To You by Kate O’Callaghan

I’ve spent several weeks listening to Irish singer/songwriter Kate O’Callaghan’s brand new debut EP, To You, and can state unequivocally that she is not a vocalist content to sing traditional pub songs nor is she a storyteller of Irelands’ days past.  Kate is a genre of one, distinctive in both her writing style and vocal delivery. This isn’t a bad thing but rather a refreshing change from the hackneyed lyric interpretation of so many contemporary female singers these days. Reminiscent of blues club and 60’s beatnick coffee house singers, Kate relates stories of life, feelings of heartache and the passion most people conceal.  Her self penned songs are distinctive, thoughtful, heartfelt, provocative, humorous and most definitely all her own. They are unique. She is unique.   

 Over the weeks I found myself returning to two favorites, If Love is a Red Dress and When I Get Low, and playing them again and again. Poignant and engaging, I found Red Dress just the song to curl up with on a dark rainy day to relive memories of past loves. When I Get Low is amusing, upbeat and showcases Kate’s ability to switch flawlessly between blue and bubbly without missing a beat or breaking a sweat. 

 With her distinctive lyric blend and the bands offbeat instrumentation, this EP is well worth adding to any collection. Descriptive words layered upon unusual melodies blend together to create a totally original sound. Kate O’Callaghan is someone to watch. She surely has the talent to make her mark in the music world. Observe and enjoy. 

To You, Kate O’Callaghan’s debut EP, will be released on June 25^th of this year, launching at McGrorys in Culdaff. With Mark Black, Peter Doherty, Seamus Devenny, Kevin Murphy and The Henry Girls. She Cries, All You Can Be, To You, Well Runs Dry
were all written by Kate.

Song List

*She Cries
*All You Can Be
*To You
*Well Runs Dry
 If Love is a Red Dress
 When I Get Low

* These songs were all written by Kate.

Kate O’ Callaghan – vocals and guitar
Mark Black – guitar
Peter Doherty – double bass
Seamus Devenny – drums, cajon, fiddle

Additional musicians:
Jennifer Kimball – backing vocals
Lorna Mc Laughlin – accordion
Kevin Murphy – clarinet
Paul Devenny – viola

www.kateocallaghan.com

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www.breakingtunes.com/kateocallaghan

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