Fanrealm just received a most gracious thank you note addressed to all From The Heart 2 charity concert artists and supporters in Ireland and the States. We are thrilled to post this for all those performing, attending last night both in Derry and vicariously, and those who’ve donated at the Foyle Search and Rescue...
Tags: Damian McGinty, From the Heart 2, Irish Music, Michael Doherty, Mickey Coleman, Niamh McGlinchy, Northern Ireland, Steven Barr
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Once in a while a cause so worthy comes along that I feel compelled to write about it. This is the case with From The Heart 2, a charity concert staged for a second time to honor the memory of a vibrant, young man and beloved son lost to suicide. The concert idea was...
Tags: Damian McGinty, Mickey Coleman, Northern Ireland
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As part of the recent release of his new album, A Mothers Lullaby, Mickey Coleman has announced a tour schedule for Easter week in and around Co. Tyrone. For those of you lucky enough to be in the area their dates, venue links and phone numbers follow. ENJOY!!! Sunday 4th April – Bellaghy GFC Hall Co.Derry Tuesday 6th April...
Tags: 2010 tour info, Irish Music, Mickey Coleman, Northern Ireland
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Last fall Mickey Coleman and Plunkett McGartland sat down with Malachi Cush on his Sunday Morning Jukebox radio program and discussed Mickey’s newest song and upcoming album, A Mothers Lullaby. During a lighter moment and as friends do, Malachi poked fun at Mickey about being referred to as the “next Irish folk sensation.” Obviously...
Tags: Malachi Cush, Mickey Coleman, Mothers Lullaby, Plunkett McGartland
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Today, 29-Jan-2010, is a big day for singer/songwriter, Mickey Coleman, with the launch of his brand new album “Mothers Lullaby.” Mickey’s been called the next Irish folk sensation, and if the selections on his Myspace page are an indication of the quality and sound of the new album, he’ll have this title for the forseeable future.As part...
Tags: Mickey Coleman, Mothers Lullaby, Northern Ireland
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The 6th Annual Guinness Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival will be held Feb 24-28, 2010. 150 songwriters will take part in the event which will feature 20 seminars and 42 concerts. More information about the event can be found at their website http://www.belfastnashville.com/ Tickets may be purchased through the website. I wish I was on...
Tags: Belfast NI, festival, Mickey Coleman, Oracle, songwriters
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Singer/songwriter Mickey Coleman, from the shores of Lough Neagh, County Tyrone Ireland is on his way to becoming the latest sensation to hit the Irish music folk scene. Mickey who has been writing, singing and playing music from an early age completed his critically acclaimed debut album Carefully Crafted, consisting of all original material, a...
Tags: Irish Music, Mickey Coleman, Northern Ireland
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  (from:  Mickey Coleman Folk Singer/Songwriter - Facebook, 07-Jan-2010) “Mothers Lullaby, an anti war song written by myself and Plunkett McGartland about the attacks on Gaza on 27th December 2008, will be launched in Casement Park Belfast on Friday, 29th January 2010 at 8:30pm. Everyone welcome…. More details will follow. You can listen to the...
Tags: Irish Music, Mickey Coleman, Northern Ireland
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Merry Christmas, anxious readers! What follows is a conversation I recently had with singer & songwriter, Mickey Coleman. I’ve been listening to Mickey’s music and closely following his career for about a year now. Found him quite by accident while researching Northern Ireland for a once in a lifetime trip last summer. As travel time drew...
Tags: Celtic Music, Christy Moore, Irish Music, Lough Neagh, Malachi Cush, Mickey Coleman
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Mickey recently posted that he “Will be appearing on Malachi Cush radio show mid 106 on Sunday at 12.00 along with Plunkett McGartland! We might even get a song from Malachi TUNE IN!” Malachi is another incredibly talented NI singer and local radio personality. His show originates in Cookstown, County Tyrone. Give the lads...
Tags: County Tyrone, Malachi Cush, Mickey Coleman, Music, Northern Ireland, Radio Interview
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As many of you know, I spent 10 days this summer past in Ireland, mostly touring the North. Along the way, I was able to connect with a young lad I discovered quite by accident (almost a year ago now) while researching the trip. He stole my heart with the first song of his...
Tags: Mickey Coleman, Music, My Space, Northern Ireland
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For the last several months I have been listening to the first CD of Mickey Coleman, called “Carefully Crafted”. Most of the songs on it are composed by the artist, and are just incredible! I like to compare Mr. Coleman to Bob Dylan, only I love Mr. Coleman’s music far more than Mr. Dylan’s....
Tags: CD Review, Mickey Coleman, Music, Northern Ireland
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