A night of sugar

Ginseng supporting Reemo Friday 4th August in The Sugar Club.

Doors open 8:30pm 

Print the flyer for concession price of €5. 

July 22, 2006

Ginseng Mini Tour BLOG

Ginseng finished their mini tour in fine form on Sunday afternoon in Kilkenny's Zoo. Many laughs were had, and many friends were made.

The guys and girl took to the road on Thursday 18th in Dublin's TBMC, which was a monster rock show. The sound was big and loud, just as they liked it.

Friday night, they took their roadshow to the Harbour Bar in Rush, North county Dublin. The show went down well with the locals, who also took the time to take the piss out of drummer Dave Spier, with an ID card incident.

Saturday, Ginseng fuelled up the van, checked the tyre pressures, and headed down the Naas road towards Kilkenny. The anticipation was high, as it was their first gig weekend in the heritage town. They arrived at the Zoo venue on Parliament Street, and immediately got down to business with the setup and soundcheck. All was looking and sounding well for the group.

The show went down well with the crowd, and Ginseng decided to large it up in true rock and roll style by heading out on the town afterwards. With a few local fans showing them the town, it was going to be a good night, which it proved to be with the Sunday morning hangovers felt by all!

Sunday morning was sedated for a brief time. Bassist Paul Hare had the hunger call, whereas the guitarists were still in a state of slumber. They were woken soon enough, and a well deserved hangover breakfast was had.

The all ages gig on Sunday was high energy. These kids in Kilkenny knew how to rock. Lead guitarist Dave Travers must have been suffering from a "heavy handed" hangover, as he broke 2 strings on consecutive guitars during the show. Being the true professional, he continued on with a vengance to keep the kids entertained. Rhythm guitarist Luisa Notaro was either freaked out or flattered at the bouquet of flowers presented to her by one local fan after the show!

All in all, a blinding weekend for Ginseng. The guys and girl would like to give a big shout out to Una, Graham, Andrew, Aisling, Faye, Nikki, Sam and Kerry for the support and hospitality. Ginseng will be back sooner rather than later!

May 22, 2006

Ginseng on Tour this week

Thursday 18th May

Onstage 9:30pm Temple Bar Music Centre

Ginseng Appearing Live in the Irish Semi Finals of the Emergenza International Music Festival. Advance concession ticket sales 10 euro available.
Email info@ginsengmusic.com or txt Ginseng to 0879232252 for tickets.
Free Ginseng CD with ticket! 8 bands playing first band onstage 7:30pm 15 euro door Admission

Friday 19th May
The Harbour Bar, Rush Doors open 9pm Adm €5
with Minus Circus & O.N.E

Saturday 20th May
The Zoo, Kilkenny. Doors 9pm Adm €5
with Minus Circus, Kieran Byrne

Sunday 21st May
The Zoo, Kilkenny. Doors 4pm Adm €6 - ALL AGES GIG
with Minus Circus, Frantic State & Caboose

May 15, 2006

May 01, 2006

She Screams - Music Video

Recorded by Luke Leslie from Buckledcranium Productions.

http://www.buckledcranium.com/index.html

If you can't see the video you need to download Quicktime 7.0 for Mac here or Windows here.

Our single 'She Screams' video now available to watch!!!

Download here (right click on this link below, save as....)

http://www.buckledcranium.com/miscvid/ginseng.m4v

Mar 27, 2006

Shops Stocking Single 'She Screams'

Here's a list of record stores where to purchase our new single, out March 24th!

Tower Records - Wicklow St

HMV - Grafton St

HMV - Henry St

Virgin Megastore - Blanchardstown

Virgin Megastore - Liffey Valley

Virgin Megastore - Tallaght

Virgin Megastore - Cork

KnB Music - Maynooth

Road Records - Also available to purchase online (Click Here)

Buy our new CD single online! Click Here

Mar 20, 2006

Ginseng Video Shoot

In conjunction with the single 'She Screams'  Ginseng spent this weekend recording a video shoot with Director Luke Leslie from Buckled Cranium Productions in Sandycove, Dublin.  Barrie McMullin also came along as Assistant Director and Stills Photographer. http://www.buckledcranium.com

The location was in an amazing spot called The Battery just overlooking the forty foot.  Once editing is finished we'll be streaming it on this website for all of you to check out!

Mar 12, 2006

Cd Launch Night

Launch night of the new Single 'She Screams' is taking place on Friday 24th March in The Hub, Temple Bar. Support on the night comes from Cork band Kilterr, Mola and the Dead Flags.

Looking forward to a great night of music!

Mar 12, 2006

Hotpress -The Xmas Factor

Ireland's biggest selling music magazine Hotpress out now dated 14th December 2005 features a review of Ginseng's last CD single 'Where No One Knows' in an article called First Cuts by Jackie Hayden. So go check it out, in stores now. 

"...tasty chiming guitar fills, boogie soloing, cascading chords and a bright sound full enough to fill your head."

Dec 06, 2005  

Recording Update

New line-up, new sound, new band - thats how we feel right now in the studio.  The bass, drums and rhythm guitar are finished and we are really happy with the way things are progressing!

Nov 29, 2005  

Ginseng in Recording Studio

Ginseng will be spending November/December recording 4 new tracks in Creamy Sonic Studios, Dublin with producer Peter Slankster.  This will be the first studio recording with their new guitarist Lusia Notaro. A single release is planned for February.

The following tracks will be recorded:

Nothing Here

Wake Up

She Screams

Changing Times

Nov 09, 2005  

Lookout for the new Gigsmart Compilation in Stores Nationwide

Ginseng's track 'Where No One Knows" is featured on the new compilation Track 1, CD 2 out now.

The Compliation consists of 2 CDs featuring exclusive tracks from 34 of Irelands best independent acts!

Oct 14, 2005  

GigSmart Ireland – “The Compilation Returns”

14 October 2005 Stores Nationwide

GigSmart Ireland is pleased to announce that, “ The Compilation Returns ” on 14 October.

The double disc compilation album will feature dozens of bands and solo performers covering a diverse range of genres, highlighting the depth of talent in the country at present. Boasting talents such as Meteor New Comer Award nominees and Oxygen 05 performers amongst many other talented acts, the album will be instrumental in bringing to the fore, some of the most talented independent acts in the country.

Having tasted success previously in 2003 with their first compilation reaching no. 6 in the compilation charts and more recently with a string of top thirty single successes in 2004, GigSmart is hoping that the next compilation will bring some added attention to the many acts that make up GigSmarts independent music community.

GigSmart is quickly becoming recognised as a fertile development ground for success with previous and existing affiliated bands scoring record deals, meteor nominations and international tours. GigSmart has also provided a platform for acts to perform dates across the UK, US and Canada. The aim of the organisation this year to develop further in assisting Irish bands and artists to release, tour and promote their material to expanding audiences.

GigSmart “Our approach somewhat differs to most other music promotional companies. We try and promote a philosophy of community development at GigSmart. We focus on active participation within GigSmart because without it, musicians may find themselves lost in a maze of PR and brown nosing to try and get the smallest bit of recognition.

” We're not trying to “manufacture” the next U2 here, just give the performers a fighting chance to get their music out there. Our role is in identifying just the right mix of talent and hard work and putting it in the right place at the right time, we do that and we all start to get places. The bands that have released material through GigSmart have done well, some have gone on to bigger and better things and some are still developing. We will continue to work hard to raise the profile of all the bands and of our organisation as a whole to develop audiences. Without developing the interest it cant be sustainable, we keep at it so all boats rise together, well …that's the theory anyway”

Oct 9, 2005  

Hard Working Class Heroes Schedule 2005

YES, IT'S TRUE, ONE TICKET, 100+ BANDS, 6 VENUES, 3 NIGHTS

Ginseng will be headlining Eamonn Dorans Sunday 28th August Midnight.  Also playing on the night:

For more info go to www.hwch.net

Where do I get a ticket? How much are they?

Tickets for this event are now available.

Here's the link: CLICK HERE

Please remember that on the day(s) of the event you must swap the ticket(s) you get from Ticketmaster for HWCH wristbands, which we'll provide you with to gain access to the event. Check back here later for more information on where to pick up these wristbands on the weekend.

All tickets are available from Road Records, Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and from www.ticketmaster.ie
€28 incl booking fee (telephone and internet books subject to 12.5% over €25 – Agents €2 per ticket) All tickets must be exchanged at HWCH HQ, Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar.

Hope to see ye there!

Aug 14, 2005

Ginseng have been offered a slot at the prestigious Hard Working Class Heroes Festival 2005. Selected by over 25 judges including the likes of Thrills & Humanzi manager Allan Cullivan

With over 641 entries to whittle down, the judges were kept busy as they tried to place the top runners and riders for the August festival. Taking place in Dublin on the 26th, 27th and 28th August HWCH is sure to a veritable horde of A & R men Liffeyside.

This, the festival's third year, is promising to be both the most ambitious and innovative yet and with the potential lineup below - PLUS a number of special guests!! - it's going for a high on the richter scale in terms of excitement. ...

July 20, 2005