Irish Live Band Gig in London

The Long Notes next public London concert will be at 9pm Thursday 27th November 08 at :

Magpie’s Nest Club, upstairs in The Old Queen’s Head pub, 44 Essex Road, Islington, N1 8LN
See map http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/

It would be absolutely GRRREAT to see you there.
 
Check out :
http://www.themagpiesnest.co.uk/ Scroll down the page and it’s the fifth entry on left hand side. £6 per ticket.

Well-priced pub food available from 5.30-10pm.

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Perhaps see you on Thursday 27th November,

Best wishes

Colette O’Leary
http://www.myspace.com/thelongnotes
Five Star Scotsman Review http://living.scotsman.com/features?articleid=4296217
Press Release – The Long Notes

Described by the Scotsman in a five-star review as ‘truly something else’, The Long Notes unite the revered talents of accordionist Colette O’Leary, fiddler Jamie Smith and banjo and mandolin player Brian Kelly. All three musicians have a wealth of touring experience and came together as a group through north London’s ever-vibrant folk scene.

The Long Notes’ ensemble synergy magically surpasses the sum of its parts, with captivating arrangements of Scottish, Irish, French, Galician, contemporary and original tunes, their playing “nothing short of sublime, the dance sets implausibly quick yet immaculately detailed, brilliantly intense yet utterly supple, silkily dovetailed in a thrilling panoply of colour, texture and taut-sprung rhythms”. (The Scotsman)

Colette’s playing is exquisite and heartfelt, honed through years of touring with the highly successful all-girl Irish folk group The Bumblebees. Together with Mary Shannon, Laoise Kelly and Liz Doherty, they enjoyed a rapturous
reception wherever they played; in the UK, Europe and the US.

Jamie Smith is a well-known fiddler who emerged through the Glasgow session scene before moving to London. He founded Celtic Connections favourites Beneche before recording his solo album which received great reviews.
He produced The Long Notes album in December 2007.

Brian Kelly has been a stalwart of the London Irish scene since he was twelve years old. He’s won multiple all-Ireland titles on banjo and mandolin and toured extensively with Shane McGowan and the Popes. His astoundingly
fleet-fingered playing never fails to thrill.

The Long Notes are delighted to be joined for this concert by their friend, guitarist and singer Steve Burns.