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John Martyn Tribute Album

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:45:00 GMT

There's a new tribute album in the works for the late John Martyn, on which Lisa will perform a track from his 1977 release, One World. The singer-songwriter passed away last January while recording his next album, Willing to Work.

So far, twenty-two artists have signed up to pay tribute to Martyn on the forthcoming compilation, which doesn't have a title or release date as yet. As soon as we have more details, we'll let you know about it here. Until then, Martyn's site has posted a partial artist and track list for the tribute album.

Beck – Stormbringer
Snow Patrol – May You Never
Robert Smith (of The Cure) – Small Hours
Blackships (Nick McCabe, Simon Jones of the Verve) – Rope Soul'd or Sapphire
Beth Orton – Go Down Easy
David Gray – Let The Good Things Come
Lisa Hannigan – Couldn't Love You More
The Swell Season – I Don't Want to Know
Paolo Nutini – One World
Devendra Banhart – Sweet Little Mystery
Vetiver – Go Easy
Vashti Bunyan – Head & Heart
Skye Edwards (Morcheeba) – Solid Air
Ted Barnes featuring Gavin Clark (of Clayhill & Unkle) – Over The Hill
The Blind Boys Of Alabama – Glorious Fool
Brendan Campbell – Anna
Sonia Dada – Dancing
Sabrina Dinan – Certain Surprise
Oh My God – John Wayne
Foley (Miles Davis Bass Player) – Clutches
Nicholas Barron – Angeline
Cheryl Wilson – You Can Discover

Nick Drake Tribute on BBC 4

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:33:00 GMT

BBC Four will be airing The Songs of Nick Drake: Way to Blue this Friday, April 16 at 9 pm. Recorded at the Barbican in London this past January, the concert includes Lisa performing "At the Chime of a City Clock" and "Black Eyed Dog".

You can also catch the broadcast when it repeats:

April 17 at 12:20 am on BBC Four
April 18 at 11:45 pm on BBC Four
April 19 at 9:00 pm on BBC HD

Meltdown Tribute to Kate McGarrigle

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:05:00 GMT

London's Southbank Centre announced the initial line-up for Richard Thompson's Meltdown this morning. For eleven days in June, songwriting and guitar-playing legend Richard Thompson will take over Southbank Centre's riverside venues and spaces as the 17th director of Meltdown. A diverse programme of concerts - covering everything from blues, Cajun, folk and soul to punk, indie and classical - talks and films, reflecting the eclectic tastes, influences and passions of an artist whose restless versatility has kept him consistently creative throughout his forty year career.

On Saturday 12 June at 4:30 pm, Lisa will be part of a gathering of friends and family for a Celebration of Kate McGarrigle, who died in January 2010. This very special event, put together by legendary producer Joe Boyd, includes performances by her children Martha and Rufus Wainwright, and sister Anna McGarrigle. Joining Lisa in this tribute to Kate will be Emmylou Harris; Lily Lanken; Sylvain Lanken; Jenni Muldaur, Beth Orton, Linda Ronstadt; Kami Thompson; Linda Thompson; Richard Thompson; Teddy Thompson and Krystle Warren.

Tickets go onsale to Southbank Centre members on April 14 and to the general public on April 15. For more information about joining the Southbank Centre membership scheme please visit the Membership page.

Lisa on "Last Call" Again!

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:59:00 GMT

Tune into Last Call with Carson Daly this Wednesday, March 10 to catch Lisa and the band performing Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus". The video was recorded during the November 9, 2009 show at Orpheum in LA. The program airs on NBC at 1:35 am EST. Those of you in the US should be able to view the clip in the Last Call music archives for one week after the air date.

New "Lille" video

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:34:00 GMT

There's a new video for the song "Lille" now up on Lisa's YouTube channel. Filmed by James Minchin, it's an intimate, acoustic rendition of the track, with just Lisa and her guitar.

'Way To Blue' on BBC 2

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:21:00 GMT

BBC Radio 2 will play 'Way To Blue' recorded in Glasgow as part of their Celtic Connections round up programme tomorrow night. The programme will air at 10pm GMT. You can listen live and for 7 days after broadcast on the BBC iPlayer.

Nick Drake Tribute Concerts

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:15:00 GMT

Starting tonight, Lisa will be part of a string of concerts honoring the music of Nick Drake. Along with Vashti Bunyan, Robyn Hitchcock, Teddy Thompson and others, Lisa will be performing as part of the Way To Blue: The Songs Of Nick Drake tribute tour. Tickets are on sale now through the individual venues.

While the Barbican Hall show in London is sold out, there are tickets available for the following shows. Visit the Engagements page for full details and ticket links.

January 20 - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, UK
January 21 - Brighton Dome, Brighton, UK
January 22 - Barbican Hall, London, UK
January 23 - Warwick Arts Centre, Butterworth Hall, Warwick, UK

Vicar Street Video

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:14:00 GMT

Myles O'Reilly of arbutusyarns.com has posted a new video, on his YouTube channel, from Lisa's performance at Vicar Street on the 20th. You can watch Lisa sing "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and the Depeche Mode cover, "Personal Jesus".

Lisa on Today FM

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:06:00 GMT

Lisa was a guest on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this week, and gave listeners a holiday gift of song. Watch the video to hear Lisa chat with Ian and sing "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".

Listen to "Live At Fingerprints"

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Live at Fingerprints is officially available in US indie record shops today. For a list of stores carrying, see www.thinkindie.com

Also starting today, the digital version of Live At Fingerprints is available to all members, outside of North America, in the Store Cupboard.

To hear the record in full this week only, head over to AOL Spinner to join in on the listening party.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Venue Change

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:22:00 GMT

Lisa's gig on December 8, originally slated to be at the Radisson Blu in Galway, has been moved to Róisín Dubh. There are still a few tickets remaining. All previously purchased tickets will be honoured at the new venue.

On The BBC This Week

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:42:00 GMT

Tune into BBC Radio WM (Birmingham) around 3 pm tomorrow, November 25, when Lisa will be appearing on Dan Kelly's show . Later in the week, Lisa will be chatting and singing on Woman's Hour with Jenni Murray on Friday, November 27 on BBC radio 4.

New Releases

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:00 GMT

There's exciting news on the EP front. First off, you can pick up Live at Fingerprints, a live recording of six songs from Lisa's appearance at Fingerprints record store last November. The digital download is available now exclusively at ThinkIndie.com.

The EP will see a wider release, including a physical CD through indie stores, on December 15, and beginning Friday, November 20, you can drop by the Store cupboard to reserve your limited edition copy of Live at Fingerprints.

Available now from iTunes US is the digital single for "Lille". The single includes a new edit of the track, the instrumental version, and a live rendition recorded at Fingerprints. If you live outside of the US, you'll be able to purchase the single in the Store Cupboard, also starting Friday.

Interview with Carson Daly

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Be sure to tune into NBC this Friday, November 20, to catch Lisa on Last Call with Carson Daly. She'll be interviewed by Carson, as well as doing a performance. For US residents, you'll also be able to watch the performance in the Last Call video archives.

Upcoming Dates Support

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:48:00 GMT

Lisa and the band are on a very brief hiatus in between their supporting tour for David Gray in the US and their own upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates. Don't forget that you can catch Lisa live between the kickoff date in Norwich on November 22 and the tour closer on December 20 at Vicar Street in Dublin.

Joining Lisa and the band on this tour will be a number of support acts:

Mundy (London)
The Boy Who Trapped the Sun (Norwich, Manchester and Hebden Bridge)
Our Little Secrets (Kilkenny, Dublin, Kilarney, Kildare - River Bank, Limerick and Belfast)
Ivan St. John (Dublin)
Roesy (Ennis and Donegal)
Terry Sutton (Kildare - Zinc)
and Push Borders (Derry)

If you'd like to know the full list of upcoming dates, including support acts, be sure to visit the Engagements page.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:42:00 GMT

It's hard to believe that 2009 is nearly over! If you are planning on picking up a holiday present from the Store Cupboard, here are the deadlines for ordering.

Shipments to North America, Europe, UK, Ireland and Japan - Order before December 10
Shipments anywhere else in the world - Order before December 4

While we will try our very best, we can't guarantee delivery dates, so please place your order as soon as possible. Happy holidays!

Side Trips

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:59:00 GMT

Update - October 29/09

While Lisa and the band were in Toronto on Monday, they also did an in-studio podcast with Brad Frenette of the National Post. Starting today, you can watch video of the session and listen to the full podcast.

Lisa and the band were delighted to start their US tour in the lovely Gramercy Theater last night. Tonight is the official kickoff of their supporting stint for David Gray's US tour. While she's on the road, Lisa will be doing a number of promotional appearances, starting Sunday.

Here's what's coming up over the next two weeks.

Oct 25 at 12:15 pm CDT - KFAI (Minneapolis, MN) - Lisa will be interviewed live on the weekly program "Womenfolk"
Oct 26 at 8 am EDT - CIUT (Toronto) - Lisa will perform on "Take 5"
Nov 1 at 1 pm MST - Borders (W 104th Ave., Denver) - Free live instore performance and signing - Sunday lunch break - tea, coffee, and cookies with Lisa and band
Nov 2 at 2 pm MST - Gray Whale (S 1300 East, SLC) - Free live instore performance and signing
Nov 4 at Noon PST - Music Millenium (3158 E Burnside, Portland) - Free live instore performance and signing
Nov 8 at 1 pm PST - Apple Store (1 Stockton Street, San Francisco) - Free live instore performance

Keep checking the Engagements page for any new in-stores and we'll keep you updated on more radio appearances.

New Irish Dates

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:21:00 GMT

We're pleased to announce that Lisa has added three more dates to her Ireland tour later this year.

December 8 at the Radisson Blu in Galway
December 13 at Zinc Venue in Kildare
And by popular demand, a second show has been added at Vicar Street in Dublin on December 20

Tickets for the Vicar Street show are available now, and the other two will be on sale in the next day or so. Keep checking the Engagements page for updates.

Radio 2 Appearance

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:29:00 GMT

Mark your calendars! This Saturday, October 17, Lisa will be joining Jonathan Ross in studio for an interview and a song. Tune in between 10 am and 1 pm BST on 88-91 FM or online to catch Lisa perfroming "Lille" and chatting with Jonathan.

New Compilation Track

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Back in May, Lisa and the boys appeared on the BBC program Later...With Jools Holland. On October 12, Later Live 2 With Jools Holland was released in the UK and features Lisa's performance of "I Don't Know" from the show. The album is available now from HMV, Amazon UK, US and Canada, and Play online, as well as in bricks and mortar record shops.

Lisa at Hebden Bridge

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:12:00 GMT

Lisa and the band will be playing at the Hebden Bridge Picture House on November 27 as part of their upcoming tour. Tickets in the stalls and balcony go on sale October 14 at 10 am BST. Visit the Engagements page for more info.

Belfast Presale on NOW

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:22:00 GMT

Another date has been added to Lisa's Irish tour in December. She'll be playing at Mandela Hall in Belfast on December 18 and our ticket presale is on right now. Log into your account today for your chance to buy tickets before anyone else. While you're in the Store Cupboard, check out all the other Irish dates we're selling.

Irish & UK Ticket Presales

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:26:00 GMT

Lisa and the band will be returning to Ireland in December for a number of dates around the country. Leading up to the Irish tour, they'll be doing four dates in the UK as well. We're pleased to announce LisaHannigan.ie ticket presales for these shows, starting September 29. Log into your account just before the sale starts for your chance to buy tickets before anyone else.

Tickets are also on sale now for Lisa's headline dates at the RFH in London on November 23, Vicar Street in Dublin on December 3, and support date with David Gray at The Paramount in Seattle on November 5. For details and ticket information on all of Lisa's upcoming gigs, be sure to visit the Engagements page.

New US Dates for Lisa

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:43:00 GMT

As you know, Lisa will be touring America with David Gray this autumn. She's also just confirmed a couple of dates of her own in New York and Los Angeles.

Tickets for the New York and LA shows are both available now.

Oct 22	Gramercy Theatre	New York, NY	On Sale Now
Nov 10	Troubador	Los Angeles, CA	On Sale Now

For information on all of Lisa's upcoming gigs, including her shows with David Gray, visit the Engagements page.

'Wears The Trousers' Interview

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:38:00 GMT

Earlier this week, Lisa got on the telephone with Alan Pedder from Wears The Trousers magazine

to talk about her life and career since the release of Sea Sew. You can read the article in Wears The Trousers online edition.

Arthur's Day Celebrations

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:37:00 GMT

Update: Lisa will indeed be performing at Whelen's for Arthur's Day.

Lisa and the band will be taking part in the international Arthur's Day celebrations on September 24. While we know the gig will be happening at the Dublin party, the venue is still being confirmed, so watch this space for updates.

Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:07:00 GMT

Tune into BBC 2 television tomorrow night (September 11) at 11:40 pm BST. That's when the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show, featuring all live performances and trophy acceptances will be airing. Until then, you can visit the BBC's Barclaycard Mercury Prize microsite for all the latest on the awards, including a page dedicated to Lisa.

Dublin Gig

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Great news, Dublin. Lisa and the band will be performing at Vicar Street on December 3. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, so pick yours up today.

Mercury Prize Performance

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Tonight on BBC2, you can watch live performances from all twelve artists nominated for this year's Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize for Album of the Year. The thirty minute program airs at 10 pm BST. Tune in for a clip of Lisa and the boys performing at this pre-awards event.

MSN Featured Artist

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:02:00 GMT

Lisa is featured on MSN’s music page right now. MSN Music is highlighting her performance for the Artist Den series back in June. Visit the site to see exclusive video of Lisa and the boys performing “I Don’t Know”.

Headlining at the RFH

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:26:00 GMT

Once Lisa's US dates with David Gray have wrapped up, she and the band will be heading back to the UK on November 23 for a headlining show at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Tickets are available now through the Southbank Centre's site.

Daghdha Space Show

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:08:00 GMT

Hi everyone. To clarify, the August 6 show at Daghdha Space in Limerick has not been cancelled. There is no August 5 show. We're sorry for any confusion.

New Fall Dates Announced

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Exciting news for you guys. Lisa and the boys will supporting artists on David Gray's US and Canadian dates this fall! If you've already got tickets to the shows, that's great. If not, mark the on-sale dates on your calendar.

Tune In To "Loose Ends"

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:08:00 GMT

Saturday, July 25 will be a very busy day indeed for Lisa and the lads. After their session on the Dermot O'Leary show, they'll be heading in back into the BBC studios for an appearance on Loose Ends with Clive Anderson. The band will be performing "I Don't Know", so tune in to the programme, beginning at 6:15 pm BST on Radio 4. .

Mercury Music Prize Nomination!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:09:00 GMT

Earlier this morning, Lisa and the band were in London to attend the Mercury Music Prize nominations. It was announced that Sea Sew is up for the Album of the Year prize this year! Lisa and the gang are all very excited about it, which you can see from this.

Important Announcement About Maestro and Solo

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:12:00 GMT

Due to changing technical requirements for the Maestro and Solo payment methods, the LisaHannigan.ie Store is currently unable to accept Maestro and Solo as payment methods. We will be working to reintroduce these payment methods in the near future and will post another news item when the issue has been resolved and Maestro and Solo can again be accepted in the store. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Back On The Beeb

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Tune in to BBC Live 5 around 2 pm BST this Monday, July 13, when Lisa and the boys visit the Simon Mayo programme and chat with Phil Williams. Then on July 25, the band will be at BBC Radio 2 for an appearance on Dermot O'Leary's show. You can tune in to that one between 3 and 6 pm BST.

In Support Of...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Lisa and crew will be joining The Swell Season, as supporting artists, for five Irish dates, August 18-26. For more details, check the Engagements page. Tickets are on sale now through The Swell Season's website.

Listen to Lisa on the BBC

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Lisa, Gavin and Donagh joined BBC Radio 2's Janice Long in the studio for an interview and performance this morning. The segment starts at around the 0:19:30 minute mark of the program. The band performed "I Don't Know", "Ocean and a Rock" and "Lille". You can listen to the archived program on iPlayer for 7 days, starting today.

Philadelphia Appearances

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:20:00 GMT

Lisa and the boys did a great performance in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning for The 10! Show. Take a look to see for yourself.

While in Philly, she also did two interviews with WXPN, which will air in the next couple of weeks. We'll keep you posted!

Free In-store Performance in NYC

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:33:00 GMT

If you're in New York City on June 15, make sure to stop by the Tribeca location of Barnes & Noble. Lisa and the boys will be doing a free in-store performance at 1 pm. If you haven't already got your copy of Sea Sew, this will be a perfect opportunity to pick one up. There'll be a CD signing after the performance too!

Lisa In The Artists Den

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:07:00 GMT

The Artists Den is pleased to offer the chance for you and a guest to attend an intimate, invitation-only performance by Lisa Hannigan at a secret location in Montclair, New Jersey on Wednesday, June 17. If selected, you will be emailed details and added to the guest list for this special private concert. Just a note, this show will be recorded. If you're over 21, visit The Artists Den to enter.

Lisa in Leeds

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:46:00 GMT

On July 17, 2009, Lisa and the band will be playing at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. Joining Lisa for this show, and the ones in Bristol, Brighton, and London, is Jonathan Jeremiah.

If you're a member of LisaHannigan.ie, you can order tickets right now.

New Dates & Presale

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:02:00 GMT

Lisa and the boys will be playing the Main Stage at Cork X Southwest this year! The event happens August 1, 2009, at The Showgrounds in Skibbereen, Ireland, and you can get tickets right now.

The following week, on August 7, you can catch Lisa at White's Hotel in Wexford, Ireland. LisaHannigan.ie members can purchase tickets first through our presale, happening right now! Log in to get yours. And don't forget, we still have tickets available for the July 31 show in Meath.

Drivetime Appearance

Mon, 25 May 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Update: May 26

Lisa's performance appears at about the 1 hour 2 minute mark of the program.

Tomorrow afternoon on Drivetime, Lisa, Tomo and Gav will be dropping in to the BBC studios for a live session with Simon Mayo, who's sitting in for regular host Chris Evans this week. The program airs at 5:05 pm GMT on Radio2 and will also be available for one week on the BBC iPlayer.

Going to Glastonbury

Mon, 25 May 2009 19:21:00 GMT

Update: May 26

Tickets are already sold out for the festival, but you can try to win tickets here.

The 2009 lineup for the Glastonbury Festival in Pilton has been finalized today. Lisa and the boys will be appearing on the Acoustic Stage on Saturday June 27.

More Irish Dates...Plus London

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Three more dates have been added to Lisa's summer tour, including new dates in Ireland and a return to London, and LisaHannigan.ie members get a chance at tickets first. Starting Monday, May 25, sign into your account just before 9 am GMT to take part in our ticket presales for these shows. For information on all of Lisa's upcoming gigs, including her (RED)NIGHTS show in New York next month, visit the Engagements page.

New Facebook Widget

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:29:00 GMT

If you're on Facebook, you can share your love of Lisa's music with your entire network. Simply log into your account and visit the Sea Sew application page to add it to your profile page. With the Sea Sew widget, you can listen to tracks from the record, watch a video, and more, all within your Facebook account!

New York, New York!

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:45:00 GMT

Update May 21, 2009
Our presale tickets are now sold out. Public sale tickets go on sale through LiveNation at noon EDT on May 22, 2009.

Lisa and the band will be returning to New York City on June 19 for a (RED)NIGHTS date at the Gramercy Theatre. LisaHannigan.ie is having a members-only ticket presale for this show, starting today. Sign into your account now to get your tickets before they go on sale anywhere else.

Presented by (RED) and Live Nation, (RED)NIGHTS - a concert series that saves lives - is an innovative series of 26 live concerts in the U.S. to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Bringing the (RED) experience to life in a new way, (RED)NIGHTS and the community of participating artists will come together to use great live music to raise awareness and funds for the Global Fund.

Latitude Festival

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:38:00 GMT

This year marks the fourth edition of the UK's Latitude Festival in Suffolk. Lisa and the boys will be appearing on the Obelisk Arena stage on Sunday, July 19. Tickets are available for the full weekend, or a single day. They're on sale right now through the Latitude Festival website.

Lisa, Later

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:18:00 GMT

Update 2: May 26, 2009

Watch two more songs from the live session earlier in the week, which appeared on the Friday show - "Sea Song" and "Ocean and a Rock".

Update: May 13, 2009

Lisa's performance from last night's special episode is now online at BBC and, for those outside of the UK, on YouTube. Also, if you tune in to the Friday May 15 episode of Later..., at 11:35 pm, two more songs from that session will be aired.

As we mentioned last month, Lisa and the boys will be appearing on Later...With Jools Holland. The special live episode will be airing tomorrow, May 12, on BBC 2 at 10 pm GMT. For those of you in the UK, you'll also be able to watch the episode online until May 19.

Interview with The Telegraph

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:41:00 GMT

Lisa was interviewed by Matthew Magee of The Telegraph last week. She and the band also did an exclusive in-studio performance of “I Don’t Know”. You can watch the interview and excerpts of the performance on the Telegraph web site.

Speaking of “I Don’t Know”, it’s also the Single of the Week on iTunes UK. That means it’s available as a free download, starting May 12, for iTunes UK customers. Spread the word!

Irish Tour Dates & Presales

Fri, 01 May 2009 17:19:00 GMT

Lisa and the band will be playing five dates in Ireland as part of their summer tour. LisaHannigan.ie will be having members-only ticket presales for these shows, starting May 5, 2009. Membership doesn't cost anything, so if you haven't yet, make sure you sign up before the start of the sale to get your tickets before they go on sale anywhere else. For more details on the tour, visit the Engagements page.

"Sea Sew" Released in the UK

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:43:00 GMT

Starting Monday, May 4, you'll be able to get Lisa's debut album, Sea Sew, through UK retailers. The album is being released in the UK on Lisa's own imprint, Hoop Recordings. You can pre-order now on Play.com, HMV.com and Amazon.co.uk.

Austin City Limits Festival

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:09:00 GMT

Lisa and the band will be performing at this year’s Austin City Limits Festival. The 2009 edition of the festival happens October 4 at Zilker Park, and will feature 130 bands. Stay tuned for more details on the specific date and time.

World Café Session Online Now

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Lisa Hannigan’s World Café session is online now. Visit the NPR site to hear Lisa’s interview with David Dye – and performance of "Sea Song", "Ocean and a Rock", "Venn Diagram", and "I Don’t Know". Web only outtakes include "Lille" and "Teeth".

Electric Picnic 2009

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:11:00 GMT

Lisa and the band will be returning to the grounds of Stradbally Hall this summer to perform at the Electric Picnic. The festival takes place September 4-6, 2009 in Co. Laois and tickets go on sale tomorrow, April 17, at 9 am GMT.

All Things Considered

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Last weekend, NPR aired an interview with Lisa on the show All Things Considered.

Daytrotter Sessions

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:15:00 GMT

On March 27, Lisa and the boys recorded four songs for the Daytrotter Sessions. Visit the site to hear versions of "I Don't Know", "An Ocean and a Rock", "Lille" and "Teeth", recorded at The Horseshack in Rock Island, IL.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Brighton & Bristol Gigs - Date Change

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:34:00 GMT

To accomodate an appearance on Later with Jools Holland, the dates for Lisa's shows in Brighton and Bristol have been postponed until July. The Bristol date at Fleece is now on July 14, and the Brighton date at Komedia is now on July 15.

All tickets sold for the original May dates will be honoured for the July shows. If you bought tickets for either of these shows through the LisaHannigan.ie presale and can't make the new dates, please contact us at help@LisaHannigan.ie.

We'll have more news on the Later appearance closer to the air date.

New "I Don't Know" Video

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:13:00 GMT

The brand new video for "I Don't Know" premieres today. You can watch the video, directed by Frank Reid, on Lisa’s official YouTube channel, or in the Sea/Hear Section.

UK Dates This Spring

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Lisa and the boys will be returning to the UK this spring for a series of 12 dates in England and Scotland, with support act Jape (solo). LisaHannigan.ie will be having a member ticket presale, starting Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Membership doesn't cost anything, so if you haven't yet, make sure you sign up before the start of the sale to get your tickets before they go on sale anywhere else.

For a full list of dates, visit the Engagements page.

New Photo Gallery

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:15:00 GMT

We're very excited to introduce a new feature on LisaHannigan.ie. We've added a Photo Gallery in the Sea/Hear section, with live shots, candids and press pictures.

There's also an opportunity for you to participate. Starting now, we're accepting submissions of your fan photos. If you have pictures of Lisa, on stage or off, submit them, along with how you'd like to be credited, to photos@LisaHannigan.ie. If your photo is selected, it will appear in the Fan Gallery.

Breaking at Rolling Stone

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:36:00 GMT

On Wednesday, RollingStone.com featured Lisa in their "Breaking" section, which highlights up-and-coming artists.

The piece also includes an exclusive RollingStone.com video of Lisa, Gavin and Tomo performing "Lille".

New video on youTube

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:18:00 GMT

There's a new video posted to the official Lisa Hannigan youTube channel. It's Lisa and the band performing "Sea Song" at the Mod Club in Toronto. Take a look.

Two In-Store Appearances

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Lisa and the band will be appearing at two record shop in-stores in the next two days. If you're in Nashville, head down to Grimey's New & Preloved Music by 6 pm on March 11. The next day, March 12, you can catch the band at Ear X-Tacy in Louisville, also at 6 pm.

Don't forget, there are still four dates to go on the tour, so visit the Engagements page to find out where Lisa will be playing next.

Also, if you missed Lisa's appearance on The Colbert Report last night, or just want to see it again, you can visit the archives at Comedy Central (in the US) or the Comedy Network (in Canada) to watch.

Colbert Report Appearance

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:25:00 GMT

Lisa and the band will be guests on the Colbert Report on Monday, March 9. Tune in to Comedy Central at 11:30 PM EST. In Canada, the show airs on the Comedy Network at 11:30 PM EST and on CTV at 12:35 AM (March 10) EST. In Ireland and the UK, Colbert airs on a one-day delay on FX UK (Sky channel 164, Virgin Media channel 157 and Tiscali TV channel 10). Check your local listings for times in your area.

All three of these channels archive full episodes of the show, so you can always catch the bands appearance on the net if you miss it.

Comedy Central Archives
Comedy Network Archives
CTV Archives

Interview on The World

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Tune in to New York radio station WNYC this afternoon at 3 pm EST to hear Lisa interviewed on The World. The program, which is a co-production of WGBH/Boston, PRI, and the BBC World Service, is syndicated on over 200 channels in the US. You can also listen to it via iTunes.

Message From the Road

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:34:00 GMT

The Hannigan bus rolled into Toronto on March 1, where Lisa and the boys played at the Mod Club. While they were here, they took the opportunity to record a video message for you all. Check it out.

"Ocean And A Rock" On TV

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Tune in to CBS this Friday, March 6 to hear Lisa's track "Ocean And A Rock" on Ghost Whisperer. This weeks episode, entitled "Delusions of Grandview", airs at 8 PM EST, but check your local listings to confirm.

WXPN World Café Session

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Lisa and the boys will be appearing on WXPN's World Café this Thursday, March 5. Tune in at 2 PM EST as the band chats with host David Dye and performs a few songs.

KBCO Session Online

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:51:00 GMT

While in Colorado last week, Lisa and the boys visited Studio C at KBCO. They talked about recording Sea Sew, and performed two songs. Starting today, you can listen to the segment via Studio C On-Demand.

SXSW Dates Finalized

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Lisa will be playing 3 gigs at the South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin Texas this March. On the 19th, she and the band will be at The Parish at 9 PM. The next day, they'll be doing a set at BD Riley's at 12:35 PM, then later they'll be at the Central Presbyterian Church at 11 PM.

These will be the wrap-up shows for the US Tour. Tickets are still available, so check out the Engagements page for more details on the remaining tour dates.

The 2009 Hot Press Readers’ Poll Results Announced

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:15:00 GMT

Lisa has been selected by Hot Press readers as their favourite Irish artist in four categories in the 2009 Hot Press Readers’ Poll. She's been chosen as Best Irish Female, Sea Sew was selected as Best Irish Album and Best Debut Album, and "I Don't Know" took top spot in the Best Irish Track category. Lisa was also in the top 3 in the "Love of the Year" category, alongside the Electric Picnic and US President Barack Obama!

For a full list of the poll results, visit Hot Press.

Lisa says "thank you."

Vote for Lisa in the Meteor Awards

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:59:00 GMT

Lisa and "Sea Sew" have been nominated for two Meteor Awards - Best Irish Female and Best Irish Album.

If you would like to vote please visit the Meteor Awards site.

Tune In To KCRW Today

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Lisa and the boys will be special guests on today's edition of Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW. Host Jason Bentley will be speaking to the band, and they'll be performing live in the studio! Tune in to the radio or online after 11 am PST to listen. If you miss it, you can always listen via the Morning Becomes Eclectic archives.

Summer Date Announcement

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Lisa and the boys will be the supporting artist for Josh Ritter when he plays Cork this summer.

On Saturday July 4, Josh will be playing Live at the Marquee in Cork, Ireland, with Lisa as the very Special Guest. Tickets for the show are €38 (including booking fee), and are on sale now through Ticketmaster and other usual outlets nationwide. You can also call 0818 719 300 to reserve.

The Tonight Show...Tomorrow!

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:24:00 GMT

Lisa and the band will be the musical guests on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno tomorrow night. Tune in to catch Lisa performing "I Don't Know". The show airs on NBC at 11:35 EST (10:35 CST), but check your local listings to confirm.

"I Don't Know" on YouTube

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:54:00 GMT

The band made a home-made video for "I Don't Know" in Dingle, and it's one of YouTube's featured videos right now. Since it was posted 2 weeks ago, the video has gained nearly 200,000 views! A big thanks to all the fans who've been watching, and for all the nice comments.

Lisa signs with ATO in the US

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:21:00 GMT

UPDATE - JAN 29, 2009

We just wanted to let you know that the US release date has been postponed until February 3rd.

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November 18, 2009

Lisa has signed with US record label ATO, which means Sea Sew, will be available stateside. ATO will release the album on January 20, 2009. The new deal also means that Sea Sew will be available through North American retailers like iTunes US and Amazon.

Lisa to play "Gigs For Children In Gaza"

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:58:00 GMT

On February 6 & 7, at Vicar Street in Dublin, a host of Irish musicians will be gathering in support of Tuesday's Child, including Lisa. The concerts will raise funds to provide relief to Palestinian children affected by the ongoing war.

Lisa says

I am very honoured to be involved with such a wonderful project, Tuesday’s Child is bringing hope and care to those most vulnerable

Tickets for the events are €25 and go on sale through Ticketmaster this Friday Jan 23rd @ 9am. All proceeds will go towards the Tuesday’s Child emergency relief fund for food, water, milk, medicines, mattresses and blankets, which was launched on New Year’s Eve. Further details are available from the Tuesday's Child website or from Aiken Promotions.

"Sea Sew" Is Choice Music

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:54:00 GMT

Lisa's debut album, Sea Sew, is one of ten albums shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize this year.

According to their website,

The Choice Music Prize was established to highlight those albums which deserve some extra time in the spotlight and, ultimately, to select the album which best sums up the year in Irish music.

Each year, a panel consisting of 12 media professionals, representing Irish print, radio and TV select the Choice Music Prize shortlist. This consists of 10 albums released by Irish acts for the very first time in any given calendar year.

Instead of using sales or airplay as criteria, the Choice Music Prize judges focus, simply and solely, on the music.

Past winners have been Julie Fenney, The Divine Comedy and Super Extra Bonus Party. The 2008 Irish Album of the Year winner will be announced on March 4 at Vicar Street in Dublin. Tickets for the event are available now through Ticketmaster.

Join us in congratulating Lisa and the band on their nomination and wishing them the best of luck!

Lisa's music on 90210

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:53:00 GMT

Tune in to the CW (Global in Canada) for tomorrow's episode of 90210. Lisa's song, "Venn Diagram" will be featured on the iconic teen drama.

Music supervisor for the show is none other than KCRW's Nic Harcourt, who featured Lisa on his show "Tuned In", back in December.

The CW site features music from the show, as well as a link to their Last.fm channel. Check back to see if Venn Diagram gets added. 90210 airs at 8 pm/7 Central in the US, and at 9 pm Eastern in Canada. Check your local listings for air times.

Ticket presale on now!

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:50:00 GMT

As you know, Lisa and the boys recently finished up a supporting tour with Jason Mraz. They had such a great time, they're returning to North America this February.

In support of the US release of Sea Sew on January 20, Lisa will be playing 19 dates across the US and Canada and LisaHannigan.ie is having a members-only ticket presale. (If you're not yet a member, join us at no cost!) Starting January 13, you can visit the Tickets page and sign in to buy your tickets. For full details on all of Lisa's upcoming shows, stop by the Engagements page.

Lisa gets "Tuned In"

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:09:00 GMT

Nic Harcourt's program Tuned In, on KCRW, has "the most influential DJ in America" featuring Lisa, and the song "Ocean and A Rock" recently.

Harcourt calls Sea Sew "more beautifully melodic than her previous work". You can also view the video as an iTunes podcast or on YouTube.

Lisa's Duet with Mick Flannery

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:03:00 GMT

As part of The Tony Fenton Show Christmas Special last week, Lisa performed a new song, "Christmas Past" with Mick Flannery. The show was recorded live on the roof of Today FM on December 5, and other guests taking part in the festivities included Joe Chester, Gemma Hayes, Jack L, and Wallis Bird.

If you're going to be at the Vicar Street show in Dublin this Saturday (the 13th), you're in for a treat, as Mick will be making a special guest appearance that night! Tickets are still available. Visit the Engagements page for details.

Sunday Times Feature

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:40:00 GMT

If you happened to pick up yesterday's issue of The Sunday Times, you'll have seen Mark Edwards' two page feature article on Lisa. You can also read the feature at the Times Online.

Lisa's music on Grey's Anatomy

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:22:00 GMT

Set your VCRs, PVRs or TiVos! During the November 20th episode of ABC's hit show Grey's Anatomy, entitled "In The Midnight Hour", you'll hear "Ocean And A Rock". The show airs at 9 pm Eastern time. Check your local listings to be sure. Also, if you miss it and are in the US, ABC has streaming video of full episodes in their archives.

Free In-store Performance in Atlanta

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:51:00 GMT

If you're in the Atlanta area on November 29, Lisa and the boys will be doing an in-store performance at Criminal Records. The show starts at 2 PM. Criminal is located at Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} 1154-A Euclid Ave NE.

New block of tickets available

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:39:00 GMT

There's a new block of tickets available for Lisa's sold out show at St. John's Church in London. Supplies are very limited, so visit Gigs and Tours today to get your tickets. For other upcoming dates, visit the Engagements page.

Photos from Lisa

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:02:00 GMT

Visit Lisa's blog to see what's been going on in the tour bus. Just what have those boys been up to...?

"Lille" Top Tune of the Day!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Santa Monica NPR affiliate KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" program has picked "Lille" to be the top tune of the day today, October 22.

Each day, a new song is featured for just 24 hours on KCRW.com and on the station's podcast page. The track will also be available as a stream on KCRW's website for three months, so if you know someone who hasn't heard this lovely song yet, tell them to check out KCRW!

Ticket presale for Cork

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:09:00 GMT

Lisa and the boys will be heading into Cork on December 12 for a show at the Cork School of Music. We're having a ticket presale, going on right now in the Store Cupboard. Just sign in to your account to buy your tickets.

New blog post from Donagh

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:27:00 GMT

Visit A Stitch In Time to get a glimpse of life on the road in America. Donagh shares the incredible experience of playing at New York's legendary Radio City Music Hall.

Two new shows & an in-store

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:23:00 GMT

Lisa will be playing London and Dublin this December!

Starting tomorrow morning, we'll be running a ticket presale for Dublin, while you can preorder tickets for the London show through Gigs & Tours. Just a note that the Gigs & Tours presale is only on for 24 hours.

For the LisaHannigan.ie presale, just log in to your account to buy your tickets. If you don't have an account as yet, visit us today to sign up. There's no cost, and we always respect your privacy.

In the meantime, for anyone in the Los Angeles area, Lisa and the band will be doing an in-store performance at Fingerprints on November 1. For full details on all of Lisa's upcoming shows visit the Engagements page.

"Across The Line" Session

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:01:00 GMT

On September 29, Lisa and the band did a session on Radio Ulster's "Across The Line" program. We've got the three tracks right here for you. Take a listen to these live versions of "An Ocean and A Rock", "Sea Song" and "Lille".

Lille

Ocean And A Rock

Sea Song

Lisa's appearance on The View

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:35:00 GMT

Lisa appeared on RTÉ's program, The View on September 16. She and the band closed out the show with a lovely performance of "Lille". Visit the archives to see the clip.

New video in Sea/Hear

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:46:00 GMT

We've added a new video to the Sea/Hear page. The video is of Lisa singing "The Man I Love" on September 7 in Spiegeltent. The performance was during Cathy Davey's evening, "Songs that Scare Children", part of Wilde On at this year's Fringe.

Lisa and the band on RTÉ

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:50:00 GMT

Irish TV station RTÉ has posted a video of Lisa's performance of "Lille" on The Late Late Show. Host Pat Kenny loves the track. Click here to check it out.

"Sea Sew" Out Now

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:40:00 GMT

Lisa's album, Sea Sew is out in stores across Ireland today, and we're very excited. If you don't happen to live in Ireland, you can still get the album. It's on sale to the rest of the world exclusively through the Store Cupboard. You can choose to get either the CD, or download the album and start listening now.

Lisa on Today FM

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:55:00 GMT

Lisa and the gang visited the studios at Today FM recently. She chatted with host Tony Fenton, and you can hear the segment here.

New website is live!

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:29:00 GMT

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website at www.lisahannigan.ie. The site is in its inception phase right now and we'll be building on it over the next few months to add new features and areas. We will also be posting new content: video, audio, recipes, blog postings, you name almost daily so if you want the latest news about Lisa Hannigan, this is the place to find it. And of course if you want to get updates via email, just sign up to our circular - it's free and only takes a minute!

Splishy Splashy Video

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:47:00 GMT

Check out the new video for the track 'Splishy Splashy' from Lisa's forthcoming album Sea Sew - release date: September 12th. We love the video and we think you will too. check it out here.

Sea Sew album

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:27:00 GMT

We're pleased and excited to announce that the album Sea Sew will be out on the site Sept 12th. The album will be available from the site as a digital download so come back and visit us on the day to pick up yours, if you can't bear to wait until the stores open!!

Irish tour dates

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:25:00 GMT

Lisa will be performing 21 shows throughout August, September and October 2008. Check out our engagements page for details.

US Tour Dates!

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:22:00 GMT

Lisa will be touring as a guest with Jason Mraz. See the dates we have booked on our engagements page and check back again soon as we might be adding to that any day now.