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Richard Gilpin – “Nothing like Love”
Originally from Belfast, now living in Donegal. His music
has been described as an eclectic blend of acoustic rock, country blues
and traditional Irish music. The video shows the song “Sleeping in
the Car” the song on the CD is “Nothing like Love”, both taken from
his debut album “Beautiful Mistake” released in 2002. His new album
“Thirty - Three” has just been released.
Further Information : http://www.richardgilpin.com
Michelle Cotter - “Wearing Out My Sleeve”
Words and Music Michelle Cotter, Guitar Paul Casey
Michelle Cotter comes from county Cork she began
performing with a local rock band, UXB through which she developed a
long standing musical partnership with local singer/songwriter Paul
Casey.
She has performed in venues such as the “Meeting Place” in
Midleton and “the Lobby” in Cork. This is the second song which she
has recorded commercially.
Further information 086-4009452
Brian Duncan - “Out of my Mind”
Brian is 29 year old singer/songwriter from East Cork has
been writing songs for the last two years his most recent song “Out
of my Mind” was recorded by Christian Montague, and features Brian
on vocals and guitar Paul Casey on lead guitar and Christian
Montague on bass and percussion .
Further information contact Brian at briand100@eircom.net
Exit the Street - “Find what I want”
Exit the street formed in July 2002 and immediately started
writing their own material. They played their first gig in the
Temple Bar music centre Dublin in April and since then have been
building up a high reputation from their live shows. They are soon
starting the recording of their first EP which should be out in
early 2004. Their songs have a high standard of musicianship and
thought provoking lyrics.
Trade - “Spend some Time”
Trade formed in 2001 when Maurice Hannon (vocals, guitar)
decided to work some idea’s he had for new material. He knew lots of
dedicated musicians in his suburban hometown of Midleton, Cork, many
of whom he had worked with before.
Initially the line-up comprised of Maurice’s musician
friend’s from the construction site’s where the worked in Cork.
Niall O’Shea (lead guitar), James Fleming (vocals, bass guitar) and
Richard Wymberry (drums) and later welcomed on board an exciting new
recruit Caroline Sweeney who was studying in University locally.
Gavin Moore – “Venus and Mars"
Gavin Moore, nephew of the legendary singers Luka
Bloom and Christy Moore. Gavin has a residency De’Barras bar
Clonakilty. The track “Venus and Mars” is taken from the EP album
“Live at De’Barras”. He is currently working on a new album which is
due out shortly.
Further Information : http:// www.gavinmoore.com
Goldfish Syndrome – “10,000 Miles”
The band Goldfish Syndrome comprises of James Walsh (vocals), Anthony
Walsh (vocals and guitar),Niall O’Shea (guitar) Ciaran O’Donovan (bass)
and Mark O’Riordan (percussion). Although formed about six years ago, they
have not played together regularly for some time. They reformed in 2003
with Anthony Walsh joining the group on vocals. The song “10,000 Miles”
was written jointly by Anthony and James Walsh. Further Information – 087-7424835
James McGrath.com - "Fashion"
James McGrath has been writing songs,ever since he learned his second chord on the guitar.He realeased a demo Album "Time will Tell" in 1995, was awarded East-Cork Musician of the Year 1999, and has been constantly busy playing gigs mainly in the Cork Waterford area.He is currently recording his first commercial Album, set for realease in 2004."Fashion" is the title-track and tells the story of someone finding love in a person with whom they would not normally match themselves to.
Further Information : http:// www.jamesmcgrath.com
Blue Tonic - " Closing In"
Blue Tonic are an up and coming rock band in the East Cork area.
They formed in March of 2003 but have been playing their instruments
for the past one/two years individually. The have been going from
strength to strength with, numerous "Battle Of The Bands"
competition wins under their belt and with the release of their
debut E.P "Before All Else". The band is comprised of Finian Murphy
on Guitar/Vocals, Colm Ahern on Guitar/Vocals, Ross Lane on Bass and
Conor Hourigan on the Drums. Colm and Finian are also aspiring
songwriters and Blue Tonic's CD "Before All Else" consists of all
originals written by them.
The track "Closing In" is taken from Blue Tonic's demo "Before All
Else", written by Finian Murphy.
Herman Baily - "Song iii"
Herman Baily has been playing and performing music for
most of his life and is probably best known as a
street musician of many years, indeed Herman has
played city streets from Cork to Paris to Havana. His
songwriting style has been likened to that of Leonard
Cohen and Van Morrison and he himself would cite these
as well as Neil Young and Cat Stevens as Big
influences. Herman would describe his chosen path as
more illness than vocation! moreover an incurable
one!!"
Bobby Lee - "StoryBook" Bobby Lee
Website
Bobby Lee has been playing and performing music from
an early age.He has a charismatic personality which is evident in his songs.
Bobby has played with many groups,including Hookey and Open Kitchen.
Bobby has won many musical awards including East Cork Musician
of the Year, Fender Guitarist of the Year 1996. He is
presently working on a forthcoming album which is due out
early in the new year. He is very involved in Charity work.
email bobbylee@vodafone.ie
David Cooney - "In the palm of your Hand" written by Brian Smith and David Cooney.
David Cooney - In the Palm of your Hand.
Coleman Kelleher(djambe), David Cooney(vocals& guitar),Brian
Smith(guitar), & Jean Marie Smith(Keyboards).
Coleman, David and Brian are all from Midleton, and have been
playing together for the past three months. They have all
played in previous local bands over the past few years, and
have played regularly in local pubs such as "The Meeting
Place" and "McDaids". The Keyboards on the track were played
by Jean Marie, Brian's sister. The lads recently supported a
local band "Exit the Street" and hope to have a few more gigs
lined up in the New Year.
Sean Kelleher / Jerry O'Keeffe - " Evasion"
Coming from a rock and contemporary folk backround,this collaboration melds
these two different styles to form a unique acoustic sound.From various sheds and practise rooms, songs took on a life of their own, finding their way to various listening
audiences in venues around East Cork.From upbeat tempo to slow melodic songs, their
style tries to embrace the entire spectrum of songwriting.
Seán Kelleher - "Corners"
was born 20 plus years ago and has spent most of
his life since in and around the East Cork area.With the
average life expectancy of the Irish male being 76 years he
would like to do as much as is possible with his time here and
most of all achieving happiness.Part of this life is writing
and playing music.Seán has one of his songs on the compilation
CD ''Like Mind Minded People 3'', it is a version of the song
'Corners' recorded live in McDaids, Midleton during the summer
of 2003
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