So December 2017 brought us a brilliant experience in getting to back Glen Hansard at his two live shows in Vicar St. The way the gig came about was random and we had two weeks to prepare to back him on seven songs. It was an absolute pleasure for us and two nights we’ll never forget. Here’s Winning Streak:
Dublin Bus Community Spirit Award Winners
We’re delighted to announce that the choir have been awarded €1,000 by Dublin Bus as part of the Community Spirit Awards 2017. The Community Spirit Awards help to support the development of new projects, grow services and help raise community spirit. The programme was initiated to recognise and support the invaluable work undertaken each day by local groups located within the Dublin Bus network. To date over 1,800 groups have received funding and we6’re thrilled to be awardees for the first time. There’s an exciting 2018 ahead! Thank you Dublin Bus.
Raised on Songs & Stories – 1st December 2017
Songs in the Key of D are delighted to bring their show, ‘Raised on Songs & Stories’, to the historic setting of Richmond Barracks, Inchicore on Friday 1st December at 8pm. A night of Dublin song and story is in store with the choir joined by acclaimed spoken word poet, Stephen James Smith. Led by musical directors and multi-instrumentalists KC Fusion, expect to hear the 50 person choir perform songs by acts like The Dubliners, The Fureys, Noel Purcell, Sinéad O’Connor, Bell X1, Aslan, Mic Christopher, The Coronas, Glen Hansard and many more.
The choir are delighted to be joined on the night by spoken word poet, Stephen James Smith. Stephen wrote the acclaimed poem, Dublin You Are, and was commissioned by St Patrick’s Festival to produce a poem in honour of our national holiday. The theme of the 2017 parade was inspired by his words.
Tickets are just €15 and available from Eventbrite. A strictly limited number of tickets will be available on the door. This promises to be a great pre-Christmas treat for all so get your tickets now!
