Poems Ago Original songs and Irish poetry set to music for concerts and ceremonies

Based in Ireland

Gorey, Loch Garman, Leinster, Ireland
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LOCATION
Gorey, Loch Garman, Leinster, Ireland

TRAVEL
up to 65 miles

PRICE
from €350 (EUR)

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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Price Guide

Description Price
Acoustic Duo for 1 hour€500 (EUR)
Duo with sound system for 1 hour€600 (EUR)
Acoustic Duo for 2 x 45€750 (EUR)
Duo with sound system for 2 x 45mins€850 (EUR)
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About / Biography

Poems Ago is a duo formed by Juliana Hahn and Remco Jacobs, who create and perform musical settings of Irish poetry alongside original songs. Inspired by poems they hold close to their hearts, they bring to life works by beloved poets such as W. B. Yeats, James Joyce and Oscar Wilde.

With violin, guitar and two voices, they take listeners on a gentle journey through Irish landscapes, emotions and imagery, creating a reflective and intimate musical atmosphere.

Their music is particularly suited to special moments and small gatherings, including wedding ceremonies, recitals and intimate concerts.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Ireland

Gorey, Loch Garman, Leinster, Ireland
Travels up to 65 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 65 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 15 miles)
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Apart from the original songs we play, here's a selection of poems and songs we perform:

The Twilight Turns from Amethyst (James Joyce)

Requiescat (Oscar Wilde)

The Lake-Isle of Innisfree (W.B. Yeats)

Love's Old Sweet Song (J.J. Molloy & G. Bingham)

Oft in the Stilly Night (Thomas Moore)

The Last Rose of Summer (Thomas Moore)

Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms (Thomas Moore)

The Parting Glass (Traditional)

The Quiet Land of Erin (Traditional)

In the Library Beside the Sea (Lucinda Jacob)

Raindrops in my Coffee (Sexsmith and Kerr)

All my trials (Nick Drake version)

The Water (Johnny Flynn and Laura Marling)

Mama, You've Been On My Mind (Bob Dylan & Joan Baez)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

If it's an acoustic event (max. 20 persons) we require nothing. If it's an audience of more than 20 then we can bring our PA system.


What information do you require about a venue?

Any helpful directions


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide sound equipment. We provide no lighting equipment.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

We recently performed at a wedding ceremony held in a beautiful old abbey in County Kildare. The couple had commissioned us to set one of their favourite poems to music, and we performed it for them during the ceremony. Sharing that moment with them in such a special setting made it a truly memorable experience.


What's your favourite type of event?

Intimate and personal events held in historic places.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We started gigging together years ago as part of a big music collective. We've branched off into a duo and have been writing music and performing together for about four years.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We love Leonard Cohen, Villagers and Simon & Garfunkel. The greatest song of all time: impossible to answer but at the moment it's 'Courage' by Villagers.


Do you take composition commissions?

Yes, we love composing new music. Whether it’s setting your favourite poem to music, writing a personal song for a loved one, or creating a lullaby for a child or grandchild, we’re delighted to take on commissions as part of our service.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Normally we arrive 45 minutes before performance to set up, check the acoustics. We normally perform 2 x 45min sets.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Happy to perform outside as long as there is shade and some sort set up we can plug into as outside, acoustic sound doesn't travel far.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event for an extra fee and we limit it to 3 songs. We also can compose songs if it's for a wedding for instance. the client can tell us about themselves and some details of what they'd like in the songs and we can compose a tailored song for their wedding.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Soothing, heartwarming, heartfelt and connected with nature.

Recent Clients

Poems Ago has performed for these clients:

Hanna & Liam: wedding song commission + performance at their wedding ceremony

Nora & Dan: performance at their wedding ceremony

Scott & Maíre: performance at their wedding ceremony + reception

Doyle Family: Custom made lullabies for their grandson

Bloomsday Festival

Sofar Sounds

Fennelly's of Callan

Venues

Poems Ago has performed at these venues:

The Abbey, Kildare

Killashee Hotel, Kildare

Dunbrody House, Wexford

The James Joyce Centre, Dublin

Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin

Fennelly's of Callan, Kilkenny

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Genres:

Classical

Folk

Church Music

Originals

Acoustic

Features:

Instrumental

Male & female vocalists

100% acoustic (no power)

PA / sound system included

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