The Curraghsons has always been a fluid outfit, and after thirty years on the road, any new album could sport a cover like Sgt Pepper’s with the different personnel taking over from Sonny Liston, Diana Dors and all the rest. Here’s a few to set the memories going...Eamonn O’Neal, Mick Coleman, Butty, Wal, Sean De Burca, Mike Revell, Phil the Fiddle, Martin Coult, Caroline, Angela and Paul Usher, Kevin Madden, Colin, Shane and Paul Farrell, Big Allan, Davy O’Dea, Mark O’Neal, Pete Wooley, Terry Foley etc etc.
There have obviously been ups and downs, and a few fall outs, but I’d like to think that overall, everyone has had a good time when they’ve pulled on the Curraghboy strip. From the early days when Martin and I waited patiently for our turn in local folk clubs to sing our own songs, to the heady days of Ben McGuires and the truly wonderful gigs in Kinvara as we entered the surreal world of the Cuckoo Fleadh. 2010 sees us back in this delightful village on ....Galway.. ..Bay.... for the tenth year, or maybe eleventh, or was it twelve, who knows?
It also happens to be Paul’s 50th birthday on the Sunday. For more info on next year’s trip call Sean soon, as we are considering taking a coach. The dates are 30th April, 1st, 2nd and come back Bank Holiday 3rd May. Mobile 077361 75866
The one defining factor with the Curraghs, is that, we play with heart and enthusiasm, and have a deserved reputation for entertainment.
The latest to join the club is the all round good lad Dave Molyneux on acoustic bass and guitar...Dave had a number one hit in Japan last year with his eighties indie band Explained Emma and brings with him a wealth of experience