The Dharma Bums
The Dharma Bums is a new trio, led by tenor saxophonist, Roy Mitchell. Whilst in no way intended to be a “tribute” act, this project is very much an homage to the raw and earthy recordings of the early “piano-less”...
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Clara Rose – this year she’s supercharged !
Clara has played in solo and duo format in her previous appearances here in 2013 & 2014. This June however, she returns to The Danny Boy Jazz and Blues Festival with her full band ! Powerful,...
Danny Boy’s Quiz Question…
Question : What have Dave Edmunds, Kirsty MacColl, Van Morrison, Dion, Kim Wilson, Graham Parker, Shakin’ Stevens, Meat Loaf, Steve Cropper, Al Green, Natalie Cole, Gwen Guthrie, and Joe Cocker all got in common ? Give up ? Answer :...
Gavin Povey and The Fabulous Oke-She-Moke-She-Pops
Gavin Povey plays New Orleans style piano and sings an eclectic style of Rhythm & Blues, including Boogie-Woogie, Swing, Stride, Funk and Rock & Roll. Mixed in with this elixir are hints of Jazz, Country and Blues....
The Clara Rose Band
After a brief sabbatical in 2016, we are pleased to announce the return of Clara Rose to the beautiful North West for our 21st Festival. Powerful, sassy & soulful, The Clara Rose Band is always a live...
“Get Rhythm” Booked for 2015 Festival
“Get Rhythm” – fronted by festival favorite Paul Buckley – have been booked to appear at the Danny Boy Jazz & Blues Festival 2015 (11th-14th June). Stay tuned for further details on venues & times. There...
Get Rhythm – with Paul Buckley
There have been five or six line ups of ‘The Paul Buckley Band’ which continues to evolve and there are several ‘Paul Buckley Trios’ alive and well in Donegal where he lives, immersed in the traditional...
Kick The Bucket…yes, you heard me…!
The acts are coming thick and fast now folks ! Danny Boy Jazz and Blues Festival are extremely excited to announce the appearance of “Kick The Bucket Blues Band” in Limavady at this year’s festival, 11th...
Kick The Bucket Blues Band
Kick The Bucket Blues Band is a female fronted group from Omagh, Co.Tyrone. Formed in 2010, the band has enjoyed great success with an increasingly busy calendar of live shows, gigging across the country in many...
There may be trouble ahead…
Danny Boy Jazz and Blues Festival are delighted to announce the inclusion of local band Troublesome Bucks at this year’s festival, 11th to 14th June 2015. Full details of venues and schedules will be released soon....