2009 Story of the year for Jackson Cage

2009 was a big year for Jackson Cage that marked the transition from new local act to established and respected act on the Irish music scene.

The release of their debut album at the end of 2008 and concerted gigging enabled the band to gain a strong local following. They also made fans and friends internationally through sales of their album on iTunes, Amazon and CDBaby.
Special thanks go out to International Friends who helped get the music out to the world outside of Northern Ireland :

Just some of our international friends

Twang Nation
CheezeBallz.net
Country Start Page
Americana OK
Cosmic American Radio
Uncle Shag at Longtown Sound
Roots Highway
The Miller Tells Her Tale
South Australia Roots and Blues Podcast
HogTown Radio
Emyvale

January
Kicked off the year in style with an acoustic performance at the Out to Lunch Festival and a jam packed country club at McHugh's

February
Rolled into the Belfast Nashville Festival for a headline show, a performance of "Alabama" at the Harvest Revisited event and the highlight, Declan aka Shaky Horse performing "In the Round" with Nanci Griffith. Another highlight was our first ever TV Appearance on "utv live at the limelight".

March
The Botanic Arts Festival was the highlight in March and a support to touring band "Delta Spirit" in Auntie Annie's. The band also made an appearance at the Oh Yeah Music Centre on St. Patricks Night.

April
A headline show in the Empire Music Hall capped the start of Spring.

May
A performance as "The Band" as part of Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival's Last Waltzed Revisited marked May.

June
A well recieved New Moon Showcase at the Spring and Airbreak debuting some brand new tracks.

July
Another big night at the Spring and Airbreak for the "Big Gig", receiving GiggingNI.com's first 10/10 review

August
A massive gig at the Belfast Tall Ships Festival was one of the highlights of the year in front of what seemed like 1000's of people

September
Two cool performance's at the fantastic Belfast Open House Festival

October
An appearance at the Newtownards Guitar festival and a TV show appearance on BBC2's Blas Ceoil

November
A first gig in Dublin at Whelan's and a myspace airing for some new folk style down home raw demo's

December
Capping the year off in style by playing at the Black Box with compadres Ten Gallon Hat, Louisiana Joyride and Captain Kennedy. Also recorded the first new song for of the next release. 2010 is gonna be even better for the "Cage".....with new releases from the band and solo releases from members of the band...