by Eric FitzGerald
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IN early 2014 over 800 Irish musicians, from a heady mix of genres uploaded their music to www.guinnessamplify.com as part of the Guinness Amplify initiative to connect new music talent with audiences. Hundreds of gigs took place countrywide throughout September 2014, including a number of surprise performances from Disclosure, Duke Dumont and Ellie Goulding.
Following months of studio recording, rehearsal time and workshops, 22 bands have been chosen by an expert music panel, David Kitt, Jonny Quinn, Nialler9, Sinead Troy and Stuart Clark, to perform at the Guinness Amplify Live Stages nationwide.
The Limerick show will feature OneKnown, Lethal Dialect, Dah Jevu happening in Dolan’s on Thursday February 26.
OneKnown is Belfast based producer/ DJ Chris Hannah featured regularly on BBC Radio1: Introducing and already has a fan in Ellie Goulding for his garage and electronica mixes.
Lethal Dialect is the Cabra-born Blanchardstown emcee whose debut album ‘1988’ was in many critics’ Best of 2014 lists.
Dah Jevu is a rap duo from Dublin. Bobby Basil and Tafari Pesto make unique, abstract and alternative hip-hop.
Panellist Jonny Quinn of Snow Patrol commented that he was very impressed with the standard of the Guinness Amplify entrants.
“Having listened to over 800 songs I’m really impressed with the quality and output of the unsigned artists. I’ve met with artists and bands in the studio and their talent bodes well for the future of Irish music!”
