Cormac Neeson, Paper-Tides (Odhran Murphy and Sionan Hanratty), Leo Miyagee, String Ninjas & Wornoc
Later with… goes on tour as we venture away from our spiritual home of Newcastle Community Cinema for a showcase at Newry Arts Festival 2023…
Later With… is an intimate live performance music show featuring an eclectic mix of local established and new musical artists, with the main focus on showcasing the fabulous wealth of original bands, musicians and artists on our very doorstep.
Boasting five musicians/bands, each with a distinct style, performing within a small audience, with no stage or platform to elevate the musicians, they play within the audience creating an intimate and personal live music experience. Join us for the latest edition of ‘Later with…’ at Newry Arts Festival as we’re joined by Cormac Neeson, lead singer of N.I Rock gods The Answer alongside local musicians, and brother and sister duo, Odhran Murphy and Sionan Hanratty (Rue) with their new band Papertides. They’ll be joined by instrumental powerhouse’s The String Ninjas, Ni Music Prize nominee Leo Miyagee and Ireland’s latest alternative-electronic sensation, Wornoc.
So, join us for a truly unique evening of live music and interviews in a relaxed and intimate setting with a fully licensed bar. One not to be missed!
Band Bios
Cormac Neeson
Now on album number seven with his band The Answer, a critically acclaimed solo album and a string of various other high profile releases under his belt, Cormac has no shortage of heartfelt and beautifully crafted songs with which to serenade his audience. Bringing together a wealth of musical and song writing influences, Cormac fuses folk, Americana, soul, country, rock and blues to create a unique and intimate listening experience. Armed with a band jam packed full of NI’s finest musicians and a voice drenched in smoky Mourne soul, this gig is one not to be missed.
Paper-Tides
(Odhran Murphy and Sionan Hanratty)
Bio coming soon…
Leo Miyagee
Leo Kamutsi, A.K.A Leo Miyagee, is one of the biggest names coming out of the Northern Irish rap scene and one of the few artists to bring the old school style of Hip Hop to Ireland.
Miyagee has shown a variety of different cultural influences in his music having been born in Zimbabwe, having moved to London when he was 3, and having moved again to Belfast when he was 13. Miyagee was first introduced to music through gospel and as he grew up, he formed an interest in grime listing artists such as Chipmunk, Skepta, and Icekid as some of his major influences. However his ears were then turned to Hip Hop when ex-girlfirend bought him Nas’ Illmatic on vinyl.
Miyagee first broke into the music scene with the release of his debut EP ‘Bluebird’ in 2018. This record opens up with ‘C.O.T.C’ by demonstrating his early musical influences through samples of Akala’s Fire In The Booth immediately followed by vocals from fellow Northern Irish rapper Arcane Soakes. This tune sets the tone for a chill, creative, classic hip hop EP. The single for this EP, ‘Akulalake’, is a seriously whopper tune. I got a real Joey Bada$$ vibe off this song due to the sample and disc scratches used in the intro and throughout. Leo Miyagee quickly followed up on ‘Bluebird’ with another EP entitled ‘Ffdlc’ being released in April earlier this year. This is yet another fantastic record illustrating Miyagee’s vast diversity, cultural background, lyrical talents, and creativity. CONTACT
String Ninjas
String Ninjas are a Belfast based instrumental duo consisting of Fingerstyle Guitarist Gavin Ferris & Electric Violinist Mick Conlon. Having formed in 2017 against the backdrop of the Belfast open mic/ music scene the pair quickly established themselves as a musical force to be reckoned with and have since redefined what it is to be a cover act. Their unique sound, characterised by heavy bass-lines, complex rhythms, technical solos and advanced performance techniques, has helped the ninjas stand out, transfixing viewers with their energetic live performances and warm, welcoming personalities.
After performing at a number of high-profile music events including Sunflowerfest, Stendhal, Dalriada festival, Ards International guitar Festival, Hilden Beer & Music Festival, Derry Jazz Festival, Illumination festival, Belfast Guitar festival and, most recently, supporting the Hot House Flowers at Derry's prestigious Guild Hall, the ninjas have garnered a lot of positive attention, wowing audiences with their own distinctive arrangements of modern-day classics. From 90s Dance Music to Classic Rock, Pop to Jazz, Bluegrass to Trip-Hop, no genre is safe! With their fan base ever growing the String Ninjas are definitely ones to watch.
For both casual concert goers and seasoned musicians alike, this duo will capture your undivided attention. The unique blend of grooving, intricate fingerstyle guitar parts intertwined with virtuoso "Jimi Hendrix" styled electric violin make for the perfect storm and will leave you wanting more.
wornoc
Having just formed in April 2021, Dublin based artist wornoc (aka Conor Walsh) has carved out a niche in forward-pushing alternative-electronic sounds from these shores. At the heart of his craft is a sensibility rooted in the push-and-pull of post-rock – all gossamer phrases one moment and surging release the next – inspired by the likes of God Is An Astronaut, Massive Attack and Bonobo. Having championed the likes of Rock Sound Magazine, BBC Introducing, RTÉ and Hot Press Magazine, it’s clear there is something special and novel to his work, sounds that are far removed from what’s going on in the Irish music scene. wornoc’s music is cinematic, intense and emotional. Driven by infectious grooves, lush ambient textures, melodic guitar riffs and electronic music. To date, wornoc has collaborated with highly renowned musicians - Andrew Marshall (drummer for Billie Eilish), Justin Nace (Ex member of PVRIS), Josh Manual (ISSUES) and Brian Finnegan (Flook).
"wornoc provides an intricate, delicate and technically brilliant display of music being built from the ground up" - Rock Sound
“Truly incredible music” - Dan Hegarty, 2FM
“Stunning, emotional, relaxing, intense and cinematic” - Hot Press