An Offaly big adventure
From Sister Sledge to The Spikes, plus non musical attractions such as massage, fortune-telling and art exhibitions, Castle Palooza promises a festival in the conventional sense of the word.
Kilian Murphy, 12 Jul 2007
Castle Palooza is now in its second year under the CherryCool brand, and this August’s festival promises to be even better than its distinguished predecessor. The setting will remain as sublime as ever – who could ask for a more picturesque venue than Tullamore’s magical Charleville Castle? – but this year’s line-up should provide even greater excitement than its 2006 predecessor.
The event takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th, to be exact) and it promises to be two days’ worth of non-stop musical excellence. But of course, there is so much more to this festival than music. Among other things, you can have a massage, get your fortune told, or even visit an art exhibition over the weekend.
However, the real measure of a festival’s excellence is the quality of its music, and this year’s bill should satisfy your every whim. The glamorous disco of Sister Sledge, the pure rock thrills of Mainline and The Spikes, the swoonsome electro-pop of Neosupervital, the gorgeous alt-country yearning of The Chapters – there is quite literally something for everyone at this event.
The dance music aficionados will also be well catered-for. A whole host of top-quality DJs will be strutting their stuff at the festival, including the notorious Johnny Moy, and Dublin’s finest, DJ Tu-Ki. Plus, let’s not forget Noise Control, who are fast becoming one of Ireland’s premiere electronic groups.
These aforementioned acts are just for starters. You can also enjoy Star Little Thing’s catchy punk-funk, and the sophisticated accomplishment of the Martin Staunton Band. But perhaps you’d prefer the DIY gorgeousness of Frightened Rabbit, or even Cowboy X’s fuzzed-up indie-pop?
There will be all this to look forward to, and plenty more besides. Just make sure you bag yourself a ticket!
SISTER SLEDGE FEATURING KATHY SLEDGE
Sister Sledge are, without a doubt, the most legendary act on the Castle Palooza bill. The Philadelphia-raised sisters began their career back in 1972, so they have had 35 years to build up their songbook. And what a songbook it is: ‘Mama Never Told Me’, ‘Frankie’, ‘We Are Family’ – the hits just keep on coming. So be sure to pack your dancing shoes, and prepare for a feast of classic disco.
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