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Kev Quarrell and the Peacemakers

About Me

Kev Quarrell Counsellor and Psychotherapist by day, Singer/Songwriter by the grace of God!Kev has been involved in the business since Moses was a boy, he started out in theatre, where he learnt his craft and developed his own unique style.His main passion now, besides his psychotherapy business, is his songwriting. He is humorous,tender and provocative.Kev has appeared on Irish Television in the Your A Star and Glas Vegas programmes, and can often be heard on the 'Liveline with Joe Duffy' program on Irish radio.He has been a regular contributer to their 'Funny Friday' shows which have provided great mirth and merriment about the isssues of the day. The panel of guests which appear in studio withJoe Duffy, are Clint Velour, Brush Shiels, Doc Savage, Syl Fox, Brendan O'carroll, and Uncle Bob Carney and they have often been tickled by Kev's humoruos and cynical twist of the issues of the day.He is currently working on his first album. Each track depicting a story that can move you to tears through laughter or sentiment.'The Antipodean Man' Kev Quarrell is the real deal, the Peacemakers?Well,that's another story.................

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/08/2007
Band Website: www.bebo.com/kevquarrell
Band Members: Kev Quarrell, Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Didgereebone, Banugle.................Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, are all played by the Peacemakers, Their Identity is protected. Class Players, Their gig away from gigging!!!
Influences: You and your stories.............. Reality...................Politics.............Beautiful Relationships..................Hope........................C onflict..................Love...............War............. ...................Laugh Your Head Off Humour..................... the little girl that lived.......................oh yeah, any music that speaks to my soul.............
Sounds Like: Heart Strings, Tickling, My Lost Dog, Sunday Dinner with Mum and Dad, Steetfighting, Political Correctness Gone Mad, Casanova Crying, Detrius of War.......................Life and all it's chambers
Record Label: Don't Be Silly

My Blog

Ploughing Festival with RTE

G'day all, Just back from the Ploughing Festival where I had the good fortune to contribute to the Funny 'Thursday' show with Joe Duffy and the gang. It was absolutely terrific fun and as usual the t...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:09:00 GMT

R.I.P. Mick

Old Mick passed away yesterday, 83 years of age. I knew him for a very short time, at most three years. Mick was small in stature, probably only 5" 2' but I tell you he was a giant of a man. Mother na...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:02:00 GMT

"200 hits"

Hi all, Well what can I say? over 200 hits in the last week! Thankyou,Thankyou. However, you all seem a little bit shy, so please leave a comment, good or bad, once you've had a listen. If you like my...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:45:00 GMT

’Rip Off Republic’

'Rip Off Republic was inspired by the general attitude of the people in Ireland. Living in the Celtic Tiger isn't(wasn't) all it was cracked up to be. Yeah sure some people made loads, but as always t...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:24:00 GMT

Honey Bee

This is just a fun song, probably inspired by Freddy White, and or Randy Newman........Just a feel good song, enjoy it and don't get all analytical on my ass!! Don't you worry............   Kev
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:27:00 GMT

Well My Son (the war song)

This song was written around the 18th of March 2004, one day before George 'Dubya' ordered 'operation shock and awe' to commence in Iraq. I wrote this not knowing at the time that the 'freedom' of the...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:10:00 GMT

You Can’t Stand It When I Say I Love You

This tune is a bit of fun, I keep it 'country' and it tells the story of unrequited love!! I hope it brings a smile to your face and maybe a 'yee ha' to your soul. Cheers, Kev
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:15:00 GMT

Wedding Day

Wedding Day is a song that I have written some time ago. I usually play this at weddings when the couple are signing the register. I think it captures the true sentiment of the occasion. I hope you li...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Antipodean Man

ANTIPODEAN MAN Well, what can I say, as a songwriter I absorb the stories of other people and their situations and try to express it through the medium of music. Antipodean Man is a challenge that I s...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:56:00 GMT

Be Patient

Be Patient, Sometimes things don't go the way that we would hope for, or travel at the speed that we would like, maybe that is a good thing. It challenges us, tests our patience to see how we may reac...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:50:00 GMT