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Event News : SoFFT Nights return in 2021

SoFFT Nights return to Dunderry Park, Co. Meath

 Taking place from March – June 2021  

 SoFFT Nights have announced that they will return to Dunderry Park, Co. Meath following sold-out events in October 2020. They will host a series of musical performances and wellbeing incentives from March – June 2021. The first of its music acts to be announced are Cormac Begley with special guests Bunoscionn and Lemoncello will perform 26th & 27th March 2021. Soda Blonde will perform with special guests Maija Sofia and Nava, 16th & 17th April 2021. 

SoFFT Nights is a daughter of Spirit of Folk Festival, a small boutique event that emerged out of the 2008 recession and made its successful return in October 2020. 

The first music line-up is revealed 

CORMAC BEGLEY – BUNOSCIONN – LEMONCELLO

26th & 27th March 2021

Tickets €67.00 available via Tickets.ie  for both events 

26th March tickets here 

27th March tickets here  

SODA BLONDE – MAIJA SOFIA – NAVA 

16th & 17th April 2021 

Tickets €67.00 available here via Tickets.ie  

26th March tickets here 

27th March tickets here  

SODA BLONDE – MAIJA SOFIA – NAVA 

16th & 17th April 2021 

Tickets €67.00 available here via Tickets.ie  

16th April tickets here

17th April tickets here 

Also appearing throughout the festival weekend are wellness incentives: Meditation, shamanism and talks on well-being and healing through dance. 

Commenting on SoFFT Nights highly anticipated return, co-founder Natasha Duffy explains:

“We held two concerts in October 2020 under Covid 19 restrictions with support from Dunderry Park and Meath Arts and they were a sold-out success both in-person and online. We managed to do it safely and with social distancing without losing any of the magic. With this confidence, we have curated another six shows happening in 2021 between March and June.  We are also curating a specially commissioned live performance from the hill of Tara for the Winter Solstice this year with help from the live performance grant scheme. We both found ourselves in dire times but we have just tried to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and get the shows on the road again!”

The event has a well-being element to its line-up for those seeking an outlet for such practices. This is something important to the organiser’s Caroline Duke and Natasha Duffy, having dealt with their own anxiety battles, they want to provide a space for people to learn about meditation, healing through dance, shamanism and talks on well-being.

Indie Buddie is delighted to share the news that Sofft Nights will return with a stellar line up in 2021. Sofft Nights this year was a thoroughly enjoyable and well executed festival. With acts that suited all musical palates it was an exciting and much needed event to brighten the darker October month. With Indie Buddie favourites Soda Blonde along with the beautiful songwriting and talented Maija Sofia gracing the bill, next year’s festival is going to be one not to miss.

Tickets €67.00 available here via Tickets.ie 


Author : Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music, Singer/Songwriter, Takeover

Event News : Liam Geddes Takeover

Liam Geddes will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

Dublin based multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter Liam Geddes has released his new song ‘Christmas In Bed’. His previous single ‘I’m Hers’ has passed 230k streams completely independently and Geddes has amassed over 88k monthly listeners.

Geddes creates infectious indie pop tunes. His songs are rich and full of vibrant soundscapes and intricate musicianship which compliments the warm soothing tone of his vocals. Looking forward to this takeover.

Stream Liam Geddes’ new single ‘Christmas In Bed’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News, Live Music, New Music

Event News : The Grand Social presents – “Social Connections”

The Grand Social presents:

“Social Connections” 

A series of 16 live performances, recorded and broadcast on the internet. 

December 15th- December 30th 

Tickets are all FREE – Available from Tuesday, Dec 1st 

Please Register www.thegrandsocial.ie

This project has been part-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht Sport and Media from the Live Performance Support Scheme.

 

Social Connections is a series of 16 recorded live performances by a wonderful multi genre collection of Irish based artists. The Grand Social is delighted to open it’s doors with this fresh mixture of showcases by some of Ireland’s most iconic artists and a chance to explore the new breed of songwriters who are taking the scene by storm. The Grand Social has teamed up with collectives, booking agents, other venues and a multiple of friends to create Social Connections. 

The Grand Social is also delighted to be a part of the Live Music Venue Collective which has created numerous days of work for the live entertainment industry during the pandemic by working together across the country. Find out more here.https://www.livevenuecollective.ie/who-we-are

The Grand Social : Please join us this December for any or even all of these amazing performances that will embrace you in the magic of music. Invite your friends and families from anywhere to the Grand Social. All tickets are free of charge and a live link will be mailed to you once you have registered. www.thegrandsocial.ie

The Grand Social have put together a diverse and talented selection of artists for an event which is sure to be enjoyable and brimming with good tunes and wonderful music.

Line up and date is here. 

Dec 15th N.C. Lawlor 9pm 

Dec 16th Jem Mitchel 9pm 

Dec 17th Oliver Cole + Friends 

Dec 18th Aoife Nessa Frances 9pm 

Dec 19th  Leila Jane 9pm 

Dec 20th A.Smyth 9pm

Dec 21st The X Collective w/ Toshin, Shiv, Shy Mascot 9pm

Dec 22nd The Young Folk ( Elgin) 9pm 

Dec 23rd Mongoose 9pm 

Dec 24th Lemoncello  9pm 

Dec 25th Liam Ó Maonlaí 9pm 

Dec 26th MUNDY 9pm 

Dec 27th SACK 9pm 

Dec 28th SON 9pm 

Dec 29th The Zen Arcade (former members from the Strypes) 9pm 

Dec 30th Ryan O’Shaughnessy 9pm 

Each performance will be accompanied by the work of Douglas O’Connor, a Dublin based photojournalist, who has spent a life time walking the streets of Dublin, camera in hand. Since the lockdowns began in 2020 he has continued to document the city in all of it’s nakedness, shy of people. Walk the quiet streets of Dublin through the eyes of O’Connor. 

This series of images is taken from his book “Eat Yer Rent, Dublin Lockdown 2020” and can be seen at:https://www.blurb.com/b/10071236-lockdown-dublin-2020


Author : Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music, Takeover

Event News : For The Girl Takeover

For The Girl will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

For The Girl are an indie pop rock sextet from Nottingham.With a number of high profile gigs and UK supporting tours under their belts, this is a band that’s clearly going places, helped by a style and sound all of their own. Their stage presence is like no other irrespective of where they play, from small and intimate venues, to the electric crowds of the UK’s O2 Academies

For The Girl have a tight, shredding and utterly exhilarating sound. Exuding deft melodic prowess and indie pop energy the band create dynamic earworms backed by driving rhythms and powerful emotive vocals. For The Girl have a bright future ahead of them – really looking forward to this takeover.

You can stream For The Girl’s new single ‘Fishnets And Dreams’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music, Singer/Songwriter, Takeover

Event News : Sam Wickens Takeover

Sam Wickens will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Saturday at 8.00pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

Sam Wickens is an Indie singer songwriter from Bangor, County Down. The NI Music prize nominee has released his new single ‘Strange.24’ along with a deeply reflective video that encapsulates Sam’s battle with mental illness.

Wickens is a passionate performer and exceptional instrumentalist with a talent for writing poignant and captivating songs. This is a takeover not to be missed.  

You can stream Sam Wickens new single ‘Strange.24’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music, Takeover

Event News : Kill ‘Em Charlie Takeover

Kill ‘Em Charlie will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

Hailing from Tipperary, Kill ‘Em Charlie are a five piece indie rock outfit. Newly re-imagined and taking their sound to blistering new heights, the band have recently released their new EP, ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’.

 Kill ‘Em Charlie have a tight, melodious sound which radiates slick guitar lines and infectious hooks. Showcasing clever songwriting and deft musicianship the five piece blend sweet melodies with blistering indie superbly to create a sound that is refined and exhilarating.  This takeover is sure to be a blast.

You can stream Kill ‘Em Charlie’s new EP ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music, Singer/Songwriter, Takeover

Event News : Rachel Grace Takeover

Rachel Grace will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Saturday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

Rachel Grace is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has been creating music from a very young age. At 13, she released her debut album and now at 18, she has just recently won the Four Star Pizza, Star Nation competition. Along the way she has also supported established Irish musicians such as Wallis Bird, Brian Deady, Don Mescal and Paddy Casey. She has also played a number of festivals including Vantastival & Electric Picnic.

Grace is a diverse and engaging performer who blends genres to suit her wonderful emotive style. Her mesmerising vocals showcase a warmth and maturity beyond her years, as do the passionate and well crafted tunes she writes. Grace stops time when she sings and her soulful songs and dreamy melodies are a joy to listen to. 

You can stream Rachel Grace’s new single ‘Cry Me An Ocean’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News, Live Music, New Music, Singer/Songwriter, Takeover

Event News – John Hynes Takeover

John Hynes will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

Hailing from Co. Kildare with a sound that hovers close to the baroque pop and tender folk-rock of Roy Orbison and Glen Campbell, John Hynes songs are a storyboard for hopeless romantics and hopeless romances. His songwriting explores the grey areas of life and love, where the good and bad reside uncomfortably side-by-side. John’s previous singles reached No.1 on the RTE Radio 1 airplay chart and received plays on Today FM, Lyric FM, 4FM, Radio Nova, and a host of regionals.

John Hynes has a soothing warm voice. His poetic, moving lyrics and sweet melodies make for a wonderful listening experience. There is passion and emotion oozing from each of his catchy songs. His tender vocals and heartwarming rich melodies are irresistible. This live stream is going to be sublime.

You can stream John Hynes’ single ‘The Glory’ below


Author : Danu

Event News, New Music

Event News : YUNGBLUD live at 3Arena, Saturday 20th November 2021

Today, Yorkshire born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist YUNGBLUD announces his huge Autumn 2021 ‘Life on Mars’ tour, including a headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, 20th November 2021. Tickets go on general sale at 9am, Wednesday 4th November 2020. Ticket link.  Proudly presented by Singular Artists. 

 Indie Buddie is excited to share this news as YUNGBLUD has a vibrant catchy sound brimming with lush instrumentation, rich rhythms and passionate melodies. His charismatic songs are infectious and hook laden making this a show not to be missed.

YUNGBLUD’s   sophomore album ”Weird!”  (Locomotion/Polydor Records), described as a coming-of-age album,  is available for pre-order now. New merchandise is now available at YUNGBLUD’s website, where fans can pre-order the album in CD, vinyl and cassette formats.

About the tour YUNGBLUD said :

“I’m so excited to get back on the road, it’s been too long now! These shows are going to be double the energy, double the emotion, double the passion. These are the biggest rooms I’ve ever played so be expecting a spectacle. I’ve had a year trapped in a room and my ADHD needs to have some gasoline put on it and set me on fire…let’s get it!”

 YUNGBLUD (aka Dominic Harrison) is a multi-instrumentalist who first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. The 23-year-old artist is known for voicing what he feels are major concerns for his generation, using his music to unite and empower the youth of today. Bound by a love for his brilliantly outspoken breed of rock-and-roll music, that community has witnessed YUNGBLUD’s rise from a struggling musician living in a Northern England council flat to a global superstar hailed by Rolling Stone as a “pop-punk rebel on a mission” following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length 2018 debut, 21st Century Liability. In 2019, YUNGBLUD released Live in Atlanta and the underrated youth EP, which debuted in the top 10 on the UK Official Albums chart and contained the hit single “original me” feat. Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons. YUNGLBUD has garnered over 1.4B streams worldwide and has over 8.6M monthly listeners on Spotify. Over the years, YUNGBLUD has performed to sold-out crowds in over 20 countries and played some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Austin City Limits, Life Is Beautiful, Lollapalooza, Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Vans Warped Tour.

Tickets €37.00 go on sale 9 AM Wednesday, 4th November 2020

Ticket link: HERE


Author : Danu

Event News, Live Music, New Music, Singer/Songwriter, Takeover

Event News : RACHEL Takeover

RACHEL will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Saturday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

RACHEL is a singer-songwriter from Mayo whose musical journey started at the young age of twelve writing original music while learning the guitar and banjo. She has performed, and competed in RTÉ’s televised ‘All-Ireland Talent Show’ and reached the final of the local talent competition. In 2019, she released her first single ‘Down Low’ which reached the number one spot in Ireland’s iTunes Charts.

RACHEL has a diverse and rich sound. She blends pop with some country tones and dark electronics to create a warm and rich soundscape for the listener to indulge in. Her unique rasped vocals surge emotion and subtle power into her catchy melodically lush tracks. RACHEL is an artist to keep an eye on.

You can stream RACHEL’s single ‘Show Me’ below

https://open.spotify.com/track/5jjIg4QtWTfNw9ZeBfNo9J?si=Vgaphqs6QyiD-HcSdR21EQ


Author : Danu