Hotpress Article: The Candlelight Sessions


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THE CANDLELIGHT SESSIONS at Phil Grimes' pub are the first rung on the ladder for many aspiring musicians. Proprietor Tom Ryan and chief rabble-rouser Johnny Kiely explain why this live gem is an important part of the Irish music scene.

Now in its ninth year, the Candlelight Sessions is the flagship 'open-mic' night in Waterford. Duke Special played in the room one stormy night to a small local crowd and Declan O'Rourke performed his first solo headliner there - a gig that was packed to its 50-person capacity.

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