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Maeve OBoyle

About Me


Produced by Calum Malcolm (Blue Nile) and Stuart McCredie (The Fratelli's), "All My Sins", is the perfect introduction to an exciting new talent, and showcases Maeve's intrinsic ability to captivate through her lyrics and a distinctively, beautiful voice. Maeve first came to prominence in 2006 when invited to perform at Celtic Connections where she won a "Danny" on The Danny Kyle Stage for new acts. Later that year she won the Artist's category in the Daily Record National Talent Search.
The following months saw Maeve adding to her songbook, with the help of writers Gordon Goudie, Ricky Ross and Francis MacDonald. Writing and performing with Scotland's musical elite inspired Maeve and she carried this energy into acclaimed performances nationwide including dates with John Cale (Velvet Underground) and Sandi Thom on her sold out UK tour.
Captivating audiences up and down the country, Maeve soon gained a reputation for her natural ability to perform and to write songs for those who listen. Testament to her mounting status was an entry into The Scotsman "Scots Women of the Year" in 2007 and a recommendation by the Daily Record showbiz editors as "One to Watch".
In 2008, Maeve performed with her band in London and Glasgow as part of The JD Set showcase. She also headlined in a sell-out date at Glasgow's prestigious Oran Mor before accepting an invitation to perform at Live at Loch Lomond with Ocean Colour Scene and The Sex Pistols. Her growing reputation and versatile approach saw her perform acoustic sessions with such artists as Eleanor McEvoy (only a woman), Martyn Joseph, Boo Hewardine and The Mercurymen.
With an ever-growing book of songs and a solid performing background, "All My Sins" is just the beginning.
“When Maeve sang for me I thought she was fantastic. I could listen to her Voice all day... She's up there with anyone." Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue, James Blunt)
“...Poignant, touching, personal and meaningful...A very genuine performer” Evening Times Celtic Connections
“Her raw energy just suck you in” John McLaughlin Speaking to The Daily Record.
“(her) ability to make music that connects and appeals to a very wide audience is what marks O'Boyle as more than just another female singer to add to the list.” stv.tv
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Member Since: 16/07/2005
Band Website: www.maeveoboyle.com
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Albums

All My Sins
Available from Linn Records
& HMV

Singles

Carnival Attraction
Available from Linn Records

Swimming Upstream
Available from Linn Records

General Enquiries - [email protected]

Press Enquiries please contact Deborah Welsh - [email protected]

::Maeve O'Boyle:: Vocals/Guitars

with...

Greg Barnes-
Piano/Hammond/Guitars/Backing Vocals

Ruairidh MacDougall-Bass

Paul Kirkwood-Drums/Backing Vocals

John Carson-Guitars

Influences: Teddy Thompson, Johnny Cash, Martha Wainwright, Deacon Blue, Ricky Ross, Brandi Carlile, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Sarah McLachlan, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sheryl Crow, Alanis, Beth Hart, Paul Weller.
Record Label: Linn Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Muffins, Upgrades, Festival Dashes and Horse

If Im honest, Im not really sure where to start with this Blog, this past month, or rather two months have been complete chaos.  So where are we now? Well two singles have been released (Swimming Up...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:39:00 GMT

How to get free tickets to The Mill gig on Thusday...

We've been away over the last few weeks gigging down south, so it's really nice to be back home, with the mayhem, playing at probably one the best venues in Glasgow(if not Scotland)...You can get FREE...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:52:00 GMT

Liverpool and London (Raga)

Greg ( The Mayhem Keys player) and I went on a little acoustic tour this month, which was really good fun. When we arrived at the different venues each night, we were really looked after. Had a bit of...
Posted by on Sun, 24 May 2009 06:08:00 GMT

An Apple a day...

Last night we played the apple store on Glasgow's Buchanan street. It was a fantastic gig, and the fella's and I had a ball. We played an eight song set, most of the tracks from "All My Sins" and we t...
Posted by on Fri, 22 May 2009 03:00:00 GMT

S.E Electronics

I was asked along by Stuart at Terminal music to demo a few mics from the new SE range, which consisted of the latest Rupert Neve signature series and the Gemini II. I arrived at the studio just after...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:53:00 GMT

Accord Hospice

I was invited to visit Accord Hospice in Paisley today, just to meet some of the patients who are receiving care there and to get a general idea of the work that goes on, on a daily basis. It's a home...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:56:00 GMT

The Big Fight - Ding Ding!

Sloans was a big deal.  Our first full band gig of 2009 and we all were feeling a bit of pressure.  I was nervous because I believe so much in an entity that sometimes doesnt get the credit it deser...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:57:00 GMT

Friday again...

Friday, for most, is the end of the working week, but over here at "Maeve HQ" its all go. This weekend, I'm out on "location" with Simon F and the weather is "suppose" to be nice (touch wood). It'll m...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:40:00 GMT

This past week

The single "swimming upstream" has been out for a week now, and feedback has been great. We've had a few little snippets in the papers, and it seems that both music lovers and critics are enjoying it....
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:05:00 GMT

I couldnt sleep last night...

Not that that's unusual for me, but last night was different because i knew i'd be waking up to Monday the 9th of March, which is the same day that my debut single Swimming Up Stream was to be release...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:33:00 GMT