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Brian McGovern

About Me

Brian McGovern is a singer/songwriter from Kildare. He has eaten McDonalds in over 25 different countries, received airplay on every major radio station in Ireland, played support slots for and shared a stage with acts such as Mundy, Liam O Maonlai, Jack L, Mary Black, Neil Hannon, Aslan and Daniel Bedingfield and been described as a 'Real Gem' by Hotpress magazine. He released his debut EP, Lets Begin, in mid 2008 and is currently recording songs for his debut album. His debut single, "One Time Is Nothing" is due for release in spring 2009!!'ONE TO WATCH' - CLAIRE CONNELLAN - 98FM-----------------------------------------'THE BEST SOLO PERFORMER IN IRELAND AT THE MOMENT' - PAUL WOODAGE (SHOWCASE CORK)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 01/03/2006
Band Website: bebo.com/brianmcgovernmusic
Band Members: Currently recording with me are Hyder Ali, Anthony Gibney and Nabz.
Influences: Ryan Adams, Tom Waits, Sam Cooke, Paul Brady, Sean Needham, Christy Moore, Luke Kelly, John Byrne, Bob Dylan, Ray Lamontagne, Paddy Casey, Fiach, The Damnwells, Paul Simon, Damien Rice, Josh Rouse, The Kinks, Damien Dempsey, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Don McLean, Bell X1, Elbow, Foy Vance, Andy Earley, Declan O Rourke.............
Sounds Like:

Record Label: JM Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Sugar Club - 2nd July

Howdy!!Im organising, and playing at a gig in the Sugar Club Thurs 2nd July(tomorrow) in aid of the Tuesdays Child charity!Also playing is:-Anthony FureyFiachJohn MurphyThe DolldrumsLuke GriffinIts on...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:37:00 GMT

5 gigs, 5 different counties, 4 days!!!!!

Hey all!!Got a barrage of gigs comin up next week all over the country....hope to see some of you at some of them!!Wed         Zodiac Sessions, Bruxelles, DublinThurs       O Loughlins Bar, CarlowFri ...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 17:38:00 GMT

EP available on my page from today!

Hey all!Good few people have been on to me bout gettin a copy of the EP so i just sorted out all this PayPal malarkey, so as from now it's available to buy from my page for 7 Euro(postage included) so...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:46:00 GMT

Gigs For Children In Gaza - Vicar Street 6th & 7th February

 Hey there, I've just been added to the line up for some charity gigs which are happening in Vicar Street this coming weekend, Fri 6th and Sat 7th February. Other artists featured over the two nights ...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Bill Coleman - I'll Tear My Own Walls Down

Bill was kind enough to give me a copy of his album and its absolutley feckin brilliant!! Well done man. Savage stuff! Everybody, go out and buy it and support some amazing Irish talent!!
Posted by on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:44:00 GMT

Killing prostitutes....etc!!!

Just uploaded a few tunes form the EP! Have a listen and sure let us know what ya think!!! Cheers, B.
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:33:00 GMT

EP launch night 12th June, Bruxelles!!

Howdy all!!! Havin the launch party for my EP next Thurs, 12th June in Bruxelles, Dublin. Its gonna be 10 Euro in, with a free copy of the CD. Support from Stephen Branigan and an acoustic set from Th...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:39:00 GMT

Right so.......

...........John's single is selling really well and at the mo bout 200 copies have been sold, so well done and thanks to everyone who have bought it so far, BUT (and there's always a but) a lot of the...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:44:00 GMT

John Byrne - In Love At Christmas Time

  Yo Yo Yo....or Ho Ho Ho....whatever ur into!!! John Byrne has just released his first single - In Love At Christmas Time through digital download! Its a great song and for a great cause, ...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:12:00 GMT