In their own words….

Conceived in early March 2010 and delivered after an extremely brief gestation period of 1 week, The Mozes were born!

Fusing elements of rock, funk and pop, The Mozes offer something completely unique to this country’s music scene.

The Mozes have been turning a lot of heads with their refreshingly simple take on funk/rock with renowned music heads commenting on the freshness of the sound and the tightness with which it is delivered. What is clear to see is that this Waterford foursome have thrown off the shackles that have held back so many Irish bands and navigated towards well crafted, to the point, interesting songs, steering well clear of the clouds of depression that tend to hover over bands from these shores.

Due to record their first EP and associated concept video this Summer and a number of high profile gigs lined up, things are looking very promising for the boys from the south east.

The Mozes are Kev Power (Vocals & Rhythm guitar), Alex Soikans (Lead Guitar), Adam Power (Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals) and Tony Browne (Drums).

In their own words….

Orna Lyons is singer/songwriter from North Dublin, who has recently established herself in the music industry. At just 20 years of age, she has spent her years growing up surrounded by music and developed the ability to sing at a very young age. Her talent refused to stop there, not only has she the skill required to play many instruments including the guitar and the fiddle, her song-writing which began at 10 has evoked onto a whole new level.

To expand her singing and songwriting skills, Orna practiced obsessively and to date has played venues such as Eamon Doran’s, The Bleeding Horse, The Slaughtered Lamb, Bewley’s on Grafton Street, Music Maker and PSLC live-room to name but a few. She has also appeared on the likes of Balcony TV and played at nights such as Zodiac Sessions. Setting up a MySpace was her way of introducing her music to the world, the response and feedback has been exceptional with some comparing her to the likes of Kate Bush and Joni Mitchell.

Her song writing has impressed many and she even appeared in the final of the well-known song writing contest “Under the Sun” held by Music Maker Dublin in 2009. With her name on everyone’s tongues it wasn’t a surprise when Orna was shortlisted for “Most Promising New Artist for 2010” in the Meteor Music Awards. Recently, Orna was chosen as Hotpress Magazine’s ‘Pick of the Fortnight’ and her music has been aired around radio stations nationwide.

In her music, you will find elements of folk, acoustic and soul but with a slightly alternative edge which comes from inspiration and musical tastes such as Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes and Coldplay. Similar to Dolores O Riordan, you never forget her Irish background as it shines through in her emotion-filled vocals which send shivers throughout.

In their own words….

We’re a four piece band consisting of a singer/guitarist from Ballymun, lead guitarist from Coolock, bassist from Artane, and drummer from Finglas.
We’re into all sorts of music, but play mostly blues based funky rock, with our own twist that we can’t really explain. Just listen to the songs!!

In their own words….

Well consider that in december ’08 four lads from two council estate in Navan co. Meath decided to record a demo just to show family and friends that after a year of practicing in a next door neighbours garage and writing songs about life in general this is the unique sound that the lads have come up with. With their catchy tunes and meaningful lyrics that tell you how it is in life, THE MYTH surprised themselves with what they heard. “RECESSION” and “TOP OF THE WORLD” were born and so too were THE MYTH.
BUT HOW GOOD WERE THE SONGS?
Well after recording the two songs the boys posted their demo cd’s off to TOMMY & HECTOR SHOW on I105-107 aswell as venues in co. Louth. Within two weeks the band got their first booking (sarsfields) in Drogheda but not just any booking the band was asked would they like to headline a show which already had three other acts who were well known around Drogheda. That night THE MYTH showed family and friends aswell as the general public just how catchy their songs were, THE MYTH had hit the ground running. By now most people in Navan knew what the songs “RECESSION” and “TOP OF THE WORLD” sounded like thanks to TOMMY & HECTOR playing their demo on national radio but THE MYTH had other gems up their sleeve, songs like “CITY FOR JUSTICE”, “DON’T CARE”, “ROCK N ROLL BABE” and so on. After that night the ball was rolling and the gigs started coming thick and fast another nite out in (mchughs) Drogheda a week later was quickly followed by nights out in (boyles) Slane, (de cellar rock bar) Balbriggan, and (the village) Dublin. Word started to spread that this new band is on scene with their brillant songs and their entertaining live shows. It spreaded so far that THE MYTH got a call from two DJ s (Bernard & Keith) from I105-107 who heard their songs and decided to interview the band live on national radio. The interview was a success and the band played one of their new songs “YOU & ME” which got a great response from the shows listeners.
After the live interview on national radio the Myth put their  interests into playing more gigs around the capital as the way leadsinger kenny put it “its the only place where you’re gonna get noticed” so the Myth went about getting gigs and played in venues such as “peadar kearneys”,”the mezz”,”eamon dorans” aswell as “the purty sessions”.Finally the Myth had got there chance to shine when they got to support a well know irish band called “Aslan” at a local venue in Kells co. Meath, this was the Myth’s first gig back home in co. Meath and with a strong crowd of 50 people that came to support the local lads aswell as seen the lengendry band “Aslan” the Myth star shined brightly that night and caught the eye of the promotor of the gig who said he would be very interested in helping the band in anyway he could as he put it “you’s have something there thats worth taking a chance on, keep in touch” since that night the Myth have supported Aslan on their uncased tour and recently found themselves playing with a well know band with a uk no.1 album to their name “The Christians”
HOW GOOD ARE THE MYTH?
Put it this way “If you listen to two sides of the one story you start to wonder who wrote history”. Really you just have to experience THE MYTH  live for yourself and go spread the word that you just might have seen the next best thing to come out of this country with music that could live the test of time.
So don’t comb your hair, get your rock n roll gear out of the wardrobe, and be prepared to be blown away cause there’s a good chance THE MYTH  are coming to a venue near you very soon. As Neil Young once sang “KEEP ON ROCKIN IN THE FREE WORLD” YEAH BABY.
“So stick ur 2 fingers to the world and  shout it out loud “I JUST DON’T CARE” cause “YOU’RE JUST A ROCK N ROLL BABE” who knows that “LOVE IS REAL”  doomed by this “RECESSION”. “HEAVEN KNOWS” that its just “YOU & ME” that believes that “FAME IS NO GAME” but you just “CAN’T HELP THIS FEELING” knowing that im gonna “TAKE YOU HOME” to the “CITIES FOR JUSTICE”. so “WHAT IS IT?” am i trying to say i don’t know all i know is im feeling like im on “TOP OF THE WORLD” and your just “GETTING OLDER NOW”.(SONG HEADINGS FROM THE MYTH)

In their own words….

The Lost Gecko AKA Malcolm Sean Urquhart began life in 2006. Malcolm had around 13 songs he had written. He decided, after a freak accident with a knife that almost ended his guitar playing days, that he should get them recorded. He did so in March 2006 where he recorded 8 songs in two days. This was called ‘Electrify the seas’. He has since gone on to record 3 more e.p.’s Butterfly Bomb (2007), Clocks, ghosts and heartbeats (2008) and the self titled ‘The Lost Gecko’ (2009/10). All of which can be found on itunes.

The Lost Gecko has played the Spirit store several times and also the Edinburgh Festival in 2008.

His next gig is at the Sirus arts centre in Cobh where he will be joined by James Murphy (guitarist, Djembe) and also Ilse de Ziah who has played cello for the like of Russell Crowe and Josh Ritter. She is currently playing in the Opera House with the West Side Story production.

Malcolm was born in Aberdeen to an Irish Mother (Ennis) and a Scottish father (Aberdeen). He now lives in Cork and has done for two years after time teaching abroad and Busking in San Francisco. His most recent Ep is receiving great reviews on the web.

In their own words….

Morgan La Faye began in the Summer of 1999 with Robbie and Derek meeting up and
jamming some songs they both had been working on. The music sounded nice and nice was enough for now.
They quickly realised a deeper thump was required, so in stepped Dar O’Brien – bassist extraordinaire!
The threesome jammed in Dar’s sufficently sized shed for the next few months then took the show on the road.
Performing in numerous venues throughout the city to positive reviews. But something was missing.
A combination of fate and the internet delivered to their door a drummer! - Darren Malone!
The newly formed foursome began jamming and gigging at every available opportunity, playing in venues such as
Whelans, The Village, Crawdaddy, and The Mezz etc…
Morgan La Faye are currently gigging hard and working on new songs with a hope to release a single and an EP by Winter 2010.

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Miriam Sielicka started performing at the age of 10. 2oo5 – She started performing at public parties such as church events. -She made a first recording “Peace on earth’ by U2. -Second recording “Helter Skelter” by Beatles. -She took part in the 16th I.F.R.S. festival in Mississagua. -She preformed two U2 songs there: “Peace on Earth” and “If God Will Send His Angels”. 2006- She recorded 6 demo songs that were sent to Poland for qualifications to 2 festivals in which she preformed. -Private shows in school and church. -In the autumn she preformed in the 17th I.F.R.S. festival where she sung her 2 compositions “Ordinary Song” and “Thank You”. -Participated in a festival in Scarborough. -Took part in national competition “National Radio Star” mix 99.9 fm. 2007 – She recorded 4 demos “Summertime”, “Word”, “Autumn”, “Ordinary Song” (recorded with full band studio) Took part in a festival in Poland. Attended a music workshop where she also preformed in Poland. Participated in the 18th I.F.R.S. festival in Mississagua singing her 2 compositions “Peace” and “Bread of Life”. Sung at banquet halls. Played in school concerts, talent shows, etc. Took part in the national competition “National Radio Star” mix 99.9 fm. 2008 – She recorded 3 songs “So Far So Good”, “Good Times” and “Bread of Life”. Participated in a music festival “Give me a voice”. Participated in a music festival “Virgin”. 2009 – She dedicated a lots of time to work on her compositions. Participated in music festival “Rising Stars” Dublin 2009, Participated in music festival “SLOT’o9″ Poland

In their own words….

“Matches and Dispatches shows that her Burning Bright EP was no flash in the pan, she is capable of bringing that level of aural beauty to a full album.”

Fatea webzine

Devon born and bred, Nicky Swann is a singer songwriter with a passion. Her heartfelt delivery is warm and soulful but always spiritually tinged. Elements of folk, blues and country abound when it comes to her relaying tales of love, hope and death. When citing influences Nicky lists Paul Weller, Carole King and Janis Joplin as her top three.

After splitting from her covers duo and long term guitarist in 2006 Nicky searched long and hard to find a replacement, eventually deciding to take on the role of guitarist herself, quickly expanded her three chord repertoire and was soon seen and heard playing solo shows after about six months. She started to write a batch of new material and re-launched her career in music as a solo singer-songwriter.

Since that time Nicky hasn’t looked back and her achievements to date include, recording with the top multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer (Show of Hands), winning the Artsbase singer-songwriter award, supporting many top UK artists including Clive Gregson, Roy Bailey and Megson as well as American artists Corrine West and Brooks Williams. She has headlined the acoustic stage at Transition Festival, supported Show Of Hands at Chagstock and is a regular performer at Dartmouth Music Festival. She has also performed for BBC Radio with the award winning folk singer and fiddle player Jackie Oates.

MATCHES & DISPATCHES is her new full length release, a collection of thirteen songs covering the subject matter of love and death, eleven of which are original songs from the pen of Nicky Swann. The only two covers are a reworking of The Beatles classic I Want To Hold Your Hand and a new arrangement of the traditional Welsh poem All Through the Night (Ar Hyd Y Nos). The album was recorded at The Sawmills Studios in Cornwall and was co-produced by Nicky along with Tom Joyce and features guest musicians Rick Foot on double bass, cellist Bethany Porter and pedal steel player Alan Cook.

2010 will see Nicky Swann doing what she does best, performing her heartfelt songs to a listening audience and has many live shows and festival appearances already booked throughout the UK and many new dates still to be confirmed.

“Empathetic, soul-felt songs that make it all warm inside these four cold walls again. A voice with heart and passion, but at times gritty and full of vibes from the old country. Acoustic raw talent, no frills, no fancies, just pure, enigmatic soul.”

Maverick magazine

In their own words….

DESCRIBING  IN A FEW WORDS WHAT I DO AS ALWAYS BEEN VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME,AS I ALWAYS ENJOYED STRANGE MIX OF IDEAS, BLENDING THE COLOUR OF ONE MUSIC WITH THE TECHNIQUE OF ANOTHER ONE ,I ALWAYS END UP WITH SOMETHING UNUSUAL  AND HARD TO DESCRIBE.
STARTING ON ELECTRIC GUITAR AND INFLUENCED BY METAL BAND SUCH AS METALLICA,MEGADETH AND DREAM THEATER AS WELL AS GUITAR WIZARD:JOE SATRIANI ,THE MOVE TO ACOUSTIC GUITAR WAS UNLIKELY BUT HUGELY BENEFICIAL!,AS THE IDEAS OF ROCK FORCED THEIR WAY THROUGH THE ACOUSTIC TO CREATE A FINAL MIX THAT I CALL MY MUSIC !!
I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN FRANCE BUT MOVED IN IRELAND AT THE AGE OF 21,WHERE I STILL LIVE.
I  HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY ON MANY STAGES AROUND DUBLIN AND VARIOUS VENUE IN IRELAND,ASWELL AS FEATURING IN VARIOUS LOCAL RADIOS.