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Moville reaches out to musicians
10.05.10
MOVILLE and Greencastle
are tuning up for a unique community venture to
nurture budding local musicians and help keep the
music alive in the locality.
The Up Scene is the brainchild of local musician
George McCormick who became concerned at the
scarcity of young artists on the live circuit in the
area.
“There used to be a lively music scene here with any
number of venues where young bands could perform and
hone their musical skills on the circuit. I noticed
that this just doesn’t seem to be happening in the
town any more," said George.
"I wasn’t sure if it was just down to the fact that
there aren’t as many young people in bands now so I
decided to get a group together and get the call out
to anyone who wanted to be involved."
The idea behind the Up Scene is to get singers and
musicians performing live, many for the first time
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And it's not just for
'the young ones'. Anyone in the area who would like
to get involved in reinvigorating the local music
scene is encouraged to go along to rehearsals
regardless of age or musical preference.
“We have been in rehearsals now for a couple of
months and the numbers attending have been very
encouraging. We’ve had a great range of singers and
a variety of instruments so it’s all very promising
at this stage and those involved seem very keen,"
said committee member Marie McDonald.
Among those driving the project forward are seasoned
local musicians, George McCormick, Clodagh Warnock,
Paul McLaughlin, Colm Cavanagh, Sean McLaughlin and
Gerard McGonagle. They will be on-hand to help
up-and-coming performers as well as acting as
backing musicians to many of the solo-artists
performing.
They are also there to help show newcomers some
inside tips on setting up PA equipment etc.
Fiddle player and Up Scene organiser Clodagh Warnock
is also keen to boost traditional music through the
project.
Clodagh said: "I would love to see more people
getting together for traditional sessions in the
Moville/Greencastle area. I know plenty of budding
musicians out there who would be well capable of
picking up a fiddle or bodhrán and joining in with a
few tunes. It’s all about getting started and
getting the taste for it - and overcoming those
initial nerves."
The organisers hope to run a number of Up Scene
nights over the summer months with showcases staged
in different bars and venues in the area. The nights
will rotate around interested venues with acts
carefully selected to complement each location. This
is a community venture to try and encourage local
talent. The Up Scene will also serve as a useful
tool for local pubs on the look-out for new talent
to entertain their customers.
The first ‘Up Scene’ showcase will take place this
Friday, May 14 in the Caiseal Mara Hotel with a wide
mix of performers taking to the stage on opening
night. Doors open at 9.30pm and the show starts at
10pm. Admission is free. For more information, check
out ‘The Up Scene’ Facebook page and to view more
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