[web][myspace] If I mentioned Julie Fowlis, from The Outer Hebrides, sings Traditional Folk Music in nothing else but Scottish Gaelic and the opening song from her latest album, Cuilidh, is about a bonnet, then, if you weren’t a folkie you would pass that statement by and move on to the next.
However, if I just left the statement as Julie Fowlis is a young female singer with a great voice and she’s got a MySpace page, then you’d go and have a look.
Now go and find her MySpace page, play Hug air a Bhonaid Mhoir and before the song has finished , all the misgivings that you may have had perceived from the opening statement will have instantly disappeared. Moreover, you will want hear it again and again.
[myspace] It’s not often (nor usually very polite) that you find yourself revelling in the misfortune of those you admire and respect, so when it does happen it should be over something pr-et-ty special.
Such is the glee with which I delight in the repeated romantic misfortune of one Laura Stevenson of Belfast.
A rare and evocative songstress, usually found armed with only a piano and the scars of heartbreak. Simple melody lines riddled with the sort of honesty your nearest and dearest should advise against, Miss Stevenson paints with musical broadstrokes. The resulting work, like, most of the other great wonders of the world, if you stand too close it may not make sense, take a step back and the sheer majesty hits you.
Give her a listen and your ears will love you forever.
[myspace] Kat Flint was born in Barbados, raised in Aberdeen and now lives in London. She was holding down a full time job when Cara Dillon invited her to support her on her UK tour in the spring of 2006. It was a case of hold on to the job or jump. Much to the delight of the Cara Dillon fans, the Kat jumped, now it’s up to us to ensure that she landed safely on her feet.
Rather than attempt to wander off into some aimless description of how she sounds , or what messages she is supposed to convey, I invite you to visit Kat Flint’s myspace page and form your own opinions. One thing I am certain of is that after your visit you and I will agree that such a talent should not be left unheard by the many.
If you feel generous enough to help with the launch of her debut album, and you do so before mid March 2007, you may find your name listed in the sleeve notes.
[web][myspace][you tube] At the moment, the best place to buy Celine Carroll’s latest album, Itch, is from her web site,at one of her gigs, or from Road Records. If, however, you find a copy at your local High Street music emporium, then Music Tipping would have done its job.
Celine writes, sings and produces her own quality, yet uncomplicated, music and she lists Paul McCartney, Elvis Presley and Gilbert O’Sullivan amongst her influences.
Currently, Celine is getting regular successful gigs at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre, Grafton Street, Dublin. However, there are plans to take her music to other cities in Ireland and, hopefully to the UK. In order to render this planned Irish tour a success, pestering your local radio station for your favourite Celine Carroll song is , of course, advised.
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It looks like Belfast boy, Duke Special (aka Pete Wilson) is finally getting some richly deserved recognition for his talent. Freewheel , due to be released Feb 5th, is getting steady airplay on BBC R2. We at Music Tipping wish him every success with it.
[MYSPACE] the brilliant trees – talent. these guys play their last gig on April 7th in dublin. I worked for a radio station I ran a radio station and DJ’ed on it, and there was no playlists or anything. So If I wanted to I could waltz in and play a whole album back to back. And often I played the Brilliant Trees this way…… heart n soul of dublin rock n roll. deadly buzz. I hope to see the last show.
If I mentioned Julie Fowlis, from The Outer Hebrides, sings Traditional Folk Music in nothing else but Scottish Gaelic and the opening song from her latest album, Cuilidh, is about a bonnet, then, if you weren’t a folkie you would pass that statement by and move on to the next.
It’s not often (nor usually very polite) that you find yourself revelling in the misfortune of those you admire and respect, so when it does happen it should be over something pr-et-ty special.
Kat Flint was born in Barbados, raised in Aberdeen and now lives in London. She was holding down a full time job when Cara Dillon invited her to support her on her UK tour in the spring of 2006. It was a case of hold on to the job or jump. Much to the delight of the Cara Dillon fans, the Kat jumped, now it’s up to us to ensure that she landed safely on her feet.
At the moment, the best place to buy Celine Carroll’s latest album, Itch, is from her web site,at one of her gigs, or from 