{"id":2295,"date":"2019-06-11T15:58:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T14:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/?p=2295"},"modified":"2019-06-11T15:58:02","modified_gmt":"2019-06-11T14:58:02","slug":"nashville-in-belfast-kicks-off-this-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/index.php\/2019\/06\/11\/nashville-in-belfast-kicks-off-this-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nashville in Belfast kicks off this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week sees the return of a special week of events celebrating Belfast’s special link with Nashville, a link that goes back over 20 years. That connection has\u00a0 evolved to include music, cultural and educational exchanges,\u00a0 tourism and business development in both cities.<\/p>\n

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Below is a list of whats going on, where and when!<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 12th June<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Explore your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMonday 10 – Saturday 15 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\nUlster Historical Foundation,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n31 Gordon Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 2LG<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the perfect first step towards research success for budding family history researchers and genealogists. Spend three days learning from experts and delving into the Public Record Office Northern Ireland (PRONI) archives, followed by three days of tours or assisted research in PRONI \u2013 the choice is yours! Course fee applies For more information visit<\/p>\n

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Andrew Jackson: the first Scotch-Irish President\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWednesday 12 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n12.30pm – 1.30pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDiscover Ulster Scots Centre,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n1-9 Victoria Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 3GA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come along to the launch of a new touring exhibition by the Ulster Scots Agency on the life and times of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States and Nashville\u2019s most famous son. Jackson, whose parents journeyed to America from Boneybefore outside Carrickfergus, was the first of 20 US Presidents with roots in Ulster. Admission: Free For more information call 028 9023 1113<\/p>\n

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Summer in the Sister City\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWednesday 12 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n6pm – 8pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSt Anne\u2019s Square,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 2LP<\/strong><\/p>\n

8pm – 9pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nOh Yeah Music Centre,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n15-21 Gordon Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 2LG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickle your taste buds with some great Tennessean food at St. Anne\u2019s Square and enjoy live music performances right around the corner in the Oh Yeah Music Centre, Cathedral Quarter. Experience Belfast and NI produce, married with some of Nashville\u2019s favourite dishes – a true Sister City collaboration. Taste the real deal! Admission: Free to St Anne\u2019s Square. Food available to buy. \u00a35 admission to Oh Yeah Music Centre, includes a Nashville dessert. For more information visit www.nashvilleinbelfast.com<\/p>\n

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The Country and Gospel Show\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWednesday 12 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n8pm – 11pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBelfast Waterfront,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2 Lanyon Place,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 3WH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join six of Ireland\u2019s top country music stars Billy McFarland, Crawford Bell, Curtis Magee, Mick Flavin, Owen Mac and Robert Mizzell for a magical night of country and classic gospel music. Tickets: \u00a325<\/p>\n

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Clara and Haakon\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWednesday 12 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n8pm – midnight\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe American Bar,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n65 Dock Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT15 1LF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clara and Haakon are an old-time and country and western duo from Floyd, Virginia influenced by a wide range of traditional music, making their performance a colourful platter of ballads, instrumentals, yodels, sea shanties and country songs. Admission: \u00a310 at door For more information call 028 9074 3964 or visit www.americanbarbelfast.com<\/p>\n

THURSDAY 13TH JUNE<\/span><\/h4>\n

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The Nashville Experience at Deane\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThursday 13 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n5pm – 10pm
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\nDeane\u2019s Meatlocker,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n28-40 Howard Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
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\nDeane\u2019s Love Fish,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n28-40\u00a0<\/strong>
\nHoward Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
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\nDeane\u2019s Deli Vin Caf\u00e9,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n44 Bedford Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT2 7FF<\/strong><\/p>\n

For one night only, Deane\u2019s Meatlocker, Deane\u2019s Love Fish and Deane\u2019s Deli Vin Caf\u00e9 and Bistro will all be offering Tennessean themed dishes to celebrate Nashville in Belfast and our Sister City ties. For bookings go to www.michaeldeane.co.uk<\/p>\n

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Jessica Pearson and the East Wind\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThursday 13 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n8pm – 11pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe American Bar,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n65 Dock Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT15 1LF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canadian born storyteller Jessica Pearson has a voice like melting honey on a summer\u2019s eve. Accompanied by the melodic bowing of Pat Bigelow on the stand up bass and sweet fiddle playing by Maddy O\u2019Regan, The East Wind\u2019s debut EP \u2018Grave and Garden Songs\u2019 blends folk, roots and East Coast bluegrass. Tickets: \u00a310 at door For more information call 028 9074 3964 or visit www.americanbarbelfast.com<\/p>\n

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Sister City Summer Songwriters\u2019 Symposium\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThursday 13 – Friday 14 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n10am – 4pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nOh Yeah Music Centre,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n15-21 Gordon Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 2LG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn from and progress your songwriting skills with Grammy nominated folk musician and songwriter John McCutcheon and NI music legend Tommy Sands on this two day intensive songwriting workshop. Tickets: \u00a375 Cost includes workshop tuition, songwriting collaboration and admission to the Sisters in Song performance on Friday 14 June. Book online at www.nashvilleinbelfast.com<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY 14TH JUNE<\/h4>\n

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Other Voices Belfast\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFriday 14 \u2013 Saturday 15 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDuncairn Avenue,\u00a0<\/strong>
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Acclaimed arts festival and TV series Other Voices makes a welcome return to Belfast. This marquee event will feature sets from some of the most exciting and internationally renowned performers on today\u2019s music scene. The weekend will also include workshops, advice clinics and mentoring sessions for aspiring young musicians. Admission: Free<\/p>\n

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Sisters in Song\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFriday 14 June,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n7pm – 9.30pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nOh Yeah Music Centre,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n15-21 Gordon Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 2LG<\/strong><\/p>\n

An inside look into the world of songwriting\u2026up close and personal. Join us for a series of intimate musical performances featuring work created by our symposium musicians, hosted by international artists John McCutcheon and Tommy Sands. Tickets: \u00a310. Free admission for symposium musicians. Book online at www.nashvilleinbelfast.com<\/p>\n

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The Rising, Niamh McGlinchey, Katee Kross and The Amberjax\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFriday 14 June,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n8pm – 11.45pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe Belfast Barge,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n1 Lanyon Quay,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 3LG<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Rising, Niamh McGlinchey, Katee Kross and The Amberjax showcase brand new contemporary country music. Performing original songs, all three artists will present their unique take on the music of Nashville that has inspired them. Tickets: \u00a38 Book online at www.skiddle.com<\/p>\n

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Fountain Folk Session\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFriday 14 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n9pm – midnight\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe Fountain Bar,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n16-20 Fountain Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 5ED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for an evening of traditional and contemporary folk music and song. Admission: Free<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY 15TH JUNE<\/h4>\n

\u2018The Country Bears\u2019 Film and Music Workshop\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSaturday 15 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n12noon – 1.25pm (film)\u00a0<\/strong>
\n1.25pm – 2.25pm (workshop)\u00a0<\/strong>
\nStrand Arts Centre,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n152-154 Holywood Road,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT4 1NY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bring your teddy bear along for a special free screening of the 2002 American family musical comedy \u2018The Country Bears\u2019 (Cert.U) produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Booking advised. Then at 1.25pm join in a kids\u2019 Nashville music workshop with Dan Leith. This event is suitable for children 5years+ Tickets for children\u2019s workshop \u00a33, accompanying adults go free. To book, go to www.strandartscentre.com\/film-clubs<\/p>\n

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John T Davis: Heart On The Line\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSaturday 15 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n4pm – 6pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nQueen\u2019s Film Theatre,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n20 University Square,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT7 1PA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spend an afternoon in the company of John T. Davis, internationally recognised documentary filmmaker from Holywood, Co Down (best known for ShellShock Rock which explores NI\u2019s 70\u2019s punk music scene). John\u2019s long fascination with the American West is reflected in his acclaimed road film Route 66. Heart on the Line chronicles the lives and dreams of preachers, hobos and Nashville songwriters. John T. Davis is also an accomplished singer songwriter who regularly performs in Belfast with his band the Skyranch Boys. The screening of Heart On The Line will be followed by a short musical performance \u2013 one you won\u2019t want to miss! Tickets: \u00a35.50 Book online at www.queensfilmtheatre.com<\/p>\n

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The Last Supper and Songfest\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSaturday 15 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n6.30pm – 7pm Cocktails and appetisers\u00a0<\/strong>
\n7pm – 8pm Dinner\u00a0<\/strong>
\n8pm – 10pm Concert\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSt Anne\u2019s Cathedral\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDonegall Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 2HB<\/strong><\/p>\n

We welcome you to share this Nashville in Belfast 2019 evening together in a place where we \u201center as strangers, leave as friends.\u201d Enjoy Tennessean food by Monell\u2019s owner Michael King, served family style at communal tables. Complete this unique evening with music from Grammy nominated John McCutcheon and Northern Ireland\u2019s Tommy Sands, to remind us of our Sister Cities bond. Filming may take place during this event. Tickets: \u00a342 (Meal and concert) \u00a330 (Concert only – only available on concert day)<\/p>\n

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Sing! Belfast\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSaturday 15 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n7.30pm (Doors open at 6.30pm)\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSSE Arena,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2 Queen\u2019s Quay,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT3 9QQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Keith and Kristyn Getty and friends accompanied by the New Irish Choir and Orchestra. The Gettys are joined by their band of virtuosic instrumentalists, fusing celtic, bluegrass, americana, modern and classical music along with cultural dance. An evening that unites tradition and innovation. Tickets: \u00a319 – \u00a349 To reserve your seats, call the Box Office on 028 9073 9074 MondayFriday: 10am – 6pm, Saturday: 10am – 3pm, Sunday: Closed. Special group offer: \u00a35 discount per ticket for groups of 20 or more. www.gettymusic.com\/singbelfast<\/p>\n

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SUNDAY 16TH JUNE<\/h4>\n

Nashville in Belfast Cookery Demos\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSunday 16 June\u00a0<\/strong>
\n10.30am and 1.30pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSt George\u2019s Market,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n12-20 East Bridge Street,<\/strong>
\nBT1 3NQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch Nashville chef Michael King (owner of Monell\u2019s) cook up some of his famous Southern Fried Chicken at St George\u2019s Sunday market. Learn about the key ingredients and components to authentic Tennessean cooking \u2013 and get a taste for it! Admission: Free For more information visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk\/markets<\/p>\n

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Emma Wallace and Friends \u2018In the round\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSunday 16 June 8pm\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe Sunflower Pub,\u00a0<\/strong>
\n65 Union Street,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBT1 2JG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Belfast singer songwriter Emma Wallace in a night of original music and storytelling with some of Ireland and the UK\u2019s best songwriters. A Nashville style \u2018in the round\u2019 format – in association with Slice Audio. Tickets: \u00a310 Book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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