Over the last five years, I’ve branched out into a range of one-off events, including charity fundraisers. Rather than just turning up on the night and playing a one-size-fits-all set, I’m available for a meeting to discuss the profile of the expected crowd and the context in which the music will feature. Theme nights available include:
The best of Irish – a broad range, from Planxty to Kíla, via The Thrills
Swing night – 1920s and 30s as well as modern British swing; this includes liaising with swing dancers and instructors. Click here for more details of music.
James Bond night – cocktail and easy listening, plus soundtrack music Click here for more details of music.
International Women’s Day – female artists only, from Ella to Beyoncé.
Charity nights include:
Chernobyl Foundation
Bone Marrow for Leukemia Trust
Ireland Four Iran
In 2003 and 2004, played the VHI Dance Blitz – hip-hop and r’n’b – to international dance choreographers meeting in Dublin.
Acts with whom I’ve shared a bill:
Bono
Mundy
David Kitt
Damien Dempsey
Jack L
Kíla
Maria Doyle Kennedy
The Cranberries
Brian Kennedy
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Sack
Luka Bloom
Turn
Cathy Davey
Nina Hynes
Nick Kelly
Juliet Turner
Neil Diamond
Glittering list of some of the many celebs I’ve played to at special events:
Robbie Williams
U2
Westlife
Mary McAleese
Bono
Neil Jordan
Gabriel Byrne
Ryan Tubridy
Sam Mendes
Shane McGowan
Gavin Friday
The Corrs
Pat Kenny
Venues and events played:
Trinity Ball
Hot Press Yearbook launch
Irish Sales and Advertising Awards
Samuel Beckett Film Festival
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Microsoft Ireland
Royal Dublin Society
RTE
TV3
Allied Irish Bank
Bank of Ireland
Esat Digifone
Eircom
HMV music store, Grafton Street
Tower Records
Absolute Events (in Budapest!)
Sheridan’s Cheesemongers
Slow Food
O’Donnell Sweeney Solicitors
Heineken
Aer Lingus
Murphy’s Laughing Club
Silk’s Casino