Musiclover’s App: WholeWorldBand

If you’re a musician or a vocalist and you’re heading down to the RDS at the weekend for The Music Show then we’ve just heard about a really cool thing that you’ll want to get in on. The WholeWorldBand app will be on-hand accepting contributions to tracks by Cathy Davey, Gemma Hayes and Liam O’Maonlai. The app, which launches in a couple of weeks, allows users to originate a track, add themselves to a performance by a well-known artist or band by playing along with them, or even substitute themselves in for any member of a band. WholeWorldBand also allows musicians to record and film while playing or sing along to any track on the menu using the mic and camera on their iPhone or iPad and upload the result to Facebook or YouTube. Using WholeWorldBand, musicians will be able to upload their own original tracks and earn money when other users download … There’s more

Competition Closed: The Glorious Cathy Davey

***Competition Closed *** *** The winners are Brendan and Julius who win a pair of tickets each *** *** Thank you to everyone who entered *** I am a long time fan of the brilliant Irish singer/songwriter, Cathy Davey. Her second album, Tales of Silversleeve is one of my favourite albums and the very catchy Sing For You Supper and Reuben are often found bouncing around my head. Davey’s third album, The Nameless, will be released on May 7th and the first single from the album is Little Red. Check out Cathy’s MySpace page to hear it. To coincide with The Nameless, Cathy will be performing at the Olympia Theatre Dublin, Friday 14th May as part of a full Irish Tour. This special Olympia show will be her first Dublin show in 16 months where she will showcase some never before heard songs from her new album along with all … There’s more