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One of Ireland's Supergroups  

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Bagatelle' 25th anniversary world tour will see original members Liam Reilly, Ken Doyle and John O'Brien (yes 3 original members!) touring almost non stop between January 2003 and 2004.  Taking in Ireland and the United Kingdom, Europe, USA, United Emirates and Australia.

It is estimated they will play to over half a million people on their travels.  Also, planned for the 25th anniversary year are, 2 albums, a book and a video.

The bands current success is the continuation of a career which started in August 1978 and which saw the band playing at full steam in the United States and Canada, England and Ireland, creating several gold and platinum albums and singles along the way.

The band, who brought us such memorable hits throughout the years as:  "Summer in Dublin", "Second Violin", "Love is the Reason" and "Leeson Street Lady" are still playing to packed houses, with record sell out crowds at nearly every live performance over the past few years.  "Summer in Dublin" was a classic overnight success when it was first released in 1978, and captured the heart of the nation.  It was followed by a string of hits which have earned Bagatelle a historic place in Irish rock alongside US, Thin Lizzy, Cranberries, Van Morrison etc.  Bono himself has commented on the impact that Bagatelle had on U2 in the early days of their career.

Bagatelle has shared stages with artists such as Bob Marley, Don McClean, Jose Feliciano and many, many more.   They have had albums produced by Phil Coulter and the late great Gus Dudgeon, who produced for David Bowie and Elton John etc.  They alos appeared on the now famous concert "Self Aid" in the mid '80's with U2 and Van Morrison and gave sell out concerts of their own in the R.D.S. 

When the original Bagatelle got together to re-form the band in 1992, Polygram, now Universal, their record label decided to release "The Best of Bagatelle and Liam Reilly" to coincide with the re-uniting of the band, and followed this with Bagatelle Gold.

Incorporating a melodic rock sound with a strong lyric content, Bagatelle have captured a slice of classic rock history which still appeals to the ever expanding army of fans, new and old.

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Webmaster:  P. Simpson                                                                                 Musiclinkco@msn.com                                      www.IrishUSA.com                                                                                                                          Last Updated: 5/8/2007

   2006--Good News for Bagatelle Fans!!  After a much needed break since 2005, Bagatelle is back on the road again beginning Easter weekend.  They will be playing at home and abroad.  For specific dates, please email leoproductions@eircom.net

Spring 2004-From Irish Star Newspaper Reader Text Poll on the top best songs ever.  The results were

#1 Fairytale of New York (the Pogues)

#2 One (U2)

#3 Summer in Dublin (Liam Reilly and Bagatelle) 

Read the Article Below!  

SUMMER IN DUBLIN

VOTED NO. 3 BEST IRISH SONG. EVER!!

 After 25 years of incredible music, numerous hits, endless tours and all  the ups and downs of the music business in general, BAGATELLE have once  again, and rightfully so, been endowed with the recognition they so richly  deserve, as one of Ireland's all time favourite bands, playing some of  Ireland's all time favourite music!!!

 In a recent poll, held by the Star Newspaper, which requested the people of  Ireland to vote for the "Best Irish Songs. Ever!", "Summer in Dublin",  which catapulted Bagatelle to fame in 1980, was voted by the general public  as the 3rd "Best Irish Song. Ever!" With 1st place going to "Fairytale of  New York", by the Pogues, and 2nd place to U2's "One", these are the songs  the nation has chosen.. And these are the songs that are heard in every corner of the world, especially amongst the Irish communities abroad.

 "Summer in Dublin" is the band's most requested song when Bagatelle play  their international tours, and indeed their homeland gigs. The fans gear up  the second they hear the intro, and subsequently launch into the lyrics of  this "Alternative National Anthem" with such gusto, that they almost drown  out the band completely!

 With this being Bagatelle's 25th Anniversary year, there could be no more  fitting and respectful tribute to their wonderfully memorable music. Along  with the continuing success of their ongoing international tours, it is  living proof that Bagatelle, their unique brand of music, and "Summer in  Dublin", written by singer/songwriter Liam Reilly, will be treasured  forever, in the hearts of their loyal fans, old and new.

 One of Ireland's Supergroups - 25th Anniversary Tour 

 Liam Reilly ------- John O'Brien ------- Ken Doyle

Boston June 2005