In what has become a New Year’s Eve tradition in Limerick, Dolans Presents have today announced that legendary Limerick band The O’Malleys will once again play a very special New Year’s Eve gig Upstairs at Dolans on 31st December.
The O’Malleys have been playing together for almost 40 years and the band boasts some of the best musicians Limerick has produced. The range of instruments and influences brought to the group by each individual member are credited as that which gives the band it’s very unique sound.
Their New Year’s Eve gig Upstairs in Dolans is definitely not a night to be missed for all Limerick music lovers.
The O’Malleys started out as a three piece band playing a mix of country, blues and folk. They recorded an (E.P.) in Germany and were a main feature in the large folk scene across Europe.
They returned to Limerick and like Dylan went electric. The full band really gelled together with the legendary gigs in the Savoy. Under the stewardship of Brendon Murray they began a comprehensive touring schedule of Ireland, playing all the main venues (Midnight at the Olympia, Whelan’s, Dolan’s, Lobby, Cork Concert Hall, The Waterfront).
They released ‘The O’Malleys, The Record’ which resulted in television appearances including The Late Late Show, Pat Kenny Show, Sunday night at the Olympia, Brendan Grace Show and Shay Healy's Nighthawks weekly show. As the band got bigger, so did the tours – a memorable one across Europe in a red V.W. Van (God Bless it) as well as the States, England and Russia.
The O’Malley’s produced a new album earlier this year which was launched to critical acclaim. Their latest offer, entitled Can You Hear Me, proved to be something very special.
After individual projects down through the years the band realised it was once again time to record as a band. The finished new album was recorded in ‘Red Door Studios’ in Limerick and produced by Dave Keary and James Hanley.
This new album was originally to take the form of a live album. Over time the concept changed when all members of the band realised they had a number of songs written over recent years that had yet to see the light of day. These original songs have now been given the true O’Malley workover.
The album has been described as ‘a small look back as well as a good look forward’ and includes nine original tracks and also features four great song interpretations.
Dolans look forward to welcoming the O’Malleys back to Dolans on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are on sale now and tickets are expected to be in high demand so early booking is advised. Tickets here