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Michelle Brennan

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Michelle Brennan is a London based songwriter and vocalist, with a unique take on the blues.
Originally from Ireland, her enthralling mix of smokey nursery-rhyme vocals and traditional Sean Nos influenced performance has developed through two self released EPs, "Happy?" and "With Hannah's Help".
Recently, she has performed at The Slaughtered Lamb, Monkeychews, The Good Ship and Cafe de Paris in London. When in Ireland, gigs have included Temple Bar Music Centre, The Lobby, Whelan's, The Crane Lane, Spalpin Fanac, Sirius Arts Centre, and The Bodega. Michelle was shortlisted for Whelan's "Brave New Stage" competition in 2005.
Michelle is finally working on her new album with Grum in a beautiful place by the sea.
Watch this space for news of upcoming gigs and media appearances.
Please say hello and cheers for your support!

Reviews

"Autumnal Homecoming has a hushed magical quality, like sitting around a campfire in the wood and watching through the tops of the trees the sparks disappear into the stars.The nagging emotional pull of Darkness and Fire is the sound of resignation made elegiac."
(Evening Echo)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/19/2006
Band Members: Michelle Brennan - Songwriter/Vocals

Influences: Billie Holliday, Nick Cave, Tindersticks, Elvis, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Antony & the Johnsons, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, The Cure, The Pixies, Curtis Mayfield, Gillian Welch, Shirley Bassey, Bjork, Hope Sandoval, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, 10,000 Maniacs, Emmylou Harris,Little Jimmy Scott,The Pretenders,The Breeders,Edith Piaf,June Carter,Dolly Parton,Michelle Shocked,Dolores Keane,Mary Coughlan,The Smiths,Nina Simone.
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

"Falling Slowly" winning Best Original Song Oscar®

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx8yLvb0gZMGlen Hansard and Marketa Irglova accepting the Oscar® for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly" from the film "Once" - the 80th Annual Academy Awards®.
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:23:00 GMT

Southern Fried 2

Great news all, Darkness and Fire will be included on Southern Fried 2.The launch party will be happening  Dec. 10th  in Cork city.Currently am trying to sort out time and flights to attend....
Posted by on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT