Brian Dunlea

Brian Dunlea is a songwriter from Cork, Ireland. His goal is to have his music published and recorded by artists from many different genres.
Since he was a child, Brian's life has revolved around music as a performer and a fan. In the late 80's he began his musical career as a drummer in Cork.d
In the mid 90's Brian joined The Young Offenders as drummer and backing vocalist. The band signed to Columbia Records UK. The group spent 2 years in the U.K. gigging, recording, appearing on TV, and playing festivals. It was an excellent experience which gave Brian a clearer view of what he wanted in his musical future.
After three years of playing with The Young Offenders Brian came home to Ireland. On his return Brian played with cover bands in Cork. With these bands he got the chance to play all over Switzerland, Lebanon, Ireland and the U.K., and to appear on national and local radio. The diversity of musical styles in these bands broadened Brian's musical taste and opened up new avenues for his songwriting.
Today, Brian is concentrating on getting a publishing deal. Brian writes in an honest and open style, with a strong emphasis on acoustic instruments. Vocal harmonies play an important role in his songs. Empathetic lyrics and timeless melodies combine to make Brian's music unforgettable.