Here’s a delightful interview of Mickey by Eva Ní Shuilleabháin of Scrogall TV, Co. Kerry. Finishes with Mickey performing the song “Time” from the new album. Out soon!

On Wednesday, 7^th December, Mickey will be hosting the formal launch of a new Strings Project at the St. Patrick’s Boys and Girls National School, Cambridge Road, Dublin. He’ll be at the Ringsend Irishtown Community Centre along with notable dignitaries including Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr. Maria Parodi. Included will be an appeal for acquiring musical instruments.

The St. Patrick’s School Ringsend project will be joined with the Whitefriar Strings Project, already established, to form The South East Area Strings Project.

The Strings Project introduces primary-age children (6-12 years) to Music Theory, Practice, and Performance. Each pupil will receive a weekly practical violin or cello lesson as well as classroom course content. In addition summer programmes will be held in the Ringsend Irishtown Community Centre. No child will be disadvantaged by the inability of a family to support their participation. The instruments and tuition will be provided without charge.

Mickey hopes you’ll join him in support of this worthy cause!

RTE2 is airing Brian and Pippa Get Married, a documentary captured at the couple’s wedding festivities last summer.  Catch the lovely couple sashaying up the aisle in Wicklow.  Mingle with celebrity guests in the posh after-party held at the Ritz-Carlton.

And, if that weren’t lively enough, catch Mickey’s very special song composed for the couple. It’s entitled, “The First Day.”

Here’s the YouTube vid for the song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnFlrbf2m2M&feature=colike

RTE 2, Thursday, 10pm.  All in good fun!

For more info: http://www.rte.ie/tv/realitybites_2011/brianandpipa.html

Championed by Francie Conway (with Tralee roots of his own), the festival was jam-packed with stage performances, singsongs, educational workshops, and even a musical theatre show entitled, “When Jolie Met Christie.” The crescendo of the celebration featured the final contestants of the newly established Christie Hennessy Song Competition. What better way to acknowledge Christie Hennessy than to theme the event celebrating the traditions of original music!

Honored and privileged to be part of it all was Mickey Harte. With multiple roles, Mickey provided warmth and leadership throughout. He co-hosted the workshops for secondary school kids, led the judging of Saturday eve’s songwriting competition, and generally raised the bar with his performances.  Oh, and had a lot of fun as well.  Great craic!

While still savoring the entire experience, Mickey’s already looking forward to next year!

Just released!  A brand new arrangement of Mickey’s composition entitled, “Time.”

Mickey shares his thoughts and inspiration for the song:

“TIME” has a simple message, I guess. I’ve learned that TIME is the most-valuable commodity through all the years of your life.

We acquire lots of things throughout our lifetime… money, a nice home, fancy car(s), friends, love, dreams and aspirations… but TIME is the one thing we just never have enough of. From the day we are born… time is running out. HAH! Not to worry, that’s not a bad thing. It just helps us to focus sometimes… to have goals, and deadlines, and a schedule to make sure we try to fit everything and everyone in.

As the opening lyric in the song offers “Stop chasing Ghosts“… basically try not to live in the past but in the present… the here and the now. In the moment. Sometimes, we either live in the past with regrets or looking to the future, hoping that all those things you think you need will be waiting somewhere in the future.  Most of the time, they’re right here, right now in front of you and within your control.

Enjoy the moment and allow yourself and the people you care about to enjoy it too. Concentrate on what’s relevant today.  Because it may become one of those things you learn from in the future. Only by living and taking on the challenges today, will you realise how important those decisions will be in the future. They should not be viewed as mistakes but things you needed to do to enjoy the moment at that particular time!!

As one might say, it’s all about the here and the now! Enjoy…  and I hope you enjoy the song too. Now that is important! Thanks for listening. MJ

Get ready to celebrate with fellow Guinness fans around the world as we raise our glasses for the third annual Arthur Guinness Day. Kicking off at 17:59 GMT on 22nd September 2011, we’ll join together to toast the legendary Arthur Guinness, the man who created our beloved beer. From Ireland and Europe across to the USA, Caribbean and ending in Asia, 24 hours of global celebrations and live music events will mark another year of Guinness goodness.

Live!  DCU Helix!
 

“It is fitting that Tralee plays host to this inaugural Christie Hennessy Celebration as Christie was one of our most celebrated sons. With planned workshops and concerts and I would imagine, there will be some impromptu music sessions in the local pubs, Tralee will be showcasing some of its wonderful talent. Christie Hennessy spoke through his music and it’s through music we will pay tribute to him. With the backing of The Irish Music Rights Organisation, Holiday Tralee and local businesses this will be a musical experience of a lifetime.” Mayor Grace O’Donnell.

“My Dad was a dedicated song smith/writer all his life. Whenever he encountered an aspiring songwriter, he willingly gave his time and encouragement in helping them to express what they were attempting to say in words and music. So it is a very fitting tribute that the Christie Hennessy Celebration event is being held in his home town of Tralee as, in essence, it could not be any closer to his heart”, added Hermione Hennessy.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

The celebration will be launched by Tralee’s own Francie Conway on Wednesday 12th October, at The Brandon Hotel, with performances of well-known Christie Hennessy songs by local artists. The evening will culminate in a showcase of local singer-songwriters. Thursday 13th October will see a series of Live Music Sessions take place at various venues throughout Tralee. Performances will culminate in a live cover of a Christie Hennessy song in each venue at 11pm.

On Saturday 15th October, the final of the Christie Hennessy Song Competition will take place in the Brandon Hotel. Ten finalists selected from almost 200 entries across Ireland will perform their original songs in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges. The winning songwriter will be presented with a cheque for €1,000 on the night, courtesy of Holiday Tralee plus a recording session at the renowned Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin with writer/producer Rob Burke, courtesy of Tony Perrey and the Windmill Lane team.

From 12th to 14th October, IMRO will host a series of Music Workshops for local secondary school students. The workshops will focus on songwriting, production and performance and will be hosted by singer-songwriters, Luán Parle and Mickey Harte, and songwriter/producer, Gavin Ralston.

“The inspiration for hosting a celebration of the life and music of Christie Hennessy has its roots in the unveiling of the fine statue of the great man in Tralee. As a national organisation representing the rights of music creators and also being a strong advocate of new music creation in Ireland, IMRO is very proud to be working with so many local businesses and organisations in Tralee to keep the spirit of Christie and his music very much alive.” Keith Donald, IMRO Chairman.

“We in Tralee are very excited about the Christie Hennessy celebration that will be taking place in October. Christie Hennessy is one of Tralee’s most famous sons and he was a musical genius. IMRO and Francie Conway have put together an innovative and varied musical programme in honour of Christie and we hope that fans of Christie from all over the world will come to Tralee to be part of the celebration. Last year a sculpture of Christie Hennessy was unveiled in Tralee which attracted a huge crowd we now want to develop a festival in his honour in his birthplace of Tralee. We have some fabulous musical talent lined up and we will ensure a warm welcome for all fans of Christies’ music”
Kieran Ruttledge, Holiday Tralee ]]> http://www.mickeyhartemusic.com/uncategorized/mickeys-imros-christy-hennessy-celebration.html/feed 0 http://www.mickeyhartemusic.com/uncategorized/new-vid-mickeys-songs-from-the-new-album.html http://www.mickeyhartemusic.com/uncategorized/new-vid-mickeys-songs-from-the-new-album.html#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:14:20 +0000 admin http://www.mickeyhartemusic.com/?p=797 Here’s Mickey just Mickey and his guitar captured while participating in The Anglers Sessions @ The Anglers Rest, down by The Strawberry Beds. Elegant, exquisite and intimate performances of several songs from the soon-to-be released album, “Forward to Reality.”

Date 01 September 2011

Singer song writer Mickey Harte gives his support the Hike for HOPE Donegal 2011

Well know Singer songwriter Mickey Harte is getting his hiking boots on! , And taking part in the first ever Hike for Hope Donegal. The Hike takes place in Crolly on Saturday the 17^th September 2011 and is in aid of The Hope Foundation.

Hike for Hope Donegal offers a great day’s walking/hiking whatever your level of fitness. Set in the magnificent setting of Donegal with some of the most beautiful and scenery in Ireland ,there are 2 options available  (A) Climb Mt Errigal (the tallest peak in Donegal)  751 metres (2,464 ft) with  stunning views of N/W Donegal Mountains, lakes and coastline.This trek is for the experienced walker/hiker and a good level of fitness is required.Errigal was voted ‘Ireland’s Most Iconic Mountain’ by Walking & Hiking Ireland in 2009.(B) The Forest Trek not a difficult trek but some level of fitness is required. Mostly flat terrain with great views of Mount Errigal and the Poison Glen (The Poisoned Glen is one of the most beautiful spots in Donegal)

Local Donegal Singer song writer and HOPE Supporter Mickey Harte who will be taking part stated “I’m delighted to be associated with the Hike for Hope Donegal and look forward to meeting participants on the day. I would encourage people to get their boots on and join me in the hills for a great day out and in doing so help so many children who desperately need our help.

To find out more information about the Hike for Hope Donegal, visit the website www.hopefoundation.ie and click on events or ring Rosaleen on 086 806 9900. We are asking if participants could raise sponsorship of €150 to take part.

As expected, the festivities were high visibility.  Video crews were on hand from RTE capturing images destined for upcoming programming on Irish TV.  VIP Magazine snapped the photos. And, the mainstream press was well-represented.

Among celebrities attending were Irish soccer star Robbie Keane and his model wife Claudine Palmer, former Miss World winner Rosanna Davison and her boyfriend millionaire heir Wesley Quirke, 28 TV host Brian Dowling, 33, model Karen Fitzpatrick, TV presenter and model Avril Kelly, and Sky TV presenter Louise Loughman and her husband, property mogul Stephen Byrne.

And… of course Mickey sang!  One of many memorable moments of this festive celebration of love.

Next… watch for updates on the TV programme!