We're a bunch of West Cork folk who want to bring some sort of music scene to the area. Yeah, there's great venues around like Connolly's of Leap and De Barra's but there aren't a whole pile of local, young bands playing regularly or all ages gigs for that matter! So we've set out to make a difference.We organised an all-ages battle of the bands in Skibbereen GAA Pavilion in May, featuring five local bands - Remedy, The Horny Devils, Resonance, The Civilians and Tequila Mockingbird - and headliners, The Impressionists from Ballincollig who won the All-Ireland Blast:Beat finals. It was a great success with over 300 people in the crowd, raising over €2,000 for Meningitis Research Ireland.Our second All-Ages Battle of the Bands, again in Skibb's Pav, had a slightly heavier vibe. Mist of Fury, Sunsetter, 11s Laughing, Eat the Dots and Burn us Both competed. Bantry band, Burn us Both claimed the prize of a 10-hour recording session with local musician, Donagh Long. Tequila Mockingbird returned to Skibb as special guests and provided some final entertainment.We had our third gig on Sat, May 19th featuring Spitvalve, The Horny Devils, Firing Blanks, Shrapnel and Plans on Hands.Our next gig will be another BOTB with The Anybodies, The Last Order, Karnage, Snowman and Nice Guy Eddie competing for the prize of a recording session with The Music Watchtower. Vesta Varro - fresh from the release of their debut album, "Exit Here," will headline.We are: Bebeanne Carey Jnr, Lisa Carey, Emer Downing, Niamh Leonard and Karen Whooley. plain layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com MyHotComments
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