About Me
Mickey Harte has always been moulding and chiselling away as a very competent singer and songwriter, he first cut his music teeth at the early age of thirteen and dedication has certainly been his backbone. His sound is very acoustic pop/rock with a contempory folk element to it. His music influences started early in life as himself and siblings were always encouraged to participate in family gatherings. He grew up listening to a wide range of music from Glen Miller Orchestra to AC/DC, Christy Moore, The Police etc. As a child he was always encouraged by family and friends to express his passion for music. It came really as no surprise that not only the public and the judges selected Mickey as overall winner on Eurostar , a programme on R.T.E. the Irish broadcast and he was selected to represent Ireland in the Eurovision song contest with the song Known as we've got the world became instantly recognisable with him, however although a catchy eurovision number I think somehow he would have really loved to sing one of his own , from which there are so many. Although in saying this it was a major stepping stone into the world of music, and he believes that all in all Your A Star was a very positive experience in his life. He Lived and He's Learned. He made the desicion to leave Sony Records some time after Your A Star, and simultaneously set up his own label 'Swerve' . Although Your A Star and Sony put him in a stronger place creatively and musically, he wanted to show the world that he was a singer/songwriter first and a winner on a t.v talent show second and he is now delighted with the his songs and music and directions they are taking and going. After his stint on television Mickey had an amazing time travelling Ireland and abroad extensivelyand he also finished his second album. Nowadays he does a variety of gigs - sometimes solo, sometimes as a duo and sometimes as a band. His band consists of three Dublin based musicians - Paul Daly: Guitar & Vocals, Elton Mulally: Bass and Aiden O'Grady: Drums. Mickey thoroughly enjoys playing in the band as with any group of lads theres always some craic and fun aswell as the hard work they all put in to the fantastic sound he produces. he has fond memories of people he has previously worked with before on his music who are today still good friends of his, ie - multiinstrumentalist and co-producer of 'Live & Learn' Rory Gallagher (of 'Revs' fame), drummer Gary Porter, bass & studio owner Terry McGinty, pianist Finnian Drumm and to many more to date. He finds when writing a song they don't always sound like the one before....so he is not boxed into one particular genre or sound. A contributing factor to this is the fact he has been working with other songwriters and has had some songs used on other albums and projects which for Mickey is immensely satisfying and influential in his work. Some people he has recently been working with include - Rob Burke, Jack Tempsin (U.S.A. who wrote material for world wide sensations 'The Eagles'), Kieran Goss, Oliver Darly (U.K.), JZ London PopWriters and Billy Farrell ( who has worked with the Corrs, Westlife etc.) At the moment he is not sure what his future holds but from his position at this moment in time and his abilities, passion and hunger for music, he's embarking on a very bright and promising career. His immediate plan is to tour a little more promoting his current album 'Live & Learn' and before the end of 2007 to start recording a new album for which he has written a lot more new material. his ambition is to bring his songs and music to as many countries as possible and touch the lives of people with his words and sound which is looking increasingly possible with the great support and help from his management John & Sharon Kenny at ETAK Promotions who look after all things for him here in the Irish market and the newest addition to the clan Steve Garvan in the USA.
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Personal Message from Mickey!
Hi friends!Mickey here,, hope this finds you all keeping well and that things are good in your world, Its been a while since I posted a comment last so I just wanted to say hello again and ...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:42:00 GMT
Hope Foundation
Hey Guys,
Here is a fantastic charity I support, read on and I'll give you a description on what they do.
Mission Statement: The central purpose and role of the Hope Foundation is: The H...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:52:00 GMT
Musicool Europe
Hey Guys,
Musicool Europe is an educational and fun program for aspiring young performers and musicians between the ages of 13 and 19. The project fronted byexperienced industry professionals, Francie...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:59:00 GMT
USA Tour Continued!!!!!!!!!
Hello Guys,
Check out the upcoming dates! Mickey’s USA diary is now filling up, and he shall be playing in some of New York’s & L.A.’s top venues. Check out his gig i...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:56:00 GMT
USA Tour
Hey Guys,
Mickey will be embarking on a tour of the states in New York & L.A. from April the 10th to April 23rd! Some of the dates that have been confirmed have been posted on our upcoming shows....
Posted by on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:09:00 GMT
Celebrity Goes Wild
As Telethon '07 approaches next Friday Oct 26th, a number of celebrities have volunteered to go to the wilds of Connemara and survive for a week in order to raise monies for telethon. Mickey Ha...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:44:00 GMT
Everyone Wins: A Song for Team Ireland
I'm thrilled to be involved in the "Everyone Wins", which is a Song for Team Ireland.I hope you all enjoy! Performed by Mickey Harte Produced by Martin Brannigan and Keith Molloy The 2007 Special O...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:02:00 GMT
MJH Back In Action
Yes, it has been quite a while since my MySpace has been updated and nursed, and given the attention it deserves, but we're back in action now, and the official site at www.mickeyharte.com displays a ...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:37:00 GMT
Mickey Harte CDs Now Online
Great news folks, my CDs have gone online for sale on the Mickey Harte website (www.mickeyharte.com), some of them haven't been available online or in the shops before - so hopefully it'll make a few ...
Posted by on Mon, 15 May 2006 11:15:00 GMT
All-New Tune Available...
... I'm pretty excited about this new track, which I'm making available for the first time anywhere right here on MySpace, and over at the Mickey Harte official site at www.mickeyharte.com. Let me kno...
Posted by on Fri, 12 May 2006 09:24:00 GMT