About
Niamh Murphy
‘Crème de la crème of Ireland's hottest emerging music talent.’ Hotpress Magazine.
‘Five stars’ The Irish times
(The Ticket)
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‘Niamh Murphy's voice is a wondrous thing. Winter is a serious gem.’ Jackie Hayden
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‘Wonderful Lyricist’ - Steve Lillywhite
Niamh Murphy (aka Foxglove) was announced a winner of the International Songwriting Competition 2014.
Niamh’s song ‘Shields of Fire’won third place in the Performance Category. With over 20,000 entries from over 120 countries this is a remarkable achievement. Past winners have included Mick Flannery, Passenger and Goyote. Niamh was the only Irish entrant to win reach finalist and subsequently win that year.
In 2012 Foxglove released their first EP to critical acclaim from Hotpress, The Ticket and more recently has had five time grammy winning producer Steve Lillywhite, Dave Fanning, Paul McLoone and Cormac Battle shout their praises.
Niamh has also appeared on RTE 1 TV performing ‘Land’s End’ chosen personally by five time Grammy winner Steve Lillywite - “Niamh is a wonderful lyricist and singer”, performing live at Dublin’s National Concert Hall and live appearances on national radio .
Niamh's vocals were featured on six tracks of the electronic ‘Carried by Waves’ recently released debut album that has received a lot of media attention - ‘Softly Held Together’.
2FM, Today FM and many other radio stations across Ireland and abroad have been spinning the tunes regularly.
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Tom Jordan has been singing since he was able to talk, but has only played clarinet for the past seven years.
Aside from various music projects, he works in farming, photography and journalism.
Tom Jordan
Katie O'Neill
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Katie has been singing since she can remember. Raised in a musical family, she was always encouraged to "use her talent". From Scór to singing in her local church, to performing in plays and singing in the school choir, music has always been a part of her life in some form or other.
"It's taken a while for me to want to sing and pursue music. When people know you can sing, you're certain to be asked for a song at almost every family occasion or social gathering. I used to hate that; the expectation as well as the pressure. I rebelled for a while until eventually the enjoyment came back into performing and the need to express myself through music became clear. That's when I met Niamh. I was singing a few tunes for St.Patrick's day in a restaurant and Niamh was dining. We exchanged numbers and the rest is history! Moral of the story is that life goes in waves and all of those times you were forced to get up and sing will probably stand to you somewhere down the line!"
Katie and her sister Ciara, also a singer, whistle player and guitarist, enjoy playing together when they can find the time. Katie studied theatre performance at Kinsale College.
Karen O'Doherty
Since 2008, Karen has been working as a recording artist and performer (violin) both nationally and internationally receiving three IRMA platinum albums (Mick Flannery) and worked in recording studios with different artists/ groups for many years.
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'I began playing music before anything else, starting on anything that would make noise before I took up the violin for some sort of discipline in 1986...lately I've been focusing more on the production and composition side of things which inevitably forces you to punish a few instruments...but better to be playing them than have them gathering dust somewhere'
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Instruments currently punishment include Baritone violin, piano & synth, guitar & percussion.
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In recent years Karen has been composing and producing for mixed media including individual artists/groups, game soundtracks & sound design. Check out
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Karen is a current member of the Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra & Nota Bene String Quartet
Leo Mullane
Irish born light ambient folk guitar guru, singer songwriter Leo Mullane is about to hit the virtual and everyday world with his debut single yet to be named from his album 'Inasense'.
Leo will be kicking it off with a release show at a 'to be named' venue followed by a munster tour to promote the album.
Leo's music is made to make your mouth water and described as a virgin experience. It is currently available to stream and download online. Leo's mastery of guitar and intuitive breathy melodies smacks of antique yet timeless oak tree troubadours such as Nick Drake , John Martyn, Bert Jansch, Ben Howard merged with moving West african guitar folk funk rhythms.
Leo is joined on the album by long time friends Jake Kalilec on piano and vocals and in combination with mentor and fellow musician to Leo contemplative folk musician & producer, guitar guru, Bobby Lee helping to guide the production of the songs.
The outcome is sure to be electrifying and an old new.
Leo Mullane is a truly progressive artist who has always been interested in exploring his guitar through alternative tuning, creating new and interesting sounds. Leo’s trademark voice is full of emotion in the gentlest way. He brings a sense of calm to the listener and indeed the other musicians he plays with. This is also evident in his songs, which are forever exploring both the dark and light side of life. Leo knows how to liven up room with reggae beat and silence a room with his smoothing voice and lyrics. However, at the young age of 22 Leo already is an accomplished musician, creating his own unique path with his music that will leave the listener hoping for more. He knows how to make his audience fell at home trough his lyrics, melodies and the intimacy of his voice.
Hailing from Youghal, Co Cork, Ireland, Leo has been steeped in music since childhood. Veteran songwriter Bobby Lee who became his mentor noticed his talent. Leo could be described as a star pupil as he wows every audience. He has played support to many established names including Declan O'Rourke and Freddy White. Blessed with a soulful voice and a masterful guitar technique, Leo's magic rhythms and richly textured flourishes ensure his star is rising.