May 2012
3 posts
Chivalry is Dead- Ryan Morgan
I first met Ryan Morgan at the Wednesday Night Song Club in Ceol. he was in town visiting in the company of a friend of a friend of of a friend of mine.Ceol, is generally a filtered open mic. I am supposed to have heard everyone who plays. Or else they need to be invited by another regular performer. It helps distinguish the night from completely open mics. Ryan seemed the right level of...
April 2012
5 posts
40,000 Norwegians singing in the rain.
Today, in the pouring rain, in Oslo, 40,000 people gathered to sing ‘Barn av regnbuen’ and hold roses in defiance of the horrific acts of violence committed by Ander Behring Breivik last summer. During the week, Breivik had said that this song was used to brainwash children, objecting to its message of peace in an age of multiculturalism.
Two women started a campaign to reclaim the...
Another Oslo gig Sat 7pm at Noir Lounge
NOIR-LOUNGE #2 featuring live music performances by THOMAS TRUAX (US/UK) NIALL CONNOLLY (IRL/US) hosted by Mark Steiner & His Problems
Studio Schaeffers Gate 5
Schæffers gate 5, 0558 Oslo, Norway
7pm Pass the hat and BYOB!
Oslo
Thanks to everyone at Mono who made us feel so welcome last night. I loved the gig. Thanks also to The Irish Embassy and the Norwegian Irish Society who seemingly sent out an e-mail about the gig. Now, that’s international folk heroism.
Another fine article about Big City Folk and...
“Niall sings a range of finely crafted songs with intelligent lyrics that demand attention – whether for their sharp political comment, philosophical musings or their stories of relationships, won and lost. His voice is instantly recognisable, a real advantage in this world of copycat, almost karaoke performers, and his stage manner direct; self assured yet unassertive. He lets his songs...
Niall Connolly added to Stereoterra Festival in...
We’ve been invited to perform at the first Stereoterra Festival in Michigan this summer. It runs Aug 16th-19th. We will perform on 19th. Details as we have them.
www.stereoterra.com
March 2012
3 posts
VZ Magazine Interview and review
http://www.vzmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=437:a-big-city-interview-with-niall-connolly-and-the-big-city-folk-collective&Itemid=141
Musical guest at Beauty Love Truth at NYC Improv...
Niall will be tonight’s musical guest at Beauty Love Truth at the People’s Imrov Theatre 123 E 24th St tonight at 10pm.
The Open Mic at Path Cafe will commence as normal with E.W. Harris taking over from Niall at 9pm.
http://beautylovetruthtv.com/wp/
January 2012
2 posts
Buy 'aNiallated-Big City Folk Tribute' online now
Big City Folk Tribute album featuring, Chris Mills, Chris Michael, Magic Bones, Colin Campbell, E.W. Harris, Warren Malone, Don Paris Schlotman, Justin Storer, Casey Black, Ryan Morgan, David Rynhart and Diana Jones.
Executive producer: Ryan Morgan
Mastered by E.W. Harris
Artwork by Don Paris Schlotman (based on photograph by Cory Treadway).
www.niallconnolly.bandcamp.com
December 2011
1 post
October 2011
2 posts
Occupy Jones St-Save Caffe Vivaldi Petition
Please sign this petition and help save one of New York City’s most supportive venues.
http://signon.org/sign/save-caffe-vivaldi
"I'm not that hard to find"
Four gigs in 24 hours.
Tues 1am- the Red Lion solo
Wed 1.30pm- The Living Room CMJ Showcase Full Band
Wed 7.30pm -Wednesday Night Song Club at Ceol. EW Harris turns 30, the Sky Captains of industry “rock the place to rubble”.
Wed 1am - in the audience for Fred at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 1
www.fredtheband.com
September 2011
3 posts
Bar 4band gig Brooklyn -Friday 9pm. Caffe Vivaldi...
Both gigs are pass the hat with suggested donation $5 or your house.
August 2011
2 posts
'Songs from a Corner' is Ten. Share a memory. $5...
‘Songs from a Corner ’ is ten years old this week. My debut album is ten years old this week. Released in quieter world a fortnight before the twin towers came down. It was recorded by Ray Barron in Douglas in Cork and Ruairi O’ Flaherty in Killarney, Co. Kerry. ‘Songs from a Corner’ will always remind me of the Lobby Bar and the countless great gigs I had there....
July 2011
1 post
Big City Folk - Live at the Scratcher, streaming...
Niall Connolly
Warren Malone
Casey Black
Live in the round
The Scratcher
209 East 5th Street New York, NY 10003-8521 (212) 477-0030
Sunday July 17th 7-9pm.
No cover, though we do encourage you do buy our cds.
This gig will also be going out on the interweb machine.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/big-city-folk-collective
June 2011
4 posts
Feature in Magnet Magazine.
Chris Mills Tells It Like It Is: Niall Connolly And Big City Folk
June 13, 2011
Heavy Years: 2000-2010 (Ernest Jenning) is the latest release from Brooklyn-by-way-of-Chicago singer/songwriter Chris Mills. The 14-track retrospective compiles songs from his last four albums, along with two new tracks recorded with DJ Oktopus (Dalek). Mills is currently on the road supporting Heavy Years, and...
Late notice:Caffe Vivlaldi with Warren Malone and...
Tonight Friday June 10th 32 Jones St (between 4th St & Bleecker St) New York, NY 10014 Neighborhood: West Village (212) 691-7538
www.caffevivaldi.com
Rock Shop Tonight Thurs June 9th-7.30pm $10
My musical hero, owner of a bigger beard and cooler glasses and furniture than me, Chris Mills, launches his best of, the Heavy Years, tonight and I am truly honoured to be on the bill, with him and Bird of Youth.
I will be surrounding myself with greatnesss tonight, so I expect to see you there, alongside the following magicians.
Brandon Wilde, Bass and singing, Warren Malone, Guitar playing...
May 2011
3 posts
Living Room Sat 28th at 9pm-Full Band
Reminder:Full band show
Sat May 28th-9pm Sharp
The Living Room
154 Ludlow St
NYC
no cover: suggested donation $5/10
www.livingroomny.com
Download Super Cool Fantastic for just $7.99 (offer Valid until June 1st)
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/niallconnolly5
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My friend Warren Malone gave me an early birthday present of a day’s recording at his friend Brandon Wilde’s studio. One blustery winter’s day at the end of the year, I took the Coney Island bound F train to Brighton Beach. I sat down. I played guitar and sang. Brandon moved the mics around a...
April 2011
3 posts
Songs for Japan
The musicians of Brooklyn’s Local Correspondents, compelled by the recent tragedy in Japan, created a compilation mix, available for a minimum donation of $5, with a suggested donation of $10 or more. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised will benefit the continuing global relief efforts of The American Red
http://localcorrespondents.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-japan
$10 for two drinks, food, rods and guns!
I am doing this mad sounding gig tomorrow with Warren and Ryan in Williamsburg at the Rod and Gun, it’s members club so , “For friends and fans, the purchase of a guest membership is $10 and includes whatever food we might be serving and 2 drinks: wine, beer or rye. We always try to fire up the grill for food, and sometimes fish caught earlier that day by one of the...
March 2011
3 posts
3 Centuries of Red and white Quilts -American Folk...
I will be performing at American Folk Art Museum Today at 5.30pm. That’s Right folks, I am Art, I am in a museum, uhm, no, i am not American. Shh.
THe museum is making the noble effort to mask over this fact by timing the appearance of a Corkman to coincide with the launch of their new exhibition of ” 3 centuries of 650 awe inspiring red and white quilts.”
Can this be a...
Community and Song -RIP Jack Hardy
RIP Jack Hardy
Jack Hardy, one of the finest songwriters and gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure of performing with, passed away yesterday. He was a true friend to folk music and songwriters in the city. We were lucky enough to have him as a feature a number of times at Ceol. He was always, funny, gracious and kind and never left before the last note was sung. A huge inspiration and...
February 2011
4 posts
Wake Up!
Up two an half hours already and about to go practice with Chris Mills at 9am and Warren Malone at 11am for our gig at the Rockwood Music Hall on Fri Feb 18th at 8pm. If you are not coming please provide an excuse at least equal to our combined restless insanity. Yes, indeed.
The Love is in the Details-All 5 Cd albums and...
Happy Valentine’s Week. We’ve cut the prices at the cdbaby shop from now until Feb 15th. That’s how much we like you. Now, go make a mix tape!
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/NiallConnolly
You have to hand it to John Creedon
Not only did he once again play me on Ireland’s national radio station, but he picked ‘Calling Out For Rain’, a definite middle of an album track, a song that I am very proud of, but ultimately never expected to hear on the radio. Add to that the following true story: A few months ago someone tried to break into the studio whilst he was on air, our hero interrupted the intruder...
January 2011
1 post
Guest appearance with Chris Mills on Friday Night...
I’m very excited to perform a song as a part of Chris Mills set at the Living Room on Friday night. This is an incredible line up whose members have performed with David Bowie, the Cure, Elvis Costello, Sparklehorse, The Mekons, Ben Folds, Belle and Sebastian, Cat Power and after Friday, me.
Chris Mills is a phenomenal songwriter, a story singer for our times, this songs are catchy,...
December 2010
11 posts
A cross between Tom Crean and the Penguin from the...
I had two gigs scheduled for St. Stephen’s Day (dec 26th). The heavens had scheduled a blizzard to test my resolve. I truly have never seen anything like it. Whilst the tabloids claimed New Yorkers were enraged by the disruption, I was amazed that the city continued to operate in any capacity. Both gigs were obviously quieter than usual but still a lot of fun. I salute those who showed...
Jersey City Rocked- Caffe Vivaldi tonight
Bar Majestic was loads of fun last night, thanks to everyone who came out. I hope to be back again soon. Caffe Vivaldi tonight , I’m on at 7pm , Eric Wilson Harris at 6pm.
Happy Christmas,
Niall
It's a wonderful life
Folks,
It has been a remarkable year. A new album recorded and released, another one written, successful tours, love, loss, theft, friendship, karma, snow, rain, sun and a whole lot of singing. I’m going out in style, I still have some great gigs left in 2010. I’m very excited to get back to Jersey City tomorrow night at Bar Majestic at 8pm. I’ve also been invited to...
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2- The big one- Dec 26th...
Stop Press: gig at the most beautiful venue in NYC. Tell one, tell all…more info later.
Rockwood Music Hall’s new bigger venue at 196 Allen and Houston. NYC
It's The Thaw That Counts.
Friday’s gig with Mick Flannery will go ahead as planned.
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford St. Doors 8pm
Tickets: €22 incl booking fee available from Tickets.ie
WAV [lo call 1890 200 078] & City Discs
The two other remaining gigs in Manorhamilton on Saturday, and my own gig at the Cobblestone on Sunday, are also set to go ahead as scheduled.
If there is any change I will let you...
Snow Stopping Us Now-UCC off due to Weather.
Wednesday’s gig at UCC is cancelled due to the weather. Sorry.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s gigs are expected to go ahead as planned.
Mechanical failures, Greek Gods, Hurling and the...
Dublin airport is closed, it is open, it is closed. I’ve been anxiously watching the screen all day I’ve been trying to contact the the airline to find out if my flight is delayed. Nobody wants to talk with me. I talk with machines. Still, the sun is shining and the machines tell me everything is okay. Strapped in and accelerating on the runway, the pilot made the unhappy announcement that the...
WatchLate night at The Scratcher, NYC with Ian Whitty. Brendan O’Shea Cd Release after party. Video by Patrick Glennon.