Please see below for our List of Upcoming Events to the end of May 2008.
We are currently having a new website constructed and apologise for the basic level of information listed at the moment. We expect our new website to be up and running by Mid May.
Should you require information about any of our events or have a general enquiry, please do not hesitate to call us on:
Tel: 020 8563 8232
Alternatively, you can email us on:
customercare@irishcentrehammersmith.co.uk
Our address is: Blacks Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DT.
Events May 2008
Friday May 2
Film Screening (& Session)
‘ONCE’
Directed by John Carney, starring Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, Alistair Foley 1hr 26mins 2008 cert 15)
Strumming his guitar on the streets of Dublin for meagre tips, a busker hopes that someone will take notice of his song-writing talents so that he can finally record an album in a proper studio. A chance encounter with a Czech cleaner, who loves to play the piano, plants the seeds of an unlikely friendship which blossoms into something far deeper.
OSCAR WINNING FILM for BEST SONG (2008)
Followed by and good old fashioned Irish Music Session. Don’t miss it will be a wonderful night out!
Bar: 7pm
Film Starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6
Saturday May 3
Derek Warfield’s ‘Wolfe Tones’
A special appearance from Derek Warfield and his band the ‘Wolfe Tones’.
A founder member of this famous band, who has become known for their raucous and radical interpretation of traditional Irish ballads and songs, Derek and his Wolfe Tones will bring you a fascinating and historically informative evening of great songs and musical entertainment.
Bar Open 7.30pm
Support on 8.15pm
Main Act on 9pm
Tickets: £10
Friday May 9
Session of Traditional Irish Music with Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the largest group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. This group is a non-profit cultural movement with hundreds of local branches around the world. You can read in their history how they have been working for the cause of Irish music since the middle of the last century (1951 to be precise). Their efforts continue with increasing zeal as the movement launches itself into the 21st century. The local branch of Comhaltas who hold their session here at the Irish Cultural Centre on the second Friday of every month will always have a warm welcome for you.
Bar Opens: 7.30pm
Music Starts: 8pm
Free
Also
Upstairs: Around the Fire’ Irish Storytelling Night Presents:
Shonaleigh
one of the best Jewish storytellers around! She's a Drut'syla, a storyteller from the Yiddish tradition - and one of the foremost tellers of stories on the British scene. She draws you into the world of tales with images and music of breathtaking vividness
Bar Opens: 7.30pm
Storytelling begins: 8pm
Tickets: £4
Saturday May 10
Patrick Street
Visiting from the USA, this legendary Irish band has achieved cult status. Featuring the magnificent fiddle playing of Kevin Burke (ex Bothy Band ;) the haunting vocals of Andy Irvine (ex Planxty!) Inventive guitar licks from Ged Foley; and now Patrick St has a new addition, London born John Carty, he can play a right handed fiddle, with his left-hand he’s a music phenomenon and a wild and a welcome addition to this major super-group. Don’t miss!
Bar Opens 7.30pm
Support on 8.15pm
Main Act on 9pm
Tickets: £12 / £10 Conc
Thursday May 15
(Afternoon)
Pensioners Tea Dance
A hugely popular bi weekly event with live band, bar and tea served.
Take a journey back in time and dance the afternoon away to some of Ireland’s most nostalgic tunes.
Bar Open: 1pm
Music Starts 1.30pm
Tickets: £4
Thursday May 15
(Evening)
LUNASA ARE BACK!
Gathering together some of Ireland's greatest musical talents, including former members of 'The Waterboys', 'The Sharon Shannon Band', and Donal Lunny's band 'Coolfinn' – their live concerts are said to be 'fit for the Gods' so its not surprising that Lunasa are currently being acclaimed as the hottest Irish Super- Group on the planet. Simply don’t miss!
Bar Opens 7pm
Support on 7.30pm
Main Act on 8.15pm
Tickets: £12
www.lunasa.ie
www.myspace.com/lunasaofficial
Friday May 16
The Gloss Club (Singer Songwriters Open Mike)
A Themed Evening of ‘Songs of War and Protest’.
From the anti Vietnam songs of the 60’s, to the songs of The Miners Strike and the songs opposing to the current invasion of Iraq, the voice of informed protest rings still loud and clear. Special guest is Babar Luck, the self styled Londonstanee who has a unique take on World affairs.
MC for the night will be J. Eoin
Bar Opens 7.30pm
Music Starts 8pm
Tickets: £6/ Concs £5
Tickets: Floor Spot Performers £2.
Friday May 23
Traditional Irish Ceili Night presented by Gasra Na NGael
with
Ceili Band and caller.
Great fun and no experience necessary:
Bar Opens: 7.30pm
Starts 8.15pm
Tickets: £4
Saturday May 24
‘
4 Legends of Folk’
Peggy Seeger with
Norma Waterson, Martin Carthy & Mike Waterson
Bringing you 4 of the Worlds Best Folk Musicians. Folk Legend Peggy Seeger (wife on Ewan McColl) is joined by members of the legendary family that live and breath folk, Norma Waterson, Martin Carthy and Mike Waterson! It will be a gift to see these 4 stars of folk, shine in such a small venue, Book Now!
Bar Opens: 7pm
Support: 8.15pm
Main Act: 8.45pm
Tickets: £12 / £10 Conc
www.pegseeger.com
www.watersoncarthy.com
Friday May 30
‘Playboy of the Western World’
(96 mins)
A wonderful chance to see this classic version of the Synge’s enchanting tale, Playboy of the Western World, starring Siobhan McKenna as Pegeen Mike, it is a master piece.. When Christ Mahon staggers into a remote inn on the sweeping coast of County Mayo, the lives of all the locals are changed forever!!
Followed by and good old fashioned Irish Music Session. Don’t miss it will be a wonderful night out!
Bar Opens: 7.30pm
Film Starts 8pm
Tickets: £6
Saturday May 31
SOLAS
The Irish-American ‘Irish band’ are the most vivacious and exciting ’trad’ band in the USA. Bending jigs and reels, they stretch traditions but always keep their deep connection with the Celtic roots of American music. These musicians take trad to new heights. Solas, have created some of the greatest recordings of Irish music ever.
It will be a special treat to see them live -
Bar Opens: 7pm
Support: 8.15pm
Main Act: 8.45pm
Tickets: £12 / £10 Conc
www.solasmusic.com