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The Rossoneri - Irish, folk, acoustic Manchester music

Gigs

Here is a list of all of The Rossoneri's gigs with the original line-up, that is, with Rob, Jenny and Phil. I don't have details of the gigs after, or I'd include them too — apologies.

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Gigs 2007

EXR Wright Robinson Reunion Sat 21 July 2007
Wright Robinson Sports College, Gorton
30 year reunion at local high school, to celebrate before the old building is replaced. EXR provided the muscial entertainment, and featured 12 musical acts performing to 1200 people. The Rossoneri headlined the main hall. Guest fiddle player/accordianist Rachel Regan featured, from the old Cairde band!
The Rossoneri @ Barleycorn Sat 30 January 2007
Barleycorn, Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-midnight, free entry.
The Rossoneri @ Old House At Home Fri 15 June 2007
Old House At Home, Braemar Road, Fallowfield
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-11:30, free entry.
The Rossoneri @ Carlton Club Thu 5 June 2007
Carlton Road, Whalley Range
An evening of Irish and folk music from The Rossoneri, 9pm - 11:30, £2.50 entry.
EXR Lloyds Hotel Tue 22 May 2007
Lloyds Htoel, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Special EXR night in the Chorlton Arts Festival, showcase night, featuring jazz, reggae, blues, funk and Irish folk-rock from The Rossoneri. 9pm start, free entry.
EXR Celebrate Festival 10 Mon 7 May 2007
British Muslim Heritage Centre, Whalley Range
THE CELEBRATE FESTIVAL 2007! - The new owners of the old GMB college - the British Muslim Heritage Centre - have agreed to let use use this amazing Whalley Range landmark one more time - for the 10th Anniverary of our Annual Festival. Don’t miss it! 100’s of things to see and do!... Including The Rossoneri
The Rossoneri @ Old House At Home Fri 27 April 2007
Old House At Home, Braemar Road, Fallowfield
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-11:30, free entry.
The Rossoneri @ Carlton Club Thu 26 March 2007
Carlton Road, Whalley Range
An evening of Irish and folk music from The Rossoneri, 9pm - 11:30, £2.50 entry.
EXR IRISH @ Hogshead, Sale Sun 18 March 2007
Hogshead, Sale, Cheshire
Full length sets, 9pm-11:30, free entry. St Patrick's Night weekend draws to an almighty end! First gig for the band in Sale, where Rob and Phil started off playing in 1999.
The Rossoneri @ Pack Horse Sun 18 March 2007
Packhorse, Stockport Road, Levenshulme
An afternoon of Irish and folk music from The Rossoneri, 3pm - 6pm, free entry.
EXR IRISH @ Red Lion Sat 17 March 2007
Red Lion, Wilmslow Road, Withington
Full length sets, 9pm-11:30, free entry. St Patrick's Night slot at Red Lion!
EXR IRISH @ Old House At Home Fri 16 March 2007
Old House At Home, Braemar Road, Fallowfield
Full length sets, 9:30pm-11:30, free entry. Return for St Patrick's Weekend.
Levenshulme Fleadh Launch with The Full Irish Sun 4 March 2007
St Mary's Parish Centre, Elbow St off Stockport Road in Levenshulme Village
2pm-5pm, Live Broadcast 3pm-5pm on 96.9 FM and on the web at www.allfm.org.
'Levenshulme Fleadh launch with the Full Irish Radio show featuring Joe Casserly and the team'

This family orientated fun day will feature live Irish Music, Dancing, Comedy, Food, Drink and plenty of Craic.
Highlights include Celtic Rock band 'The Rossoneri', traditional Irish Music sessions from Tara O'Carolan, Young Gifted & Green and a host of special guest musicians.
Comedy performances from finalists in this years Manchester Irish Comedian of the Year, acoustic sets from finalists in YGG Unsigned.
Set dancing displays from 'Sean Dempsey Set dancers', Irish Dancing displays from 'Young, Gifted & Green' , Keegan Kennedy and Justine Ward Mallinson.
The Rossoneri @ Red Lion Sat 17 February 2007
Red Lion, Wilmslow Road, Withington
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-11:30, free entry. First of new monthly slot at Red Lion!
The Rossoneri @ Barleycorn Sat 27 January 2007
Barleycorn, Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-midnight, free entry.
The Rossoneri @ Old House At Home Fri 26 January 2007
Old House At Home, Braemar Road, Fallowfield
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9:30pm-11:30, free entry. Return after successful first gig last month. We were joined by guest mandolin player Alex Johnson for the whole gig, thanks for playing!

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Gigs 2006

EXR Christmas Night, Igu@na Bar Sat 23 December 2006
Iguana Bar, Manchester Road, Chorlton
EXR Christmas gig, featuring Dany Palmas, Junkhouse Dog and The Rossoneri, free entry live music from 9pm.
The Rossoneri Duo @ Worsely Golf Club Mon 18 December 2006
Worsely Golf Club
Jenny and Phil played Christmas carols for an hour at a stylish 60th birthday party at Worsely Golf Club before dinner and a full band. (Violin and flute)
The Rossoneri on BBC Radio Manchester Mon 18 December 2006
BBC Radio Manchester (Oxford Road Studio)
Live interview and acoustic performance on show Citizen Manchester Irish, from 6:30pm, on 95.1 FM and bbc.co.uk/manchester
The Rossoneri @ Old House At Home Fri 8 December 2006
Old House At Home, Braemar Road, Fallowfield
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9:30pm-11:30, free entry. First gig in Fallowfield.
EXR Red Lion Sat 2 December 2006
Red Lion, Wilmslow Road, Withington
New monthly EXR night at Carlton Club, showcase night, featuring jazz, reggae/soul, rock/funk and Irish folk-rock from The Rossoneri. 9pm start, free entry, cheap beer.
The Rossoneri @ White Lion Fri 24 November 2006
White Lion, Wilmslow Road, Withington
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-11:30, free entry. NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FROM 15/12/06!
The Rossoneri Duo @ One Lounge Fri 24 November 2006
One Lounge, 1 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury
Duo set from Rob and Phil (like old times), two 30 minute sets between/after Risa Hall and Adam Palma duo.
The Rossoneri @ Revise Sun 12 November 2006
Revise, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-11:45, free entry.
24rockfest, Irish Night, BBC broadcast Mon 23 October 2006
Packhorse, Stockport Road, Levenshulme
Irish night in Levenshulme Festival, live broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester from 6:30 to 8pm. Acts include The Rossoneri, Emma Sweeny, Dezi Donnelly, Kegan Kennedy Dance School.
The Rossoneri @ Revise Sun 22 October 2006
Revise, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-11:45, free entry.
EXR Carlton Club Sat 22 October 2006
Carlton Club, Carlton Road, Whalley Range
Monthly EXR night at Carlton Club, variety night, featuring jazz from Dany Palmas, reggae/soul from Annette Gregory-King, rock/funk from Yaz Bukhari, and closing the night with Irish folk-rock from The Rossoneri. 9pm start, free entry, cheap beer.
24rockfest, Acoustic Showcase, LevFest 2006 and Oxjam Fri 20 October 2006
M19 Bar, Stockport Road, Levenshulme
Acoustic part of opening of Levenshulme Festival, live interview on BBC Radio Manchester, 20/25 minute performance slot, own material and folk rock. Live music 7:30-11:00, then jam session. Five-piece band. Procedes go to Oxfam.
EXR Oxjam at Revise Sun 15 October 2006
Revise, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Fundraiser for Oxfam, part of Oxjam month of live music, acoustic, jazz, funk, Irish, blues. 9pm-1:30am, free entry.
24rockfest, Acoustic Fest Fri 29 September 2006
M19 Bar, Stockport Road, Levenshulme
Acoustic venue of 24 rockfest unsigned night, The Rossoneri played the final 40 minutes, comprising own material and folk rock. Live music 7:30-11:00, then jam session. Five-piece band.
The Rossoneri @ Revise Sun 24 September 2006
Revise, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-11:45, free entry.
The Rossoneri @ Barleycorn Sat 23 September 2006
Barleycorn, Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury
Full length sets from The Rossoneri, 9pm-midnight, free entry. Our most number of encores!
EXR Revise Sun 17 September 2006
Revise, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
New EXR night, jazz, funk, Irish, blues, rock. 9pm-1:30am, free entry.
Igu@na Bar, Acoustic Night Thur 17 August 2006
Iguana Bar, Manchester Road, Chorlton
Main slot in two act acoustic night, play for an hour with Mike/Nick (five piece band), free entry.
EXR Bier Keller Thur 6 July 2006
Bier Keller, Piccadilly, Manchester
Big EXR night, variety of acts from soul to blues, rock to folk rock, and more. 9pm-1:30am, only £2. Not to be missed.
EXR Googlies Singer's Night Tues 4 July 2006
Didsbury Cricket Club, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury
Three EXR acts on before resident band Ransom: Irish (The Rossoneri) (minus ill Rob), rock (Col/Ade) and jazz (Yaz/Dave) with Phil's flute debut. Mike and Nick played with everyone as usual! 8pm 'til 12 pm, £ entry.
Wedding Reception, Northenden Thur 29 June 2006
Britannia Country Hotel
One hour set before buffet, by 5-piece band, of Irish, folk and popular music.
Igu@na Bar, Acoustic Night Thur 22 June 2006
Iguana Bar, Manchester Road, Chorlton
Main slot in two act acoustic night, play for an hour with Mike/Nick (five piece band), free entry.
Googlies Singers' Night Tue 6 June 2006
Didsbury Cricket Club, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury
Open mic before resident band Ransom, 8pm doors, £1 entry.
Leaving Party and Fund Raiser Sat 3 June 2006
Garden party, near Warrington
Perform at a large outdoor garden leaving do, alongside Devil's Dance and The Trophy Wives, to raise money for Action Aid.
EXR Carlton Club Mon 29 May 2006
Carlton Club, Carlton Road, Whalley Range
Planned to perform some songs outside in the afternoon by the bowling green.
Cut short due to rain, but Rob still found time to play bass to some jazz numbers.
Eurocultured Sun 28 May 2006
Thirsty Scholar arches (outside), Oxford Road, Manchester
Thirty minute set as part of the annual Eurocultured weekend event, with Nick (drums).
24rockfest, Whit Acoustic Fest, ITV Unsigned Fri 26 May 2006
M19 Bar, Stockport Road, Levenshulme
Acoustic venue of ITV Unsigned event, opening 20/25 minute slot, own material and folk rock, free admission before 9pm. Live music 7:30-11:00, then jam session. First gig as a four-piece band.
EXR Chorlton Arts Festival Sun 21 May 2006
Precinct Car Park, Chorlton
Perform 3 songs after reggae set, with EXR. Free entry, 12 noon til 4:00pm.
EXR Celebrate Festival Mon 1 May 2006
St. Margarets School Grounds, Whalley Range
Perform final 3 songs after soul, jazz and ska sets, with EXR. Free entry, 12 noon til 6:30pm.
EXR Lounge Bar Sun 30 April 2006
Lounge Bar, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Headline act, perform 9 songs together with in house band, also others by Jenny (piano) and Phil (backing vocals) with the rock 'n' roll band. Free entry, live music 8pm til midnight.
EXR Lounge Bar Mon 24 April 2006
Lounge Bar, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Perform 5 songs together with in house country/soul/ska band, also many others by Jenny (piano/fiddle) and Phil (backing vocals/bodhrán) with the band. Free entry, live music 8pm til 11:30pm.
EXR Lounge Bar Sun 16 April 2006
Lounge Bar, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Perform 5 songs together with in house country/rock 'n' roll band, also many others by Jenny (piano/fiddle) and Phil (backing vocals/bodhrán) with the band. Free entry, live music 8pm til midnight.
EXR Carlton Club Sat 15 April 2006
Carlton Club, Carlton Road, Whalley Range
Perform 5 songs together with in house country/rock 'n' roll band, also many others by Jenny (piano/fiddle) and Phil (backing vocals/bodhrán) with the band. £2 entry, live music 9pm til late.
Performance from "The Recorder Day", Peel Hall Mon 27 March 2006
Swinton Globe, with pupils from primary schools in Salford
Teach folk music and two tunes to pupils on The Recorder Day on Saturday 25 March,
perform with them to their parents that afternoon and in concert on the Monday night.
EXR Lounge Bar Sun 19 March 2006
Lounge Bar, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton
Perform 3 songs with in house latin/ska band, free entry, live music 8pm - 12pm.
Liverpool Excelsior St Patrick's 4th Anniversary Fri 17 March 2006
City centre Irish bar
Play traditional and popular Irish songs, and some jigs/reels, in Liverpool city centre pub, 9pm - 11pm.
24rockfest, Sham Rock n Roll, Manchester Irish Festival Fri 10 March 2006
Packhorse, Stockport Road, Levenshulme
Irish indie/rock night, 20/25 minute slot, own material and classics, £3 admission for whole night. Live music 8:30-11:00, DJ to 1am.
Igu@na Bar, Acoustic Night Thur 16 February 2006
Iguana Bar, Manchester Road, Chorlton
Main slot in two act acoustic night, play for an hour, free entry.

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Gigs 2005

Igu@na Bar, Guest appearance Sat 12 November 2005
Iguana Bar, Manchester Road, Chorlton
Guest appearance with band Devil's Dance, a reel and a song.
24rockfest, Acoustic Showcase, LevFest 2005 Sat 12 November 2005
M19 Bar, Stockport Road, Levenshulme
20/25 minute slot, own material, £3 admission for whole night.
Open Mic, Thirsty Scholar Thur 27 October 2005
Thirsty Scholar, Oxford Street, Manchester
15/20 minute slot, own material, The Rossoneri's first Manchester city centre slot!
Manchester Rhapsody, Arch Bar Wed 19 October 2005
Arch Bar, 20 Stretford Road, Hulme
Open mic, 15/20 minute slot, own material and traditional.
24rockfest, Acoustic Showcase, In The City Sat 1 October 2005
M19 Bar, Stockport Road, Levenshulme
20/25 minute slot, own material, £3 admission for whole night.
Googlies Singers' Night Tue 6 September 2005
Didsbury Cricket Club, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury
Open mic before band Ransom, including slot with them by Phil & Rob, £1 entry.
The Full Irish, Radio Interview Sun 4 September 2005
AllFM, 96.9 FM, Greater Manchester
Interview with Joe Casserley, then perform Too Old To Die Young.
Family Fun Day, Old Bedians Sports Centre Sun 28 August 2005
Didsbury, Broadcast on AllFM 96.9 FM
Performance on main stage before The Barry Doyle Band, over 500 people.
Igu@na Bar Sat 23 July 2005
Iguana Bar, Manchester Road, Chorlton
Play traditional and popular Irish songs, and some jigs/reels, with band Devil's Dance.
Wedding Reception, Timperley Sat 2 July 2005
Commence reception, and background for meal
Perform 3 hours total, variety of genres, instrumental and sung.
Googlies Singers' Night Tue 3 May 2005
Didsbury Cricket Club, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury
Open mic before band Ransom, including slot with them, £1 entry.
Igu@na Bar Sat 9 April 2005
Iguana Bar, Manchester Road, Chorlton
Play traditional and popular Irish songs, and some jigs/reels, with band Devil's Dance.
Igu@na Bar, St Patrick's Weekend Sat 19 March 2005
Iguana Bar, Manchester Road, Chorlton
Play traditional and popular Irish songs, and some jigs/reels, with band Devil's Dance.
Liverpool Excelsior St Patrick's Night Thu 17 March 2005
City centre Irish bar
Play traditional and popular Irish songs, and some jigs/reels, in Liverpool city centre pub.

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