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SongWriter Sessions @ The Locke Bar
Thursday 11th March 2010 9.00pm

The SongWriterSessions@TheLockeBar, continues upstairs at The Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick 9.00pm March 11th.

This weeks special guest is sing songwriter Donnacha Toomey.

Donnacha Toomey is an Irish singer songwriter and guitarist originally from County Limerick. Having played in a number of bands primarily as a songwriter/guitarist he has adopted a solo approach in recent years.

Following solo appearances at "Spirit of Voice" in Galway, "Exile on South Main St." in Wexford and the "Limerick Acoustic Guitar Festival" Donnacha has shared the stage with a number of international performers including Gordon Giltrap, Sheila Chandra and Clive Carroll.
Donnacha has recently released "Carnival of Colours" an album that has already received much interest for its "judiciously crafted songs" and musicianship.

The album has received extensive airplay on well established RTE and BBC radio shows as well as a number of US folk stations. "Carnival of Colours" has allowed Toomey's sound to evolve even further, featuring acoustic tracks, a number of full band arrangements and instrumentals.

In 2005 Donnacha released "Reasons" a collection of songs which serves as an introduction to his rootsy acoustic guitar driven songs.

"Thoughtful, intelligent songs-finely arranged and tastefully produced. Superb musicianship from a talented singer-songwriter...I want to hear more"
PJ CURTIS- Producer, Broadcaster and Writer

As Usual all aspiring songwriters are invited to attend and play there songs in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome, a limited amount of instruments will be available for use on the night.

The evening will features songwriters doing short sets of two or three songs. There will also be an opportunity for getting a YouTube video of your performance made free of charge and uploaded to our site. Performances will also be recorded and broadcast as a Podcast at a later date. Host for the sessions are songwriters Brian Connolly, Chris Wood and Sean MacLeod. SongWriter Sessions@The Locke Bar takes place every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month.

If you wish to play contact Brian Connolly at limericksongwriters@gmail.com to book a spot or turn up on the night. Further details can be got at www.myspace.com/songwritersessions or from http://songwriters.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/limericksongwriters http://lockebar.com

All are welcome those who wish to perform or just listen. Free admission and free finger food.