The Jivenaires - Irish Showbands Links and Resources

Ian Gallagher Homepage - Chock full of showband era pics and articles - also info about Arigna (co. Roscommon) and gig dates/locations.
- Listen to Ian Gallagher here: Celticradio.net (need to log-in)
- Buy Ian Gallagher's Latest CD, "My Ireland": Rego Irish Records
GeneStuart.com - homepage for Gene Stuart [Dynamic Sounds, Mighty Avons, Homesteaders ] containing bio, current recordings, photo gallery and Gene's Music Shop in Dunnagun, CO.Tyrone.
Trevor Keys Music - home page for Trevor Keys [Dave Cuthbert Showband, The Rhythm Aces, The Signetts , The Swingtones , The Flingles , The Embassy Showband, Rainbow Country,Sounds from London , Brendan Quinn & the Bluebirds, Coffee & Cream ,and The original Trevor Keys & The Foyle Showband] 2 sound shop/record stores in Ballymena and Derry.
Gerrytully.com - official homesite for this up and coming singer/songwriter and son of Paddy Tully [The Hunters] - Click on the MP3 samples - you're in for a treat when you do.
Vinny Baker [Firehouse Showband, Plainsmen] - his official homesite - Vinnybakermusic.com - includes Vee Bee Recording Studios, Vee Bee Guitar School, Vinny's Biography, guestbook and more.
Alan James [aka Alan Carr of the Sahara Showband, the Victors and Stage 2] official homepage: Alan-James.com
Barry Walker's Smackee - official homepage. Barry played with the Yankee Clippers and the Las Vegas showband.
Tony O'Malley [Skyrockets] official home page: Tony O'Malley - From the Heart with Soul
A next generation site - Ian Hendrick Band - Ian's dad, Herbie, and his uncle Barry played in the Regal Showband.
Margoodonnell.com [Keynotes, Country Folk] - Margo, the Girl from Donegal - her official homepage - contains news, a lovely photo gallery, discography and lots more.
Logicmusic.net - official homepage for singer songwriters Dave [the Pasado Showband, Candy] and Val Smyth.
Gary Power' s(Heartbeats, Monaco, the Kings, the Poets, the Newman) - homepage for his biz - GP Entertainment
Syd Shine [Syd Shine and the Saints] - a page about his longtime love affair with a boat (The Fox). An archived copy of his site dedicated to The Fox can be seen here.
Houston Wells [ The Marksmen, The Outlaws, Premier Aces], is alive and "well" and still singing in New Zealand and is featured on his son (Rob Smith's) official home site. No frames link to Houston Wells section:click
Maurice Mulcahy - Official homepage - includes a band history, and two lovely galleries with photos and clippings.
Billy Swann's [lead guitar, Cossacks] pages about the Cossacks (Ballymena) at his homepage - Fujiyama Japanese Garden
Brendan and Aisling Bowyer - Official homepage - an elegantly put together site with bios, photos, music samples and appearance schedules.
Martinflynn.com - Official homepage for NY-based, Waterford born, singer and comedian, Martin Flynn [Foottappers, Martin Flynn Showband].
Art Supple.com- Art Supple's [Victors] homepage - so far, it's a one page site with event booking information.
Gabriel Donohue [Magic Band] homepage - Gabriel can be found performing around the NY/Metropolitan area.
Shane Supple - carrying on the family tradition - Shane also maintains Musicscene News - a site that chronicles the musical scene in and around Cork.
Ollie Kennedy - popular singer and songwriter, and member of Foster and Allen's band - alum of several showbands.
The Maurice Lynch Showband - discussion group at Yahoo hosted by Maurice Lynch, Jr. Website soon to follow.
Top Brass Showband - keeping the showband spirit alive - Crackaways and Countrymen alums are in the lineup.
Dusty Young [Kings, Walter Lewis Showband, Jimmy Johnston Showband, The Witnesses, Dave Glover] - now a popular comedian in the UK.
Padraig Stevens homepage - band alums will find a thing or two or three to smile about in these two well-written stories: 1,2,3,4 and the Top of the World Showband.
A Blow for Peace - site for newly released CD by Dave Hynes and Noel Battle - also playing on CD are Vincent Baker [Firehouse Showband, Plainsmen] and Joe Meehan.
Fishing Holidays Ireland - Seatrout fishing on the Moy Estuary with Judd Ruane [Jack Ruane Showband]..update: 5/27/2004 - Judd can also be found at the slighlty easier to remember address: Juddruane.com
Aftershock, the Band - led by Mike Niblett (The Stellas, The Silhouettes)
Black47 - NY-based Celtic rock band, led by Larry Kirwan [Johnny Reck Showband].
John "Irish" Earle ("various showbands") - Bio at Ruthless Blues
Sean Flemming [Rocketeers] - bio at Sean Flemming Band pages at Irishusa.com
Steve Travers [Miami Showband] - bio at the Lobby Bar (Cork) site
The Chessmen - Brief Bio at Centro HD
Gerry Anderson and the Chessmen
The Cadets - A Brief Bio at Centro HD
The Freshmen - A Brief Bio at Centro HD
RoryOn- A Tribute to Rory Gallagher - A Fansite, compiled material from other net resources
"Only For The Music" Brendan O'Loughlin - CD review by Kevin McCarthy
RORY GALLAGHER - LIVE! IN EUROPE - Liner notes
The Indians - Ireland's Top Showband - homepage (Sept 2003 note: site has been brilliantly updated...worth revisiting, if you haven't recently)
The Dixies - by Stephen Hunter - archived copy at Northside Folklore Project
The Royal Showband - a Swedish fansite - collection of good quality Real Audio clips including The Hucklebuck
The Oliver Kane Band Story - All about Bands I have Played With by Oliver Kane
The Unofficial Joe Dolan Fansite
The Official Joe Dolan Website
Phil Coulter - A Life - Phil Coulter's official homepage
Derrick Mehaffey's Homepage - singer with the Royal Showband, 1972+
The hokey Pokey - Fireparty (usenet listserv)discussion about The Royal Showband and Brendan Bowyer
The Kim Newport [Kim Newport and California]Homepage - mentions Gary Street (RIP), former Jivenaire/Mystic. Band's first gig was at the Forest Park Hotel, Boyle.
Bob King - Gentle Giant of British Country Music - got start with British based Irish showbands.
The M-Files.com - Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy - originally of the Black Eagles.
Henry McCullough's Homepage - started with the Skyrockets and later Gene and the Gents.
Set Dancing News -Heather Breeze Ceili Band - see bios of band member Pat Friel (the Frielmen) and Sean Burke (also of the Frielmen).
Brendan Quinn [Robin and the Breakaways] Homepage - also mentions Arty McGlynn(The Plattermen) and Henry McCullough. [No Longer Online but the original website is archived here]
Brian Coll - Homepage for "Legendary Irish Singer" - Brian and the Buckaroos, Plattermen [No Longer Online]
The Jimmy Carton Band - Irish tenor based in Canada - got his start with The Diamonds and The Checkmates.
George Jones Bio - performed with the Dave Glover Band, Sihouettes and The Professionals.
Billy Hogan (Bridesiders) - three pics and interview with Mr Hogan about his grandfather .
Pierce Turner (The Arrows) - Homepage - gigs, news, albums.
Sonny Knowles [Earl Gill and Pacific Showband] - Biography at Owl Records.
Ollys Things - Olly Walsh [The Leaders] - Well done showband-oriented site - nice collection of Frielmen and Royalchords photos.
Robin Averill Online - Former "Signs" and "College Boys" member - now residing and performing in Canada. [Gone awol again, but the original website is archived here]
The Music of Billy Finnegan [Billy Walsh Showband, Downbeats Showband] - hopepage of this Armagh singer/songwriter.
Blackthorn's Mike O'Callaghan [Mellowtones, Sean O'Down Showband] bio at www.irishthing.com.
Biography of Highland Radio's Pio McCann [Claxton Showband, Buckaroos, Polkadots, Tallmen]
John McCane (onetime showband bass guitarist and vocalist) profiled at Jan Stenson's Internet site
Francis Kennedy (Swingtime Aces)'s Irish Showband Archives and Irish Beat Bands Archives at Irishshowbands.net
Confessions of a 60's Drummer - Carlo Little [The Universals] - a MUST visit for anyone interested in the 60's music scene.
[Updated/moved]Brendan O'Loughlin's [Express Showband]Homepage - Limerick City born singer. Download Brendan's MP3's here
Colm Wilkinson (Chris Lambe Showband, The Action, The Jim Doherty Quartet, The Four Aces, The Witnesses) Official Website
David McWilliams (Coral Showband) tribute site - includes bio, discographies, photos, song listed by year and more
The Official Johnny Crampsie Website (Johnny Quigley, McIntyres, Merry Macs, Clipper Carlton, Melody Aces)
Paul Duffy [Miami Showband] Entertainment - US based - performing in central and south Fla, as well as Boston, New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Louis Stewart [Chris Lambe Showband] Bio at musicnetwork.ie
John Rossall's [Jack Ruane Showband] Glitter - from showband performer to glitter rock and roll - bios, pix, gig schedules
The Blarney Brothers (South Africa) - showbanders Paul Mcilroy[Newmen], Tony Fisher [Newmen] and Damien Mcilroy[Freshmen] form this group.
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