The West of Eden are a Dublin based duo who met in ballyfermot music college and have been playing together for two years. After extensive gigging around the country, Singer Cindy O' Keeffe and song writer Kenn Davis decided to put a few songs down. The result was a three track EP produced by Karl Odlum (The Frames, Kila, Fionn Regan etc) and featured some of the island's top musicians. Bassist Dave Flynn (Paddy Casey) and drummer Mike Dowd (The Alphastates / Dave Couse of A House) were so impressed with the material they offered their professional talents to the project. Recorded in the quiet and inspirational setting of Glendalough, the EP took a mere three days to complete
Within weeks of releasing their debut EP “Everyday thing†in 2007, the duo was invited to perform live on TV3's Ireland AM show. The debut single reached number three in the Irish independent download charts while hitting the number one spot in the alternative download charts. The band’s single was also used for the BBC and ITV documentary “European young riders†which was also broadcasted on Sky Sports Extra. Setanta Sports were soon to follow, utilizing the single 'everyday thing' for a TV advertisement.
In the summer of 2008 The West of Eden were spotted by a management agency in New York City who invited the couple over to the united states. The duo accepted and spent three months performing around the south east coast; Myrtle Beach, Charlston, and Ashville comprising some of the locations the couple ended up in
After a successful first experience of performing in America, the West of eden are now back in Ireland for the time being and are concentrating on their debut album
What the reviews are saying;
"West of Eden have a fresh and unique sound. Combined with inspiring lyrics, they offer something brand new in Irish talent. They will go very far†Victoria O’ Brien, Producer, Ireland AM
“This folksy outfit are launching a major charm offensive on our lugs this week. Cindy O' Keeffe's voice conjures up notions of the Beautiful South...an excellently produced 3 track EP". InDublin Magazine
"A refreshing duo with real talent and a genuine flair for harmony. West of Eden's strength are their great lyrics and subtle music." Zoe Cummyns, Producer, Culture Shock, Newstalk FM
"Cindy O’ Keeffe has a voice that is both unique and appealing. And with the wonderful guitar accompaniment and perfect close harmonies injected by Song Writer Kenn Davis, these guys really gelâ€.
"Their music is an extraordinary blend of melodic line and harmony. West of Eden is Ireland's answer to a Beautiful South". Fionn Davenport, Culture Shock, Newstalk FM
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