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MUSIC is in the air in Doonbeg as the “Long Village” prepares for the ninth Doonbeg International Jazz Festival which will take place over the Whit-Weekend – May 30 to June 2.
This successful annual festival promises to be better than ever with a line up of nine bands to suit all tastes. All performances throughout the weekend are free of charge.
This year the festival welcomes some new bands as well as some old favourites.
The Streetrats from Switzerland will give spectators a taste of the
music of Louisiana, with a delicious mix of Blues, Zydeco, Cajun, Jazz and Rock and Roll.
The Jazz Freaks, Dublin, will en- tertain the crowds with Dixieland and Swing.
Renowned for hitting the high notes, this band is sure to provide foot-tapping music for all.
If you are partial to lively old style jazz, smooth latin and some blues, then you will enjoy Big Swing – a five-piece band from Dublin.
If Jamaican ska, reggae and latin music are more to your taste, then look no further than Skazz from Clare, who will be sharing the stage with guest stars “The King of Ska”
Rene van der Reijden from Holland, and “Boots” Bernie Weiler from CSeerrene
Molly O’Mahoney and Norman Collins will delight with their set of the best of Bossa Nova, some swing and blues as well as their romantic lyrics and melody.
The Downtown Jazz Band from Limerick will be making their first appearance at the festival this year. A seven-piece band, they play popu- lar dixieland and swing favourites.
The popular Limerick based trio Idol Bones have a wide repertoire that appeals to all, from swing to salsa.
The festival is pleased to welcome
back The East Coast Jazz Band, from Leinster, who will be entertaining the crowds with their mix of popular jazz from dixieland to swing, bossa nova to blues.
The ninth Doonbeg International Jazz festival will get off to a great start on Friday, May 30, with the official opening and wine reception taking place at the Igoe Inn, Doon- beg at 9pm, accompanied by music from Skazz. From 10pm there will be music at all venues in the village, NOLO MO OCMC BA BIO CoML BOU MOON LBD NLEComNalON] non-stop music throughout the week- end. As well as the scheduled gigs there will be “Jazz Jam” sessions on Saturday and Monday.