[Originally appeared in Irish Music Magazine]
Pioneers & New Frontiers
Every Decade Produces A Ground-Breaking Act That Just Can’t Be Ignored. Eddie Creaney Talks To Belfast-Based Ensemble At First Light About Exciting Times And The Recipe For Success.
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Donal & John have been commissioned by the BBC to compose a new ident for BBC Radio Ulster’s Irish language department. The piece will be played as an intro to Blas for the first time on Monday October 30th. Click… Read the rest
Just Confirmed – At First Light will be touring Germany in March. We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be working with Rainer Zellner on the Spring Festival Tour 2007 alongside wonderful singer Bríd Ní Mhaoileoin and Donegal group Clann Ranald.… Read the rest
We we’re delighted to discover that we were the first Irish if not western European band to play at Zahrada 2006 – one of the premier festivals in the Czech Republic – . Thanks to Collette Norwood, The British Council… Read the rest
We were shocked and saddened to hear the news that Asturian band Felpeyu were involved in a traffic accident early this morning and that Carlos Redondo and Igor Medio were killed in this accident. We shared the same stage last… Read the rest
Dónal and John recently recorded an interview with Bríd Maloney for BBC Radio Ulster 92-95 FM. Tune in on 4th of July at 7.00pm or listen again on BBC Blas!… Read the rest
Launch of new CD Tripswitch on Vertical records in Ireland. The album is being distributed by Gael Linn and is available to buy in all good record stores. We particularly recommend Claddagh Records in Dublin and Custy’s in Ennis. Go… Read the rest