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Linda Coogan

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Linda Coogan
Linda Coogan¦ The full story

Trained in the Construction of Stringed and Renaissance Musical Instruments. This multi-instrumentalist, set the foundations of her musical career and rocketed into critical acclaim within the International Press along with gaining wide spread interest as far as America, in less than a year.

Having trained in a workshop for over 3 years on and off, Coogan learnt inner psychology of most stringed musical instruments, gaining a deep understanding and appreciation of both her instruments and music as a whole. Assembling instruments like harps, guitars, mandolins, bass, bouzouki’s, hurdy gurdy’s, cello’s and violin’s.

The sultry songstress has played in Ireland’s top venues, bars, clubs, festivals, concerts, alley ways, streets, stages, parties, hallways and doorways earning her legions of fans the world over. Sharing the lime light with the likes of Coldplay, U2 and Snow patrol, Linda Coogan’s song “Where I Belong” graced top music channel MTV2 in 2007. Exerting her own place amongst her Irish peers, she has played alongside bands such as Kila, The Pale, Mundy, Jaded Sun, Luan Parle, The Frames, Aslan and many others. Including doing a nationwide tour with Jack L.

Coogan appeared in Ireland's best selling music magazine HOTPRESS as “Pick of the Fortnight“, chosen by none other than music journalist Jackie Hayden – the critic who famously got U2 signed. Then later appeared in the HOTPRESS Annual Magazine as “One of the TOP INDEPENDENT women” and “One to Watch for 2007”.

Gigging nationwide, signing a publishing deal in the US and co-producing a documentary on the Irish Music Scene, Coogan proves herself to be a fine candidate for the modern Independent musician, determined and eager to set the pace and raise the stakes not a little but ALLOT along the way.

Linda Coogan possesses an undeniable originality that exceeds her peer group. Her unique sounding Voice is flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and ageless. She can sing Sultry Ballads, Sweet Jazz and Rock n’ Roll all rolled into one. And when performing live, she quickly quietens the audience, and by the song's end they are left demanding an encore.

Being signed to “Good Seed Records”, see's her working with renowned Producer Declan Legge, with full new line up band in tow, on her latest EP titled “Enjoy” , set to be released in mid 2008 and is eagerly anticipated.

For Press/ Interviews/ Release & More info Contact:

Aoife Lanigan Co- Manager

Good Seed Records, PR & Marketing

Co. Dublin

Ireland

M: +353 (0)851659065

Email Aoife: [email protected]

W: www.goodseedpr.com

MS: www.myspace.com/goodseedrecords

"Promoting Good Sturdy Growth"

PRESS QUOTES:

Press Quotes:“Coogan brings echoes of Tanita Tikaram and Tracy Chapman, and adds her own sultry tones to her songs. 'Where I belong' sees her voice taking on a sensual whispery tone that will appeal to your repeat button. 'Black Eyes' moves into a folk-rock territory, with that breathy voice again delivering tonnes of passion and sensuality. Coogan has a head start with her beguiling style and classy songs.”Jackie Hayden- Linda Coogan pick of the fortnight Hotpress magazine. October 5th 2006

"Singers twice her age would be envious of the smouldering, very sexy voice that Linda possesses. If the right ears get to hear what she has to offer, then who knows what heights she could achieve. Do your ears and senses a favour, check out "Holding Back"...Roddie Cleere- WLRfm

“Coogan is a fine wine that only gets better and better with age” Dave Conway -Triphazzard

“There is a smouldering intensity to Coogan’s writing, understated accompaniments, and oh, so smooth and sultry vocals that speaks of hard won wisdom, and prim passion contained in a pasteboard box. Holding Back is a thirteen-song exegesis of the vagaries of love, sung with a sad smile and an inexplicable optimism. Its on repeat at the moment!”Mike Parker - Buddy Hollywood Singer songwriter of the month on www.buddyhollywood.com

"Not only can Linda Coogan play multiple instruments, as a qualified luthier she can also make them. Add to that her ability to sing and write songs and you have the ingredients for quite possibly the perfect musical package. This would be quite an achievement for most people in a life-time but when the person in question is still in their mid-twenties it is especially impressive. "

Stephen Egan, read more at www.musician.ie
"Proper organic folk tinged acoustic songs from this incredible artist" - Matchbox Radio 24.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/20/2006
Band Website: lincoogan.wordpress.com
Band Members: Linda Coogan- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar (my baby gemima) electric guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Harmonica, banjo, bass, violin (only got it new, give me time with this one) cahooooon (aaahhhh classsss bom ba da bom), bodhran, percussion and anything that makes some noise....

Darren Reilly - Drums and lead guitar

Eoin Mc - ( On The Album ) Bass

Tim Whele- Piano and Keyboards (my own jam man)

Lewis Smith - on saxaphone, clarinet, and anything sexay!!

Robin James Hurt- on 12 string guitar, mandolin, lead guitar (my right hand guy)

Graham Cowley- Bass

In an industry driven mad with commercialisation and looks, as opposed to raw talent and ability, I guess staying true to yourself is tough and involves a little scheming along the way and a little swhcihhh and shwah. But Im ok, thanks to dear old dad, John, growing up in many different places and seeing all shades of characters, I have an inept ability to bullshit a bullshitter. So I can roll with it. Mind you, Following ones dreams isn't always an easy task, but when you have the right people behind you, you feel you're that much closer to where you want to be.

The people around me inspire me and allow me to create these songs. I may be a dream chaser, but with their help and support I may just become a dream catcher.

(And the bottom line to being great is to turn off when the naysayers arrive and only listen to POSITIVE attitudes!! I believe in Ireland it is called "fucking the begrudgers!!")

The people that matter most are my family & close friends, and equally past aquaintances, as they practically inspire me to do what I do...especially my little Niamhy for strumming the geeetar and for showing me what real songwriting is about....RAINBOWS!!!! that;s all i'll say as you know who ye are...won't say names coz I don't want the paparazzi outside your door, it soo wouldn't be fair on you's ha ha ha ahh ahh, you're all sooo so understanding in my absence...love ye all...god I'm in a nostalgic mood (o:

For Bookings, Information & Press release please contact the fabulous patient, inspiration of all sorts to all us artists out there, here it is give it up for the one the only *drum rolls please*:

Aoife Lanigan (Co-Manager)

Good Seed Records, PR & Marketing

E: [email protected]

PH: 00 353 851659065

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Influences: The world and its elements are my milk. Times that cause us to hurt or be glad of who we are or where we are, enable me to pick up a guitar and be a songwirter, but I can write happy songs too (o:a few harps and guitars..mando cellos and P Diddy's workshop in all its glory...R.I.G man, (Rest In Galway)

Life lead me to guitar when I was 18, but before that came poems which then in turn became songs. I put down my easel and replaced it with more instruments. Then came a wood chisel and a Japanese saw...

I found wisdom and then influence from the folowing musicians ....

First and foremost, Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald. Thank you. AMEN

Regina Spektor, Robin James Hurt (hes one of the best session musician in these fair isles)Tori Amos ( female god), Jewel, the most unreal vocalist ever! Tom Waits, Led Zeplin, Guns and Roses, Elvis, Josh Ritter (fuckin amazing live), the Corrs - so great live and Andrea has beautiful energy, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds(I can't not listen to him without bursting into tears),Mammas and papas, the Eagles, Tom petty, Mizz Franklin, Bat for lashes...amazing.... KT Tunstall, Elbow, Gillian Welshe, Kate Rusby, ROSE GERBER - my true true inspiration of the first kind, thank you, aimee mann, Bruce Springstein (only the seeger sessions) so many to name, Eoghan Colgan, amazing voice.....ahh not enough time to mention them all here and now,

I love folk music and the whole movement and thought process behind folk music and all those jazz and blues musicians that will stand the course of time as their music becomes immortal. Pure legends...

Music Guru "Jackie Hayden", for giving great advice.

Greg Mc Ateer for being weird and wonderful

Mike Knightson for being a good friend in all matters musical

Roddie Cleere for all his wonderful support,

Aoife for challenging me,supporting me and putting up with me, my sisters for making me want to really suceed, My friends , Dave, Eef, Lor, Eoin, Dar, Tim, Graham, Graham no. 2, and all of which you all now who you are. And lastly, Brian Mc Cullen for spiritual guidance and keeping me grounded in life.
Sounds Like: No one else really cause i'm sooo original...(o:

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING STATIONS FOR SUPPORTING THE LINDA COOGAN FOUNDATION (O:

Record Label: Good Seed Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

collectively working to support Independent Irish Music

Hi there peeps, so yes some of you may have gathered that I have two sides, the PR and the Musician.....its going good, we are making a difference, which is why we started the company in the first pla...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:13:00 PST

recording

hey,   so its half 8 am, I'm up since half 8 am, which means i have fallen outa bed and landed strangely next to my laptop. co ordination or what (o: haven't been on myspace or around lately......
Posted by Linda Coogan on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:43:00 PST

FFF---ffff fafafafafafa fo napoli

hi, ive put up some new choons. if ya like, good.   busy busy busy these days.   working like a mad yoke.   listening to sea sick steve, hes a leg. recording new stuf.   on a diet...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:49:00 PST

Filming went well.....

Hiya again,tiz me, lindy loo   writing from the realms of exhaustion here, though poor graham ,aoife, Fiona and Claire must be too , we all must be fucking mad "in de hed" to have taken all this ...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:38:00 PST

Irish Music Scene Documentary

Hi everyone , and everything for you animists out there!! So its somewhat into the new year , ive been mental busy, i had the monday blues on wednseday last week, thatll show ya how fucking irregular ...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:26:00 PST

La di f*cking dah

heeeloooooo there Pre-lim for Regina in pencil   original finished piece can be bough at downloadmusic.ie just look out for linda coogan and check me stuff out!!         &n...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:55:00 PST

New tunes recoded at last

yup yup,   i recorded 9 new tunes over the weekend!!   delirah with em , just back home now. jaded tired, about to die in the fecking bath, and if i do , please remember me as the delusiona...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:08:00 PST

PLease read this if you want to further your career

This isn't just the usual shite talk here, ( excuse my subtleties here, but it is what is is) or trying to get promo or anything This IS  a genuine opportunity to get your music heard & bough...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:17:00 PST

good kick up the arse

Heya Looong time no chat guys and gals,   life has been pretty hectic lately, and I won't lie, I was thinking if hanging up my socks ( I'm sure i got that saying wrong) and just focusing on the ...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:48:00 PST

A Quickie

A Quickie A Quickie hello to you guys,hope ye are all well. loads going on here, I haven't been able to write to this thing in ages, rushed off me feet but its a good complaint.So here's the news, ...
Posted by Linda Coogan on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:41:00 PST