The family of late Mullingar singer Joe Dolan are taking their Remembering Joe Dolan - The Annual Joe Dolan Festival on the road. We asked Ben Dolan, Adrian Dolan, Ray Dolan and Sandra Dolan the BIG questions . . .
Joe's brother Ben, who shared the stage with his younger brother for 47 years, will be joined on stage by Joe's niece Sandra, nephews Adrian and Ray with singer Karen Carroll and members of Joe's original backing band.
Joe, who died in 2007, enjoyed hits across five decades, from 1964's The Answer To Everything, through the 70s with I Need You and Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller, the 80s with More and More and It's You, It's You, and the 90s with his cover of Blur's The Universal and into the new century with a musical collaboration with The RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
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His song, You're Such A Good-Looking Woman, was included in the recent Disney film Cruella, while the likes of Robbie Williams, Damon Albarn of Blur, the late Shane MacGowan and Morrissey have said they are fans of Joe's music and even included his songs in their live shows.
Tickets from €30 (booking fees may apply) are on sale now.
2024 Tour Dates: 26th January: Talbot Hotel, Clonmel. 2 February:, Tullamore Court Hotel. 3 February: University Concert Hall, Limerick. 9 February: Cork Opera House. 16 February: Cavan Crystal Hotel. 23 February: Hotel Kilkenny. 24 February: The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. 2 March: Town Hall Theatre, Galway. 9 March: Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney. 15 March: Glor Theatre Ennis. 6 April: National Opera House Wexford. 12 April: The Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge. 18 April: Vicar Street, Dublin. 20 April: Theatre Royal Waterford.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Ben: I started out in the music business in 1960. I love meeting all Joe's fans who call to Mullingar's Dolan's Pub and having a chat with them about the old days. I will be celebrating my 90th Birthday in June.
How would you describe your music?
Ben: Our music has a continental style which suited Joe's voice so well.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Adrian: David Bowie, The Police, Joe Dolan.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Ray: Thin Lizzy at Horizon Ballroom, Mullingar.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Adrian: Looking After No.1 by The Boomtown Rats.
What's your favourite song right now?
Ray: Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Sandra: The song Grace, which also happens to be written by two Mullingar men.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Coming to a venue near you soon! www.joedolan.com or on Joe Dolan on social media.
Alan Corr
