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"Galway-based singer-songwriter, Paul Mulligan, may not be a name that's familiar to many, but it's pretty certain that many will be familiar with the name of John Prine who contributes vocals and guitar to a couple of tracks on Strong Friend -- one of which is Prine's own song "Aimless Love." You can possibly imagine what Strong Friend might sound like just from that opening paragraph. Mulligan brings his easy, story-telling into a predominately acoustic musical setting that draws subtly on both his native Irish tradition and the American country influences that one might associate with Prine. Of his fellow countrymen, Mulligan is probably closest in style to Christy Hennessy in both the personal, reflective nature of his lyrics and the delicate, sensitive delivery of his vocals. Strong Friend is a beautifully understated collection of dreams gone by and the usual unrest with everyday life. The songs are both penned and delivered with poise and sensitivity, asking the right questions and tugging at the right heartstrings." Mike Wilson-folking.com
"This, his debut album, reveals a talented and sensitive songwriter - Mulligan plays excellent acoustic guitar backed up by a bevy of capable musicians -The music inhabits the territory between Hank Williams, James Taylor and Christy Moore, painting an aural picture of personal angst without touching the hell realms of Damien Rice et al." Keith Fitton-Rock and Reel magazine
Paul was born in Dublin and grew up in Kells Co. Meath. He moved to Kinvara Co. Galway in 1996 where he set up the “Audiomonkey” recording studio and record label. He has been working behind the scenes in the music business there since. His music has been recorded byIrish singers Ealanor Shanley, Niamh Parsons, Mary McPartlan (Mojo folk album of the year 2005}, by Scottish band ‘Fine Friday' and by California based singer Sylvia Herold (Cats And Jammers)