Arad Recording Studio A friendly, but professional atmosphere that accompanies hard work and talent in a relaxed environment. Contact Les Keye for more info.
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Situated on a quiet North City Centre street in a 19th Century old woolen mill, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the studio is surrounded by other artists and so there is a steady flow of creativity. It is an ideal setting to record a song, piece, EP or album. General Information
Located on the corner of North Great Clarence street and Dunne street, which is just around the corner fr
om the 5 Lamps. [email protected]
Free Parking available. Public Transit
Luas line stops at Connoly station, which is just a 5 minute walk (down Amiens street) from the studio. The studio is well served by Dublin bus, and the following information will take you to within a 1 minute walk of the studio
Bus Stop No. 516
North Strand Rd, Newcomen Bridge
Routes serving this stop:
130 Towards Castle Ave.
14 Towards Beaumont (Ardlea Rd.)
15 Towards Clongriffin
27 Towards Clare Hall
27a Towards Blunden Drive
27b Towards Harristown
29a Towards Baldoyle (Coast Rd.)
31 Towards Howth Summit
31a Towards Shielmartin Rd. Dublin Airport situated only about 15km away...so all you international clients can jet in and out with ease... :-)
This week we are digging into the library of cool tracks from last year to create the New Indie Music Show playlist. Perfect for the beach. Enjoy
Listen now - https://longwave.radioweb.co/page/new-indie-music-playlist-updated-18
Featuring Deon Powter Band, HUSK, Nanauwe, Raging Sons, Jessie Scarlet, Aerynn, Arad Studio, Read The Room, The Cides, The Vaulted Skies, Samantha LaPorta, Ava in Africa, Pablo's Paintings, Nizhna, HANN, Galvo, Pennine Suite, Kitty-May
Well if yizzer at nothing tonight- head on over to Whelan's and catch Slumberjet! Great music! Great guys!
Tickets here:
https://www.whelanslive.com/ticket/slumberjet-no-audio-dialogue/
Here is an acoustic version of the song Greenlea Road that I recorded a little while back in Arad Studio. Quite different to the album version, hope you all like it.
Filmed by Susan Gleeson
An acoustic version of Greenlea Road from Les's album 20 Greenlea Road. Filmed & recorded at Les's Arad Studios, Dublin.Video by Susan Gleeson20 Greenlea Roa...
Here is a new short video in my ongoing series which is a "behind the scenes" look into the making of & recording of my album "20 Greenlea Road".
Part 7
The Phantom Limb Series Videos by Susan Gleeson
https://youtu.be/ALPMLyCYoRs
A series of short introductions to the album 20 Greenlea Road.The album is available for download from:https://leskeyemusic.bandcamp.com/Video by Susan Gleeson.
What an amazing few days of playing music.. from a sold out show (where myself and dunc were joined by one of my all time heroes), to the Annesley house (where after our gig I was evicerated by and put happily back together by ) to where we rocked a few hours of old-time music… capped by sending out cd orders to far and wide…Thankyou to my musical brother Duncan Maitland for putting so much work in and making me sound better than I am, and to all of you for making an old man very happy.. 😊😊😊
For those of you who were looking for a CD version of my album 20 Greenlea Road, we have just added a small number to my Bandcamp page. Paddy is in charge of the stock & awaiting your orders (while looking very cool!).
The beautiful artwork was designed by Aiden Grennelle
Bandcamp Link:
https://leskeyemusic.bandcamp.com/album/20-greenlea-road @
If you are coming along to my SOLD OUT show at Whelan's tonight, we are delighted that we will have 20 Greenlea Road available to buy on CD. The CD's are 15 euro each and we can only take CASH at the merch desk.
Thanks so much to all who have bought tickets. See you soon!
And just like that It’s February!! What a week it’s been… humbled beyond belief by all radio plays, & in particular for the deep dive taken by Bernard Clarke on RTÉ lyric fm who has provided an excellent analysis of the record and played multiple tracks from 20 Greenlea Road every night this week!
The photo accompanying this post is my hand… As you can see we’ve been working hard getting ready for tonight’s show in Little Whelan's.
Duncan and myself are so looking forward to presenting this record to you live- for the very first time. So grateful to everyone who bought tickets. You make an old man very happy. I promise to do my best not to let any of you down!
Nessa McHugh opens proceedings and she is not to be missed! See you all later!! :-)
Tomorrow night is the night, my solo show in Little Whelan's! Myself & Duncan Maitland will be bringing the songs from my album 20 Greenlea Road to life.
Support is from Nessa McHugh.
I hope you can all make it!
Last few tickets left here:
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
https://youtu.be/ij7ZMRCs0Xw
Tickets available from:https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/Les Keye is playing a solo show at Little Whelans on Thursday February 1st to celebrate the...
Totally honoured that 20 Greenlea Road is to be featured every evening this week on RTÉ lyric fm (ahead of the Whelan's gig this Thursday Feb 1st) by total legend (& champion decathlete of promoting original Irish music) that is Bernard Clarke on his show The Blue of the Night.
On this sodden Monday evening- do yourselves a favour, tune in from 9pm and have a little listen …Rockn!
Listen live to Lyric FM here:
https://www.rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/
Whelans tickets available here:
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
Thursday 1st February 08:00 PMLES KEYEBuy tickets WhereLittle Whelan'sWhen08:00 PM16.50Buy ticketsShare Twitter Created with Sketch. Facebook Created with Sketch. All EventsLES KEYE plus support Little Whelan’s • Thur 1st Feb 2024 Neil Young, in his anthemic Hey Hey, My My, said it was, better t...
Well, that has come around fast! This Thursday (Feb 1st) I am playing my first solo show in a while at Little Whelan's. I will be joined on stage by my brother in song Duncan Maitland and support is from Nessa McHugh.
I would love to see you all there. Only a few tickets left here...
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
https://youtu.be/de0zrAx2TE8
Tickets available from:https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/Les Keye is playing a solo show at Little Whelans on Thursday February 1st to celebrate the...
Mirrors. Here is the latest video in our ongoing series where we explore the writing & recording process. This series was filmed during the making of 20 Greenlea Road & hopefully will give you a little insight into what goes into making a record.
Also, there are a small number of tickets remaining for my gig on Thursday at Little Whelan's. Here is the link to get yours!
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
(Part 6)
https://youtu.be/1BsVOY6LSGU
A series of short introductions to the album 20 Greenlea Road.The album is available for download from:https://leskeyemusic.bandcamp.com/Video by Susan Gleeson.
LOW TICKET ALERT! Apparently there’s only a handful of tickets left for this… if you’ve a mind to go…
Ticket link:
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
LOW TICKET WARNING!!!
Apparently there’s only a handful of tickets left for my gig with Nessa Mchugh on Thursday week- 1st Feb, in Little Whelan's…
(I would hate for yiz to be disappointed if yiz had a mind to go…) ❤️❤️ thanks to everyone who bought a ticket so far! You make an old man very happy…
Here is the link to get your ticket:
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
Absolutely chuffed to be featured in Dublin’s best event guide... The Goo. What a lovely lovely interview!! Thanks John Brereton Stephen Robinson and all at The Goo!! ❤️❤️❤️
Tickets for my Feb 1st show at Little Whelan's are available here:
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
Here is the music video for my song ' The Phantom Limb'. It was the first video & single to be released from my album '20 Greenlea Road' & was directed by my friend Aiden Grennelle.
You can see myself & Duncan Maitland perform this live at Little Whelan's on February 1st.
Tickets available here:
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
https://youtu.be/wJKhFeFuMGs?si=NN1aEsPdADu8XmVw
FREE TRACK DOWNLOADhttps://leskeyemusic.bandcamp.com/This is the first video from my new album (also called Phantom Limb ) set to be released in 2023.Directe...
Howayiz… now you know I’m not one to keep reminding yiz about this gig I’m excited to be doing in less than 2 weeks time in little Whelan's on Feb 1st, 😊, but I needed to alert you to the support act for the night.
We are so spoiled that the utterly mesmerising Nessa McHugh will open proceedings for us, and I guarantee you- she is destined for greatness, and not to be missed!! Also, for anyone sitting on the fence about tickets- apparently they have been selling fast…which I'm just overawed by…
Thank you so much for supporting this record and the gig….(my first ‘headline’ in over 20 years…!!) 🫣🫣🫣 Looking forward very much to seeing you all there…it promises to be an unforgettable evening… Rockn! Les
Tickets available here:
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
Nessa McHugh
2 weeks from today, I play my solo show at Whelan's.
I will be accompanied by my friend Duncan Maitland and I am really looking forward to it. I hope you can all make it.
It's in Little Whelans so there are only a limited number of tickets available, get 'em while you can. See you all there!
Tickets available here:
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
Some unfortunate news folks to bring in the new year. Sadly, I have succumbed to the relentless pressure and will be playing a live gig on imbolc - 1st February in Little Whelan's
Joining me on stage will be my good friend Duncan Maitland…& between us we’re gonna have a crack at giving 20 Greenlea Road it’s inaugural outing.. it would be an absolute pleasure to have you join us…details below…
Tickets: https://www.whelanslive.com/event/les-keye/
Sandwiched between and .. that’ll do! How lovely to be in Paul Cullens top 20 albums of the year!!! :-)
Top of the world ma…
Also longwaveradio.. tracks of the year!! Chuffed I tells you!! Thanks so much!!
How cool is that?? :-)
Looking forward to playing this on Wednesday!!
Here is an acoustic performance of my song The Phantom Limb taken from a recent session filmed & recorded in one take at Arad Studio.
Video by Susan Gleeson
20 Greenlea Road is available here:
https://leskeyemusic.bandcamp.com
https://youtu.be/GrJwMKNzjLE
An acoustic version of The Phantom Limb from Les's album 20 Greenlea Road. Filmed & recorded at Les's Arad Studios, Dublin.Video by Susan Gleeson20 Greenlea ...
I lived downstairs from him in a cool flat in leeson st, & we both worked for the same employer- him in the Ormonde, & me in Duplication… he was our sound man for a while, before he got demoted (!) to electric guitar duties for a while..we played a few duets together in Dun Laoghaire in the early 90’s, & he enjoined the Wilde Oscars when we got to travel to London to play the James Whale show…
More recently we wrote 20 Greenlea Road together, over 10 wonderfully creative days in February 2020- both of us working in 2 different studios, in 2 different countries… basically the process went like this… I would scribble some random letters on a page and send them on, & later that day they would rematerialise as songs… I am continually envious of his talent, his musicality and his ears.. who am I talking about? Someone I feel privileged to call my friend… Joe Chester Joseph Chester
A series of short introductions to the album 20 Greenlea Road.The album is available for download from:https://leskeyemusic.bandcamp.com/Video by Susan Gleeson.
Some people have asked me about the meaning behind the songs on 20 Greenlea Road. I find it very hard to articulate the artistic process concisely.. but the following words (taken from a conversation I had with Susan Gleeson) may help…?
Let me know if they do…😬
Have a great weekend everyone! Rockn!
A series of short introductions to the album 20 Greenlea Road.The album is available for download from:https://leskeyemusic.bandcamp.com/Video by Susan Gleeson.
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Well if yizzer at nothing tonight- head on over to Whelan's and catch Slumberjet! Great music! Great guys! Tickets here: https://www.whelanslive.com/ticket/slumberjet-no-audio-dialogue/
Repeat show tonight with the lovely #marsshanley .. 21.00 93.9fm
What better way of spending a Sunday..:-)
Holy moley….
What is the connection between family & The Phantom Limb? Here is the next part of The Phantom Limb Series, our short video insights into the writing & recording process.
Here is a clip from my new single - The Phantom Limb. You can watch the full video on You Tube. https://youtu.be/wJKhFeFuMGs The track is available as a FREE DOWNLOAD on my Bandcamp Page here: https://leskeyemusic.bandcamp.com/track/phantom-limb
What a lovely way to finish an intense week. Tracking @meganburkemusic with @denzel303 in the production chair...wish all weeks finished like that.. :-) (paddy loved it too) :-)
Nothing better than tracking without headphone! Great session!! #mybeautypageant band
Honoured to have #cypressparks use the studio ahead of their gig on Saturday.. such lovely people, and sounded so good!! :-)
And now with guitar..
Passover jazz... cant beat it!!
Mmmmmmm
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