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About Me


FairplayCollective is an organization/company/movement formed in the spring of 2006 in New York City's Lower East Side. Its founding members, Irish immigrants and US natives, initially came together to promote themselves as a new vanguard of singer/songwriters around Greenwich Village.
This revival of great songsmithery is spearheaded by Mark Dignam , Jenna Nicholls , Michael Brunnock , and Brendan O' Shea . These four; excellent performers in themselves, have come together and have invited friends forming one collective, to share, ideas, resources and costs freeing up members to concentrate on the creative processes of writing and performing.
"Many hands, make light the work"!
The individuals create an exciting synergy and a slightly left of center, improvisational environment featuring unique harmonies and supportive instrumental voicings.
FairplayCollective aims to present a collective front, both in terms of performance and within the music industry itself. We maintain a forward view of becoming one voice, reflecting many talents on upcoming shows and future projects.
The collective is supported by a staff of friends and serious music fans who have dedicated themselves and their talents to building the careers of the artist members.
FairplayCollective and fairplaycollective.com are resources enabling serious music fans to discover more great music by other artists of a similar genre -whether they are members of the collective or not- while at the same time allowing long time fans to continue to hear something fresh... yet familiar.
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Member Since: 8/9/2006
Band Website: fairplaycollective.com
Band Members:
Mark Dignam , Jenna Nicholls , Michael Brunnock and Brendan O' Shea

CDBABY LINK for Jenna Nicholls "Curled Up Toes in Red Mary Janes-- Jenna Nicholls "Curled Up Toes in Red Mary Janes"

Just as unhurried as it is precious and reflective. The atmosphere is serene; you’ll pick every word that is uttered and find a world that normally goes at a million miles an hour slow to a relaxing canter.

-- -- -- CDBABY LINK for MICHAEL BRUNNOCK'S "So I do" -- Michael Brunnock's "So I do"

Contemporary folk rock, lyrically charged, Neil Young meets Coldplay on a bus while on vacation in Ireland. The bus driver plays the banjo.

.. -- -- -- -- CDBABY LINK for BRENDAN O' SHEA: Be Here Still -- BRENDAN O' SHEA: Be Here Still

Picture an Irishman, in New York, standing with arms open wide....telling you the kettle is on and he's got something he wants you to hear.

.. -- -- -- -- -- CDBABY LINK for BRENDAN O'SHEA: In The Light -- BRENDAN O'SHEA: In The Light

Contemporary folk music with poetic words and images.

Click here for an itunes download of "Curled Up Toes in Red Mary Janes"

Click here for an itunes download of Brendan O' Shea's "Be Here Still"

Click here for an itunes download of Michael Brunnock's "So I do"

iTunes Link for Michael Brunnock's "Little Palace" album Whole -- Michael Brunnock's "Little Palace":Album Whole

Little Palace's Debut Album ...Acoustic Folk Rock - Hint of Irish being that I'm Irish .Theres even a song in Gaelic, songs from the heart....Now available on itunes

iTunes Link for Michael Brunnock's "Little Palace" ep called BeeKeeper -- Michael Brunnock's "Little Palace":EP BeeKeepers

This four song EP was recorded with Michael's original band Little Palace...Now available on itunes

Brendan's album "Be Here Still" and Michael's album "So I do" are available for sale at Rebel Rebel Records 319 Bleecker Street (between Christopher St & Grove St) telephone 212 989-0770
"Be Here Still" is also available at Virgin Mega Store in Union Square NY and in San Francisco :

The Paddy Whacked Radio Connection broadcasts and webcasts on Friday mornings from 9 to 11am here in Boston, 2 to 4pm in Ireland and the UK, and is archived for 1 week. Tune In and have a listen to FairplayCollective artists, along with other artists such as The Frames , The Mary Janes , Kila and Mundy to name a few. Paddy Whacked Radio Connection plays mostly Irish Independent music.Pass The Word On!!!!!!

Here is some samples of our recent event at Joe's Pub.
Thank you for all your support, it really made the night
the success that it was. Your energy has uplifted us all.
Thank You.

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Jenna Nicholls performing "Hallelujah" as part of FairplayCollective at Joe's Pub in New York City


Mark Dignam performing "Stormy Summer" as part of FairplayCollective in Joe's Pub in New York City



Brendan O' Shea performing "Waiting Rooms" in Joe's Pub in New York City as part of FairplayCollective



Michael Brunnock with FairplayCollective performing "Man Overboard" at Joe's Pub in New York City



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My Blog

Brendans World: songs in chicago

just aquick word ,thanking all in the swell season camp for such a plesant time playing the show in chicago last wed , what a beautiful theatre and what a wonderful crowd of people to play my songs fo...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:54:00 PST

Music Review: Brendan OShea - Be Here Still By Natalie Herman

Claiming to be of a chaotic nature, Brendan O'Shea's peace seems to exist in his music, and his second CD, "Be Here Still" is particularly marked by its tranquility.Without introduction, "Tired Eyes" ...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:43:00 PST

Jenna’s World:At work and twiddling my thumbs

Hello my little peonies...Well, not much going on here today. My mom wrote to me last night and the last line of her email stated..."not much going on here, you both live much more exciting lives than...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:35:00 PST

The Scratcher Sessions and more...

Dear Folks,It's been ages since I have written about what's happening here at FairplayCollective.You must forgive me. I've been busy with the day job and with travel to far places.So first up, is the ...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:41:00 PST

Jenna’s World: Indiana Jones and the Land of Lost Writing Skills

Hello my little daisies,Well, boyfriend and I went to see the new Indiana Jones movie this past weekend. We'd been looking forward to it for weeks and with great anticipation we sat in our seats with...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Thu, 29 May 2008 12:48:00 PST

The Scratcher Sessions

The Scratcher Bar, 209 East 5th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Ave) has been an East Village hang out for the last 12 years attracting locals, ex-patriots, musicians, actors, and a diverse range of NY vi...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Fri, 02 May 2008 03:40:00 PST

Jenna Nicholls interview in Indie Sounds

Alright folks, this interview has just come in. I would like to think, it's perfect timing as this Thursday, Jenna's debut album "Curled up Toes in Red Mary Janes" will be released at her CD launch at...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:18:00 PST

Jenna’s World: Oh my God I’ve got to get out of here

Alright people, It's 5pm on Friday and I'm sitting here with things to do but I've decided that it would be best if I put them off until Monday morning. Psychologically, the weekend has begun. (even t...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:06:00 PST

Music Review: Mark Dignam - Box Heart Man by Natalie Herman

Bob Dylan is the artist that comes to mind for many a reviewer or critic when posed with writing about Mark Dignam. On the surface, it is easy to see the comparison  acoustic guitarist, harmonica pla...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:36:00 PST

Marks World: Whos the April Fool?

I try my best, but... I just don’t like winter... Sure there’s aspects of it that are nice... first snow, glistening branches, the holiday season etc... but I do have a tendency to hiberna...
Posted by FairplayCollective on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:36:00 PST