Delivering Brazilian Drumming Performances; Carnival arts workshops and shows; From stage to street, Festivals, Social and Commercial events.
@RHYTHMRIOTMUSIC
Oracle Villa was formed in 2020, by two friends writing music in bedrooms, basements and lofts around Kilkenny City. When lockdown ended, they emerged on to the local scene as a full band of brothers.
They play rock ‘n’ roll music loudly. Expect sounds like Pixies, Dylan, The Rolling Stones and more.
@ORACLEVILLA
Jazz quartet featuring piano, vocal, double bass, drums and playing jazz standards from Sinatra, Bennett, Ella, Jobim, Satchmo, Ellington, Fats Waller, Etta James, Peggy Lee etc.
@HOT4JAZZQUARTET
4 piece live performance rock band
@OHBRYANMUSIC
Sola are a folk trio from Kilkenny. This three piece group are recognised for their intricate three – part harmony and folk – inspired finger- style guitar playing.
The band released their debut EP, ‘Forgotten Things’ in May 2020. The EP is a celebration of harmony and lyric focused songwriting. Sola have a new single release planned in the coming months.
@sola_musicpage
Elise, a Kilkenny born singer/songwriter, has this power to draw people in and immerse them in her stories that she needs to tell. Her songwriting draws inspiration from growing up in a small town where everybody knows everybody. Elise’s music can be quite dark and poetic, but this rawness and power to her lyrics makes it easy for people to relate to her and her songs.
@ELISEJRQ
The Donnys are a five piece rock and roll experience born and bred in Kilkenny. Blending classic rock sounds with modern energy, The Donnys are truly a renaissance of all that makes rock and roll great
@THEDONNYSBAND
Sadhbh, Síofra, Éanna and Ruairí of the Ó Casaide family began playing as a band in the early days of the first lockdown. The name came easily, confined as they were at the time to their historic townland.
They are working on their first album. Comprised of entirely original music, in both English and Irish incorporating rock rhythms and trad, along with harmonies and strong instrumental work.
Powerful Celtic Drummers, clad in black kilts. The most energetic, raw, and hardworking group of drummers in Ireland. The Hit Machine Drummers have been entertaining the masses since 2013. Getting bigger, better, faster and louder from day 1. Expect jaw dropping choreography, toe-tapping grooves.
Code of Behaviour are an Irish brass band. They blend pop, jazz and overall madness, striving to make each moment a party. The set consists of their own arrangements of modern covers, traditional New Orleans standards, and original tunes. Get ready for some mayhem.
@CODEOFBEHAVIOUR
Ranging in age from 7-18 years, Alize’s School of Singing will be spreading the Christmas joy by performing a selection of pop songs for all to sing along to. From ABBA to Coldplay and Christmas carols to showstoppers these will be two performances not to be missed.
ALIZE'S SCHOOL OF SINGING
Reel to Reel was formed in Kilkenny over 30 years ago comprising of some of the original members and some fresh new talent. The band plays an array of genres including Irish traditional tunes, a mixture of ballads all fused with rock, reggae and celtic styles. The band have composed and recorded original tunes and lyrics.
REEL TO REEL
The entertainment groups from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann – Craobh Osraí will present An enjoyable, varied and entertaining performance of Irish Music, Song and Dance.
@OSRAICOMHALTAS
Enjoy music and song from secondary schools throughout the morning.
Containing many of the most experienced Brazilian music percussionists and performers from throughout the island of Ireland, ‘Ilha Brilhante’ (Shining Island) deliver the beautiful melodies and thunderous drums from the edge of the Amazon with respect, skill and energy, nationally and internationally at cultural festivals and Brazilian music Gatherings
MARACATU ILHA BRILHANTE
Bobbie Carey on vocals and the wonderful Carole Nelson on piano, folk, jazz, soul/Motown favorites and classic Christmas numbers.
@BOBBIECAREYSINGER
Ali Comerford is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Kilkenny. In
2021 she released her debut album knots which featured her classical
background of string playing alongside her song writing skill. Ali will
perform her original songs along with some covers.
@ALICOMERFORDMUSIC
Gwen is a singer songwriter who performs an array of genres including: Country, Pop, Alternative and Ballads.
@GWEN.BLANCHFIELD
The Wandering Souls - Hugh O’Carroll and Phil Coulter (not that Phil Coulter) are an acoustic duo. Playing a wide variety of music genres from Hair Metal to folk and anything in between that we think we can get away with. Something for everybody. And with only 2 voices, a guitar and a fiddle.
Ska Funk mashup instrumental band from Kilkenny. Mix of originals and new twists on classics. The Pinsetters put on an energy filled live show; bring your dancing shoes!
@PINSETTERSSKA
Enjoy music and song from primary and secondary schools throughout the morning.
Bríd Lyons is an Irish singer, songwriter and folk musician. Her acoustic sound is paired well with poetic lyrics that conjure images of nature and the human experience. Her singles, 'October' and 'Mother', are available on all major streaming platforms, with an EP soon to
follow. Bríd will be joined on the bandstand by violinist Ali Comerford.
@BRIDLYONSMUSIC
Music Generation is a national partnership programme whose mission is to create inspiring experiences for children and young people through music.
Music Generation Kilkenny will be showcasing a range of local participants and performers
@MUSICGENERATIONKILKENNY
Well known to Kilkenny audiences, the female vocal group ALCHEMY are equally at home as soloists or creating their magic together, performing their eclectic and unique versions of rock and pop classics. They cover a diverse range of songs from Leonard Cohen to David Bowie, and Fleetwood Mac to Guns N Roses!
@ALCHEMYVOX
