NEWS
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Irish Hospice Foundation presents ‘Peter and the Wolf’
Read more: Irish Hospice Foundation presents ‘Peter and the Wolf’The Irish Hospice Foundation is delighted to announce the publication of ‘Peter & The Wolf’ on 1st October 2003. Described as “A modern take on the classic Prokofiev children’s tale”, Peter & The Wolf was adapted for the Friday-Seezer ensemble by Gavin Friday and Maurice Seezer. Using instruments such as the accordion, the banjo and the mandolin, Gavin and Maurice have produced a clever and humorous take on the much-loved original. The enhanced CD is presented with a 64-page cloth-bound book illustrated by U2’s Bono, with help from his daughters Jordan and Eve. Peter and the Wolf is an original…
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ESB Dublin Fringe Festival 2003
Read more: ESB Dublin Fringe Festival 2003Gavin will be performing “I Didn’t Come Up The Liffey In A Bubble”, at the ESB Dublin Fringe Festival 2003. “I Didn’t Come Up The Liffey In A Bubble” A One Man Show – For One Night Only “A ‘visual and vocal journey’ an intimate recollection of Gavin growing up in Dublin and the people, musicians and artists who influenced him….” Venue: The Spiegeltent. Tickets: € 18.50. Order by phone on 1850 FRINGE (1850 374643), between 11am and 6pm, Monday – Saturday. In person at the Fringe Information & Box Office, 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 [Formerly…
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Laurent Perrier Champagne Culture Club
Read more: Laurent Perrier Champagne Culture ClubReview of the 2003 Lauren Perrier Champagne Culture Club talk (August 13, 2003) “It says something about Gavin Friday that there was almost a 100pc acceptance to the invitation to hear him discuss the influences on his career last Wednesday evening. Following the performance guests enjoyed a glass, or two, of Laurent Perrier to cool them down on what turned out to be yet another wonderful evening. Among the guests were John and Odette Rocha, Guggi, Simon Carmody, the amazing looking Melanie Morris, Antonia Campbell Hughes and Rory O’Keefe, lingerie diva Susan Hunter, Aisling Kilduff from the Design Center in…
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Shock and Awe: The Songs of Randy Newman
Read more: Shock and Awe: The Songs of Randy NewmanFrom the U.press Telegram and UCLA live website: “Hal Willner will produce a Jan. 24 tribute to singer/composer Randy Newman titled “Shock and Awe.’ Newman himself will perform in concert the previous night, Jan. 23, also at Royce Hall.” Featuring: Steve Berlin, Vic Chesnutt, Gavin Friday & Maurice Seezer, Elysian Fields, Bill Frisell, David Hidalgo, Robin Holcomb, Van Dyke Parks, Stan Ridgway, Chris Spedding, and other special guests! Hal Willner, Artist in Residence. Sat, Jan 24 at 8pm. Royce Hall. Tickets: $50, 45, 35. Media Sponsor: KCRW 89.9FM. Tickets can be booked from the website.
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The NO Cow
Read more: The NO CowGavin and Andrea Corr took part in the 2003 Cow Parade event, a sponsored public art exhibition for charity. They painted a ‘NO’ themed cow (‘anti drugs, anti violence, safe sex’) with help from the girls from The Sheriff Street After Hours School Education Project. The sponsors’ money will go towards the Sheriff Street Project. Between 100 and 150 cows were be placed on the streets of Dublin from June to September 2003. Then the cows were auctioned in aid of The Dublin Simon Community and The Jack and Jill Trust. RTE reports on the unveiling of the ‘No Cow’:…
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Laurent Perrier Champagne Culture Club
Read more: Laurent Perrier Champagne Culture ClubOn August 13th Gavin will give a 30-minute talk for the “Laurent Perrier Champagne Culture Club” about his influences. Other guestspeakers in the series are painters Louis Le Broquoy and Anne Madden, and author/philosopher John Moriarty. The Laurent Perrier talks are free and will be announced via the Irish Times – a phone number will be provided to book your tickets. The text of the speech will eventually be published in ‘The Dubliner’ magazine.
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Cows on parade
Read more: Cows on paradeDon’t let the Wolf hear about it, but Gavin’s taking part in CowParade Ireland 2003, a sponsored public art exhibition for charity. He will be painting his ‘NO’ themed cow (‘anti drugs, anti violence, safe sex’) this week with help from the girls from The Sheriff Street After Hours School Education Project. The sponsors’ money will go towards the Sheriff Street Project. Between 100 and 150 cows will be placed on the streets of Dublin from June to September 2003. Then the cows will be auctioned in aid of The Dublin Simon Community and The Jack and Jill Trust. www.cowparade.com
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Order Peter and the Wolf from Amazon
Read more: Order Peter and the Wolf from AmazonThe Peter and the Wolf set can now be pre-ordered from Amazon.co.uk as well as Amazon.com. Please note that ordering directly from the Irish Hospice Foundation ensures more money goes into the charity. Details to follow. Amazon.com have added an editorial review to their listing: “Since its premiere in 1936, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf has become a classic beloved by generations of children and adults. For this enchanting new version of the story, Bono and his childhood friend Gavin Friday have collaborated on a stunning boxed set that includes a clothbound book and enhanced CD. The beautifully produced hardback…
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Muc’s ready for take off
Read more: Muc’s ready for take offRemember Muc the Flying Pig? Gavin Friday and Laurent Mallet’s 12-foot piggy bank has finally landed near Dublin airport after its busy Kosovo adventures and some quiet time in the shed. From The Irish Hospice website: “Visitors to Dublin Airport this year may be surprised by the sight of a 12-foot high, 8-foot wide flying pig known as MUC. MUC – the brainchild of rock impresario, Gavin Friday, and artist, Laurent Mellet – is the emblem of the Irish Hospice Foundation’s latest fundraising initiative, aimed at raising money to develop hospice facilities for sick children. MUC involves a series of…
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Bloomsday Breakfast 2003
Read more: Bloomsday Breakfast 2003Gavin and Maurice will appear at the James Joyce Center on Bloomsday, June 16th between 8am and 11.30 am. They will be performing one song. Tickets are 10 Euro. Bookings: joycecen@iol.ie, tel 00 353 1 8788547. Last year they performed Fatal Flower Garden at this yearly event.