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“The Showband Era” is the title of a unique exhibition of memorabilia on display in Graiguenamanagh Library from the 4th to the 25th of February.Before the days of electric guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers, brass instruments dominated the music of Ireland. The true era of the Irish showbands actually started in the mid 1950’s, but really didn’t catch fire and explode until the 1960’s. What is certain is that a showband had just one job…entertain the crowds and “keep them dancing.” Take a trip down memory lane to a bygone era in our musical past in Graig library. This nostalgic exhibition features original posters & photographs of showbands, some musical instruments and music. A sincere thanks to those who contributed items to this fabulous exhibition.
Graignamanagh library is open 10am to 8pm Tuesday and Thursday.
10am to 5 pm Wednesday and Friday
10am to 1.30 Saturday
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