The Wind That Shakes the Barley
The New York Premiere...
There was a special screening
of the film in New York City
on March 7, 2007, just prior
to the official USA release,
which was attended by the
Director, Ken Loach, and
some of the cast members.
Left to right in the photo above... Máirtín de Cógáin ( Sean )
Ken Loach ( Director )
Cillian Murphy ( Damien )
Padraig Delaney ( Teddy )
The Kansas City Premiere...
On May 10, 2007, there was a red-carpet premiere of the film in Kansas City, Missouri. The event was a special benefit for The Jennifer Ireland Foundation
The Kansas City premiere of The Wind That Shakes the Barley
was the second time in only a few months that Máirtín had the opportunity
to help support The Jennifer Ireland Foundation.
In February of 2007, on Valentine's Day and only shortly after Jennifer Ireland lost her own battle with cancer, Máirtín helped organize the first public benefit for The Jennifer Ireland Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
The official poster for the event, which was entitled Film Clips, is pictured below. Click on the image itself to
see a larger version of it.
The Fuchsia Band playing at Hosford's Garden Centre,
Bandon, Co Cork, during the 2007 June Bank
Weekend festival.
Máirtín the Dancer!...
In addition to being a TWO TIME National Irish Storytelling Champion,
Máirtín is also an accomplished dancer.
Click the PLAY button on the VIDEO clip below to see
Máirtín performing a rousing version of his now-famous Brush Dance
during an appearance at the 2006
Celticfest in Jackson, Mississippi,
with The Fuchsia Band or click HERE
to see the full-size version on YOUTUBE.
Fuchsia Band NEWS...
The Fuchsia Band 2008 USA Tour!
For the FOURTH SUMMER IN A ROW, Fuchsialand returns
to the USA! The lads will be headliners again this year
at the famous Milwaukee Irish Festival and will also be
bringing the spirit of Fuchsialand to NEW places in
America's Heartland!
"When you take a drink of water...
don't forget the ones who dug the well."
The Fuchsia Band would like to dedicate their tour to the memory
of the great, the incredible Tommy Makem. The photo above of the lads together with Tommy was taken just last year at the 2006 Milwaukee Irish Festival. Tommy was scheduled to appear once again this year at Milwaukee and will be sadly missed. A true performer, a true legend, Tommy helped "dig the well" so that so many others who would follow could drink from it. He was a pioneer, an amazing talent, and a wonderful man. Farewell, Tommy. Well done! Click the links below for more about Tommy, his life, and his music,
Rather than cancel Tommy's scheduled appearance at
the 2007 Milwaukee Irish Festival, the Makem
and Spain Brothers bravely forged ahead and the time
became a special tribute to Tommy's life, his music, and the
contributions he made to multiple generations of music lovers.
Máirtín had the honor of being invited onto the stage to
participate in this special tribute to Tommy. The photo
above was taken by Eimear Ryan. Click the image for
a LARGER version.
Thank You!...
The Fuchsia Band would like to express their special appreciation
to the following organizations for their kind help with this year's tour. Click
the images below to visit their websites and learn more about these
wonderful organizations...
Máirtín on Balcony TV!...
The actual location of
BalconyTV on Dame Street, Dublin
On March 23, 2007, Máirtín was the featured performer on BalconyTV.com in Dublin. Máirtín told the story of "Darmody's
Motor Car". That performance was nominated for BEST VIDEO for 2007 in the "Non-Musical" Category!
Máirtín was also a featured performer at the first official BalconyTV Awards Show on June 9th, 2007, at
The Sugar Club in Dublin.
To see the original BalconyTV performance just click the PLAY
button on the video below.
To see the video clip of Máirtín's performance at the 2007 Balcony TV Awards Show, click
HERE
or just click the PLAY button below.
Influences
Luke Kelly, Tommy Makem, Liam Clancy, Bach, Bob Marley, Dad and Mam, Ciarán Dwyer, Andy Cole, John Joe Kelly, John Spillane, Giordai Ua Laoghaire, Éamonn Kelly, Pat Speight, Ac and Oscar.
The highly acclaimed and respected
Radio Show "No Celtic Boundaries"
has announced BOTH
of the following AWARDS Máirtín de Cógáin
was voted Songwriter of the Year for 2007! The Fuchsia Band's Grá Dá Raibh CD
has been voted Album of the Year for 2007!
Click HERE and visit the No Celtic Boundaries Radio Show Website
at http://www.nocelticboundaries.co.uk/
for full details and
the official contest result announcements!
THANK YOU to EVERYONE
who voted
for Máirtín and
"The Fuchsia Band"
and have helped bring
BOTH of these awards
home to
FUCHSIALAND!
Máirtín on TOUR!...
Friday, May 9, 2008
House Concert - Tulsa, OK
Time: 8pm
Place: 51st and Lewis, Tulsa, OK
Cost: $15 per person
Reservations: REQUIRED! ( Limited seating )
Contact: Melissa Tatum - 918.724.8722 or
melissaltatum@yahoo.com
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Storytelling Workshop - Tulsa, OK
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Place: 51st and Lewis, Tulsa, OK
Cost: $30 per person
Reservations: REQUIRED! ( Limited to 15 )
Contact: Melissa Tatum - 918.724.8722 or
melissaltatum@yahoo.com
Máirtín and the the gang at the famous
Paddy Malone's Pub
in Jefferson City, Missouri!
TOURING with Jimmy Crowley!...
On April 7 of 2007, two Cork legends teamed up in Kansas City, Missouri, and started a whirlwind tour of the Midwest and Southern USA. Jimmy Crowley and
Máirtín de Cógáin played 11 concerts in 7 states and travelled 3,093 miles in just 14 days!
Then, in September of 2007, the magic happened once again as Jimmy and Máirtín 'Scrambled South' once more on another whirlwind tour!
Now, for a THIRD TIME in less than 12 months, these 2 incredible talents
will team up again for a SPRING 2008 TOUR of the Midwest culminating as
headliners at this year's Southern Illinios Irish Festival in
Carbondale, Illinois, which is sponsored by Bryan Kelso Crow, the
host of America's popular Celtic Connections Radio Show
Here is where you can see Jimmy and Máirtín in April of 2008...
APRIL 8
Eddie Delahunt's Cafe &, Kansas City MO
Time: 7.30pm sharp.
Address: 1811 45th St. off State Line on the Missouri side of life!
We had a mighty night last year, let’s hope for fine weather!
Contact: 816-753-3322
Website:
www.eddiedelahunt.com/dates.htm
APRIL 9
Saint Charles school, Gladstone MO
Time: 1pm
Place: The school. For the next generation like.
APRIL 9
House Concert, St. Louis MO
Time: 8pm
Place: 7101 Westmoreland Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130.
Contact: 314-863-4342 for more ticket information
Ask for Andrew!
APRIL 10
Univeristy of Missouri, St. Louis MO
Time: 12.30pm - 1.45pm
Place: Music Building Rm 205, Univeristy of Missouri, St. Louis , MO
The Ballads of Cork
Free and Open to the Community
Contact: 314-516-7299
APRIL 11
Concert and Ceili, Columbia MO
Time: 7pm
Followed by a Ceili called by Mairtin, music played by Jimmy
and local musicians.
Place: First Christian Church, 101 N Tenth St., Columbia, MO
Contact: 573-442-2048
Website:
www.moceltic.org
APRIL 12
Castletown Geoghegan Pub, Belleville IL
Time: 8.30pm
Place: 104 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Contact: 618-233-4800
Website:
www.ctgpub.com
APRIL 14
Bayou Coffee House & Café, New Orleans, LA
Time: 7pm sharp
Place: 326 N. Jefferson Pkwy, Mid City, New Orleans, LA
Contact: 504-484-7390 or Noel on 985-259-0882
Website:
www.bayoucoffeehouse.com
APRIL 15
The Underground Whirlybird Club
Opelousas (Lafayette), LA
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: Opelousas (Lafayette), LA
Contact: Jim Phillips
337 948-9988 office
337 290-1601 cell
APRIL 16
Robinson Film Institute, Shreveport LA
Time: 7pm
Place: Shreveport, LA
APRIL 17
Northeast LA CelticFest Foundation Gala
with Legacy
Time: 6pm
Place: West Monroe, LA
Website:
www.nelacelticfest.net
APRIL 18
Little Rock Folk Club, Little Rock AR
Time: 7.30pm
Place: Thomson Hall, UUC-LR, 1818 Reservoir Rd, Little Rock, AR
Website:
www.lrfolkclub.org
APRIL 20
Celtic Society Ceili & Concert, Jackson MS
Times: 1.30 to 3pm Set Dance workshop
3.30pm-5pm - Ceili (Mairtin will call for all!)
7pm - Concert
Place: 901 E. Fortification St., Jackson, MS 39202
Contact:
www.celticfestms.org
APRIL 25
Southern Illinois Irish Festival
Evening Concert
Time: 8pm
Place: McGuire's Entertainment Centre, 1620 W Main St
Carbondale, IL
Contact: 618-549-3090
Website:
www.silirishfest.org
APRIL 26
Southern Illinois Irish Festival
Time: see website
Place: Turley Park, West Main (State Rt. 13W) and Glenview
Carbondale, IL
Contact: 618-549-3090
Website:
www.silirishfest.org
What people are saying about Máirtín...
"Male New Artist to Watch For in 2007!
Cork's Máirtín de Cógáin is a seanachie, and there
ain't many left.
He is a wonderful, total entertainer.
Bigtime new talent!
"
Bill Margeson from
www.LiveIreland
"
Mairtín de Cogáin is a seanachie for the 21st century!
"
Celtic News, USA
"
Mairtin has really impressed me with his passion
and knowledge of the Irish tradition; be it singing, inventive bodhrán playing or storytelling.
The man has a natural, engaging way with people.
Mairtin is set for great things!
"
Jimmy Crowley Jimmy Crowley's MySpace page Jimmy Crowley's Website
Midwest Irish Focus Magazine
agrees that Máirtín is... "A 21st Century Seanachie!"
Film News...
The Wind That Shakes the Barley...
Máirtín plays the character Sean in
Ken Loach's new film The Wind That Shakes the Barley which won
the top award at the Cannes Film Festival for 2006. The trailer for the film is below. Can you spot him? Right next to Cillian Murphy when they are talking about "spys" (and many places besides). Note that he has no beard, short hair, and the camera adds 10 pounds! The film was released in the USA on March 16th, 2007, and is now playing all over the world. Check your local listings.
Óró Sé Do Beatha 'Bhaile...
One of the most stirring scenes in the film is when
Máirtín's character Sean is leading the
Flying Column of Irish freedom fighters towards a
confrontation with British Soldiers while singing the
inspiring song Óró Sé Do Beatha 'Bhaile, which
became the theme song for the entire movie.
Click
HERE for the actual YOUTUBE video page or just click the PLAY
button on the video below...
Mairtin! I hear you boys are coming to Colorado in August. Em and I are here and would love to see you all! Tis been too long since us BC girls got a shout out from the likes of you guys! Tis me birthday on the 2nd of August...may have to take you all out for a drink after the show or something. Looking forward to seeing you soon! God bless!
Hi. Got your message. What does "Conas tán tú?" mean? I assumed it meant How are you?. Am I right? Anyway, can't wait to see you guys at Celtic Fest. Later!
and your friendship in myspace. Good actor (The wind that shakes the barley) and fantastic musician. Keep up your good work. Cheers from Germany Elly P.S. Is there any chance to hear you at the West Belfast Festival?
Hey, Máirtín! Finally saw "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" ... what a story, what a fine performance ... See ya in Cornwall before you're much older maybe? Oll an gwella - all the best, Carmen x
I am going to try to make it to the westsider for a bit after work....and I am definitely going to be at Mitra's graduation party! :-) can't wait to see you guys! :-)
