Gospel choir to 'do their thing' in Bray
THE Dublin Gospel Choir is set to showcase their new album 'Doing Their Thing,' at the Mermaid in Bray on Thursday November 12, a week after its release. The show will be packed full of true gospel classics and surprising future favourites.
The record was produced by Ken Mc Hugh of Autamata fame. The first single to be taken from the album 'Liberty Bell' was also produced by Ken, a track he originally wrote and recorded himself.
From their modest beginnings as a local school choir in Dublin's inner city 13 years ago, they have become a household name in Ireland, playing a host of concerts each year, including an annual slot at Ireland's internationally-acclaimed boutique festival Electric Picnic, and a performance to a sell-out 82,000 crowd at Croke Park in 2008.
The choir has shared a stage with heavyweights like Rod Steward, John Legend, Paddy Casey and Bray's own Padraig Rushe.
The choir also featured along with Enniskerry's Chris de Burgh on a special New Year's Day BBC Songs of Praise programme which was broadcast to over 35 million viewers worldwide.
While the religious audience is one target market for them, the Dublin Gospel Choir seems to have broader appeal. Collaborations with people like Damien Rice have also won them a much younger audience and one that remains a large part of their audience at shows right across Ireland. They were also invited by Rod Stewart to join him for two great nights at the RDS.
For more information go to www.dublingospelchoir.com.
