British-based Irish singer-songwriter and composer, working primarily with American folk singer-songwriter Dave Nachmanoff. I am also a practicing NHS surgeon.
Guitars, bass, piano, keyboards, banjo, violin, ukulele, harmonica, flutes, percussion.
Alternative rock, soft rock, rap-rock, folk, traditional pop, and indie. Influenced by a wide range of artists including, Al Stewart, Paul McCartney of The Beatles, Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, Jimmy Nail, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Kerry Livgren of Kansas, Christy Moore, Shane MacGowan of The Pogues, and Nathan Carter.
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Westmeath Bachelor Festival Finalist 2022, Performing for Nathan Carter, Louis Walsh, Doireann Garrihy, Anne Doyle, and the audience in Mullingar, Ireland.
Highly Commended (Lyrics Only) - ''The Light-Keeper's Light Remains On''. Commended (Lyrics Only) - ''The Boy'' and ''Trees''.
Ocean FM (Sligo, North Leitrim, South Donegal, Ireland), Highland Radio (Donegal North, Ireland), Amazing Radio (London, New York, Boston, Worldwide).
Dave Nachmanoff is an American singer-songwriter and composer who has been creating a diverse range of sounds throughout his extensive career, spanning many decades, dozens of albums, and thousands of shows. His musical style effortlessly shifts between folk-rock, traditional pop, and even Americana. Notably, Dave has toured, accompanied, and recorded with renowned British folk artist Al Stewart. Over the years, he has also shared the stage with musical legends such as Alison Krauss, Steve Forbert, Firefall, John Wesley Harding, and Elizabeth Cotten. Personally, I feel honoured to have Dave Nachmanoff for my musical production, editing, mixing and mentoring.
Hailing from California, Max embarked on a musical odyssey that saw him rise from intimate settings of local jazz clubs and R&B scenes to dazzling heights of performing alongside luminaries such as Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, and Melissa Etheridge. Max’s mastery has extended across the realms of piano / keyboards, organ, guitars and, more-uniquely, pedal steel guitar, weaving intricate melodies that traversed the diverse landscapes of blues, punk, rock, folk, pop, and even country. His collaborative spirit led him to feature alongside icons like Pharrell Williams and the rock outfit, We Are Scientists.
Max produces, engineers, and mixes music from his own sanctuary in New York City, as well as from his roots in California. He brings a unique flair and energy to every project he touches, elevating projects to new heights. I had the privilege of his contribution to my track ‘With You’, and I look forward to collaborating more with him in the future!
Tabby O’Callaghan is a rock musician and composer, hailing from my hometown of Sligo, Ireland. He gained fame after finishing third on the first series of The X Factor in 2004. Before that, his former band Petronella's single 'Feeling So Low' reached the Irish top 20 singles chart back in 1997. Tabby, primarily a vocalist and lead guitarist, later collaborated with renowned American record producer Mark Hudson and performed at the world-famous The Cavern Club in Liverpool. He continues to release his own music. I was thrilled to have him record and edit vocals for my track 'On My Own'.
My mother is the hidden gem behind all my releases! A longstanding supporter of my music, her life-long advocacy for humanity and Mother Nature has been a profound inspiration for my own writings. Furthermore, Mum has taken on the crucial role of proof-reading my compositions and providing constructive criticism, which has pushed me to the heights I have reached in my artistic journey. Every song of mine you'll hear bears the linguistic and creative input from her, and she remains a dedicated collaborator in both my current and future musical projects.
Check out her not-for-profit Native Woodland Restoration and CO2 Emission Offset initiative here:
My journey with bassist Steven dates back to when I first witnessed his electrifying performance for Glaswegian rock band Refuge Point on Sauchiehall Street nearly a decade ago. Over the years, he has not only evolved into a musical collaborator but also a dear friend.
Our musical connection runs deep, as we share a passion for using music as a means to convey literary fiction, poetry, history, and global themes. Many of our musical inspirations are intertwined. Additionally, we both share a fondness for a cheeky little Baby Guinness, especially when savoured during the extended nights out in the heart of Glesga!
While you may not have had the chance to hear Steven's contributions in my current musical productions, rest assured that many of the foundations of my work stem from our early discussions on melodic compositions, instrumentation, song structures, and lyrical themes. You can definitely expect to hear his influence in my upcoming tracks!
Situated in Newport, South Wales, One Louder Studios offers rehearsal rooms and a fully-equipped studio for recording, editing, and mixing. The team at One Louder Studios recorded vocal stems for my track 'Hurt,' and I was thrilled with the result.
Lion Studio, led by the visionary audio engineer Aereka Temat Rzeka, embraces a personalised approach to audio recording, mixing, editing, and music production, creating a grand sound in the intimate setting of Dundee, Scotland. Aereka, at Lion Studio Dundee, recorded and meticulously edited the vocals for my tracks 'Alone (A Castle Built on Dreams)', 'The Boy', 'Trees', and 'Dry My Eyes,' each yielding fantastic results.
Situated in Inverness, Scotland, The Music Shed is a small, cosy studio that provides music rehearsal and recording services at an affordable price. Led by Dave Sidley, a musical veteran with decades of experience in the world of rock music and guitar engineering, who is also the lead vocalist and lead guitarist of Inverness-based rock band 'The 100th Monkey'. The vocals for my tracks 'Seanie (Broken Dreams)', 'Not a Perfect Man (To The Power Above)' and 'World-Beater' were recorded here, and indeed, Dave's own vocals feature in the former two. A magnificent effort too!
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