Programme for Tuesday 10th August

Culture Bite

Verbal Arts Centre -
Bloom’s Café and Kate O'Callaghan

(accompanied by Seamus Devenny on percussion, Peter Doherty on upright bass, Mark Black on guitar)

Tuesday 10th, 12.00pm - 2pm - Verbal Arts Centre
at Double Bastion nr. Bishops Gate

Kate O'Callaghan is a singer/songwriter displaying a pot-pourri of musical styles from soulful blues to jazzy folk. Born and reared in Dublin, she chose to leave behind a career in science to explore a world of music and creativity in Inishowen, Co. Donegal. Inspired by rural living, the awesome beauty of her surroundings and the whole spectrum of emotions that accompany life in general, Kate decided to pick up a guitar and start writing songs of her own in 2009. With an already established background in music – having managed and sung with the Inishowen Gospel Choir for 4 years and worked as a backing vocalist for various acts, including Jamaican born Natty Wailer & The Reggae Vibes – Kate has performed with various artists (including Duke Special, Liam O' Maonlai, Foy Vance, Moya Brennan and Henry Mc Cullough) and appeared at many festivals and events including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic and the Festival of World Cultures. Kate is regularly accompanied by a number of musicians including Mark Black, Seamus Devenny, Peter Doherty (The Drifters) and Ted Ponsonby (Mary Black, Van Morrison and Emmylou Harris). She is currently collaborating and guesting with a variety of acts including The Henry Girls, Mark Black & The Roots Orchestra, US folk artist Jennifer Kimball, Californian Accordion-ista Amber Lee Baker and the critically acclaimed Massachusetts band Session Americana. More at www.myspace.com/kateocallaghanmusic

Also...

Flying Castros
(high energy Indie/Rock)
at the Café Nervosa, Magazine Street

There has been many rumours of how the Flying Castros came about. Some say they were genetically engineered by Fidel Castro in the 80's and early 90's to take over the radio waves and destroy commercialism. Others say that they met in the battlefield, while fighting for equal rights for the coffee bean farmers of South America. The real story is still a mystery, but what is known is that they create high energy indie-rock, with dirty guitar licks, sleazy synth's, aggressive vocals and thumping beats. myspace.com/flyingcastros

Kieran Murray
(Acoustic Contemporary)
at the Artisan, London Street

Paddy Anderson
(Acoustic / Flamenco / Blues)
at Louis's, Shipquay Street.

Sheelin Folk
(Acoustic / Celtic / Folk)
with a Pie and Pint, The "13 Rounds" Bar, Memorial Hall

Here Come the Landed Gentry
at Café Del Mondo, (World on a Plate performances)
Shipquay Gate opposite Guildhall

Leah Jordan
(Acoustic / Folk Rock / Other)
at Boston Tea Party, Craft Village,
between Shipquay and Magazine Streets.

John McGurgan
(Acoustic/ Contemporary/Folk)
at Java, Ferryquay Gate, on Ferryquay Street.

Leaving Londonderry - Lecture

The Presbyterian departure following the Siege.

Tuesday 10th, 7.30pm - 9pm - The Junction, Bishop Street

Maurice Clements gives a talk and opens discussion on the Presbyterian departure following the Siege of Londonderry. The Presbyterians had fought at the Siege of Londonderry and in Ireland for William III, in anticipation of a more liberal attitude to their faith with the departure of King James. It was not to be as they hoped.

Kids Pop Concert

Tuesday 10th, 8pm-10.30pm - Memorial Hall

Music will pound around the Mem with Disco, pop duo EASY STREET, and the Garth Fulton Show. This is a popular family night, with something for all the family to enjoy, even if it is only an escape for a wee drink in the 13 Rounds Bar and the Minor Hall. Upstairs the kids will have a night of bouncing music and entertainment from the Garth Fulton Show with balloons and face painting, and cartoon characters joining in the fun..

FREE - Followed by Fireworks Display.

Fireworks

Tuesday 10th - 10.45pm

Noisy and exciting fireworks is a perfect end to the kids' day, and to everyone's day. Leave the Memorial Hall with the kids and end the night with a Fireworks Display that provides a celebration of noise and colour, rising above the ancient City Walls. The bright lights shine on the Memorial Hall as a perfect ending to a fun day of great Festival events..

Has the MEM Got Talent?

Tuesday 10th, 10.30pm to late - Memorial Hall

Once the kids are gone, we find out whether or not the Mem's got talent? A late night performance opportunity for anyone who wants to demonstrate their star potential. If you are over 18 and want to win absolutely nothing but the accolades of the audience and fame for the night, please enter by sending a demo CD or DVD/video to Trevor Devenney at the Memorial Hall, 13 Society Street, BT48 6PJ. Alternatively, just turn up on the night. If we're overwhelmed with talent, there may even be a Saturday set aside for auditions. Watch the Festival Weblog for updates.