Kathy Crinion is a singer/songwriter and children’s author from Trim Co Meath. Ireland who has been working as singer in bands for many years and has even performed for HRH Princess Margaret along the way! Kathy’s music bridges many genres and her lyrics often read like short stories, which is probably partly due to the fact that she is a published author. Kathy has released her debut album ‘Ups Downs and Merry-go-rounds’ and is currently in the studio with a strong roster of musicians, working on new material.
Lookin’ At Me, Lookin’ At You
In his career as a hit songwriter and artist Bernie Nelson has performed with everyone from Garth Brooks and Alabama to Mac Davis. With over 25 million records sold containing Bernie Nelson songs. Including multi-platinum cuts on artist like Kenny Chesney, Chris LeDoux, Wynonna, Conway Twitty, Randy Travis, Kris Kristofferson and many more. Bernie’s #1 hit song for Confederate Railroad, “Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind ‘has become a country music standard and was awarded Million-Airplay status by BMI.
Damn Baby
Pearse Halpin is a Dublin born singer/songwriter, performing over many years, but since relocating to Kells in 2010 his songwriting has really taken flight! His tunes have a strong rhythmic/melodic feel, probably arising from his years as a session musician.
Pearse recently signed a deal with Hamburg based AGR TV RECORDS and released his debut album for the label in January 2014. On hearing Pearse’s tunes label boss Andreas Graban offered him a deal straight away. He has also signed a world wide publishing deal with Universal Music Group.
A prolific songwriter, Pearse already has his second album finished and waiting in the wings!
Jan Buckingham is a twice Grammy nominated songwriter/producer/publisher with songs cut by Whitney Houston, Melissa Manchester, Clay Aiken, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Pam Tillis, Brian White, Crystal Gayle, Gary Morris, Barbara Mandrell, Dottie West, to name a few.
Jan has many songs placed in television (Hollywood Wives, Friends, etc.) and film (My cousin Vinnie, Rising Sun, Iron Eagle II, Thing Called Love, etc.). She lives in Nashville, TN, where she writes, produces and plays out often at the Bluebird, Commodore, Dave and Busters, Hotel Indigo, etc.
Dave Sheriff has been a professional performer since 1972 and a serious writer since 1991 when his self penned album ‘One Man Band Extraordinaire’ containing sixteen original songs was awarded ‘Best Album’ at the 1993 UK Country Music Radio Awards.
Since then his songs have been recorded by Frank McCaffrey, Ann Breen, Michael English, Declan Nerney, Stephen Smyth, Robert Mizzell, Philomena Begley and Aidan Quinn. He has recorded 4 albums in Nashville, worked with The Jordanaires, recorded duets with Porter Wagoner, Ray Walker, Kimber Clayton and Lisa Stanley and appeared at the world famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville at the invitation of Porter Wagoner.
Pat is primarily a classical guitarist but not only in the sense that you or I might think ‘classical’, he has taken this genre to a new level and it is Pat’s own compositions that are setting him apart.
He was recently awarded first place in the International Guild of Musicians, Song Writers and Composers Competition and his album “Cayendo” has been sold and played all over the world. Pat is touring extensively and the next album is very eagerly awaited.
Lament
Dubbed ‘Ireland’s Prince Of Country Music’ singer/songwriter John Hogan who was born in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, made history in 1987 when he topped the charts (before ever doing a live gig) with his first recording, a song entitled ‘Brown Eyes’. This success resulted in him packing in the day job and embarking on a full time career in music. That was 26 years ago!
Some of his best known songs are ‘Stepping Stone’, ‘Turn Back The Years’, ‘Candle & Wine’, ‘My Guitar’, ‘My Feelings For You’, ‘I Loved Her So’, ‘My Christmas’, ‘Maria’ and ‘Love You More’ .
John also enjoys great success both as a performer and songwriter in some far away places! Achieving a No.1 hit record on the Carribbean Island of St Lucia where he has toured on a number of occasions.
While always busy touring, John still manages to find time for his song-writing.
Special Love
Kathy Crinion is a singer/songwriter and children’s author from Trim Co Meath. Ireland who has been working as singer in bands for many years and has even performed for HRH Princess Margaret along the way! Kathy’s music bridges many genres and her lyrics often read like short stories, which is probably partly due to the fact that she is a published author. Kathy has released her debut album ‘Ups Downs and Merry-go-rounds’ and is currently in the studio with a strong roster of musicians, working on new material.
