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Photo Credits: Viktoria Routledge
Over 50 musicians on stage and a fantastic crowd saw a very succesful evening for Save The Children Sweden gauranteed in Umea, Sweden on December 14th 2009. The bands Mullin Mallin, Appendix, Centipedes and Snakes, Arish, Suvi Avara as well as the Waldorf School Choir with Mikael Retsler ensured that there was an eclectic sound for all present. Eastern European, Swedish, Irish, Folk, Pop and new songs from BURNS and friends "Innocence Lost" resounded with an intense and uplifting energy. The audience participation was unequalled and the warmth was evident for all those on stage. Special Thanks to Save The Children, Saga Theater, Midgardskolan, Waldorf Skolan and all performers as well as audience who made it an evening to remember. There is currently a video being edited of the nights entertainment and will be available online when completed.
For some great photos please click on link below:
ARISH PRODUCTIONS
January 2010
ARISH TO PERFORM AS PART OF BURNS AND FRIENDS CONCERT FOR SAVE THE CHILDREN SWEDEN
ARISH have been included in the line-up to play on the 12 December in Saga Theater in Umea for the benefit of Radda Barnen (Save The Children Sweden). The concert's proceeds will go to a project to be picked by Brian Burns and will be supervised by Radda Barnen Umea's office.
The decision to perform this concert was made after BURNS pencilled the title song for the new album "Innocence Lost" after reading two reports published in 2009. The first was the Ryan Report published in May in Ireland after an investigation into the alleged child abuse that took place in the industrial schools used in the reform system in Ireland. The second report was published by Radda Barnen following a study into the increase in poverty and especially child poverty in Sweden.
The very fact that these reports inspired the song "Innocence Lost" and the concert meant that the collaboration with Radda Barnen was the most logical and also gives the opportunity to highlight the excellent work this organisation and its employees do.
ARISH PRODUCTIONS
November, 2009
The ARISH "On The Road" tour continued on SEPTEMBER 5th with 2 concerts in Lulea, Sweden for the Kulturnatta Festival. ARISH had been selected to represent Umea as part of a cultural cooperation between the two northern towns in Sweden.
The biggest crowd in four years attended the outdoor concert in front of Berlins Store in main square Lulea (located on the Arctic Circle in north Sweden). ARISH have begun recording their new album in Umea over the past couple of weeks and delighted the crowd with some new songs that will be released on the album in November 2009.
There were two performances with the lads taking to the stage in the Kulturhuset (Cultural/Arts Center) later that evening. There were numerous encores and a hugely positive response that means that it wont be long before ARISH will return to Lulea to perform!
ARISH wants to thank all the people from Kulturnatta in Lulea and Umea, Owe and all at Berlins in Lulea as well as everyone who came out to support the band!
For some great photos please click on link below: ARISH CONCERT PHOTOS at KULTURNATTA FESTIVAL, LULEA, SWEDEN
PHOTOS CREDIT: NIK DESIGN
ARISH PRODUCTIONS
SEPTEMBER, 2009
ARISH PRODUCTIONS
AUGUST, 2009
BRIAN IN FULL FLIGHT AT NOLIA CONCERT, UMEA, SWEDEN (PHOTO COPYRIGHT: HENKE OLOFSSON)
The ARISH "On The Road" tour continued on Tuesday 4th August with a concert in Nolia, Umea, Sweden.
There was large crowds and glorious sunshine as ARISH played a fast a furious set to the audience delight.
ARISH wants to thank Stora Nolia Management especially Jan Olof Sandberg and promoters Tiljan as well as everyone who came out to support the band!
For some great photos please click on link below: ARISH CONCERT PHOTOS NOLIA, UMEA, SWEDEN
ARISH PRODUCTIONS
AUGUST, 2009
In a recent interview Brian talks to Anna Lunstrom about the ongoing ARISH tour in Sweden to promote the recently launched double single "On The Road/Sandcastles". ARISH have been playing extensively in Norrland (north Sweden) since the release of the single at Kulturnatta in Umea, Sweden in May. There have been concerts in Bjurholm, Vannas, Holmon Island, Umea, etc. and concerts have been confirmed in Stockholm, Summer In The City Festival, Hornefors, Umea, etc. There is a full listing on the LIVE link on this website.
In the VK Interview, Brian and Anna discuss the recent success of ARISH and the popularity of Irish music in Sweden. Also the reasons behind Brian's return to Sweden from Ireland gets a mention.
For full interview please click on link below:
BURNS INTERVIEW WITH VK NEWSPAPER IN SWEDEN
ARISH PRODUCTIONS
JUNE, 2009
The Official Video for the New Single "SANDCASTLES" written by Brian Burns in December 2008 for his recently deceased Uncle Sean Murray RIP. It was recorded in Umea, Sweden in March 2009 by ARISH. The new double single released at the Kulturnatta Festival in Umea in May 2009 also includes the track "ON THE ROAD (PAHAROVA).
The song "SANDCASTLES" explores the beauty and innocence of youth and the loss of that innocence on getting older and moving on to new experiences and adventures in life.
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"SANDCASTLES" VIDEO CLIP
ARISH PRODUCTIONS
JUNE, 2009
ARISH released their new single "On The Road/Sandcastles" at the Kulturnatta Festival 2009 in Sweden. ARISH and BURNS were joined by 20 artists from 8 different bands and the Umea Folk Music Initiative on stage. Unfortunately, the organisers of the festival had some technical and arrangement issues and ARISH and Friends decided to stage a spontaneous acoustic session. As you can see from clips and photos a great time was had by all! On behalf of everyone in ARISH and our friends we would like to thank all the people who came to the events and apologise to those who were left in the cold so long. We hope you enjoyed the evening despite the hitches.
A BIG thanks to:
PADDY PERSON BORDUN MULLIN MALLIN CENTIPEDES AND SNAKES UMEA FOLK MUSIC INITIATIVE O GRADY NEW MOUNTAIN MUSICThere were fantastic crowds and great atmosphere at both the CD Prelaunch Party at Pipes of Scotland on Friday night and the Kulturnatta Festival on the Saturday. You can see photos and media clips at the following links:
PHOTOS FROM BURNS, ARISH AND FRIENDS, LIVE IN SWEDEN TV4 SWEDEN TELEVISION INTERVIEW with BURNS and CRONIN from ARISH P4 RADIO SWEDEN INTERVIEW and PERFORMANCE with ARISH
As part of the build up to the launch of the new double single "On The Road/Sandcastles", BURNS and various members of ARISH will appear live on P4 Radio Sweden. This special broadcast can be heard on internet and local networks.
All Infos including link to P4 Radio at:
BURNS and ARISH LIVE ON P4 RADIO SWEDEN
ARISH PRODUCTIONS
May 2009
It has been announced that the NEW Double Single "ON THE ROAD / SANDCASTLES" by ARISH will be released at Kulturnatta 2009 in Umeå. Available EXCLUSIVELY from BURMANS, Umeå, Sweden and at www.burnsmusic.net. The song "ON THE ROAD” (aka "PAHAROVA") has been receiving incredible response at all live performances that ARISH have given in the last year. The song is the true story of a midnight drive that Brian Burns took through Norrbotten from a small village called PAHAROVA to Gallivare on Midsommar night. There is a special guest appearance on the single by banjo player Thord Hird (Blue Mountain Music). The driving tempo is matched by vivid imagery of the landscapes that form Swedish Lapland. "SANDCASTLES" is a new song dedicated to the memory of Brian Burns uncle Sean Murray who died in December 2008. The song tells of the beauty of innocence and the loss of that innocence when growing up. There is a beautiful string arrangement to be performed live by Umeå FolkMusik Iniativ at Kulturnatta. There will be an open Pre-launch party at Pipes of Scotland on Friday, 22.05.2009. There is large number expected and although entry is free, a limited number allowed entry.
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ARISH will perform with several guest artists from Ireland, Umeå and Västerbotten.
Official Launch of the new single:
The official launch of the new single will take place on Saturday, 23.05.2009 at Kulturnatta 2009. ARISH will perform the new songs live together with the usual combination of Irish tunes, original songs and foot-stomping Irish rhythms. ARISH will perform with several bands and band members from the Umea area including BORDUN, PADDYS, BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC, MULLIN MALLIN, O GRADYS, UMEA FOLK MUSIK and VERY SPECIAL GUEST!! This performance will combine to form an evening of IRISH MUSIC and DANCE not yet seen in Umeå.... It will be the main event and closing act on the RENNMARKTORGET stage.
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It is not to be missed!!
ARISH and FRIENDS, Pipes of Scotland, 22.05.2009 Start: 20.00
ARISH and FRIENDS, Kulturnatta, Rennmarkstorget Stage, 23.05.2009 Start: approx 00.15
Contact: ARISH PRODUCTIONS info@burnsmusic.net Tel. (0046) 703157251 http://www.burnsmusic.net
ARISH is:
Brian BURNS: Vocals, Guitars, Bodhran
Brian CRONIN: Bodhran, Beat Box, Vocals, Whistle, Irish Dancing
Anton TELJABACK: Fiddle
Olof WIKSTROM: Accordion, Guitar, Whistle, Vocals, Whistle
They have played in venues such as:
Saga Theater, Umea
Scharinska, Umea
Harrys, Umea
Pipes, Umea
Marias, Vannas
Corona, Umea University
Sjomarket, Hornefors
Kulturnatta Festival, Umea
The combination of original and traditional Irish music means the ARISH have managed to build a following ensuring a packed house and foot-stomping tunes!
ARISH has also managed to break the record of several venues in terms of takings at the till!!
You can listen to some of ARISH's live recording from a sell-out performance at Saga Theater in Umea at ARISH DOWNLOADS
The recordings include the song "Northern Dream" written by Brian Burns and "You Couldnt Have Come" written by Luka Bloom.
BURNS performed together with ARISH in Harrys in Umea for St. Patricks Day 2009. A full house saw ARISH play a mix of new and old songs.
There was plenty of local media interest in the concert with a new CD and new arrangements of songs and tunes on show for the first time.
You can see the Swedish Newspaper VF article on the following link:
VF ARISH/St. Patricks Day Article
ARISH ROCKS SCHARINSKA IN UMEA
See VK report on ARISH concert in Scharinska here:
VK article: ARISH in Scharinska
Tel: 00 46 70 315 72 51
Email: info@burnsmusic.net
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