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Niall Connolly

About Me

"Niall Connolly writes intelligent literate songs rich in graphic detail. Better still, he writes convincingly from his own experience and his heart. We don't have enough like him."-Jackie Hayden -Hot Press (the man who signed 'U2')Niall Connolly is widely regarded among his peers as one of Ireland's most promising young songwriters. His debut album 'Songs from a Corner' (2001) went to number one in the Hot Press indie charts and helped Connolly build a loyal fan base in Ireland as well as affording him the opportunity to tour Britain and mainland Europe. His follow up 'as tomorrow creeps from the east' (2003) opened further doors and brought him to North America for three tours. Niall's music has already received airplay in Ireland, New York, Toronto and Sydney. 'As tomorrow creeps from the east' has also bizarrely recorded internet sales in as yet untoured territories including Japan and New Zealand.Niall is currently completing work on his third collection the future tense .In praise of as tomorrow creeps from the east"Niall Connolly is simply too damn good to be missed" - The Village Voice- New York - "Gorgeous."-The Irish Times"Revelling in melodic glory"-Irish Music Magazine"A mini masterpiece"-The Evening Echo" An album to warm and soothe the heart. 8.5/10"-Hot PressLike many great writers, his writing is very much an art as opposed to simple, short-lived entertainment.-www.musician.ie"I cannot remember the last time I heard such a moving collection of songs"- Kurt Wagner, Lambchop Like another great Irish songsmith, Van Morrison, Niall doesnt waste words. He has that rare ability to throw just a handful of words at you and you get the picture. A really interesting and beautiful record.- http://fasterlouder.com.au (Australia)As Tomorrow Creeps From The East is a great album from a talented singer-songwriter. If you're a fan of modern acoustic music, you're strongly advised to not let this one pass you by.- Being There Mag- Cananda

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/6/2006
Band Website: niallconnolly.com
Band Members: Various. Most capped players being Karl Nesbit, Aisling Fitzpatrick, Gavin O' Sullivan and Billy Marnane.
Influences: Leonard Cohen, Gillian Welch, Belle and Sebastian, John Steinbeck, Bob Dylan, J.J. Murphy, The Frank and Walters, The Sultans of Ping, Nirvana, Woody Guthrie, and everyone in between. Friends, Life, Geography, Public Transport, Public Houses, Cork City Library, Cork City, Crosshaven, New York City, The F Train, the Glashaboy River, Good Teachers, Talking, Kindness, News, Weather, Mood and Girls.
Sounds Like: Niall Connolly
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Future Tense Available online NOW!

Available from www.cdbaby.com/cd/niallconnolly3       NIALL CONNOLLY THE FUTURE TENSE PRESS RELEASE Niall Connolly is Ireland's hardest working and most exciting independent songwrit...
Posted by Niall Connolly on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:30:00 PST

Bland Rice but Corkman Niall serves up a treat in New York

Niall Connolly  New York Gig Review For DT By Mark McAvoy   Published in the Evening Echo on Thursday, September 13, 2007 Bland Rice but Corkman Niall serves up a treat in New York  "I d...
Posted by Niall Connolly on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:23:00 PST

Prague Fringe Festival Review

http://prague.tv/articles/art-and-culture/fringe-review-voic e-verse
Posted by Niall Connolly on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:20:00 PST