May 2005
The Jubilee Allstars release a new album "The Struggle Continues" on vinyl, limited edition of 200 copies. You can purchase it online from Road Records, Dublin.
February 2004
Adam Snider and Barry McCormack play Whelan's, Dublin on March 18 2004.
November 2003
Friday 21: Barry McCormack, 9pm @ The Lobby Bar
Sunday 23: Barry McCormack @ De Barra's, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
"Former Jubilee Allstar Barry McCormack released his debut solo album We Drank Our Tears in May 2003, to much critical acclaim. An album of songs inspired by the Irish folk tradition- utilising only guitar, voice and harmonica- Hot Press called it ‘the finest acoustic album of 2003…timeless and placeless, but at the same time very specifically observed and honestly rendered, universal, local music’ "
October 2003
MUSIC EVENT
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh Co. Cork
Is pleased to present an evening with
Former Jubilee Allstar BARRY MCCORMACK
With support John Hegarty
Friday 3 October 8pm
Tickets €10
Former Jubilee Allstar Barry McCormack released his debut solo album “We Drank Our Tears” in May of this year, to much critical acclaim. Hot Press called it “The finest acoustic album of 2003” and described it as “a melting pot of Brendan Behan, Bob Dylan and Shane McGowan… an album of contemporary folk songs, rooted in a tradition that goes back generations”. Barry also featured on RTE’s “Other Voices, Songs From a Room” television show and the accompanying compilation album from the series, Barry was also part of the much raved about Lisdoonvarna festival held in the RDS this summer.
The Jubilee Allstars were once described as “a mixture of Leonard Cohen, Velvet Underground and Brendan Behan” (Tony Clayton-Lea in Cara Magazine Jan-Feb 2001). As a singer-songwriter and guitarist Barry contributed to the two seven-inch singles, three E.P.s and two studio albums the band released between 1996 and 2000. After the release of their critically acclaimed album “Lights of the City” Barry left the band in order to pursue a solo career.
“We Drank Our Tears” was recorded in April 2002 by Barry’s brother Niall (also a member of Jubilee Allstars). It’s the first release on Hag’s Head, Barry’s own label.
Barry, accompanied by just an acoustic guitar and a harmonica, We Drank Our Tears is very much a folk record. The songs of the Irish folk tradition are cited as a major influence by Barry, and the song “On a May Morning” was inspired by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem’s “As I Roved Out”. Perhaps the greatest influence on “We Drank Our Tears” is that of Bob Dylan, and Barry argues that, for anyone wishing to write songs in a the storytelling tradition it’s an influence that is impossible to ignore.
For more information or to purchase tickets contact Sirius Arts Centre at (021) 481 3790.
August 2003
August 14: Katell Keineg + Barry McCormack, Sugar Club, Dublin.
April 2003
Barry McCormack has a song 'On A May Morning' on the new compilation CD "Other Voices". He also launches his debut solo album in Whelans.
Hot Press:
"Despite the litany of miseries that besets McCormack’s characters, the heart of We Drank Our Tears beats with the indomitability of the human spirit and the ever-pervading sense of hope."
November 2002
Barry McCormack plays support slot to The Frames at Vicar St., Dublin.
December 28 1999
Jubilee Allstars play in Whelans, Dublin, tonight December 28th.
See The Frames news for full tour dates.
November 1999
"They release their first new material for 2 years in December when they release a new split single, "Lamplight", (with Dot
Creek) on the Road Relish label.
I recently found out that the video for "Please Don't Give Up On Me" is made by Monkey House Film Productions.
June 3 1998
From cdzone.co.uk: "The following are this week's new additions to our site and titles to be released in the next 30 days of your personally registered favourites."
New Release 12 Jun 1998 Jubilee Allstars: Sunday Miscellany (Audio CD) LAKCD9
New Release 12 Jun 1998 Jubilee Allstars: Sunday Miscellany (LP) LAKLP9
May 15 1998
Jubilee Allstars release their debút album called "Sunday Miscellany" on Lakota Records. It's available on vinyl (LAKLP9) and CD (LAKCD9).
April 15 1998
Jubilee Allstars are nominated in the Best New Irish band section of the Heineken / Hot Press awards in Belfast this month.
February 4 1998
Jubilee Allstars are voted 7th Most Promising Band in the Hot Press Reader's Poll for 1997.
December 12 1997
blunt newsletter - "Latest news to help you swing your way into Christmas is that The Great Western Squares will be headlining at The Mean Fiddler in Dublin (supported by the fantastic Jubilee Allstars) on Thursday, December 18. A good night is promised for all - even if some of you have to trek up from the regions for the gig."
Doors open 8:30pm. Admission £5 with Late Club.
December 1997
Jubilee Allstars release the single 'Keep On Chewin' ' on Lakota Records.
August 5 199x
Dublins answer to the Kelly Family hit the stage in Whelans for one night only, according to the posters anyway, on Monday the 9th of August. These lo fi country popsters should have a single out in the very near future on the ultra cool American label 'All City's' on georgeous 7" vinyl so look out for that one. Support on the night comes from John Hegarty (one time keyboard player with Female Hercules) and the quietly wonderful David Kitt and his rhythm box.
June 5 199x
Jubilee Allstars, Dublins amazing family singing sensation, play a home game this week in Whelans on Wexford Street with support coming from another Dublin outfit Joan Of Arse. It should be quite a busy night for Lee the drummer who will be playing with both bands on the night, I hope it doesn't get too confusing for him and he manages to remember which band he is playing with. Anyone who say them with Smog recently is sure to know just how entertaining these guys can be on stage. Their new album should be out in the coming months as will be the new release from the mighty Joan and her Arse.
March 1997
Jubilee Allstars release the single 'Which Kind' on Lakota Records. Also features new song 'The Couch'.
March 7 1997
Fergus McCormack from Jubilee Allstars is interviewed in The Irish Times.
February 1997
Jubilee Allstars were featured on No Disco's report on the independent music scene in Ireland.
Jubilee Allstars release the single 'By The End Of The Night' on Lakota Records, and is Melody Maker's "Single Of The Week". | 
