OTAGO ENTERTAINMENTS
Proudly Presents
Dunedin's Own
John Fogarty
OWNER of The Famous EMPIRE HOTEL (1858) DUNEDIN CITY
and the NEW IRISH BLARNEY BAR (2010)
*Rock*Blues*Gospel*Jazz*
READ the REFERENCES below....
John Fogarty sings and plays guitar with full musical backing of Bass, Keyboards and Drums.
For over 30 years he has played locally from Clubs, Pubs, Bars, Cafes, to Weddings, Private Functions and good old fashioned 'sing-a-longs'. John's music suits every mood.
He specialises in easy listening, sing-a-long, 'rock & roll' dance music, with the 50's & 60's Classics a main specialty of his repertoire.
Blues and Jazz coupled with Gospel are his 'special' tunes and songs for memorable moments. The Banjo is his instrument for irish tunes and songs.
John's over 30 years experience has seen him climb to the 'top of the charts' in New Zealand and hold a continued enjoyment of writing and recording original music from his local hometown Dunedin Studio.
John also plays Tenor Saxaphone, including this popular instrument as easy listening background sound where the need or request arises.
2010-Now John is the new owner of the oldest hotel pub in Dunedin City, The Empire (1858) situated on Princes Street, Dunedin, in the Exchange.
On 1st March 2010, he opened the doors to the NEW Irish Blarney Bar on ground level, that he created, after renovating and restoring alot of water damages and old repairs. It's authentic charm is appeasing to those who love the Celtic flavour of Irish heritage.
Upstairs on the 1st floor is the memorable'Jazz & Blues Bar' showcased in the original Burgandy Bar. Once you enter the Blues Bar you will be drawn to the Castle Room 'Chapel' where there features the only two Castles of Dunedin and in all of New Zealand; The Cargills Castle, (1872), located above the cliffs of St Clair; at present a romantic mystic illusion and ruin (with future plans for it to be restored to its former glory) and The Larnach Castle (1876), tranquilly set along the rolling highcliffs of the Dunedin Peninsular; the famous and active business, tourist must to vsit and see when in Dunedin.
Thine' HOST Publican John Fogarty, Welcomes you all to the Blarney Bar for a Guiness or Kilkenny....and a traditional atmosphere Irish evening.....to be sure to be sure to be sure.......and to The Empire.
Bookings are essential for the olde atmosphere of the Blues Bar Venue, ideally suited to weddings, and many of your special private or corporate occasions. Book the famous HOPPIT Cabaret Dances and have everything designed for your memorable nights entertainment. Transport, food catering, prizes, fun galore! Go to www.hoppit.co.nz
Plan your Wedding Ceremony and Blessing upstairs at the 'Chapel' Castle Room with your function attached at The Empire. Everything organised for your special day and evening including your hen and stag party downstairs at The Blarney or in the Dunedin Sounds Bavarian Bar 3rd floor.
The Dunedin Sounds 'Bavarian' Bar is where musicians from all over the world have played throughout the hotels history....since 1858 to the present... when International fame was heralded from afar.
The Chills from the 80's return in May 2010....many more past bands and groups will also play nostalgic dates and many more new artistes are on their way! Join us all for a nostalgic journey. Tickets are BOOKED OUT FAST!
If ever there was a good time to be made.... 'A night to remember' ...it is at The Empire on Princes Street,
the Exchange
Dunedin City.
'MUSIC SCENE 21st CENTURY'
RESERVATIONS at THE EMPIRE: PHONE John Fogarty Direct- 03 4701397
PRIVATE BOOKINGS: 03 4553010