2009 has been a good year so far for The Raglans, Stephen Kelly and Luke On the back of supporting John Illsley, Cathy Davey, Gavin Glass in 2008 the band were asked to go to London in Febraury 2009 by ‘Squeeze’ legend Glenn Tilbrook who signed them to his label Quixotic records. A debut ep ‘Where do we go from here? and a successful UK tour in May followed.
Luke and Stephen are currently in Ireland writing and rehearsing for some Irish dates before they return to the Uk to record their debut album and support Midge Ure in Liverpool in August and continue to tour the UK and Europe.
We had the pleasure of the Raglans company in Ryans last Wednesday and they are playing again next week. Well worth a visit!
Baby we’ve got the real gone daddies of regal rockin’ boogaloo shaking a tailfeather every Thursday just for you!
The Left Right and Centre are a trio. A power trio. The most explosive confunktion since ol’ Einstein souped up his A-bomb with razzle-dazzle and ramalama back in the day.
ED DEANE began playing electric guitar with Dublin legends Blues House. That was before he kick-started the London boogie scene with Bees Make Honey when Ian Dury sat at the bar taking notes. He’s also played with Nick Lowe, Graham Parker and Dana Gillespie.
NOEL BRIDGEMAN was laying down the perfect beat in Skid Row when Philip Lynott was a singer without a bass guitar. Noel is the guv’nor as testified by the cast of superstars who won’t tour unless he’s behind the kit. Artists he’s worked with include Van Morrison, The Waterboys and Mary Black.
JOHN QUERNEY plays the earthquake bass that shook the foundations of the million gin joints The Business once called home.
LEFT RIGHT AND CENTRE.
We’ve got the blue lights on every THURSDAY at FRANK RYANS BAR on Queen Street.
Left Right and Centre – where it all began!
Dublin’s own rock ‘n’ roll royalty doing what they do best – Don’t miss ‘em!
PHEW!!
For photos and info call 01-8725204 or 087-9604057.
UPDATE 21 July:
Thanks to Paul C: “Here’s an amateur video of LR&C in da house”
Ryans is your cosy local pub in the centre of Dublin.
You'll find us on Queen Street in Smithfield, just around the corner from the Irish Whiskey Corner and near the Guinness Storehouse.
You'll also find us at the end of Coke Lane at the bottom of Smithfield Square (just a civilised distance from Temple Bar).
We don’t believe in the noisy crass bars full of stag and hen parties and rubbish DJ’s – we believe in giving a friendly welcome in a warm bar and serving you the best pint of Guinness in Dublin (according to our locals) and bar snacks.
Ryans is full of music memorabilia and music is in our hearts. We regularly have live blues and rock, and the odd traditional session as well.
We're open from 4pm daily, 6 on Sundays (and earlier by request).
So, pop in, have a pint, a chat, a read of the paper, a game of pool or watch the big match on TV. One thing we do guarantee – you’ll be back! Tadgh.
