Galway Bay FM News Archives
Night of American roots music in Monroe’s
Date Published: 05-May-2011
Fans of old-time American music are in for a treat when Oregon outfit, the Foghorn Trio perform at the Backstage Bar in Monroe’s on Wednesday, May 11.
The Foghorn trio is made up of Stephen ‘Sammy’ Lind and Caleb Klauder – who are founding members of this distinctive string band – and Quebec born Nadine Landry. Alternating between fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and upright bass they perform traditional music with respect and energy.
The Foghorn Trio is one incarnation of the original Foghorn Sting Band, a five-piece outfit. They play music that could be coming from a console radio in a 1930s living room, or an Appalachian front porch; instead it’s being delivered by a group of players from the thriving old time music scene of Portland.
The trio have just released a new studio recording, Sud de la Louisiane, a mix of original and songs from The Carter Family, Kitty Wells and Doc Watson amongst others. On it, the musicians blend voices, repertoire and instruments to create a diverse performance true to the roots of American music, with old-time, country, Cajun, and vintage sounding originals, written by Caleb Klauder.
In concert, the Foghorns play in unison, gathered around a single mic, with no flashy picking or solos, carried along by their rhythms and by a determination to keep traditional American music alive and exciting.
Tickets for their gig in Monroe’s Backstage Bar are €6 and the performance starts at 8.30pm. To book, or for more information, log onto www.monroes.ie or phone 086-8839100.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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