I've been a Sugababes fan since I first heard Overload way back in 2000. It was, and still is, a pop classic. Over the years, I managed to catch them live a couple of times. The first time I caught Sugababes live was way back at Creamfields 2002. Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup. Did it matter much at the time to me? No, not at all, I was just their to party! As a side note, post Sugababes, Siobhan went on to release two solo albums, Revolution in Me in 2003 and Ghosts in 2007. The next time I saw them was at Oxegen 2008, and by then Mutya had left the band and was replaced by Amelle, leaving Keisha as the only remaining original member. It was a tad strange seeing the band with only one remaining member, but again, it was a festival and all we were looking for was a good time, which we definitely got! Another side note, just like Siobhan, Mutya went on to release her own solo work, a gr
What's this? The Naas Wild Food Festival?? On a music blog??? Well... Yeah, actually it is. But fear not, I wasn't there for the food, I'd only music on my mind and this was the first gig of a packed weekend!
Actually, I'd already eaten before going, so I wasn't in the mood to try any of the stalls there, but I'm sure they were all delicious!
They actually shut down Poplar Square in Naas for this festival tonight. The last time I remember the main street in Naas being shut was for the pig races way back, years ago, for the Punchestown Festival. I was going to say there were no pigs tonight, but I do recall seeing a stall serving Hog, so yeah...
Anyway, the music. Tonight we had Sina Theil open the proceedings. I've seen Sina plenty of times over the last few years and she puts on a very good country rock show. A good mix of her own songs and some well known crowd pleasers.
After Sina, we had some legends of the Irish music scene, we had Kila perform. Somehow, I'd never managed to see Kila live before. I've been to many gigs, many festivals, but our paths never crossed before! Shocking, I know. Tonight made up for it though, they are simply amazing live. A heady mix of Irish trad music infused and influenced by styles from around the world. They had the crowd dancing in the streets!
Oh and how could I forget, Paddy Casey joined them on stage for a number and the dancing changed to singing for a little while.
All too soon it was over, but don't worry, there is a second day of the festival to enjoy. I believe Sharon Shannon and Mundy will be headlining tomorrow night, so if you're around Naas, head on down!
Check out the photos below:
Actually, I'd already eaten before going, so I wasn't in the mood to try any of the stalls there, but I'm sure they were all delicious!
They actually shut down Poplar Square in Naas for this festival tonight. The last time I remember the main street in Naas being shut was for the pig races way back, years ago, for the Punchestown Festival. I was going to say there were no pigs tonight, but I do recall seeing a stall serving Hog, so yeah...
Anyway, the music. Tonight we had Sina Theil open the proceedings. I've seen Sina plenty of times over the last few years and she puts on a very good country rock show. A good mix of her own songs and some well known crowd pleasers.
After Sina, we had some legends of the Irish music scene, we had Kila perform. Somehow, I'd never managed to see Kila live before. I've been to many gigs, many festivals, but our paths never crossed before! Shocking, I know. Tonight made up for it though, they are simply amazing live. A heady mix of Irish trad music infused and influenced by styles from around the world. They had the crowd dancing in the streets!
Oh and how could I forget, Paddy Casey joined them on stage for a number and the dancing changed to singing for a little while.
All too soon it was over, but don't worry, there is a second day of the festival to enjoy. I believe Sharon Shannon and Mundy will be headlining tomorrow night, so if you're around Naas, head on down!
Check out the photos below: