Elliot Smith, Nick Drake, Belly, Tom Waits, Rilo Kiley, THrowing Muses, Vaselines, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Fleetwood Mac (late seventies version), Bert Jansch, Jeff Buckley, Tim Buckley, the Smiths, Morrissey, Modest Mouse, Philip Larkin, Dylan Thomas, PJ Harvey, Yo La Tengo.
Kitty and the Can Openers have appeared on U-105's Homemade Jam and were most recently to be heard on Feile FM's local music showcase Livewire. Live credits include Gifted at The Empire Music Hall in the good city of Belfast. It is also worth mentioning that this band pull songs out of the stratosphere like pennies from behind your ear- for proof, have a listen to these snippets from their new EP (available to buy on upcoming website kittyandthecanopeners.com, watch this space!).
Many thanks for your kind words! I'm really honored that you liked my stuff! I love your sound & songs & your vocals are beautiful! I also love the little black cat, she is very sweet and I hope she is OK if she is missing one of her eyes! Very best wishes from Berlin!
Hey. Empire was fun! Unfortunately I only caught the end of your set cuz had to play black box too. Going to try to get to Clements tomorrow night to make up for that! Hopefully get another gig with ya's soon!
wow! thought you & i was friends! gutted! well i noticed your flyer on the band page im surprised, i hadn't seen the wee logo in a while and it looks really feckn good!:D :D im wondering if i can get down to this gig... xox
If you listen to local radio at all you can’t have failed to hear Anthony Toner’s single “Sailortown” taking over the airwaves recently. The single comes from the album “A Sky for Every Day”. As well as performing as a solo artist, Anthony also performs as slide guitarist and singer with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band.
This will be the first gig from an acoustic duo so new that they don’t even have any recordings up on their MySpace yet! Consisting of Annie Baraniuk and guitarist Rory Tracey they cite their influences as ranging from New Found Glory and Jimmy Eat World to Jeff Buckley.
This gig is to raise money for the Theatre Knights' performance of Reservoir Cats, an all-female version of Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs which will be performed in Belfast's The Black Box from 13th-16th May. The play will in turn be donating profits to the Belfast Rape Crisis Centre which has been in danger of closure since the Government withdrew funding.
On 22nd April Clements Acoustic presents: Back by popular demand! Ludwig O’Neill
A veteran of the local music scene, the last 15 years have seen Ludwig play in various bands such as The Bush Turkeys, ReefeRadio, a rock/blues outfit and Apartment, a jazz/soul band. His solo material is grittier, rawer and cannot fail to grab the attention of the listener.
Ludwig also runs the Sunday Acoustic Sessions in the Rotterdam Bar, every Sunday, admission free!
Ex-Numinous frontman Andrew had a huge teen following but has now turned to the more serious acoustic side of things. Check his solo stuff out on Tuesday!
Wonderful show last night guys. It's a testament to the strength of your music and your musicianship that it came across so well even in such baffling and bizarre circumstances.
After what seems like months of playing at Common Grounds, The Knights of the Round Table nights at The Pavilion and The Rotterdam Bar Acoustic Sessions we finally get Emer O’Neill to play in Clements!
Belfast born and raised, Emer is a 25 year old singer/songwriter/architectural technician who is trying to make her own way in this industry and connect with people through her sincere approach to music.
“The gumption for this mad adventure comes from my love for music and guitars... yep, sad as it is I LOVE the sound of a guitar. I love making guitars, I love just tapping the wood and hearing the tone echo out. I love watching other guitarists and being inspired to learn more. I love experimenting with different tunings; different techniques and just letting my hands go nuts. I guess a lot of it is just down to good old instincts and being patient, as I figure it all out.“
Hey Ciara. Glad ya like the tunes. The NI Soul Troop are gonna be playing with you guys at Gifted!! Looking forward to hearing you guys. See you there! ;)
Why thank you very much. I must say that the four of you make some beautiful music. I wouldnt know who to compare your music to, but i do know that i love it.
Hey katco! thanks so much for the sweet words about my music. I just took a listen and LOVE your sounds. truly. I plan to tour again in Europe next year and would be honored to play a show with you. Best wishes! kd
Thanks so much for stopping by with your kind words. I'm having audio problems so I can't listen to yours just now, but I hope I get to hear ya soon. We're due to go home again this winter, so please God I'll see you in a few months.
