Sounds From A Safe Harbour 2019 - Cork - September 12th to 15th

BullBlackNova · 07-09-2019 3:44pm

What's on the agenda fafy?

So far I've got a few bits but I'm only really tied to Efterklang and the Bantum/Godknows/Denise Chaila shows so far.

Would like to get a few more bits in but will play it by ear. Grandbrothers would be a maybe for me but I think it clashes with Bad Bones, who was excellent last time I saw her.

fafy · 07-09-2019 6:06pm

BullBlackNova wrote: »

What's on the agenda fafy?

So far I've got a few bits but I'm only really tied to Efterklang and the Bantum/Godknows/Denise Chaila shows so far.

Would like to get a few more bits in but will play it by ear. Grandbrothers would be a maybe for me but I think it clashes with Bad Bones, who was excellent last time I saw her.

Ticketed gigs:
Damien Rice
Efterklang
Efterklang album listening party
Thomas Bartlet +
(Bit of a tight squeeze for the two above)
Feist
Rosie Carney

Will have a look at some of the secret gigs maybe, and Crash Ensemble at Kino on Saturday which is non ticketed, that Sweediah fella you mentioned- looked him up and he sounds good.

Will be in town most of Friday to Sunday, so there will be additional announcements for sure, so need to be in town, to catch anything last minute.

sporina · 09-09-2019 8:42am

gonna be a busy week.. woo hoo

BullBlackNova · 09-09-2019 10:21am

Only just spotted that Kojaque and Luka Palm are at Dali this Friday too. I'd be doing well if I managed to squeeze that in too, I'd say.

BullBlackNova · 09-09-2019 11:35am

Just spotted on Twitter that Bantum and Bad Bones are supporting Jon Hopkins on Thursday at Dali. That'll be a great show!

BullBlackNova · 09-09-2019 5:00pm

Right, think I've narrowed myself down to...

Friday:
Sans Chateaux, Crane Lane, 5.30pm
Molly Sarlé, Winthrop Avenue, 6pm
Bad Bones, BDSM, 7pm
Grandbrothers, Live at St Luke's, 8pm
Bantum, Denise Chaila, God Knows, Plugd, 10pm

Saturday:
Don't Fear the Light, Cork Opera House, 2pm
Crash Ensemble, the Kino, 3pm
Efterklang, Live at St Luke's, 4pm
37d03d Mix Tape, Crane Lane, 6.30pm
Feist, Cork Opera House, 10pm
Nealo, the Kino, 11pm

Sunday:
Drag Brunch, Crawford & Co, 12pm-3pm
Joyero, Crane Lane Theatre, 6pm
Rosie Carney, Coughlans, 7pm

Saturday isnt going to pan out like that but that's what I'll be deciding between early in the day. Any recommendations for Sunday afternoon? Few hours free and I'd really like to stick around for Joyero at least.

whatever76 · 09-09-2019 7:09pm

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Right, think I've narrowed myself down to...

Saturday isnt going to pan out like that but that's what I'll be deciding between early in the day. Any recommendations for Sunday afternoon? Few hours free and I'd really like to stick around for Joyero at least.

Mary Hickson mentioned Spiritual America album in Poscast - had a listen and its sounds interesting ! Playing in School of Music @2pm Sunday afternoon …. Bryce will be on guitar !!

fafy · 09-09-2019 10:27pm

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Right, think I've narrowed myself down to...

Saturday isnt going to pan out like that but that's what I'll be deciding between early in the day. Any recommendations for Sunday afternoon? Few hours free and I'd really like to stick around for Joyero at least.

I checked out “Sir was”, and its interesting, Kino 4pm- ticketed, check on spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2pRRvc1D9seqK4txoe8laT?si=sY7xLfbcTzeyeVcjU3mz_w

BullBlackNova · 10-09-2019 10:44pm

Loch na hEala was very good tonight. Really enjoyed it, haven't seen much like it before. Got a huge response from the audience too.

Started at 8 on the dot, ran for 75 minutes with no interval too so handy one if you're in a rush!

Would recommend if anyone is on the fence to check it out.

fafy · 10-09-2019 11:16pm

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Loch na hEala was very good tonight. Really enjoyed it, haven't seen much like it before. Got a huge response from the audience too.

Started at 8 on the dot, ran for 75 minutes with no interval too so handy one if you're in a rush!

Would recommend if anyone is on the fence to check it out.

Thanks for the report, will see it for third and final performance in Thursday.

Was it busy, they were struggling to see tickets, still a good 100 + remaining for Wednesday and less for Thursday.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 10-09-2019 11:52pm

fafy wrote: »

Thanks for the report, will see it for third and final performance in Thursday.

Was it busy, they were struggling to see tickets, still a good 100 + remaining for Wednesday and less for Thursday.

Looked about 90% full from where we were, great show thou, go in with an open mind

BullBlackNova · 11-09-2019 8:01am

fafy wrote: »

Thanks for the report, will see it for third and final performance in Thursday.

Was it busy, they were struggling to see tickets, still a good 100 + remaining for Wednesday and less for Thursday.

There didn't look be anyone sitting in the back 2/3 rows of the dress circle. Other than that, there was a few seats here and there but no massive gaps so mostly full.

Next up for me is Jon Hopkins on Thursday. That'll be a late one!

BullBlackNova · 11-09-2019 9:17am

FYI for anyone in this thread - I know there are plenty of fans - the Bon Iver fan presale for Dublin is open now. I think you click artist presale on Ticketmaster and the code is ICOMMAI.

I got twk standing earlier. Not sure what demand or availability is like but anything beats the scrum of a Friday morning on ticketmaster!

fafy · 11-09-2019 9:20am

SteelyDanJalapeno wrote: »

go in with an open mind

Thats the secret right there, leave all your ****, at the door on the way in !

whatever76 · 11-09-2019 11:58am

Nialler9 playlist - https://nialler9.com/heres-our-picks-and-playlist-for-this-years-sounds-from-a-safe-harbour-festival/

sporina · 11-09-2019 2:01pm

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Loch na hEala was very good tonight. Really enjoyed it, haven't seen much like it before. Got a huge response from the audience too.

Started at 8 on the dot, ran for 75 minutes with no interval too so handy one if you're in a rush!

Would recommend if anyone is on the fence to check it out.

great to hear - going tonight.. a mate in Oz saw it about 18 months ago.. dunno why it has taken soooo long to come to Cork..

Love slow moving clouds..

Love this festival woo hoo..

SteelyDanJalapeno · 11-09-2019 2:14pm

Slow Moving clouds supporting Feist Saturday too

peekachoo · 11-09-2019 6:44pm

Went to Loch na hEala myself last night, got free tickets from work so tagged along with absolutely no idea what it was about.
Obviously fairly confused for a while trying to figure out what was going on as I admittedly didnt know the story of the original swan lake, but it was so visually striking and beautiful, found the whole thing mesmerizing and would recommend it to anyone!!

fafy · 11-09-2019 8:51pm

Danien Rice has Icelandic support guest:Jófríður Ákadóttir, and i also noted from Mary Hickson’s interview, she mentioned he would have a guest choir also.

BullBlackNova · 11-09-2019 9:30pm

Same choir that Bon Iver used the last time, I think. Gemma Sugrue and Voice works - but don't quote me on that!

Ben Done · 11-09-2019 9:41pm

Hi folks - heading down Friday and have tickets for

Damien Rice - Friday
Caoimhin & Thomas - Saturday
Sam Amidon - Sunday

I'm really not familiar with the other acts during the days, and haven't had time to study up - have heard good things about Junior Brother, so will head along Saturday at 3

Any recommendations for anything I should check out during the day Friday and Sunday (even cool pubs / things to do in Cork for that matter?)

(I'm not only into folky/acoustic stuff by the way - would have loved to be down for Jon Hopkins tomorrow,,)

Stillill42 · 11-09-2019 9:54pm

This all looks great, folks. I wish I was heading down. My brother's off to Feist Saturday and I'm very envious. The thoughts of wandering around Cork from event to event is a tantalising one. Looking forward to post match reviews.

mrpdap · 11-09-2019 10:57pm

Went to Swan Lake this evening, utterly fabulous.
Grab any remaining tickets and go!

fafy · 11-09-2019 11:04pm

Ben Done wrote: »

Hi folks - heading down Friday and have tickets for

Damien Rice - Friday
Caoimhin & Thomas - Saturday
Sam Amidon - Sunday

I'm really not familiar with the other acts during the days, and haven't had time to study up - have heard good things about Junior Brother, so will head along Saturday at 3

Any recommendations for anything I should check out during the day Friday and Sunday (even cool pubs / things to do in Cork for that matter?)

(I'm not only into folky/acoustic stuff by the way - would have loved to be down for Jon Hopkins tomorrow,,)

Just dive in, go to something you don’t know, lots of free gigs, but Feist is probably a must see, and plenty of ickets still available, they have been releasing seats held on a regular basis,despite the numerous sold out claims.

Ben Done · 11-09-2019 11:30pm

fafy wrote: »

Just dive in, go to something you don’t know, lots of free gigs, but Feist is probably a must see, and plenty of ickets still available, they have been releasing seats held on a regular basis,despite the numerous sold out claims.

Cheers - rambling round was the initial plan, but my pal has come a cropper, and we will likely need to taxi round to specific venues.

Was just hoping someone might have a couple of must-see free shows..

Would it be feasible to go from St Lukes (8pm start) to get to Feist in time, if there were tickets available?

fafy · 11-09-2019 11:34pm

Ben Done wrote: »

Cheers - rambling round was the initial plan, but my pal has come a cropper, and we will likely need to taxi round to specific venues.

Was just hoping someone might have a couple of must-see free shows..

Would it be feasible to go from St Lukes (8pm start) to get to Feist in time, if there were tickets available?

Yes, thats exactly, what i am doing, apart from that overlap/clash, all venues are very walkable from each other, and one can get a taxi back t o OH after St.Lukes if required.Feist won’t be onstage by 10, theres a support act on first- Slow Moving Clouds

sporina · 11-09-2019 11:35pm

went to Loch Na Heala this eve - OMG - totally blown away and invigorated.. won't say any more for now in case I spoil it for those going tomorrow night - never seen anything like it before.. wow

SteelyDanJalapeno · 11-09-2019 11:39pm

Yeah it was pretty amazing

Ben Done · 11-09-2019 11:54pm

fafy wrote: »

Yes, thats exactly, what i am doing, apart from that overlap/clash, all venues are very walkable from each other, and one can get a taxi back t o OH after St.Lukes if required.Feist won’t be onstage by 10, theres a support act on first- Slow Moving Clouds

Cheers - bought tix - quite a few good seats up now - I had thought it was sold out..

fafy · 12-09-2019 7:37am

Ben Done wrote: »

Cheers - bought tix - quite a few good seats up now - I had thought it was sold out..

Don’t believe the hype !

BullBlackNova · 12-09-2019 8:20am

Ben Done wrote: »

Hi folks - heading down Friday and have tickets for

Damien Rice - Friday
Caoimhin & Thomas - Saturday
Sam Amidon - Sunday

I'm really not familiar with the other acts during the days, and haven't had time to study up - have heard good things about Junior Brother, so will head along Saturday at 3

Any recommendations for anything I should check out during the day Friday and Sunday (even cool pubs / things to do in Cork for that matter?)

(I'm not only into folky/acoustic stuff by the way - would have loved to be down for Jon Hopkins tomorrow,,)

The free trail has some good stuff. I'll likely try to check out...

Friday:
The secret show at Tom Barry's at 5pm. Lovely bar, not sure who the act is so might be fun!
Molly Sarle, 6pm Winthrop Avenue. She sounds great on the Spotify playlist.
Bad Bones, 7pm BDSM. She's an excellent producer with a good show, though this is a dj set so not sure how much we'll see.
Bantum, Godknows and Denise Chaila, 10pm the Roundy. Dj, hip hop stuff here, should be good if I can get in the door!

Saturday:
37d03d Mixtape, Crane Lane at 6.30. This could be any of the acts at the festival so worth a look.
Otherwise on Saturday, I've got a few ticketed events so won't get to the other free things I'd say but people love Junior Brother, JFDR and Nealo.

Sunday:
I Have a Tribe, Lemoncello, Slow Moving Clouds, Dowry, Elaine Malone & Laurie Shaw, Joyero...

Take your pick! Loads on.

As for the ticketed events, I've got Jon Hopkins, Grandbrothers, Efterklang and Feist, I think.

sporina · 12-09-2019 8:49am

fafy wrote: »

Don’t believe the hype !

3 standing ovations - thats not hype - if anything this show was underhyped.. will say no more till after tonights show

Ben Done · 12-09-2019 8:49am

Thanks BullBlack - great info there.

Anyone with tips on good places for grub?

Ben Done · 12-09-2019 8:51am

sporina wrote: »

3 standing ovations - thats not hype - if anything this show was underhyped.. will say no more till after tonights show

I think fafy was talking about the 'sold out' signs going up for Feist, and tickets being back on sale..

BullBlackNova · 12-09-2019 9:08am

Ben Done wrote: »

Thanks BullBlack - great info there.

Anyone with tips on good places for grub?

There's a restaurant recommendation thread in the Cork city forum on here that will have a heap of tips if you want something specific but here's a few. All city centre too -

Breakfast:
The Parlour (Cornmarket St)
Joe's & Bros (Winthrop Arcade/Oliver Plunkett St)
Liberty Grill (Washington St)

Sandwiches/salads/lunch:
Dukes coffee Co (Careys Lane)
Rocket Man (Princes St)
Lovin Salads (Academy St)
O'Flynns Sausages (English Market)

Dinner:
Koto (Careys Lane) - Asian
Market Lane (Oliver Plunkett St) - Irish
Orso (Pembroke St) - Lebanese
White Rabbit (Maccurtain St) - bbq
Son of a Bun (Maccurtain St) - burgers

Bars:
Most of the bars on the music trail are decent - Tom Barry's, Callanans and Osho are popular, I'd also recommend the Roundy, Rising Sons (decent pizza here too), Impala (best craft beer bar in the country, apparently)...

There's plenty more but that's the type of place I'll be for the weekend!

whatever76 · 12-09-2019 9:18am

BullBlackNova wrote: »

There's a restaurant recommendation thread in the Cork city forum on here that will have a heap of tips if you want something specific but here's a few. All city centre too -

Breakfast:
The Parlour (Cornmarket St)
Joe's & Bros (Winthrop Arcade/Oliver Plunkett St)
Liberty Grill (Washington St)

Sandwiches/salads/lunch:
Dukes coffee Co (Careys Lane)
Rocket Man (Princes St)
Lovin Salads (Academy St)
O'Flynns Sausages (English Market)

Dinner:
Koto (Careys Lane) - Asian
Market Lane (Oliver Plunkett St) - Irish
Orso (Pembroke St) - Lebanese
White Rabbit (Maccurtain St) - bbq
Son of a Bun (Maccurtain St) - burgers

Bars:
Most of the bars on the music trail are decent - Tom Barry's, Callanans and Osho are popular, I'd also recommend the Roundy, Rising Sons (decent pizza here too), Impala (best craft beer bar in the country, apparently)...

There's plenty more but that's the type of place I'll be for the weekend!

https://www.gooddaydeli.ie/ in Nano Nagle place does a great breakfast - can be busy … get there by 10.30 should b fine !

BullBlackNova · 12-09-2019 10:13am

whatever76 wrote: »

https://www.gooddaydeli.ie/ in Nano Nagle place does a great breakfast - can be busy … get there by 10.30 should b fine !

They do indeed - it's worth the wait!

fafy · 12-09-2019 10:20am

sporina wrote: »

3 standing ovations - thats not hype - if anything this show was underhyped.. will say no more till after tonights show

I am referring to the consistent mentions of events sold out, on SFASH twitter, where there are plenty of tickets remaining, particularly for Feist

Ben Done · 12-09-2019 10:38am

Thanks again BullBlackNova and others for the tips.
Should be a great weekend!

fafy · 12-09-2019 9:51pm

Swan Lake was totally and utterly stunning, i was at the third and final performance tonight, 3rd row got destroyed with feathers and we loved it,

Ben Done · 12-09-2019 10:38pm

fafy wrote: »

Swan Lake was totally and utterly stunning, i was at the third and final performance tonight, 3rd row got destroyed with feathers and we loved it,

It's so cool that this wee festival has people going to stuff way outside their frame of reference, and being blown away by it!

It's a spiritual f@cking thing

Trimm Trabb · 12-09-2019 11:02pm

Friend of mine is sick so can’t make Damien Rice tomorrow night so will have one spare ticket for the dress circle.

First to PM is welcome to it for face value.

fafy · 12-09-2019 11:49pm

Ben Done wrote: »

It's so cool that this wee festival has people going to stuff way outside their frame of reference, and being blown away by it!

It's a spiritual f@cking thing

You’ve got this festival nalied in one !

sporina · 13-09-2019 8:46am

SFSH on FB advertised some tickets on sale for Feist - dunno if there are still some - that was yday - worth a look for those interested..
Really looking forward to it myself..

fafy · 13-09-2019 9:27am

Close on 100 tickets still onsale for Feist

https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/en-GB/events/feist/2019-9-14_22.00/cork opera house?hallmap

whatever76 · 13-09-2019 9:42am

Sorry annoying seeing tickets getting released for Feist now - bought back on release day which was a scramble and have crap tickets up the back and some decent seats released now <moan>

Zardoz · 13-09-2019 9:47am

sporina wrote: »

SFSH on FB advertised some tickets on sale for Feist - dunno if there are still some - that was yday - worth a look for those interested..
Really looking forward to it myself..

Those tickets have been onsale for weeks , bizarre that they kept on promoting it as a sold out gig and only decided to publicise these tickets at the last minute ,very poor marketing.
Harbour is spelt Habour too on my tickets for Damein Rice tonight .

fafy · 13-09-2019 10:19am

whatever76 wrote: »

Sorry annoying seeing tickets getting released for Feist now - bought back on release day which was a scramble and have crap tickets up the back and some decent seats released now <moan>

The 500 ish tickets that were held from onsale were all great seats, many of these have gradually been drip fed back into availability over the last 2 months. I lined up at OH early on the onsale date, and got good seats, but i agree its not very fair the way this has been handled.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 13-09-2019 10:41am

Slightly annoying alright, but still gonna be a great gig.

I was at Swan Lake Tuesday, absolutely stunning is right, however we chose front row tickets in the dress circle last week online to have a nice view, my gf was called on Monday to tell her that they need to move her to the stalls as they were closing the section where we bought tickets, fair enough.

Of course we went to the show this wasn't the case, they had instead moved a lot of paying customers from the dress circle to crappy seats in the stalls and gave free dress circle tickets out at late notice for companies around Cork as a means to fill up the empty seats, this annoyed me a bit as the right side of the stage was completely blocked from our new seats, and my friends actually ended up in our original seats (free tickets from their boss).

We called the OH on this, and tbf the house manager was completely transparent and explained they were contacted at very late notice from the event organizers for complementary tickets and to move paying customers to the stalls where possible to fill up the seats for both the performers and atmosphere.

Still not cool thou.

fafy · 13-09-2019 12:06pm

Christopher Van Der Ven gig is happening today, and time and place tbc later

Sounds From A Safe Harbour 2019 - Cork - September 12th to 15th

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