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06.20.08
Sean Lightholder at Passionfruit - II
An additional set of Sean Lightholder playing the Passionfruit Theatre in Athlone. Sneak Peek Continue Reading... -
05.10.08
Sean Lightholder at Passionfruit Theatre
Recently, singer-songwriter Sean Lightholder, normally of Kerbside, entertained a packed house in a supporting solo gig for Robert Sarazin Blake at the Passionfruit Theatre in Athlone. A new black-box venue, Passionfruit often hosts local original and up-and-coming acts as well as touring artists traveling through Ireland. His story-telling songs with a theatrical performing style made for a refreshingly different show, and it's not just because he's my husband. :) Sneak Peek Continue Reading... -
04.18.08
Skinsize Kings play Passionfruit Theatre
Athlone-based band Skinsize Kings have actually been around for quite some time, making appearances at large concerts link Oxygen, as well as still playing the smaller venues around the midlands for they're core fan-base. Creating a different sound blending classic rock instrumentation with a bit of edgy vocal styling (with even a small rap twist), they have made a name for themselves as being original and unique. They also have the distinction of being the first rock band to play in the acoustic-based black-box venue of Passionfruit Theatre. Recently I got a chance to drop in on their sound ... -
04.18.08
Geoff Quinlan in Passionfruit Theatre
Diversity is a wonderful thing, particularly diversity in music, and not only just in songwriting style or genre of music, but in performance style as well. This past year's Songwriter showcase was full of diversity, from young trad musicians who write their own reels, to female-fronted rock bands, to a guitarist who has been floating around the midlands with a completely original flare for music. He's an acoustic fret-tapper, and he's brilliant. Geoff Quinlan has quickly been making a name for himself in the midlands music scene for his unique playing, and his unparalleled skill... and to top ...