Some very talented Laois musicians took to the stage of Portlaoise early April 2010 as part of the Laois Music Showcase.
Crowds flocked to see over 30 acts, as they performed across five venues with bands, solo acts, musicians and DJs.
The aim of the weekend was to celebrate the huge amount of talent abundant in the county and bring everyone together to hear Laois’ thriving music scene.
For the occasion a number of bands reformed and played alongside up and coming acts as well as the more established groups.
With over 70 musicians involved in the weekend, the showcase had something for everyone, with trad folk, rock, indie, punk, grunge, dance, metal, funk and soul.
Proceeds from the show went towards making an album in Golden Egg Studios which featured original music from 20 different acts.
This festival gave a real sense of community to the many fans who turned out in force as well as those taking part.
Alf Harvey was there and he took some great pictures.
Check them out below:
Dave Morrissey and friends Reggie Horan and Ben Morrissey launched Dave’s single ‘Bring Out the Light at Kavanagh’s for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.çine Savage, Sean Walsh and Latie Savage at Kavanagh’s for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Ricky Murray and Joachim Hein with Antonia and Darren Mahony at Kavanagh’s for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Adela and the Meanits perform at Kavanagh’s for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Adela and the Meanits perform at Kavanagh’s for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Saoirse Prendergast and Niamh O’Neill at Bar Habana for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.The Very Angry Girls perform at Bar Habana for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Claire O’Connell and Claire Hyland at Bar Habana for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Edel Percy and friends at Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Mary Kavanagh and Rachel Martin at Lethean for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.DJ Skelly entertains at Lethean for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Aoife Donohue and Sinead Fogarty at Lethean for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Dick Dempsey and James Tynan at Lethean for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Lorraine Dunne and Sandra Judge at Lethean for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Joanne O’Connell, Junior Harding, Michael Finn and Aoife Horohan at The Square Bar for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Mary Comerford, Bernadette Cullen and Geraldine Cullen Adela at The Square Bar for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Nicola Reilly, NIamh McNree and Grainne McKeoon at The Square Bar for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Kevin Healy performs at The Square Bar for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.NIall and Trisha Creery with Conor and Nicola Delaney at The Square Bar for the Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.Michael Finn, Grainne McKeoon and Darren Rogers at Laois Music Showcase 2010. Picture: Alf Harvey.
