Steve Travers, Johnny Fean and Mick Rowley play Dearg Doom
The 30th anniversary of The Miami Showband tragedy occurred on July 31st 2005 and a special weekend of events took place to mark the anniversary and remember the lives of Frank O'Toole, Brian McCoy and Tony Geraghty who lost their lives at that time.
Dana lead the music for the worshipers at the special interdenominational service held in Dublin's Pro-Cathedral Saturday July 30th. Dickie Rock also sang.Then on Monday August 1st a special concert, concentrating on the musical achievements of the lost performers took place in Vicar St.
Among the artists on stage during the night were: Brendan Bowyer and his daughter, Brendan Bonass, Richie Buckley, Ronan Collins, Frank Colohan, Mike Hanrahan, Fr Brian Darcey, Donnie Deveney, Ronnie Drew, Keith Donald, Jim Farley, Red Hurley, Brian Harris, George Jones, Tony Kenny, The Memories, The Indians, Johnny Fean (Horslips) , Mick Rowley, Shaun O'Dowd, Derrick Mahaffey, The Conquerors, Pat Lynch, Brendan O'Brien, Declan Ryan, Kelly (Nevada), John Keogh, Brian Maguire, Jim McCann, Pat McCarthy ,Brendan Quinn, Shay Healy, The Strangers, Des Lee, Steve Travers, Paul Ashford and Bobby Kelly, etc..
Video Footage: Stephen Ferris
Find out about Stephen Traver's book on the Miami Showband days and the tragic incident here:
http://www.feanandtravers.com/miami_travers_book.htm
Find out about the Vicar St Miami Showband Remembrance night here.
http://www.feanandtravers.com/vicarst.htm
Awful quality vid but nice to see the guys turn out in remembrance of a bunch of musos that did nothing other than be in the wrong place at thte wrong time. RIP Fran.
Fergyguitar 9 months ago
excellent. wish I could have been there, theyre so great.
anne3362 3 years ago
JIMMY PAGE RULES!!!
LUISELPOLLOLOCO 3 years ago