I was due to see King Kong Company perform in Naas recently, but unfortunately, that festival got cancelled. So, when I was asked if I'd like to go see them in Dolans , Limerick, I obviously said yes! I hopped in the car after work last Friday and hit the road. A few stops alongt he way, and I was there by 19:30, in plenty of time to make the show. I've seen King Kong Company plenty of times now to know what to expect. I was curious to see how Bobby Fingers would perform though, what with him have a dodgy leg. I needn't have worried though. He bounced around the stage on one leg, waving a cane in the air like a mad man! Support on the night was from local hip-hop artist, Citrus Fresh , a new name to me, but I really enjoyed his set. Anyway, on to the photos:
So Nashville country music star Mary McGuinness was in Ireland recently and played a couple of gigs in Kildare. The first was a small, intimate gig in Lawlors of Naas, followed up the next night with a show in Judge Roy Beans in Newbridge.
We all know how much I know about country music, and it can be summed up as precious little, so I always go with an open mind, hoping to be entertained!
Was I entertained? Indeed I was. Mary, joined by Cole Ritter on guitar and backing vocals, put on two wonderful shows mostly performing her own music, but with a couple of covers thrown in for good measure. I think she is on her way back to Nashville now, but if you get the chance to see her, or indeed Cole Ritter perform, take it!
Support on the night came from Cole (he did a short set by himself), Andy and Pete (ex of Vagabonds and Thieves) and Dubh Lee, who I hadn't seen perform in ages!
All in all, a great night of music in JRBs!
Now for a few photos: