Route 101
Route 101 From; Athlone Active; 1987 – 1990
Style; Jaz/Rock
Vocals & Alto Sax, Flute; Lorraine McDonald
Vocals & Trumpet; Keith McDonald
Guitar; Tommy Doherty
Keyboards; Dave Fox Bass; Cannie Bruton
Drums; Peter McDonald
Beat On The Street
Lorraine, Peter & Keith were brothers & sister, their father (Frankie McDonald) was also a musician, he played with the Joe Dolan & The Drifters for 19 years. In the early part of their career Frankie McDonald played with Route 101. This included a concert in Athlone, called “The Beat on the Street”. Attracting a crowd of over 4,500 people. The concert was sponsored by RTE & organised by Ian Wilson.
RTE Screen Test
In 1989 Keith McDonald came second in the RTE talent competition “Screen Test”. At this time I don’t know if this was as a solo artist or with Route 101.
Joe Dolan Irish Tour 1988
In 1988 Route 101 toured Ireland as the support band to Joe Dolan.
Cannie Bruton was formerly with Mullingar band Different World.