Category Archives: Music

Closing Notes

Closing Notes

To Close Phizzfest 2012.  All Saints Church Choir will be joined by The Peoples College Choir to perform a short program of Choral Works following Evensong.   Evensong 7pm Choral Concert 7.45pm   No booking required. Admission freeContinue Reading

Clash Jam Wallop

Clash Jam Wallop

Clash Jam Wallop, Ireland’s longest running clash tribute band return to phizzfest for yet another year.  This of course has nothing to do with the fact that Davie Frew, a phibsboro native likes to play on his own doorstep – literally. Those who heard them play last time will know what an explosive gig to expectContinue Reading

Traditional Arts Collective Céili Night

Traditional Arts Collective Céili Night

Have you always wanted to do some real Céilí dancing but didn’t know where to go? Or maybe you simply want to relive your halcyon days tearing up the floor at Irish College? Either way, get ready to lay siege on Ennis and knock down the walls of Limerick because here’s your chance. The Traditional ArtsContinue Reading

Band Showcase

Band Showcase

This Saturday, 8th September, come along to the Phizzfest Band Showcase. The venue is the Scouts Hall which is at the back of Phibsboro Library. It’s FREE and everyone is welcome. The first band takes to the stage at 4pm so do come along and show your support.Continue Reading

The Fauré Requiem

The Fauré Requiem

Under the direction of Paul Deegan The Phibsborough Community Choir will perform The Fauré Requiem. Assistant  Musical Director Helen Walsh.     Acknowledgements. We are grateful to St. Peter’s Parish for rehearsal and performance facilities and to the Choirs of St. Peter’s for hosting this event.     No booking required . Admission free.Continue Reading

Piano Duo

Piano Duo

Mary Watson and Anne Smyth will play duets for one and two pianos. The recital includes a movement from the 2nd Suite for Two Pianos by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), a Slavonic Dance for one piano by Anton Dvořák (1841-1904), a movement from the Dolly Suite by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), an Irish reel for two pianos composedContinue Reading

Ciara Sidine

Ciara Sidine

‘On the Corner’ Doyle’s 10.30 pm – 11.30 pm Hot Press called Ciara Sidine ‘one of the most talented singer/songwriters to emerge in Ireland in decades’ and it’s hard to disagree. Her acclaimed debut album Shadow Road Shining was dubbed ‘Celtic Americana’, from a sound inspired by the roots of American music and by her ownContinue Reading

Barry McCormack

Barry McCormack

‘On the Corner’ The Hut  10.00 pm – 10.45 pm Haunted as much by the ghosts of James Clarence Mangan and Behan as by Dylan and Reed, Barry McCormack’s tales of the underside of Dublin city life never sounded more appropriate; a voice that was both anachronistic and prophetic during the boom, now chimes withContinue Reading

Cat Dowling

Cat Dowling

‘On the Corner’ The Hut – 9.15 pm – 9.45 pm As the front woman and main songwriter with Alphastates, Cat Dowling gained many adminers for her energy on the live stage and for her hushed and raw deliveries. Comparisons to Liz Frazer from Cocteau Twins and Beth Gibbons from Portishead have followed Cat throughoutContinue Reading

On The Corner

On The Corner

Looking for a festival without mud, beer in plastic glasses or travel to the middle of nowhere? Phizzfest presents a very special night of music – 8 acts, 5 hours of music, 4 venues, 1 ticket. Swap your ticket for a wristband at our pop up booking office, pick up a running order, browse CDs andContinue Reading