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Press Release: NELL BRYDEN “Second Time Around”
AFTER HER FULL NATIONAL TOUR IN NOVEMBER- NELL BRYDEN HIT THE IRISH TOP 40 CHARTS IN AT NO.38!!
“Nell Bryden’s unique career stemmed from an original 1952 Milton Avery painting that she found in her (impressionist painter) Father’s attic. Which she went on to auction off in the throes of debt & despair, which sold for $300,000!! Thus funding her musical career. A round trip across the world playing over 350+ shows then landed her by Blackhawk helicopter to IRAQ & KUWAIT. Where she entertained the troops and boosted morale before her safe return to the Uk’s BBC Breakfast show couch (on BBC ONE TV), with other special guests such as Enrique Iglesias, GAN WOK and Daniel Craig. Prior to that, Nell Bryden recorded with World Class producer David Kershenbaum (Tori Amos, Tracy Chapman, Joan Baez) after she received a phone call from him asking her to come a record with him, saying “I haven’t felt this strongly about someone’s voice since hearing Tracy [Chapman] for the first time.” Nell took this great opportunity and now has 5 new tracks set to be added to the Stunning album “Second Time Around” (to be released in early 2009). With features in CHOICE magazine, Social & Personal Magazine, UNCUT, Q, WORD Magazine, TV slots on BBC’s Breakfast Show, Channel 6, Buzz TV, & URMUZIC -Nell Bryden is definitely building a name for herself. With a successful Radio promo tour around Ireland (BBC radio Ulster, Today FM, Clare FM, DCFM, KLCRFM, Dublin’s 98FM & Galway Bay FM), followed by a very successful tour in early November in Ireland landing her in the Irish Charts and the Single of the week on Today FM.
Nell Bryden has shared the stage with International acts like KT Tunstall & The Counting Crows, performed on the number one radio show RTE Radio 1 in Ireland with Pat Kenny and Today FM’s Ian Dempsey and has received glowing reviews from BBC Radio Presenters in the UK. Her residency gigs at Whelan’s (Dublin) in August 2008 ENDED WITH STANDING OVATIONS BOTH NIGHTS IN A ROW!!! That’s how impressed they were! Q Magazine, UNCUT and WORD Magazine has given this lady much adoration and it’s no wonder. It’s quite clear that Nell Bryden will travel to all corners of the world to entertain. It’s what she was born to do after all… From the age of 4 she took up the piano and by the age of 9 she was a cellist. With a classical singer for a Mother and an impressionist painter for a Father- “Quite a unique offspring was bound to form”. Her album, “Second Time Around” has been climbing the major industry trade charts for the Americana and AAA formats. “Second Time Around” is distributed by iTunes & CD Baby (and downloadmusic.ie) and is being licensed by MTV for their programming. “Second time around” is the leading single IS OUT NOV 25TH OFFICIALLY VIA ITUNES AND OTHER DIGITAL PLATFORMS- for public consumption. Without further ado, we bring you New York City’s most exciting export Nell Bryden. …
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Press release: “Lucky Caller no.9″ Out Oct 24th 2008
News just in- Ian Whity will be supporting FRED on their Nationwide Tour in NOV!!!!
Already the much celebrated singles ‘Not On Your Side’ and ‘Houndstooth Shirt’ from the “FEEL GOOD ALBUM of THE AUTUMN” (Daily Star) have been receiving multiple plays on Today FM, Spin FM, WLRFM, BEAT FM, BBC Radio Ulster, Clare FM, Live 95FM, Corks 96fm and RED FM. Appearing on this year’s IMRO Tour compilation and gaining much fan base from Local and Regional press signifies a very bright future for this Rising Irish Band. Ian Whitty And The Exchange were also amongst the first acts to be selected by Alison Curtis of Today FM in her Ireland Rocks section where she gives the thumbs up to the cream of up and coming Irish Acts. And they went on to record a live version of the Bruce Springsteen classic ‘Atlantic City’ for Alison Curtis’ ‘The Last Splash’ and also won the Hotpress/Tisch video competition for “Not on your side“. (www.hotpress.com)‘The Lucky Caller No.9′ is the long awaited first full length studio album from Ian Whitty And The Exchange. The record was produced by top Irish producer Ken McHugh (Dave Kitt, Autamata) and mastered by Dave Collins in Los Angeles (Bruce Springsteen, Janes Addiction). It was recorded by Ian Whitty And The Exchange in 2007 between the legendary Connelly’s of leap in West Cork and Adda/My Sanctuary studio’s in the hills of Wicklow.Since Ian’s emergence, he has been a highly active figure in the thriving Cork scene as well as being invited to perform with many of the luminaries of the Irish scene including Declan O Rourke, Bell X1, Josh Ritter, Damien Rice, The Frames and Roderigo y Gabriella. Ian is a songwriter who firmly believes in craft and in always placing substance over style. He is most often praised for his distinctive vocal delivery and lyricism that manages to be urgent, humorous and razor sharp without ever sacrificing the storytelling that underpins his songs. We give you a very promising act to feast your ears upon in Ian Whitty & the Exchange.
Available on iTunes, downloadmusic.ie and in all good record stores nationwide.
Upcoming gigs include:
Oct. 15th The Pavilion in Cork, (ALBUM LAUNCH),
Nov 6th Dolans Limerick (Upstairs)
Nov 7th Whelan’s, Dublin (upstairs), Nov 9th Roisin Dubh, Galway
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Shane Barry & The Distractions
“How does one begin to describe the wonderfully talented Shane Barry?”
Perhaps by mentioning the fact he has been chosen to support the brilliant “Ron Sexsmith” at the Imagine festival on October 29th and has shared a stage with artists of the calibre of The Frames, Hal, Iain Archer Whipping Boy and Davit Kitt. As well as playing eight different instruments on and producing his own album- Shane then sought out the mastering skills of Stuart Hawkes (Amy Winehouse) to give it an ‘old school’ 70’s warmth with a contemporary feel. Shane has appeared on stage in numerous venues in Ireland & the UK, including the prestigious Murphy’s live Festival & Hard Working Class Heroes Festival. With Hotpress stating that they are “a band that you can do a cheeky boogie to”. It’s good to know that they are taking to the road in Oct & Nov for a nationwide tour! So be sure not to miss out on their superb live performance!
“STOP”, the remarkable debut single will be released officially on the 31st of OCTOBER. Jam packed with songs that would sit easily with any of the classic Motown and Stax hits of the Sixties and Seventies while also maintaining a contemporary feel- makes this one of the finest debuts by an Irish band in recent years. The bands original 4 piece line-up of Shane Barry on guitar and vocals, John Daly on Drums, Nathan Power on bass and Jamie Barden on keys are now joined by the talents of Sean Kennedy and Hugh Beglin on trumpets and Mickey Rowe on various saxophones.
This music was created for radio and that is where it will flourish, with pure melody and style that draws the listener into each song within seconds of hearing the first note. Backed by his superb band The Distractions that includes a powerful brass section Shane Barry is a force to be reckoned with on the live music scene in Ireland. The opening track on the album is entitled “Let it be Known” which is the perfect message to give to the masses. Let it be Known that Shane Barry and the Distractions are about to take Ireland by storm.
More links go to www.myspace.com/shanebarryofficial
STOP is Available on downloadmusic.ie & cdbaby
GIGS: Oct 29th Supporting Ron SEXSMITH- The FORUM “IMAGINE FESTIVAL”- Waterford 8pm
NOV 1st Murphy’s- Waterford 8pm
Nov 9th Eamonn Doran’s-Dublin 8pm
NOV 19th Cleere’s- Kilkenny 8pm
NOV 21st Supporting The Pale in Galway (The Quays Bar) 8pm
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Press release: JADED SUN
JADED SUN have racked up an impressive cv since forming in 2003. Topping the premier Irish download charts for nearly 30 weeks with their debut Ep “RAW” and also supporting none other than Bon Jovi in Croke Park (and in doing so becoming only the third Irish band to play there). They are currently receiving airplay in Ireland, (not to mention overseas as far as America) as well as TV Spots on RTE & Channel 6. From Jackie Hayden (Hotpress) describing Jaded Suns music as having the “panoramic drama of zeppelin” to International magazines such as PENTHOUSE, KERRANG, TOTAL GUITAR & CLASSIC ROCK giving them mutual glory for the “Excellent Debut” (Hotpress) “GYPSY TRIP”. Jaded Sun is destined to be a major international success.
“THE BEST DEBUT BAND WEVE EVER HEARD” ” THE NEWEST MESSIAHS OF ROCK N ROLL”
These comments have been given to Ireland’s Jaded Sun by some of the most important magazines and djs in the rock industry. This band proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Rock music evolved from Blues and Soul, and make no mistake Jaded Sun have plenty of both. Armed with a wonderful debut album “Gypsy Trip” (and a possible heir to Robert Plants throne in their superb vocalist John Maher) these guys are easily the greatest rock band to emerge from Ireland since Thin Lizzy and Rory Gallagher.
Gypsy Trip was recorded in L.A with Ritchie Mouser (Weezer, Tears for Fears) and Jimmy Coup of Andrew Wk fame taking care of production duties. It’s evident here that Jaded Sun are a serious prospect for not just domestic but International success. Signed to SiAn records and with new single “Crave” on the way soon Jaded Sun are about to take on the world. Ireland has been crying out for a great Rock and Roll band to give to the world so let’s do it. We give you Jaded Sun! See www.myspace.com/jadedsun for more details.
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PRESS RELEASE: Flinders- See SAW STILL - OUT 3rd Oct 2008Philip Flynn, aka FLINDERS, with his pin-point timing and accurate harmonization is certainly making waves on the music scene. Gaining the respect of many a music fan and reviewer; from In Dublin Magazine, Hotpress and The Independent, hailing this guy as “remarkable”.CONNECTED picked him as their “demo of the month” as well as Dan Hegarty inviting him in to perform in RTE 2FM studios. FLINDERS was also the featured act on O2’s MAKING WAVES. This is just the starting point for what is to come and with such a finely produced album, “what is to come”- looks very promising.October sees the release of “SEE SAW STILL”, the most impressive album from one of Ireland’s most talented artist with a quirky edge and a style that will capture the imagination of many. The first single “Corners first-middle later” is officially available on iTunes, downloadmusic.ie & indiestore and is out NOW.~In short- this new record shows us the sheer brilliance of this man’s musical ability.~With his marvelous Debut completed, produced by well known Les Keye (former member of the Wilde Oscars and a man who has produced and remixed numerous Irish artists in recent years) and a list of live shows cropping up. Flinders proves to us that he has certainly made his pitch and is now ready to sell sell sell.
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PRESENTING THE WORLD CLASS¦John Illsley& Greg PearleAlong with being a part of one of the WORLDS most successful bands -Dire Straits- who pioneered the transition from vinyl to cd -selling over 120 million worldwide- JOHN ILLSLEY is ready to release Beautiful You, which is the result of a two year collaboration with Irish singer songwriter Greg Pearle. Recorded in MARK KNOPFLERS studio and including another musical legend PAUL BRADY playing the flute on the single ONE (which is also to be featured in the forthcoming motion picture Anton- PREMIERE on the 10th OCT in Movies @Dundrum, Co Dublin) and GUY FLETCHER the original key board player from DIRE STRAITS.Having led the CD revolution with Dire Straits massive selling album “Brothers in arms” in the early 80s, in tune with modern trends Beautiful You is set to be released on 27th Oct, 2008 in IRELAND. Prior to that, the album will be released for free on high quality MP3’s - maintaining the transition from cd to now the MP3- exclusively to buy directly from John’s new website http://www.johnillsley.com/. Their Irish Tour in NOV hits off with a gig in the legendary Whelan’s of Wexford St. on the 11th November (more tour dates to be announced). Special hard copies will be available in all good record stores from OCT onwards. Already gaining National airplay (RTE, WRFM, BBC Radio Kerry), this album will be a fast grower & perfectly mixes elements of classic Straits song writing with a new sound; Dire Straits fans and indeed all music fans of music- will not be disappointed.~This album is the first studio album John Illsley and Guy Fletcher from Dire Straits have worked on together since 1993. John Illsley also painted the artwork on the album. And over the last few years has risen to critical acclaim as a painter too. Having his work showcased in many a Gallery worldwide and over the web.~
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