24 June 2009

Hot Press - Ireland's leading music magazine - feature article on Shantalla Tour.

3 June 2009

The band met in Brussels with agent Patrick Loecker to discuss the reunion tour. Lots of rehearsals planned over the months ahead.

Shantalla also now have a page on Facebook and a Twitter account (@ShantallaMusic) so you can become a fan and follow what is happening on a more regular basis.

2 May 2009

Shantalla performs 4 sets at a private concert during Gerry Murray's wedding in Leuven. Once again, Simon Donnelly filled in for Joe Hennon on guitar. The band was in great form. Here are just a few reactions:

"It's the first time I heard Shantalla and I was completely transported by the music. I can't wait for ther new tour!" - James

"We were really impressed with Shantalla's performance and really want to come see you during the tour" - Dirk & Gitte

22 April 2009

Gerry Murray, Kieran Fahy & Michael Horgan performed as part of CC Leopoldsburg's concert season preview. Helen Flaherty & Joe Hennon were unavailable for this short performance. However, Simon Donnelly proved a very capable replacement for Joe on guitar.

17 March 2009

Dates fixed for Shantalla's reunion tour December 2009. More dates may be announced later.

10 December 2008

Shantalla to do a reunion tour.

14 October 2005

Shantalla will play their last concert in Leopoldsburg, Belgium on 15th October before taking a well-earned break. At this stage they don't know for how long.

6 June 2005

Gerry O'Connor made his debut appearance with Shantalla at the Blue Dew Festival, Zwolle, The Netherlands, on Sunday 5th June. Many Shantalla supporters from far and near turned out to see the performance. A review is available (in Dutch) on our reviews page. Belgian fans can see the new line-up at the Fir Bolg Festival, Vorselaar, Belgium on Saturday 3rd July 2005. Don't forget to check out Gerry's new album 'Journeyman' on: www.gerryoconnor.net

8 May 2005
 
Shantalla's concert in Oisterwijk, Holland, on May 7th was violin player Kieran Fahy's last appearance with the band. We had a great night and many die-hard fans turned out to say farewell. See our last photo together after the gig. Kieran will be doing solo stuff and playing with the band Valerio. We wish him all the best.

While sad that Kieran is leaving, we are pleased to be able to announce that he will be replaced for the remainder of the year by the great Irish fiddle player Gerry O'Connor. His first outing with us will be at the Blue Dew festival in Zwolle, Netherlands on 5th June. Gerry O'Connor also has a new album out entitled "Journeyman". www.gerryoconnor.net

Gerry O'Connor

March 2004

Shantalla's Rocky Road to Cashel will be included in a 6-track online CD which will be released by EuropeanIrish.com on 1st April.

Check out www.EuropeanIrish.com/Music : 25,000 European Irish Events, 400 European based Irish music bands, 100 of Ireland's top Musicians, Bands and Singers that have concerts on the Continent, 250 European Irish Dancing Schools and groups, 500 European Festivals with Irish Music and bands, as well as 2,000 European Irish Pubs, plus Irish Sports and Social Clubs and Associations all across Europe, 50 Irish Radio & TV online Stations...

Solo Stuff

So what has the band been up to lately in between Shantalla stuff?
Quite a lot actually!

Helen recorded a solo album last year - 'Oft Times I've been Cheery'. It's available from the Wild Boar Music website. She has also been playing duets and trios with various people including Philip Masure, Aidan Burke, Dave Munnelly and others. Details of the album and upcoming solo dates are on her website: www.helenflaherty.be

Gerry has recorded as a guest musician with Daithi Rua and made guest appearances with Daithi and others. He has also begun teaching Irish music in Brussels and has given a number of workshops elsewhere.
Details on Gerry's website:
www.gerrymurray.com

Joe recorded the theme music for the European Commission's TV station with guests Dave Munnelly, Jim Higgins, Julia Smith and Michael Horgan. He has also recorded recently with the Dutch group Omnia with whom he makes the occasional guest appearance, and he played with Clann Lir at Na Fir Bolg Festival in July 2004.
See Joe's pages for details.

Kieran is currently recording a CD with the French/Irish group Valerio with whom he toured Ireland in June.

Michael also recorded with Joe for the European Commission's TV station.

Life in the Woods

Shantalla's version of Glenogie from the album Seven Evenings Seven Mornings is included in the compilation album 'Life in the Woods - 5 jaar Folkwoods (2000-2004).

www.folkwoods.nl

Seven Evenings Seven Mornings

Shantalla's second album is available in the shops in Belgium, Holland, France, Italy, Germany, Ireland and the UK. It can also be bought on the internet. The title is taken from a line in the song 'The Dreadful End of Marianna for Sorcery', written by Karine Polwart.
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