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Rockin’ by the River in full swing

Thursday, 22 July 2010

Top musician, Sharon Shannon, kick-started this year’s Rockin’ by the River festival after she arrived at the event in a limousine.

THE Glenelly Rockin' by the River festival has got off to a stompin' start with Sharon Shannon providing a night of first-class entertainment.
Music fans from all corners of the Province and even a family from Amsterdam travelled to the fantastic rural festival in Plumbridge to sample the high-quality entertainment.
If you haven't already visited the festival, don't worry there is plenty more in store this weekend. Tonight (Thursday) dancing duos will take to the stage to perform during this year's Strictly Come Dancing competition.
Tomorrow (Friday) will see legendary country singer, Robert Mizzell, take to the stage. The singer has proved a major hit in his own right on the recent spectacular 'Three Amigos' Concert Tour along with music legends, Jimmy Buckley and Patrick Feeney.
He is currently enjoying tremendous success with his latest record, 'Mama Courtney', a number that is being accorded generous airplay on radio stations across the country.
Robert, who scored a massive hit with 'Say you love me', is one of the most dynamic artists on the vibrant country dancing scene and he is sure to take The Dome by storm for what promises to be a night of top-class entertainment.
On Saturday there will be plenty of fun for all the family as the vintage rally kicks off at 1pm. There will be classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes on show. Also for those looking for a bit of lively entertainment, Richie Kavanagh will be on hand to provide some top quality music.
Popular band 'More Power to your Elbow' will dazzle fans on Saturday night when they play in The Dome. Hailed as a unique act, the band consists of eight musicians playing with a wide variety of instruments. The band's fast paced rhythms aligned with some delicate triples and riffs all mixed up in a wonderful cacophony of sound drive the audience into a frenzy. Many people refer to it as the 'More Power Experience'.
The band have shared their talents in many parts of the world - France, Spain, Canada, USA, Scotland, England and of course Plumbridge has previously hosted the band in their own neck of the woods.
On Sunday there will be entertainment for all the family during a family fun day. There will be games, stalls, circus acts and many other attractions to keep everyone in the festival spirit.
As the festival grows to a reluctant close for another year, the Miracles will take to the stage to prove that the sixth Rockin' by the River festival has been bigger and better than ever before.
The Miracles are a five-piece band who hail from County Tyrone. They have lots of talent and are a completely 'live' band, something which is really hard to find nowadays.
Leader of The Miracles is none other than Aidan Quinn, son of the legendary 'Queen of Country Music', Philomena Begley, with the wide vocal range of lead vocalist, Kevin Hurson, orchastrating their set.
Consisting of varied tastes, the band specialise in 60's, 70's, 80's and Rock-n-Roll with a hint of country- the final event is sure to be end the festival in style.

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