We are really excited to announce the UK launch of ‘Gael’s Vision 40th Anniversary Edition’ on Monday October 26th. This is Joe’s highly original concept album about the mythical migration of the Milesian people from Egypt to Ireland. We say ‘Finally!’ because it marks the culmination of years of work. Joe has painstakingly trawled through all the original analogue tapes, remixing,...
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Hot news! On 4th July Shkayla will be on stage at Robin2, possibly the outstanding Rock venue in the West Midlands. It will be the band’s first appearance there, and Joe’s first in over 40 years of performing! Mike of Robin2 said “It’s a quality show fusing Celtic, Rock and almost Prog Rock which I hope will appeal to the live music loving customers of Robin 2”. For full...
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Just out today, Joe’s interview with Richard Fitzpatrick of the Irish Examiner, ahead of Sunday’s gig in the Cork Folk Festival. Read the whole piece here. The band plays ‘Gael’s Vision’ at Cypress Avenue, Cork on Sunday 1st October at 8.00pm. Tickets...
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Did you, or someone you know, have a copy of ‘Gaodhal’s Vision’ when it came out in 1977? Still got it now? We’d love to know where those albums went – and if they are still around! So we’re calling out to all members of Joe O’Donnell’s ‘Vinyl Vanguard’ to let us know. Just post a picture of yourself with the album sleeve on our...
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Hot news! Godiva Festival announces Joe O’Donnell’s Shkayla for main stage! Shkayla happily confirm their invitation to play the main stage at the Godiva Festival on Sunday 9th July (1.55 – 2.20pm). Joe O’Donnell says “After years of us knocking at the Council’s door, someone has finally opened it. I’m really pleased it’s this year, because in the...
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Shkayla is going to Cork Folk Festival to perform Gaodhal’s Vision on October 1st 2017. Details are still under discussion. Joe O’Donnell is also due to appear at the Rory Gallagher Library in Cork to talk about his experience of working with Rory. Watch this space!
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The new single version of ‘Storytellers’ featuring Rory Gallagher is out now! Joe and Rory recorded it shortly after completing ‘Gaodhal’s Vision’ as a trail for the album, although it was never released. The driving track is brightly remixed and features Joe and Rory in sparkling exchanges at the top of their form. Download it here or from iTunes and other...
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We are getting very excited about all the work in progress on ‘Gaodhal’s Vision – From Egypt to Éire’! It’s coming to The Belgrade Theatre B2, Coventry on March 31st and April 1st, before the release of a Special Edition of the remixed album (plus other goodies) around the end of April. The band is of course rehearsing every week, and our wonderful dancers Sabrina,...
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