Linda Coogan Byrne and her team over at WhyNotHer have put together a startling report on the state of the Irish Singles Chart over the last 20 years and how it practically ignored Women and BIPOC. It's an incredible piece of work, one that, had all things been fair and equal, should never have had to be complied. Unfortunately, like most things, the Irish Music Industry isn't a fair and equal place... Anyway, don't take my word for it, click here to read the report.
I've seen Jane Willow play a few times, most recently when she supported Tracy Gallagher in the Workmans Club last December.
She mentioned that she was playing her own gig in The Cobblestone in Smithfield in February, so I obviously said I'd be there.
I like The Cobblestone, it has a well deserved reputation for traditional Irish music and there is always a great buzz in the pub. Gigs are held in a dedicated venue at the rear of the pub which means that out front, you could have a trad session in full flow and something completely different out back!
Anyway, the gig. What to say? Well, it was great fun. The crowd were hanging on every word, singing along with choruses and calling out for more and more at the end of the gig! That's always a good sign. Oh yes, on the night, Jane was ably supported by Alice Grollero on bass guitar!
If you haven't heard of Jane before, check out her website for her bio, more information and some of her music videos.
Check out the photos below:
She mentioned that she was playing her own gig in The Cobblestone in Smithfield in February, so I obviously said I'd be there.
I like The Cobblestone, it has a well deserved reputation for traditional Irish music and there is always a great buzz in the pub. Gigs are held in a dedicated venue at the rear of the pub which means that out front, you could have a trad session in full flow and something completely different out back!
Anyway, the gig. What to say? Well, it was great fun. The crowd were hanging on every word, singing along with choruses and calling out for more and more at the end of the gig! That's always a good sign. Oh yes, on the night, Jane was ably supported by Alice Grollero on bass guitar!
If you haven't heard of Jane before, check out her website for her bio, more information and some of her music videos.
Check out the photos below:
