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Simon T. Munro

About Me

Simon T. Munro released his debut EP 'And Our Afflictions Shall Be Eased' on 16th December 2007.
Since the release, the EP has received positive reviews in the press, with 'The List' magazine describing it as "a fine piece of songwriting" and 'Is This Music?' magazine appreciating the "throaty tones" that the EP and his live performances are becoming well known for.
Since the release, Simon has been performing songs from the EP live at gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as songs from his forthcoming debut album 'Stories From The Storm'. Simon is currently writing and recording the album which is scheduled for release in 2009.
Simon was born and raised in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and lives in Glasgow, Scotland.
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THE NEW EP 'And Our Afflictions Shall Be Eased' IS OUT NOW
"a fine piece of songwriting" - The List
TO PURCHASE THE EP CLICK ON THE LINK TO simontmunro.com.
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TO JOIN THE MAILING LIST SEND A MESSAGE WITH YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS.
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'In The Hall'
Recorded live at the 'And Our Afflictions Shall Be Eased' EP launch
15th December 2007

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 21/08/2006
Band Website: www.simontmunro.com
Band Members: Simon T. Munro: Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars and Piano.
Carolyn Sparey-Gillies: Viola.
Maureen Hunter: Backing Vocals.
Influences: Jeff Buckley, Bill Callahan / Smog, Johnny Cash, Adrian Crowley, Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, The Felice Brothers, The Frames, Fleet Foxes, Fred, Micah P. Hinson, Iron & Wine, Bon Iver, Ray LaMontagne, Lost As Found, Van Morrison, Stina Nordenstam, Will Oldham / Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Fionn Regan, Damien Rice, Josh Ritter, Sigur Ros, Bruce Springsteen, Sufjan Stevens, SWIMMInG, J. Tillman, Foy Vance, Tom Waits, Patrick Watson and We/Or/Me.
Sounds Like: A silent scream.
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

02.02.08 - VIDEOS OF EP LAUNCH NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT www.youtube.com/simontmunro

Videos of the six songs recorded at the 'And Our Afflictions Shall Be Eased' EP Launch are now available to view at Simon's YouTube website at www.youtube.com/simontmunro. The songs recorded include ...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:35:00 GMT

12.01.08 - SAILOR, SAILOR WINS SONG WRITING CONTEST

The song 'Sailor, Sailor', taken from the new EP 'And Our Afflictions Shall Be Eased', has won first prize in the adult category of the 2nd Christopher Goharriz Baha'i Song Writing Contest. The conte...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:34:00 GMT

05.01.08 - SIMON PERFORMS AT THE UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL BAHAI FESTIVAL 2008

Simon performed at United Kingdom National Baha'i Festival 2008 on 2nd January 2008 with violinist Sahar Rahmani. With 1,500 attendees, the festival, held at the University of Warwick, Coventry, Engl...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:33:00 GMT

16.12.07 - NEW EP AND OUR AFFLICTIONS SHALL BE EASED RELEASED TODAY

The new EP 'And Our Afflictions Shall Be Eased' is released today. Simon would like to thank all his friends and family for all the support they've given him before, during and after the recording of...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:31:00 GMT

16.12.07 - NEW EP AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW AT www.simontmunro.com

The new EP 'And Our Afflictions Shall Be Eased' is available to buy now with all major credit cards at www.simontmunro.com. The EP will also be available to buy at all future live shows. www.simontmu...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:31:00 GMT

15.12.07 - EP LAUNCH ON 15th DECEMBER 2007 A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS

The launch of the new EP 'And Our Afflictions Shall Be Eased' on 15th December was a tremendous success. The launch was held at Simon's home on the eve of his birthday, which included a live show to ...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT