Biography

Michael Brunnock possesses an extraordinary voice, and his songs mine the profound. So it’s not surprising that David Byrne cast him to sing the role of an Irish musician on the brink of success whose voice guides Sean Penn through an emotional journey of self-discovery in This Must Be the Place (2012). The score...

Acclaimed for their instrumental prowess, onstage charm and soulful vocals, Tulsa-based Vintage Wildflowers was formed in January 2009. Their performances “declare both their respect for traditional music and their desire to create a style completely their own”. Their music is a reflection of the musical lives and backgrounds of these three women, melding the...

Sweet Jane are a four piece from Ireland, formed in 2008, with shared female /male lead vocals, guitar, bass and drums. The Irish Times recently described them as a ‘remarkably good Dublin band who transcend their influences by being bang on the money, (as evidenced by) their recently released debut album Sugar For My...

Mary Kathleen Burke, originally from Ireland but now firmly based in Scotland, has been described by Dr. Ian Green of Greentrax as “a brilliant talent”. “I’ve been in the music business for more than 40 years,” he said, “and I’ve not heard many like her.” She is a truly gifted singer/songwriter who released her...

Red Brick House are a Sligo based band who are renowned for their hook-laden and impossibly catchy songs. The four-piece graced the stage at Bundoran Sea Sessions and The Rory Gallagher International Festival in 2010 and have been gigging steadily for a number of years. Hot Press magazine described them as ‘a band that...

Beltaine is a trad Celtic Music trio from Portland, OR (one of my favorite places in the world). All three of the band members, Brian Baker, Kris Chase and John Keys play multiple instruments but their unique sound is generally created with dual dulcimers, guitar, flute and vocals. They put their own twist on...

The Kreellers are a high energy Celtic rock band out of Detroit and they might just be the best thing to hit the Motor City since the assembly line. The band, in its current line up, has only been together since 2008 but have already made a huge name for themselves. If you live...

Paul Shevlin is a teenage piano based singer/songwriter from County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Described by one music journalist as a “jack in the box” having, it seems, came from nowhere, he has over a period of six months, created a considerable buzz in Irish music scene and beyond. His 2010 single releases ‘Goodmorning’ and...

Last week we featured Craig in our Great Scots post and got a lot of positive feedback about him so we asked Craig to tell us a bit more about himself. This is what he had to say: I was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. There was no internet then. The local pig farm was...

Kate O’ Callaghan is a singer/songwriter displaying a pot-pourri of musical styles from soulful blues to jazzy folk. Born and reared in Dublin, she chose to leave behind a career in science to explore a world of music and creativity in Inishowen, Co. Donegal. Inspired by rural living, the awesome beauty of her surroundings...

October 8th marked the latest of many performances of greater stature for singer-songwriter, Enda Keegan as he opened up for legendary Irish superstar Finbar Furey at Nevada Smith’s in the East Village. Says Keegan “It was such a great honor to open up for Finbar, who is such an incredible artist and a true...

Declan O’Rourke began his career on the Dublin singer-songwriter circuit in 2000 and released his debut album under an independent Irish record label in late 2004. Since Kyabram went straight in at fifth position on the Irish charts and very soon achieved Gold, Platinum and then double-Platinum status.  Even now, more than five years...

Gareth Brannigan bought his first guitar after receiving some money on his 12th birthday. After his father showed him a few chords he was off and running eventually learning lead guitar, playing on occasion’s guest lead guitar in his father blues band. On hearing music from Damien Rice, Declan O’Rourke, Ray LaMontagne to name...

Conor Mason, born August 27, 1981, is a singer-songwriter from Derry. Having learned classical piano from the age of 8, Conor soon progressed to a variety of other instruments including Guitar, drums and harmonica. Conor followed a music production course at a local college where he began playing in bands and learning the art...

I came across this band first at the NI Charts site and then at myspace. They are a great band remind me a bit of the Saw Doctors in that they sing to and about real people and real experiences. Paddy sent this bio and we will review their cd when it comes out....