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Volvo Ocean Race 2012
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snubbleste wrote: »Any evidence of rip-off galway in action a month in advance?
Stuck for something to give out about? Cheer up and enjoy the weather!
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Some more details about the headline acts at the Ocean Race concerts available here.
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18 Days...
From here;
Veteran Irish rockers Thin Lizzy and American pop legends The Family Stone are among the acts who have been confirmed to headline eight nights of free live music during the grand finale of the Volvo Ocean Race in Galway.
There is also a strong local flavour to the major outdoor shows in the vicinity of Galway Harbour as The Saw Doctors, The Stunning, and Sharon Shannon have also been lined up to headline the free gigs between June 30 and July 7.
A large stage is due to be erected at the site formerly occupied by the oil tanks near the docks, which were removed for the VOR stopover three years ago. The site hosted a food village in 2009 and has been cleared after recently hosting a Funderland amusements show.
Musical entertainment commences at the docklands site on the night of Saturday, June 30, when 22-year old rapper Maverick Sabre headlines a free open air show. Sabre, born Michael Stafford, mixes hip-hop and folk influences and is seen as one of the most exiting acts to emerge in Britain and Ireland over the past 18 months.
On Sunday, July 1, it’s the turn of The Family Stone (without Sly) to headline the main stage at 9pm. With a string of hits going back over four decades, they will be joined by Ryan Sheridan (8pm) and Niwel Tsumbu (7pm).
Thin Lizzy, still touring extensively 26 years after the death of star frontman Phil Lynott, will bring hard rock to the main stage on July 2 (8.30 to 10pm), supported by Athenry band The Deans and Time is Thief.
The Saw Doctors will rock the main stage on Tuesday, July 3 (also 8.30pm), backed by Amazing Apples and Sean Slattery.
On the following night, July 4, there will be a fireworks show at the docks to celebrate American Independence Day, with music by the West Coast Big Band (10pm), Vaudeville Vamps, Galway Swing Dance, and Chicago act Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, who played a top class concert at the Roisin Dubh last weekend.
Traditional music takes the spotlight on Thursday, July 5, when Altan and De Danann take to the stage, following the prize-giving ceremony for the final leg of the VOR at 5pm.
Former Galway residents The Stunning will reform for a show at the main race village stage on Friday, July 6, following their acclaimed set at the VOR stopover in 2009. They will be joined by support acts Stephen James and the Atlantic Pirates.
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The present state of play in the race:
It's the closest contest in the 39 year history of the Volvo Ocean Race. Four teams can still take the glory with less than a month to go.
The boats are 1/3rd of the way through Leg 8 approaching the Azores, where they have to round São Miguel Island, before heading to the finish Lorient. The weather Gods and the Azores high anticyclone are slowing the boats, who are within sight of each other, leading to a tense cat and mouse game in light airs.
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A reminder of last Galway VOR stop in May 2009:
The amazing arrival from Boston in the middle of the night, Hurling with Joe and the in-Port Races on the bay.
Leaving Galway for Sweden, beautiful images of the town, the Salmon Weir and the Aran islands at the start of this video.
Enjoy
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