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Irish Examiner
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Christy Moore review: A powerhouse of a performance leads to standing ovation at Live at the Marquee
Christy Moore just loves to perform for his Live at the Marquee audience, and yet another capacity night proves just how mutual that love is. Christy played the Marquee in its launch year of 2005, when Brian Wilson, the recently deceased Beach Boy, was the first artist to perform here. God only knows how Christy keeps going. He is the only artist to have attended every single Marquee. In an annual series broken only by Covid, this night was Christy's 19th year bringing his unique circus to Cork's big tent. It's hard to believe, really, that he turned 80 in May. What a powerhouse of a performance. The voice is as crystal clear as ever, the wit as sharp as a fishmonger's favourite blade. "Johnny, fill her up," he says to his technician, changing guitars. Christy Moore in concert at Live At The Marquee, Cork on Saturday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare Last year saw the release of the flawless album A Terrible Beauty, which sits up there with his all-time best work. Several of the songs featured in the tent: Cumann Na Mná and Palestine, and, of course, The Big Marquee, which he originally began writing a few years ago in the car journey down to Cork. In it, he mentions countless Cork people. "The first time I played this was in the Opera House on a tribute night for Don O'Leary of the Cork Life Centre. He's here again tonight, so we'll sing it for him. " He dedicated My Little Honda 50 to Ruby, a six-year-old attending along with two generations of her family. "Thanks to you, Ruby, you make an 80-year-old man feel really great." Christy Moore in concert at Live At The Marquee, Cork on Saturday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare Across the course of the evening, you see every shade of Christy. One minute, we are laughing at the speed of his reaction to a shout from the audience requesting a song while he's talking. "I'll be with you in five minutes, Mary. Here's a song I wrote 40 years ago. Sadly, it's entirely from my own experience. I add a new verse every year, but I can never remember the decade that I'm in." Delirium Tremens. The next minute, we are plunged into a kind of dark introspection that few of us actively seek out for our entertainment, and yet we're glad when we are floored by its stark authenticity. Like Black & Amber, Christy's a capella version of the song by Brian Brannigan of A Lazarus Soul; it's the moving tale of a woman left at home every night while her man is down the local pub: 'It's oh so lonely O he's left us on our owneo, Down the Black and Amber treatin' strangers like they're Kings'. Throughout the gig, Christy takes time to credit the many writers whose songs he records and performs. This is a regular trait in his shows. It must be a great buzz for songwriters to be name-checked by Ireland's all-time great folk artist. He mentions Hank Wedel, Martin Leahy, Jimmy McCarthy and more. "Sometimes you're singing a song, and it makes you think of another song. In 1974, I did a tour of West Cork with Jimmy Crowley, and I picked up this song." He sings Johnny Jump Up unplanned, impromptu and again a cappella. And then there's all the classic hits: Viva la Quinta Brigada, Spancil Hill, Back Home in Derry, The City of Chicago, Joxxer, Johnny Boy/Ride On, Bright Blue Rosé, The Voyage and Ordinary Man. A personal highlight for me was Christy's Yellow Triangle. A truly great song from his 1996 album Graffiti Tongue, he doesn't always play it. I'm sure it gives Christy no pleasure that his spine-chilling anti-fascist lyrics are more relevant today than ever. Politics, comedy, love and death, clapping along, singing. A night with everything. Such a powerful journey from one man's mastery to a standing ovation. Out and about at Live at the Marquee
Irish Examiner
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Live at the Marquee, Cork, FAQ: Who's playing, what are the stage times, parking prices, etc
Where is the Marquee? Last year the Marquee moved across the road and it will continue from that site again this year. You can find the venue on the former Tedcastle's Yard on Centre Park Road. This is the second of at least three summers at the new location. Construction is underway on the old site, with more than 1,000 apartments being built in the area. How do I get to the Marquee? Joe Bonamassa will play three nights at Live at the Marquee Cork as a special celebration of the legendary Rory Gallagher . Picture: Mark Stedman Live at the Marquee is about a seven-minute drive from the city centre in low traffic conditions. Walking, it will take about 30 minutes from the city, or 15 minutes from Ballintemple. If coming from the city, Centre Park Road is the first turn on the left at the Albert Road roundabout and continue along the road until you spot the distinctive yellow and blue tent. What times do Marquee gigs start and finish? Gates to the venue open at 6.30pm. Start times can vary, depending on the gig, but many of the main acts seem to take to the stage between 8.30pm and 9pm, and their sets usually finish by 10.30pm. What about parking? Car parking at Live At The Marquee, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare Parking in the area is limited, but the current location has 300 car park spaces which can be booked on for €12 per car - up from €9 last year – plus €2.20 service fee. Organisers say it is strongly recommended to purchase via Ticketmaster in advance as many of the shows are sold out, so parking spaces will be in high demand. There is also a price increase fo parking booked on show day to €17.50. Coming from the city, the parking entrance is just beyond the pedestrian entrance on Centre Park Road. Is there a Ticketmaster office at the Marquee? Yes, the Ticketmaster kiosk is situated on the way to the main entrance after you enter the pedestrian gate. Food and drink? Eating area at Live At The Marquee, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare Be sure to bring your bank card as the Marquee has been a cashless venue for a few years now. Drinks are available at the usual bars in the tent, and at a bar in the outside area. There are some food vans onsite, and the Marina Market and the Black Market are converted warehouses with multiple food stalls within walking distance of the venue. As well as the city itself, Ballintemple and Blackrock village also have several bars. Who's playing at the Marquee in Cork? Picture This will open this year's Live at the Marquee series of gigs. Picture: Cian Duignan Full list of performers: Picture This – June 25 and 26, 2025 (first night sold out). – June 25 and 26, 2025 (first night sold out). The Coronas – June 27, 2025. – June 27, 2025. Christy Moore – June 28, 2025 (sold out). – June 28, 2025 (sold out). Dara O'Briain – June 29, 2025. – June 29, 2025. Joe Bonamassa Plays Rory Gallagher – July 1, 2, and 3, 2025 (first two nights sold out). – July 1, 2, and 3, 2025 (first two nights sold out). Tommy Tiernan – July 4 and 5 (second night sold out). – July 4 and 5 (second night sold out). An Evening with Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle – July 7, 8, and 9 (all sold out). – July 7, 8, and 9 (all sold out). The Waterboys – July 10, 2025. – July 10, 2025. Chris Kent – July 11, 2025. – July 11, 2025. Dec Pierce – July 12, 2025. – July 12, 2025. Olly Murs – July 13, 2025. – July 13, 2025. Kingfishr – July 16 and 24, 2025 (both nights sold out). – July 16 and 24, 2025 (both nights sold out). Amble – July 17, 2025 (sold out). – July 17, 2025 (sold out). The Mary Wallopers – July 18, 2025. – July 18, 2025. Cian Ducrot – July 19 and 20 (first night sold out). – July 19 and 20 (first night sold out). D-Block Europe – July 22 and 23, 2025 (second night sold out). – July 22 and 23, 2025 (second night sold out). Michael McIntyre – July 25, 26, and 27, 2025 (all nights sold out).
Irish Independent
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘It is a personal pleasure and honour' – Micheál Martin pays tribute to Rory Gallagher on 30th anniversary
Taoiseach Micheál Martin today formally named a roadway within the Cork Airport complex as Rory Gallagher Avenue - and also unveiled a special plaque to mark the star's links with the facility which date back almost 60 years. Mr Martin said the guitarist was an iconic figure whose legacy remains bright 30 years after his untimely death. "It is a genuine personal pleasure and honour to be here at Cork Airport today for this ceremony to recognise and honour a world-class musician and artist who hailed from Cork," he said. "It is a wonderful tribute because Rory was world-renowned and this is an international airport. He is forever remembered through the naming of an avenue after him." The Gallagher family were represented at the ceremony with the guitarist's brother, Donal, admitting they were "absolutely overwhelmed" to see Rory honoured in such fashion by a series of events across Cork. In a special tribute, Belgian guitarist Jacques Stotzem - a lifelong Rory Gallagher fan and who recorded an album to honour the star - played a selection of Rory's greatest hits for the assembled guests. Rory Gallagher - widely considered to be one of the greatest guitarists in history - died on June 14 1995 in London after contracting MRSA while being treated for a serious liver illness. He had been over 13 weeks in intensive care in a London hospital after falling ill while playing at a gig in the Netherlands. The musician was only 47 years old. He once turned down an offer of joining The Rolling Stones to pursue his solo career. Cork City Council has organised a 'Rock for Rory' festival to promote his legacy while special exhibitions will take place at Cork Library. The highlight of the celebrations of the star's life will be a trio of concerts at the Live At The Marquee festival next month where US guitarist Joe Bonamassa will replicate Rory's famous 1974 tour setlist. Mr Martin previously said one of his fondest memories was being able to host a small civic reception for Rory Gallagher during his time as Lord Mayor of Cork. "I have very fond memories of it," he said. "He played in the Everyman Theatre and (Rory's brother) Donal was there on the night. I said to Donal: 'Would Rory mind being honoured tomorrow'?" "Donal said that he is extremely shy - that he shies away from all these kinds of public things." But, when it was indicated that only a small crowd of mostly close family and friends would be present, Rory agreed to the event. "He did come in. We had a small group of about 40 people. I remember Joe Philpott of Ballincollig fame - Joe was a musician at the time and I rang him and I said Joe would you like to come to meet Rory Gallagher? He couldn't believe it. I have very fond memories of that." Mr Martin had backed Irish attempts to keep the star's famous Stratocaster guitar in Ireland after it was offered for auction in London. Last year it was purchased by Live Nation Gaiety Ltd and, minutes after the sale, was donated to the National Museum of Ireland. Keeping the guitar in Ireland was also backed by US guitarist Joe Bonamassa who will next month play a series of gigs dedicated to Rory as part of The Live At The Marquee series. The New York-born musician, who opened for B.B. King when he was just 12 years old, has been a lifelong fan of Rory and is one of just two musicians given permission by the Gallagher family to play Rory's iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster. He first heard Rory Gallagher's music aged just six years but admitted one of the great regrets of his life was that he never saw the Irish guitarist live. The tribute shows will take place from July 1 and will see Joe Bonamassa lead a band including Jeremy Stacey, Lachlan Doley and Aongus Ralston. It features a 14 track show which will exactly replicate the setlist of Rory's 1974 tour and include such hits as 'Tattoo'd Lady', 'Bad Penny', 'Out on the Western Plains' and 'Bullfrog Blues'. Promoter Peter Aiken admitted the tribute shows were very much a labour of love for everyone involved. "In 1972 Rory Gallagher agreed to play in Belfast," he said. "It was one of the worst years of The Troubles and no international acts were willing to travel to Belfast. My father, Jim, was involved in music promotions and things were so challenging he was thinking about going back teaching." "But after Rory played Belfast, suddenly other acts agreed to play there including Led Zeppelin, Nazareth and Pink Floyd. If it wasn't for Rory, we might not be here today." The influential music magazine 'Melody Maker' hailed Gallagher as "a genuine working class hero" for agreeing to play Belfast in 1972 and use music as a unifying factor. Rory has been hailed as an inspiration by some of the most famous guitarists in rock and blues including Eric Clapton, Brian May and Alex Lifeson. While born in Donegal, Rory was raised in Cork. He bought his 1961 Stratocaster guitar in Cork in 1963 for IR£100. His mother had already agreed a payment plan at Crowley's Music Store in Cork for a cheaper guitar but, when Gallagher saw the Strat, he had to have it. He re-negotiated a new payment plan on the basis he had paid work as part of a local showband and kept the Strat under a bed in his family home. Bonham's auction house cultural department director, Clair Tole-Moir, said the guitar was absolutely iconic within the rock sphere. "There is also a legend that says that this is the first Fender Stratocaster that came into Ireland. So it's also an important Fender guitar as well as an important Rory Gallagher guitar." "It has been considered the most recognisable Fender Stratocaster in the world because of... its unusually worn appearance but it's got a really distinct look, and everybody associates it with Rory."
Irish Independent
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘I have very fond memories' – Micheál Martin reflects on meeting Rory Gallagher ahead of 30th anniversary in Cork
The star - widely considered to be one of the greatest guitarists in history - died on June 14 1995 in London after contracting MRSA while being treated for a serious liver illness. He had been over 13 weeks in intensive care in a London hospital after falling ill while playing at a gig in the Netherlands. The musician was only 47-years-old. Taoiseach Micheál Martin was a fan and will formally open a new roadway at Cork Airport on Saturday named after the guitarist who once turned down an offer of joining The Rolling Stones. Cork City Council has organised a 'Rock for Rory' festival to promote his legacy while special exhibitions will take place at Cork Library. The highlight of the celebrations of the star's life will be a trio of concerts at the Live At The Marquee festival next month where US guitarist Joe Bonamassa will replicate Rory's famous 1974 tour setlist. Mr Martin previously said one of his fondest memories was being able to host a small civic reception for Rory Gallagher during his time as Lord Mayor of Cork. "I have very fond memories of it," he said. "He played in the Everyman Theatre and (Rory's brother) Donal was there on the night. I said to Donal: 'Would Rory mind being honoured tomorrow'?" "Donal said that he is extremely shy - that he shies away from all these kinds of public things." But, when it was indicated that only a small crowd of mostly close family and friends would be present, Rory agreed to the event. "He did come in. We had a small group of about 40 people. I remember Joe Philpott of Ballincollig fame - Joe was a musician at the time and I rang him and I said Joe would you like to come to meet Rory Gallagher? He couldn't believe it. I have very fond memories of that." Mr Martin had backed Irish attempts to keep the star's famous Stratocaster guitar in Ireland after it was offered for auction in London. Last year it was purchased by Live Nation Gaiety Ltd and, minutes after the sale, was donated to the National Museum of Ireland. Keeping the guitar in Ireland was also backed by US guitarist Joe Bonamassa who will next month play a series of gigs dedicated to Rory as part of The Live At The Marquee series. The New York-born musician, who opened for B.B. King when he was just 12 years old, has been a lifelong fan of Rory and is one of just two musicians given permission by the Gallagher family to play Rory's iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster. He first heard Rory Gallagher's music aged just six years but admitted one of the great regrets of his life was that he never saw the Irish guitarist live. The tribute shows will take place from July 1 and will see Joe Bonamassa lead a band including Jeremy Stacey, Lachlan Doley and Aongus Ralston. It features a 14 track show which will exactly replicate the setlist of Rory's 1974 tour and include such hits as 'Tattoo'd Lady', 'Bad Penny', 'Out on the Western Plains' and 'Bullfrog Blues'. Promoter Peter Aiken admitted the tribute shows were very much a labour of love for everyone involved. "In 1972 Rory Gallagher agreed to play in Belfast," he said. "It was one of the worst years of The Troubles and no international acts were willing to travel to Belfast. My father, Jim, was involved in music promotions and things were so challenging he was thinking about going back teaching. "But after Rory played Belfast, suddenly other acts agreed to play there including Led Zeppelin, Nazareth and Pink Floyd. If it wasn't for Rory, we might not be here today." The influential music magazine 'Melody Maker' hailed Gallagher as "a genuine working class hero" for agreeing to play Belfast in 1972 and use music as a unifying factor. Rory has been hailed as an inspiration by some of the most famous guitarists in rock and blues including Eric Clapton, Brian May and Alex Lifeson. While born in Donegal, Rory was raised in Cork. He bought his 1961 Stratocaster guitar in Cork in 1963 for IR£100. His mother had already agreed a payment plan at Crowley's Music Store in Cork for a cheaper guitar but, when Gallagher saw the Strat, he had to have it. He re-negotiated a new payment plan on the basis he had paid work as part of a local showband and kept the Strat under a bed in his family home. Bonham's auction house cultural department director, Clair Tole-Moir, said the guitar was absolutely iconic within the rock sphere. "There is also a legend that says that this is the first Fender Stratocaster that came into Ireland. So it's also an important Fender guitar as well as an important Rory Gallagher guitar." "It has been considered the most recognisable Fender Stratocaster in the world because of... its unusually worn appearance but it's got a really distinct look, and everybody associates it with Rory."
Irish Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
WIN TICKETS TO SEE THE WATERBOYS LATM, CORK, THURSDAY JULY 10, 2025!
The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through countless line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way. Their best-known songs include The Whole Of The Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is The Sea and Fisherman's Blues. Thanks to our friends at Live At The Marquee we have a pair of tickets to giveaway to one lucky winner to see The Waterboys Live at the Marquee, Thursday July 10, 2025 PLUS overnight B&B stay for two sharing at the 4* Clayton Hotel Cork! To be in with a chance of winning simply fill out the form below. If you can't see the form above, CLICK HERE Terms and Conditions apply, see entry form for details.
