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THE HOLYWOODALL NEW!

FESTIVAL

find us on Facebook UNDER HolywoodBluesJazzFestivalor search “the all new holywood blues & jazz festival”

SPONSORED BY:

alabama 3doghouse skaceltic soul

& many more

The original Holywood Blues and Jazz Festival ran in the town for many years before coming to a halt eight years ago. As a lifelong resident of Holywood & a singer/songwriter I have a strong belief that we can celebrate the true meaning of “community” through the medium of music. It has been a burning desire of mine to resurrect the festival and this year it is finally becoming a reality. I would hope to attract thousands of people to Holywood and to raise the towns profile as a positive force both culturally and economically.

The ‘all new’ Holywood Blues & Jazz Festival is set to be a wonderful event which reflects the delicious richness of our community and offers up a cornucopia of utterly brilliant musical entertainment!

With this in mind I would encourage you to spread the word, invite everybody, switch off the tele, book your babysitters, come out to meet old friends, make new ones, and listen to the heart of Holywood pounding to a brand new beat this weekend.

My sincere gratitude as always goes to my husband Garry (Garrys Barber Shop) who never falters in his support of everything I do.

In my independent and voluntary capacity as festival organiser I have been very fortunately supported by a number of sponsors and local businesses who have helped to make this event happen and for this I thank them all wholeheartedly.

See you all there and let the fun begin!

Mari Jackson

Phoenix Natural Gas is proud to be sponsor of the revived Holywood Blues and Jazz Festival, a wonderful event for the community enabling them to celebrate marvellous music and be thoroughly entertained. Supporting our local community is important to Phoenix and it is great to be involved with an event such as this which highlights the

talent, passion and dedication to be found in Holywood and beyond. We are pleased to be able to welcome the return of the festival and hope you do too.

Michael McKinstryCEO of Phoenix Natural Gas

Alabama 3 Acoustic & Unplugged is a four piece outfit consisting of Larry Love (vocals), Aurora Dawn (vocals), Harpo Strangelove (harmonica), and Rock Freebase (guitar).

With this line up they bring a whole new dimension to the songs made famous by Alabama 3. This isn’t acid house music, this is country/gospel/delta blues, but played with a rhythm you’ve still got to dance to!

The ghost of Mississippi Fred McDowell haunting the fingers of Rock Freebase on guitar, Larry Love’s larynx looser than Howlin’ Wolf... and Harpo Strangelove’s harmonica cooking up a Sonny Terry vibe - welcome to the Delta Blues alive and kicking in 2008” Aurora Dawn brings a powerful injection of soul to their sound - or as it says on the cover of “Revolver Soul”, this is ‘soul music with a gun against your head’.

By performing in this stripped down acoustic way the band’s aim was to show the songs in a format reminiscent of the people that have been their inspiration, chiefly the old Delta Blues players like Fred MacDowell and Bukka White.

Rock Freebase:

“I’ve developed a style of guitar, that combines elements of both MacDowell and White, with a hint of banjo picking, and tried to give it a more modern, urban twist.

Review of Cambridge Folk Festival:

‘While the full band has already conquered the main stage at the world-famous Glastonbury Festival, this year the unplugged band headlined the prestigious Cambridge Folk Festival to an amazing audience response. Gentle folk types were converted to the Alabama 3 unplugged with the same enthusiasm which the Glastonbury crowds have taken to the full band. Rock Freebase has consistently earned his position as a top Mississippi delta blues guitarist and, coupled with Larry’s poisonous vocals, Aurora Dawn’s sweet soul singing and Harpo Strangelove’s harmonica, it is no wonder they have been hailed as the best live band in the UK.’

Performing on Saturday 30th May 2015 (with support) at the marquee at Holywood Rugby Club, High Street, Holywood - Doors 7pm. Tickets priced at £17.50 are available from Garrys Barber Shop, 113 High Street, Holywood 90425262 or online at www.wegottickets.com/event/317229

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME ALABAMA 3 ACOUSTIC & UNPLUGGED TO THE HOLYWOOD BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL

DOGHOUSE SKA BAND - THE MARQUEE @ HOLYWOOD RUGBY CLUB, FRIDAY 29TH MAY (Doors 7pm)Dust off your Doc Martins in anticipation as Belfast’s premier ska band are the perfect excuse to give them a practice run. The ten-piece band complete with brass section bring classic hits to the stage with buckets of energy and attitude, performing classics from Madness, Bad Manners and of course The Specials – you’ll be reminded just how many great songs belong to the ska genre.

The Belfast band have been going for ten years and they have been getting bigger and bigger crowds across the country, they have supported Bad Manners and have built a reputation of bringing a party atmosphere to every gig. Lead singer Buck Murdock says it isn’t difficult to keep the energy level high, “The thing about ska music is there aren’t many people who don’t like it and even those who say they don’t can always be seen bopping their heads or tapping their feet by the end of the night. It’s a catchy, addictive feel good style of music, but we do like to throw in a little bit of classic punk and reggae with a twist, just to keep everybody on their toes,” he adds. The suited and booted gang are more than a tribute act, they are the real deal when it comes to the ska, and are an act not to be missed!

Ably supported by fantastic outfit The Pogoes (Pogues Tribute Act)

Tickets priced at £10 available from Garrys Barber Shop, 113 High St, Holywood 90425262 or online at www.wegottickets.com/event/317638

CELTIC SOUL - HOLYWOOD YACHT CLUB, KINNEGAR DRIVE, HOLYWOOD, SUNDAY 31ST MAY (Doors 7pm)Van Morrison has got to be the biggest name and most enduring musical icon on the world stage that Belfast has ever produced. This show by Celtic Soul celebrates one of the truly great singer/songwriters of all time.

Receiving critical acclaim from devout Van fans wherever they perform, you’ll hear the big hits like Jackie Wilson Said, Days Like This, and of course Brown Eyed Girl. You’ll also hear Ballerina, Cyprus Avenue, and In the Garden among many others in a packed show.

Things really took off for the band after live ‘unplugged’ performances on Gerry Kelly’s show on BBC Radio Ulster. BBC’s Ralph McLean, a massive Van Morrison fan himself, describes Celtic Soul as ‘a great band’ and ‘a very fine tribute’.

With more years than they care to remember playing in blues, folk, trad and jazz bands these musicians have the ingredients to deliver Van’s music authentically. They are: Clarke Wilson on Vocals and Saxophone, Ray McEvoy (Electric Guitar), Marcus McAuley (Acoustic Guitar), Rik Gay (Drums), Keith Ward (Piano and keyboards), Gerry McClurg (Trumpet) and Mark Crockard (Electric and Double Bass).

Let Celtic Soul take you on a journey through the songbook of our very own musical legend!

Support by the wonderful harmonies of The Alexanders

Tickets priced at £10 available from Garrys Barber Shop, 113 High St, Holywood 90425262 or online at www.wegottickets.com

Mark Braidner specialises in finger style blues and slide playing and at his core he is a blues man through and through. It’s what he’s all about and when he plays you will easily lose yourself in the wonder that is the blues with a little bit of “O Brother Where Art Thou?’ feeling thrown in.

Blues Direct are a rocking blues band performing original material and covering many well known and a few not so well known blues artists.

Tony & Rhiannah are a blues, rock, and country tinged duo who have been turning out critically acclaimed performances in Belfast & Dublin over the last year or so. Tony, from Dublin, has released a growing catalogue of original material supported by

enthusiastic fans and receiving extensive local radio support. Rhiannah from Bangor, is a powerful and passionate vocalist and songwriter. This earthy duo set out on their current ‘World Tour’ of Belfast last September and have no intention of stopping anytime soon! A live album of this tour is due out in 2015

The Organ Grinders are a 4 piece punk rock band, playing high-octane old school punk rock, fueled by the certainty that it’s too late to die young and leave beautiful corpses….

The Rough Diamonds are a four piece rock & blues band playing covers from Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore, Free, ZZ Top, Rory Gallagher & many more!

Hooker. Guitarists Hugh Fearon and Peter Millar, drummer Dave Taylor and pianist Paul Evans, first played together in Hooker some 35 years ago. At that point their set moved from mellow acoustic material, featuring plenty of CSNY/Eagles harmonies, to a more electric soft rock. Passing years (and several personnel changes) have seen the material evolve into something more bluesy and soulful. Expect some Santana, some Steely Dan and some Van the Man.

The Linley Hamilton Duo. There is some fabulous jazz coming out of Ulster these days, and trumpeter Linley Hamilton is one of the people making it. His CV includes work with Van Morrison and Paul Brady as well as more mainstream jazz connections.

Cavehill. Just four guys playing some groovy shit…

The Pogoes (Pogues tribute band) Irish Punk Folk. Hailed as the next ‘must see’ big band in N Ireland!

Max & Nadia. Gary Maxwell will be playing his unique brand of East Belfast Swing’ with special guest appearance from Holywood’s own snazzy, jazzy, sultry, silky vocalist Nadia Milliken

Odibal (pronounced “audible) are working on their third album and have a style which has been described as “Folk’n’Roll” with tight three part vocal harmonies and some great sing-along melodies and lyrics. When they do covers they take them and make them their very own!

Ricky McQuillan is a singer-songwriter from Belfast. He honed his skills busking on the streets, and is now crafting his own Post-Gospel folk songs. Ricky sings a wide variety of cover songs by artists, including Frank Sinatra, Mark Cohn, Sting, Shawn Colvin, Catie Curtis, Ryan Adams, Ray Lamontagne, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Billy Joel, Tom Waits, Bill Withers, Don Henley, Del Amitri, Deacon Blue, Eurythmics...the list goes on.

Locals Vinty & Neil have a wealth of performance behind them. Two eejits playing shit-kicking bluegrass country rock

Rusty Jack’s take southern blues and rock straight to your heart and soul with a wide spectrum of the blues genre played live in their set!

The Boozehounds. Just imagine being transported back in time to the 1950s, and find yourself in front of the trashiest, alcohol fused, guitar wailing, eardrum rattlin’ rock n roll band you’ve ever seen! Rockabilly at it’s finest!Lock up your lager, The Boozehounds are coming!!!

The Alexanders. Well known Holywood brothers Raymond & Peter deliver Everly Brothers & Eagles inspired vocal harmonies with a modern twist & cover songs from the 50’s right up to todays George Ezra.

Reel to reel are a 2 piece jazz and blues duo from Belfast. The group comprises Chris Nesbit and Peter Brien, two 17 year old guitarist with a love for jazz and blues music, particularly that of Django Reinhardt, Stephan Wrembel, BB King, Reverend Gary Davis and Robert Johnston.

The 77’s. The 77’s are a compact cover band with a twist. They use loops and percussion, mixed with male female harmonies to conjure their very own versions of your favourite sing-a-longs.

Sweet Chilli Sauce. Put together the warm velvet vocals of Janet Henry along with top acoustic musicians Colin Henry (dobro) and Ivan Muirhead (guitar) and you will taste a fusion of the best Roots, Blues and Jazz flavours. This is one gig you will want to savour!

WOOKALILY. Having just completed their debut album “ All the waiting while”, Wookalily are a neo-folk, americana, alt country force to be reckoned with. “On repeated listening it becomes obvious that thanks to the gorgeous melodies, beautiful vocals, excellent arrangements, skilled playing and the high quality of the songwriting this band are genuinely something very special. It will be interesting to see if they can maintain this quality, and who knows, because of some catchy melodies they could even cross over to the edge of the mainstream! That would be quite something for a modern day band that I like so much, although if ever an album had something for everyone it is this one.” Mike Morrison at Americana Roots UK.

Scorpion Jack are an acoustic folk rock duo: one voice, one drum, one guitar. Their performance fuses ideas from Traditional and Electronic music and creates an improbably powerful sound from so few musicians and instruments. Their sound is an inimitable blend which draws influences from Trad, Rock, Dance and Folk.

LEE HEDLEY BAND. Four guys, no waffle required...Lee Hedley on Lead vocals and harmonica. Joe Traynor on drums.Albert Mills on Bass. Billy McCoy on guitar. Creme de la creme of lineups with a load of soul blues and funk classics. Not to be missed!

Redwood acoustic duo require little introduction in the Holywood area. If you have never heard them before expect to hear a broad range of familiar classics as well as a few surprises to keep you guessing.

The Half Stoned Cowboys are inspired by americana & country music. With Jonty on guitar, harmonica & vocals and Tom on the fiddle they cover the music of Dylan, Morrison, John Prine, Steve Earl, Rollin’ Stones and our headliners Alabama 3!They may just be having a visit from the legendary Jackie Flavelle on double bass.

Hetty & Jed Singer/Songwriter, Hetty Lane taught herself how to play guitar at the age of 17, & shortly after, started composing her own songs. Hetty’s main styles consist of modern folk / modern country / acoustic. Jed McConkey has been playing and writing for the last 30 years and has travelled around the world performing in Blues and Rock Bands mainly as a bassist. During the last 5 years Jed has been writing recording and Producing ‘Cozmic Box’ with John Hohnstein in Colorado co producing Hetty Lane here in N. Ireland.

Counterfeit Notes are a Ballymena based rock n roll band. The band is made up of experienced players who have been playing the live circuit in excess of 25 years. Chris (lead vocals/guitar), Looi (Drums) and Conor (Bass) have been playing together since school days. They played in early punk and rock bands to include The Flower Beds, Mother Earth and the Bedhangers. They are currently joined by Stevie Craig as the second lead guitarist / vocals. If you like your rock n roll with a dirty country edge and energy - these guys do it!

The Linley Hamilton trio featuring Linley on trumpet the incredible Dick Farley Guitar from Dublin and Bangor keyboardist Mark Johnston playing jazz that is accessible but dynamic and interpretations of popular song given a jazz twist.

Shock Treatment 21 are a superb modern-day reincarnation of a late 70s punk/new wave outfit. The band, which included former Smash Hits and Empire editor Barry McIlheney, formed in Belfast in 1978 and was successful on the local punk circuit. It released two singles, one on Terri Hooley’s Good Vibrations record label and another on their own, DAB records. Both tracks, Belfast Telegraph and Big Check Shirts, were given airplay at the time by Radio One punk champion John Peel. A definite one not to be missed!

Drop Circus. Singer/songwriter Ciaran McElhinney and violinist Aaron Hughes make up the core of Drop Circus, an eclectic collection of musicians performing a range of covers and original music. Crossing genres such as Blues, Americana, Roots, Rock and more they appeal to a wide audience.

The Ronnie Greer Duo. At 65 years old Ronnie Greer is described as the Greatest Blues Guitarist in Ireland. There have been many moments over the years, but some of the best have been playing with the other great jazz & blues musicians like Dr John in Dublin and Belfast and Ronnie has also played with greats such as Sonny Terry and Memphis Slim.

Chrissy and the crew Chrissy is one of the most talented singers in the country and supported by her superb live band, can deliver Rock, Pop, Blues, & Rock n Roll. In her student years, Chrissy sang solo with the Queens University Big Band. After graduating from Queens University with honours in music, she embarked on a successful solo career, then in late 2009, she handpicked some great players, and formed her first band. Since then, Chrissy and her band have been delighting audiences all over Ireland. They are always asked back!

Rab McCullough was an active contributor in the 60’s and 70’s when the blues baby came of age, sharing stages with his peers, who went on to be Rock and Roll legends, including, Rory Gallagher, Van Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and John Mayall and The Blues Breakers. Ably assisted by the superb jazz guitarist Gordon McAllister.

The Small Mercies are a new rock and blues combo featuring Ludwig O’Neill on vocals, Adam McGahan on bass, Brendan Faulkner on guitar and Brian Warnock on drums... these guys will ‘shake your shoes’! Small Mercies play a mix of blues/rock classics interspersed with some very toxic originals that don’t for one moment feel out of place in their varied set. Professional delivery and seasoned performance make Small Mercies a band not to be missed.

Jackie Flavelle. The cream of N Irelands bass players Jackie Flavelle has mixed with some of the biggest names in music during his career as an international jazz player. After joining the Chris Barber band, Jackie toured the world and played with many leading musicians, including Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Ray Nance, Wild Bill Davis, Dr John and even The Doors. One of his most memorable gigs was at the Reading festival, playing on the bill alongside Free, Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones. It is an absolute pleasure to have Jackie appearing as a guest at the resurrection of The Holywood Blues & Jazz Festival!

Vinty & Shane. This time around Holywood’s own Vinty teams up with double bass player Shane Sunday to bring you an eclectic mix of blues, country, soul & americana vibes which will have your toes tapping!

Duet de Ville. Electric guitarists Kyle McCann and Joel Murphy play instrumental arrangements of jazz standards & pop classics from both sides of the Atlantic. With plenty of improvised interplay between this duo they blend the genres modern jazz, gypsy swing, reggae and bossa nova with blues and pop.

Espirito do Brasil. Brazilian native Eduardo Patricio teams up with local guitarist Joel Murphy to sing the Brazilian classics of Tom Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Chico Barque and many others. Expect to hear a few well known eighties covers given a quirky Brazilian slant.

Laura Totten & Chris Brooks. American born singer Laura Totten and Bangor born guitarist Chris Brooks bring a wonderful array of “Show Tunes” in a Jazz inspired set with splashes of Blues, Classic Country and Bluegrass.

the Mighty Mojos Fifty years after the glorious era of the Maritime Hotel and Belfast’s own ‘Them’, the Mighty Mojos are putting progressive Belfast blues back on the international map. A magnificent four-piece fronted by Lee Hedley with a set of high octane original material.

The Jukes are a highly popular five piece outfit of what they describe as “musical brothers” who delight in performing an eclectic range of music to suit all tastes.

Ludwig & Co A seasoned professional two piece who are equally comfortable in any genre.Brendan Faulkner & Ludwig O’Neil are journeymen in the folk, rock and blues worlds, so expect to hear songs that are a little different from other blues acts. For a duo with no backing tracks, hats or gimmicks these guys really ‘fill-out’ the sound!

Mike Donaghy is a young Irish songwriter from Bangor. At 29, he already has 14 years of writing, recording and touring under his belt. Since 2009, Mike has had 6 top 10 singles in folk charts in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, America, Germany and Switzerland. Mike currently has 4 albums and 2 EP’s in circulation with his most recent ‘Traveller’ due for release later in 2015. The first single from ‘Traveller’, ‘Take me to the river’ was released in February 2015.

Time Artist Venue12.30-2pm Espirito do Brasil The Coffee Yard

6-8pm The Mark Braidner Band The Frisky Bear

6-8pm Tony & Rhiannah Johnny the Jig

6-8pm Vinty & Neil Holywood Football Club

6-8pm Max & Nadia Holywood Social Club

7pm The Pogoes Marquee @ HRC

7.30-9.30pm Linley Hamilton Duo Anchorage

8-9.30pm Laura Totten & Chris Brooks Holywood Social Club

8-10pm The Alexanders The Frisky Bear

8-10pm The Organ Grinders Johnny the Jig

8-10pm Rusty Jacks Holywood Football Club

8.30-10.30pm Ricky Mcquillan (Tapas & Tunes) Eighty-One

Doors 7pm Doghouse Marquee @ HRC

9.30pm-late Hooker Maypole

9.30pm-late Odibal Holywood Social Club

10.30pm-late Blues Direct The Frisky Bear

10.30pm-late The Rough Diamonds Johnny the Jig

10.30pm-late The Booze Hounds Holywood Football Club

11pm-late Cavehill Rugby Club

Time Artist Venue12-3pm Het & Jed Anchorage

12.30-2.30pm Duet De Ville (Upstairs) The Coffee Yard

2-4pm Max & Nadia / Upstairs Eighty-One

2-5pm Laura Totten & Chris Brooks The streets of Holywood

2.30-5pm Reel To Reel Homebird

3-4pm Duet De Ville Johnny the Jig

3-5pm Ludwig & Co The Frisky Bear

3-5pm Redwood Holywood Social Club

4-5.30pm Vinty & Neil Johnny the Jig

5.30-7pm Scorpion Jack Johnny the Jig

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Time Artist Venue*Look out for 12 year old busker singer/songwriter George Robinson!* The streets of Holywood

2-3.30pm The Linley Hamilton Trio *Guest - Jackie Flavelle

Cultra Inn

2-5pm Chrissy & The Crew Johnny the Jig

3-5pm The Jukes (On The Roof) The Frisky Bear

3-5pm Rab Mccullough & Gordon Mcallister Holywood Football Club

5-7pm The Small Mercies Holywood Football Club

5-7pm Linley Hamilton Trio Panini, Church Road

6-8pm Ronnie Greer Duo The Frisky Bear

6-8pm Wookalily Johnny the Jig

6pm-late Open Mic Jammin’ Session / All Welcome! Holywood Social Club

Doors 7pm Celtic Soul Holywood Yacht Club

8-late Dj Ricky Holywood Football Club

9pm-late The Mighty Mojos The Frisky Bear

9pm-late Shock Treatment 21 Johnny the Jig

9pm-late Jammin’ Session / All Musicians Welcome Holywood Social Club

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Time Artist Venue6-8pm The 77’S The Frisky Bear

6-8pm Linley Hamilton Trio Cultra Inn

Doors 7pm Alabama 3 Marquee @ HRC

7.30-9.30pm The Jukes Johnny the Jig

8-10pm Sweet Chilli Sauce The Frisky Bear

8-10pm The Alexanders Maypole

8-10pm Vinty & Shane Holywood Social Club

10pm-late The Lee Hedley Band Johnny the Jig

10.30pm - late Wookalily The Frisky Bear

10.30pm-late Half Stoned Cowboys *Guest - Jackie Flavelle Holywood Social Club

11pm-late Counterfeit Notes Rugby Club

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CONTACT www.facebook.com/HolywoodBluesJazzFestival

@BluesJazzFest / #HolywoodBluesJazzFest

Email: holywoodbluesjazzfest@gmail.com

Festival EnquiriesGarrys Barber Shop113 High StBT18 9AGT: 02890 425262

Car parking available at Spafield, Hibernia Street & Church Road car parks.

Many thanks to the following local businesses, Brewin Dolphin, Ulster Bank, Hastings Hotels, Simon Brien Residential, Holywood Chamber of Commerce, Belfast Insulation Co, Rayanne House, Loop Magazine, The Sign Guy, DavCrow Ltd, John Minnis Estate Agents & Holywood Advertiser.

Special thanks - John Rodgers, Karen Smyth, Paula Kane, BDO, Ulster Weavers, Whiskin Engineering & Phoenix Gas.

For more live music events & news, follow us (Garrys Barber Shop - 2 r’s) on Facebook & see our GBS sessions & subscribe to our Youtube channel at Garrys Barber Shop - dedicated to supporting live music.

HOLYWOOD

1. Marquee2. Rugby Club3. Yacht Club4. The Coffee Yard5. Anchorage6. Football Club7. Eighty-One8. Social Club9. Homebird10. The Frisky Bear11. Panini12. Johnny The Jig13. Maypole14. Cultra Inn15. Rayanne House

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