Thursday November 28th. Tickets on sale Friday July 26th.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Christy will play at the Cappoquin Community Centre on Sept 27th, and Clonmel Park Hotel Sept 28th. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday June 28th.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Christy will play the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire on Fri July 26th and Sat July 27th – and the Barbican Theatre, Drogheda on Fri September 20th.
Dun Laoghaire tickets on sale Fri June 21st. Barbican tickets on sale Saturday June 22nd.
October dates in Armagh City Hotel and the Slieve Donard Resort, Newcastle are on sale now.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Tickets are now on sale for ĂŤontas Theatre, Castleblayney shows in September, while October dates in Armagh City Hotel and the Slieve Donard Resort, Newcastle go on sale Friday June 14th.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Christy returns to Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney on Friday Sept 6th. Tickets on sale Tuesday June 11th.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that we have added a second show in Leisureland, Salthill, Galway on Saturday August 17th, 2019, and a second show in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran on October 5th, 2019. Tickets on sale now.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that we have added a second show at The National Concert Hall, Dublin for Thursday June 20th, 2019. Tickets on sale tomorrow (Wednesday May 1st) at 10AM.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
Tickets go on sale Friday March 29th for just announced show at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow on Thursday Sept 12th.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
We are pleased to announce that Christy is returning to the National Concert Hall for a Solo performance on Wednesday June 19th. Tickets go on sale at 10AM on Thursday March 21st.
Further details  here on the gig page
Dear Listeners,
BBC 4 will air Come All You Dreamers at 10pm on Friday March 15th. Hope you get a chance to watch it again.
Christy
Dear Listeners,
Christy Moore, Declan Sinnott, Donal Lunny, and Jim Higgins will play Vicar Street on March 13th in Memory of Tim Martin & in aid of The Irish Hospice Foundation
Tickets on sale this Tuesday 18th December at 9am. Â
This gig will be a tribute to the late Tim Martin, our dear friend and colleague, with whom we worked closely over the past 30 years. He was the outstanding Sound Engineer of our time. Tim’s Family have requested that this gig be in aid of The Irish Hospice Foundation who will receive all the proceeds from this project.
Christy writes:
Tim Martin was the foremost Sound Engineer in Ireland. He is sadly and badly missed
particularly by his Family but also by all of those fortunate enough to have worked with him
across the years. Apart from the skills and expertise apparent in his work, Tim was a good
friend. His attention to detail, his focus, his preparedness to catch those magic spontaneous moments gave us all great confidence in the recording process. On top of all that Tim was mighty crack!!
Some of the acts recorded by Tim include
Planxty, Donal Lunny, Declan Sinnott, Matt Molloy, Whipping Boy, Commitments, Mary Coughlan, Seamus Heaney, Liam O’Flynn, Terence Trent Darby, Phil Lynnott, The Corrs, The Dubliners, Other Voices, Aslan, Something Happens, The Frames, Don Baker, Thin Lizzy, The Cranberries, Sweeneys Men, Horslips, L.S.O., Bryn Terfel, Moving Hearts, Mick Flannery, Secret Garden, Paula O’Flynn, Declan O’Rourke, The Waterboys, Sharon Shannon, Frankie Gavin, The Monks of Glenstal, Clannad, Paul Brady, Daniel O’Donnell.
This far-from-complete list came from Tim’s Family. When we first spoke to them about a gig they asked that the funds would go to The Irish Hospice Foundation.
The Foundation came on board as did Aiken Promotions. We plan to have a good night in memory of our Dear Friend.
Tickets go on sale this Tuesday 18th December at 9am and will be available from:
All usual Ticketmaster outlets Nationwide
24hr Credit Card Bookings 0818 719300 (ROI) / 0844 277 4455 (NI)
Book on line www.ticketmaster.ie