International Male Artists Profile

Gilbert O’Sullivan

17/05/2019
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Gilbert O’Sullivan has finally taken his rightful place as one of the country’s top singer/songwriters… A great evening – a great concert from a great performer.
– Bristol Evening Post

 Artist Biography; 

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan was born Raymond Edward O’Sullivan in 1946 in Ireland. He moved to Swindon, England with his family aged 7 and after a formal education became a student at Swindon Art College, specializing in graphic design.
  • But he had another love – music – and after forming and joining local bands as a drummer/vocalist, he started writing his own songs, heavily influenced by The Beatles as writers and Bob Dylan as a performer. Calling himself Gilbert, with a very distinctive image, two singles released by CBS Records and one with the Major Minor label, got little attention. Undeterred, he sent a demo tape to Gordon Mills, the man behind Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck, who impressed with his song writing, became his manager. The result was his first single on the MAM label, Nothing Rhymed, became a UK Top Ten hit in 1970.
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  • More hit singles and a debut album Himself followed. But it was 1972’s Alone Again (Naturally) that sealed his fame, topping the USA charts for six weeks and garnering three Grammy nominations. Soon after, he got his first three British number one hits with Clair, Get Down and LPBack to Front. Gilbert was named “Songwriter of the Year” at the 18th Ivor Novello Awards, embarked on an 18-city UK tour and a USA tour, performed sold-out concerts, clocked another UK Top 10 hit with Why Oh Why Oh Why and in 1974 won a third Ivor Novello award.
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  • A few years later, Gilbert parted company, due to musical differences, with his manager, and following new representation teamed up with Gus Dudgon (Elton John, Chris Rea) as a producer for his next album. The critically acclaimed Off Centre released by CBS in 1990 produced the international hit What’s In A Kiss.
  • Litigation with former manager and record company prevented him from releasing any new product for a number of years. However, even during this period he never stopped writing. That to him is the key to everything he does as an artiste. As Gilbert says, ‘Without the songs, there is no artist.’
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  • 1990 saw the release of the album In the Key of G, producing a minor hit So What Whilst recording his second album in the 90’s, Sounds of the Loop, which contains the now classic Peggy Lee duet Can’t think straight, he was involved in another law suit, this time against rapper Biz Markie for sampling Alone Again (Naturally) without permission. Gilbert’s win set a new benchmark for protection against copyright infringement.
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  • The 2000s have seen Gilbert enjoying a career revival with The Berry Vest of Gilbert O’Sullivan returning him to the UK Top 20 in 2004, Gilbertville (2011) enjoying success in the UK and Japan where in 1994 he had a number 1 with the song Tomorrow, Today, and well-received performances at the 2008 Glastonbury Festival and London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2009.
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  • Gilbert is still writing, recording, performing and touring with success. His lasts concerts received rave reviews for his undiminished voice and “…the enduring quality of his work – the sheer tunefulness, lyrical gymnastics and wit” (Daily Post, March 2012).
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  • His current compilation entered the UK album charts at Number 12 Gilbert O’Sullivan: The Very Best Of – A Singer & His Songs (2012) and following this ‘Ooh Wakka Doo’ became the theme song for National Lottery adverts across the UK. Cover versions of his songs continue to be released, in particular ‘Alone Again, (Naturally)’, with the latest being Neil Diamond and Diana Krall featuring Michael Buble.

AMA Music Agency proudly represents Waterford born Singer/Songwriter and Grammy Awards nominee Gilbert O’Sullivan.

He was the superstar who topped the UK and US single charts in the 70s with songs of endearing tunefulness, unabashed sentiment and existentialist musings. Today, British singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan continues to be regarded with tremendous affection and his songs remain well-loved around the world.

Official Website Profile;

Website – http://www.gilbertosullivan.co.

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The Coronas

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coronas logo AMA Music Agency 2021.jpg The Coronas have established themselves as one of Ireland’s biggest bands. AMA are direct booking agents for the Coronas. Their high energy live shows have made them one of the country’s most popular concert attractions, and with 6 sell out nights in the Olympia in December, and 2 platinum-selling albums under their belts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKyd4waydvY

Upcoming Gigs

02/DECBig Top, LimerickBUY NOW

03/DECBig Top, Limerick

06/DECOpera House, Cork

07/DECOpera House, Cork

09/DECUlster Hall, Belfast

16/DECThe Olympia Theatre, Dublin

17/DECThe Olympia Theatre, Dublin

18/DECThe Olympia Theatre, Dublin

19/DECThe Olympia Theatre, Dublin

27/DECRoyal Theatre, Castlebar

28/DECINEC Arena, Killarney

07/FEBBlack Box, Galway

08/FEBBlack Box, Galway

09/FEBBlack Box, Galway

23/APRSligo Live

27/MAYLive At The Marquee, Cork

01/JULThe Summer Series at Trinity College, Dublin

27/SEPSaint Lukes, Glasgow

28/SEPAcademy 3, Manchester

30/SEPShepherds Bush Empire, London

23/OCTNochtspeicher, Hamburg, Germany

24/OCTFrannz Club, Berlin, Germany

25/OCTMusiktheater Piano, Dortmund, Germany

27/OCTStrom, Munich, Germany

28/OCTPapiersaal, Zürich, Switzerland

29/OCTJazzhaus, Freiburg, Germany

30/OCTParadiso Noord, Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

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The 4 Of Us

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THE 4 OF US hail from Newry, Co. Down. This multi-award-winning band have seven fine albums under their belt and a back catalogue of memorable songs that have featured on American, British and Irish TV and film soundtracks. To this day, their smash hit Mary, remains one of the most played tracks on Irish radio and is currently featured on SingStar, one of Sony PlayStation”s most popular games. Founding members and brothers, Brendan and Declan Murphy have been captivating audiences on their recent tours of Germany and Ireland with their superb acoustic performances.

WEBSITE : http://the4ofus.com 

SOCIAL:

https://www.facebook.com/The4OfUsOfficial 

https://twitter.com/the4ofus 

  • YouTube: The4OfUsMurphyMusic

Upcoming Tour Dates
November 25, 2021GIBNEY’S | Malahide, Dublin

SPIRIT STORE Dundalk – SOLD OUTCo. Louth
December 28, 2021

SEA CHURCH | Ballycotton, Cork
Ballycotton, Cork
December 29, 2021

DOLANS | Limerick
Limerick
December 30, 2021

THEATRE ROYAL | Waterford
Waterford
February 11, 2022

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Podcast Talent AMA Music Agency International UK

Tony McCarroll – Oasis: The Truth Live Podcast

17/05/2019
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Tony Mc Carroll founding member & former Drummer of Oasis audience reaction from Dublin Q & A Show in the Sugar Club in Dublin 2019

 

 

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Bio

In 1991, five wannabe Mancunian musicians came together and cracked the spark that ignited the explosion which became Oasis. The band went from obscurity to a global phenomenon in the space of a year, achieving world-wide recognition and selling over 70 million records. What started out as five young lads with a common dream of becoming rock stars eventually disintegrated into in-fighting, clashes of egos, and financial disputes. In 1995, following the release of Definitely Maybe – the fastest-selling debut of all time – things came to a head and drummer Tony McCarroll left the band.

In this candid and hilarious live podcast, Tony tells one of the most in-depth rock ‘n’ roll stories of modern times. He reveals the truth about the early years before the band was even formed; he tells of the drinking and drug consumption. Plus, he talks of his much-publicized rift with Noel Gallagher. Tony’s recollections include stories involving David Beckham, Prince, Eric Cantona and John McEnroe.
Tony McCarroll Oasis Drummer Truth Podcast

Live Podcast:

Tony McCarroll Oasis Founding Member + Original Oasis Drummer launches brand new Q & A & Fan Signing

Tony McCarroll, launches his Live Q & A Podcast tour with an exclusive Fan Signing Session telling all the tales about the making of Definitely Maybe. In this candid and hilarious live Q & A style podcast event, Tony tells one of the most in-depth rock ‘n’ roll stories of modern times. He reveals the truth about the early years before the band was even formed; he tells of the drinking and drug consumption. Plus, he talks of his much-publicised rift with Noel Gallagher. Tony’s recollections include stories involving David Beckham, Prince, Eric Cantona and John McEnroe.

For a taste of what you will be getting have a listen to the Audiobook !

Tony McCarroll Oasis the truth Podcast

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To contact the direct Booking agent for Tony McCarroll please email  ( [email protected] )  for all booking enquiries.

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Something Happens!

17/05/2019
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Legends of the late eighties Irish music scene, Something Happens! were one of the Irish bands of the period who trail-blazed a commercial path across the country and beyond. While not recording anymore (singer Tom Dunne is a well known radio presenter) they still play live to their adoring fan base. With a catalogue of hit singles at their disposal, the Something Happens! live show is an unmissable trip down memory lane.

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Brian Kennedy

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Brian Kennedy survived a childhood on the infamous Falls Road, West Belfast at the height of its hellish history against all the odds to carve an extraordinary career in Music. In his own words he says, “I shouldn’t have become a singer really, given where and how my life started, but my voice had other plans and saved me in the end.” That Voice changed the course of his whole life forever.

Artist Bio

Brian Kennedy is one of Ireland’s most inspired and revered ambassadors of music.  Originally from Belfast, Brian remains one of Ireland’s most popular singing stars. From harmonising with ambulance sirens as a child to overcoming stage fright to be discovered by the now legendary Svengali Simon Fuller, Brian’s story is one of talent, resilience and bravery. With Van Morrison on the epic ‘Blues & Soul Revue’ tour, he shared the stage with Van Morrison and a breath taking cast of some of the greatest  artists in history: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles and John Lee Hooker. Brian has sung with Stevie Wonder at Ronnie Scotts & incredibly proudly, he is one of only a few to have sung with the late legendary Jeff Buckley. Throughout the relentless touring with Van Morrison, Brian somehow managed to maintain a stream of chart-making albums. ‘A Better Man’ and ‘Now That I Know What I Want’ both went platinum at No.1. In June 2019 Brian completed a five-month chemotherapy chapter and was given the all clear. His journey with cancer resulted in him producing a new EP entitled ‘Recovery’.  2020 sees Brian celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ‘Great War of Words’. We are so proud to welcome Brian to the Workplace Wellbeing Awards to share his story of Life, Love and Happiness

Brian Kennedy survived a childhood on the infamous Falls Road, West Belfast, at the height of its hellish history against all the odds to carve an extraordinary career in music. “It’s a miracle that I survived my childhood and became a singer really, given where and how my life started, but somehow my voice had other plans and saved me in the end.” That voice set him on a course that changed his life forever.

From harmonizing with ambulance sirens as a child to finally overcoming stage fright, his gradual ascent was nothing short of incredible. He busked on the dangerous streets of his hometown whatever the political climate until a sudden escape to London, when only 18 saw him surviving in the only way he knew how. He sang unaccompanied in the underground stations and outside the Dominion Theatre, sometimes literally in order to eat and until he finally saved up enough money for a guitar. He lived in various illegal squats before eventually being discovered by the now legendary Simon Fuller [Pop Idol, Annie Lennox, The Spice Girls.]

Brian is first and foremost a live performer and songwriter declaring “music is my lifeblood.”  His constant touring from Ireland and the UK to Australia, Germany and the USA, including the major global festivals, has resulted in an ever-growing international fan base, over a phenomenal 30 year career.

His work with Van Morrison has been well documented. The Belfast legend invited Brian to a rehearsal one day that resulted in him being featured as guest lead singer on the now unforgettable ‘Blues & Soul Revue’ tour.   Thanks to Van’s ongoing mentoring and generosity, Brian found himself sharing vocal duties on stages across the globe over a six-year period with Morrison and a breathtaking cast of some of the greatest artists in history: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles and John Lee Hooker to name but a few. Madison Square Garden in New York was a far cry from the Falls Road. His unique Irish voice can be heard harmonizing and answering Van on five of his major hit albums including “A Night In San Francisco” and “Days Like This.”

Brian has done impromptu performances with Stevie Wonder at Ronnie Scotts in London and, incredibly and proudly, he is one of only a few to have also sung with the late legendary Jeff Buckley at Sin-É in New York.

Throughout the relentless touring with Van Morrison, Brian somehow managed to maintain a stream of chart-making albums. ‘A Better Man’ (1996) and ‘Now That I Know What I Want’ (1999), both went platinum at No.1 and earned him the awards of Irish Best Male Artist and Irish Best Male Album, as did the highly acclaimed ‘Homebird’ (2006) and cover album ‘Interpretations’ (2008).

Brian was the first international artist to record the incredibly uplifting anthem ‘You Raise Me Up’ by Secret Garden in 2001. His heart-wrenching LIVE performance of ‘You Raise Me Up’ at the funeral of Irish football legend George Best was released as a single and earned him a spot in the top 5 of the UK charts.

He is a natural TV & Radio host as well as lead performer on diverse international stages. From his role in Riverdance-On Broadway in New York (nine months/over 300 performances) to Eurovision 2006 in Athens, Brian also found time to write and publish two fiction novels that were an instant success and he continues to receive many prestigious awards, including the 2010 Ireland Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award for Music, and an even rarer Honorary Doctorate Degree of Letters by the University of Ulster for his contribution to literature and Arts.

2016 found Brian busy in the studio recording a 32-track double CD ‘The Essential Collection’ comprising all brand-new recordings from the past and present including a duet with Boy George. Brian maintains that “music is the language of emotion,” and after all his years gigging and recording with Van Morrison, he prizes the live gig above all else. “Van always said you’re only as good as your last gig.”

In 2016, Brian began a challenging journey with cancer and he cites singing and performing as the motivation for staying positive. “The gigs make everything worthwhile, the fans’ support means the world to me” he said. “If anything, the diagnosis and treatment has given me greater focus and determination to get through it all. Music is the ultimate healer and my voice has never let me down.”

During October 2016, Brian’s iconic album ‘A Better Man’ turned 20 and what better place to celebrate than on stage doing what he loves best. He performed the entire album in Dublin’s prestigious Vicar Street venue on October 13, 2016.

In 2017, following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, he released the triple ‘Live at Vicar Street, Dublin’ double CD & bonus DVD before heading to China for a tour with Secret Garden where they had a huge hit with Brian performing ‘You Raise Me Up.’

Brian recorded his first ever collection of his most beloved Christmas songs with brand new, breath-taking arrangements on some very old and some very new classic Christmas songs resulting in the album ‘CHRISTMASSY.’ Brian has never been shy about his love/hate relationship with that time of year but as he says “having a journey with cancer really made me look at the world in a different way, and as I returned to full health I really wanted to re-introduce myself to Christmas in the most positive way I could think of and that is through music. I’m acutely aware that for a lot of people the Yuletide is a time of year that can often be so difficult and lonely and dreaded for all kinds of reasons. I decided the thing that seems to win me over every year is the soundtrack of incredible timeless songs that come around and put a smile on so many faces around the world whatever the circumstances.”

In October of 2018 Brian had a nine-hour operation that was life changing and in recovery he returned to the stage a mere two weeks after leaving hospital to sing at a fundraiser for a friend. He has continued to perform selectively as part of the healing process.

In June 2019 Brian completed a six-month chemotherapy chapter and was given the all clear! He is currently working on a new EP entitled “Recovery” and will perform these new songs for the first time at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

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Keywest

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Keywest are a multi-award winning, multi-platinum selling independent artist from Ireland. They They began playing on the streets across Ireland, “busking” initially just to survive and pay the rent. However from their first performance in this environment it was evident that something special was happening. The band began pulling crowds and blocking up streets everywhere they played. 

This had not been seen in Ireland since U2 played on the streets. Through hard work and busking, the band gained the revenue to begin to expand. As a result Keywest decided to stay independent and set up their own label, rather than going a traditional route.They wanted to continue to develop and hone their performance and sound. From performing on streets, they have gone on to sell out tours across the UK and Ireland, secure a number one album in Ireland and have accumulated more radio plays nationally of any independent band in Ireland with multiple radio hits. 

Keywest is now a main stage act at Ireland’s largest music festivals, including Electric Picnic, (Irelands’ largest music festival), Independence, and Longitude.  They are known for their insanely energetic performances and crowd interaction. 

“Keywest are an electric and galactic musical force…their live performance aspired and achieved that Stadium Rock….It was cocky, clattering and crackingly good music”   -Culturehubmagazine.co.uk

“No band gets a crowd going quite like Keywest……they truly are masters of eliciting maximum crowd responses”    – Hotpress Magazine 

From Street shows to big Venues & festivals Headlines all under their belt they have played now well in excess of 300+ shows. They have also played arena support slots to the likes of Bastille, Bryan Adams, Kodaline and more. Keywest is now officially Ireland’s biggest independent act and looking take their sound globally.

  • Social media stats: Spotify: 200k+ monthly listeners
  • Facebook: 94K+ followers
  • Twitter: 26k+ Followers
  • Instagram: 24+ Followers
  • YouTube: 16k Followers

Male Artists Profile

Andrew Strong

17/05/2019
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AMA Music Agency are now representing Commitments star Andrew Strong. In 1990, Andrew got a call from John Hughes (The Corr’s Manager) asking him to come in and sing for Alan Parker, Parker liked what he heard and kept asking Andrew to come back to sing. After a week he got a call from Casting Director John Hubbard congratulating him on getting the part of Deco Cuffe for the Commitments.

Artist Bio
1991 The Commitments was released to critical acclaim with the sound track selling over 12 million copies. Andrew was nominated for a BAFTA AWARD For Best supporting role and also for a Grammy for his Contribution in the Commitments. Recently Andrew rejoined The Commitments to mark the 20th anniversary of the Film with 4 shows in Ireland finishing at the O2 arena to a sold out show of 13,000 people – In total 24,000 people over 4 shows. Andrew has previously toured Europe with Elton John, Between 1993 and 1994, Andrew toured Europe with some of the biggest names in the music industry such as the Rolling Stones for eight shows (Voodoo Lounge tour), Lenny Kravitz  on the “Are You Gonna Go My Way” Tour in Switzerland, and with ZZ Top in Germany.In 1995, Andrew moved  to LA  to write new material, during his move to America he performed with original BLUES BROTHERS BAND in the HOUSE OF BLUES in  Los Angeles and Boston’s “House of Blues”. 1997 saw Andrew touring Europe playing festivals with Deep Purple and Meat loaf , 1998 saw Andrew embark on a US tour, and he also recorded two duets with Danish Singer Jette Torp which sold over a 100,000 copies in Denmark

  • In 2000, Andrew recorded “Out Of Time” in Puk studios on the CMC Records label,   produced by Jan Sivertsen,  an album of r&b, soul and  rock classics which went  top 10  in all  Scandinavian charts for  35 Weeks, achieving platinum sales. Ray Charles Presents Andrew with a Gold Record for “OUT OF TIME” for Denmark In 2003, Andrew formed THE BONE YARD BOYS with Bent Larsen Petersen, a partnership which endures to the present day.
  • The Commitments got back together in March for a reunion tour to mark the 20th anniversary of the movie with four  shows in Ireland ending in the O2 arena in Dublin to critical acclaim Playing to 24,000 people over 4 shows and also donating 30,000 euros to THE IRISH CANCER Society. 

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Hyde Park Brass Band

17/05/2019
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Hyde Park Brass was born in 2015 as the product of a one-off performance at the University of Leeds. The boys immediately decided there was more to the band than just one gig, and that’s where the journey began. Building their name around their home city of Leeds, Hyde Park Brass began to curate and develop a repertoire combining a range of varied musical inspirations. This culminated in the production of their eponymous debut album in 2018, and since then the boys have expanded nationwide, bringing their unmistakable party style to audiences across the UK and beyond. Throughout this incredible journey, Hyde Park Brass has worked with incredible clients ranging from Manchester United to AO.com, and performed for the BBC on Breakfast and the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The band is also a key fixture on the UK festival circuit, having performed at Kendal Calling, Lost Village and many more. 2018 saw the band go viral, with their infectious performance of It’s Coming Home in the Peak District being seen by over 1 million people. This was followed by their explosively original Powerhouse EP, released in 2019, which firmly placed the group at the pinnacle of the emerging UK brass band scene.
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Runabay

17/05/2019
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Runabay AMAMusicAgency Ireland

Bio

Runabay are a six-piece indie-folk band from the Glens of Antrim and Belfast. They have been writing, recording and performing music together since 2014, creating a soundscape rooted in place and shaped by the beautiful local landscape and coastline. With uplifting melodies, beautiful harmonies, and complex instrumentation, their music will appeal to fans of artists like José Gonzalez and Fleet Foxes.

In 2017, the band enjoyed national, international and local radio play and had a run of successful gigs in Ireland and the UK. 2018 sees the band playing a number of Irish festivals including Sunflowerfest, OTB and Stendhal as they build towards the release of their debut album in 2019.

Runabay are John McManus (vocals/guitar), Gary Graham (guitar/vocals), Gerard McHugh (vocals//keyboard), Michael McKinney (bass/double bass), Declan McCartan (‘cello) and Rory McAuley(drums/percussion).

AMA Music Agency is delighted to be representing Runabay. For all booking enquiries please simply get in touch with us via [email protected] or call the office on +353 (0)1 201 3660.https://youtu.be/Gnb6U45esSA

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Track Dogs

17/05/2019
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Track Dogs, the acoustic four piece based in Madrid, announce the release of their new EP Dust Devil”.

Named after the maintenance teams that work the NYC subway system Track Dogs are a four piece acoustic act based in Madrid, Spain. Made up of two Irishmen; Garrett Wall (Vocals/Guitar/Ukelele/Piano) & Dave Mooney
(Bass/Ukelele/Vocals), Englishman Howard Brown (Trumpet/Vocals/Percussion) and Cleveland, Ohio native Robbie K Jones (Cajón/Banjo/Vocals).

Formed in 2007 the band cut their teeth at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival playing 27 shows in 7 days. Their sound is unique in their use of cajón (flamenco box drum) instead of drums and trumpet as opposed to electric guitar and this combined with four part harmonies gives them a fresh take on traditional folk/indie-pop  stylings.

The band are getting ready to kick 2013 off with a new EP of three songs; 1. “Dust Devil“; 2. “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)“, a reworking of the 1972 US hit by Looking Glass , which was also covered by The Chilli Peppers, and 3. “Take My Word“, a quirky track featuring ukelele.

Garrett Wall Band – Is There No Freedom by A.M.A. Music Agency

The video for “Dust Devil” features the band doing their best spaghetti western impressions (along with some nods to modern and cult film making) filmed with the help of some of Spain’s best movie stunt people and to say the least they had a blast filming. The vid will be out early February.

They follow this up with an 18 date tour of Spain as well as gigs in Ireland. The band are also thrilled to make their US debut at SXSW 2013.

Lead singer Garrett Wall continues to sing and write for TV and cinema and was featured on the soundtrack to “Buried” starring Ryan Reynolds. He is also main vocalist on all 52 episodes of acclaimed Spanish animated series “Let’s Go Pocoyo“.

“…a remarkably assured, modern European acoustic-roots record…an antidote to introverted naval-gazing…Track Dogs is a jaunty, smile-inducing collection of classic pop songwriting…”

R2 ****  (debut album Track Dogs)

To book Track Dogs for your venue or music festival call 353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at AMA Music

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New & Emerging

27/07/2018
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We at AMA are continuously on the look-out for new and fresh talent throughout the Island of Ireland and as it were, beyond!

Of late we have had a flood of fantastic, raw & emerging talent come into our space and boy are we happy to hear from them all.

We love new music and we most certainly love a good surprise! So let us introduce you to some of our most recent signings and help guide you to what might be your next favourite artist!

Don’t forget to get involved and have your say when it comes to your treasured artist’s music and do subscribe to their channels, as well as social media outlets.

Runabay

First up we’ve got six-piece indie-folk band Runabay

With uplifting melodies, beautiful harmonies, and complex instrumentation, their music will appeal to fans of artists like José Gonzalez and Fleet Foxes.

Runabay are a six-piece indie-folk band from the Glens of Antrim and Belfast. They have been writing, recording and performing music together since 2014, creating a soundscape rooted in place and shaped by the beautiful local landscape and coastline.

Through the means of atmospheric melody and beautiful harmonics, Runabay bring their ‘Snowpatrol-esque’ style of folk roaring forward.
Their music is the kind to reflect upon!

Catch the guys throughout the Island of Ireland as the band begins to bring their live shows full circle.

Experience their feel up close, as they perform original track ‘Blink of an Eye’ with Midtown Sounds at Grouse bar, Ballymena here:

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Ryan O'Shaughnessy

Second up we’ve got the wonderful and extensively talented Ryan O’Shaughnessy.

Hot off his very successful Eurovision endeavour, with self penned track ‘Together’, Ryan is about the embark on his first ever Irish nationwide tour with AMA music agency. The tour begins this September and will continue right up until the end of 2018.

With this, Ryan will also release his much anticipated brand new track ‘Civil War’ which touches on the many heartfelt nuances and the effects that wartime can have on the ordinary people of a society.
This release is set to be accompanied by some very vivid video content and is intended to work alongside humanitarian group ‘Amnesty International’.

Watch this space for more details for both tour dates and upcoming releases this Autumn.

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Seamus

Last but by no means least we’ve got rising star – Irish born – LA based, Rap-R&B artist SEAMUS.

SEAMUS is no stranger to the artistry and craft that is writing, with an extensive background in poetry and with influence direct from the writings of famous Irish writers such as W. B. Yeats.

He is eloquent in projection and quite the showman in his own right. He plans to continue to mix the raw style of indie rap with a flare of commercial finesse. If you like full on creativity and a sweet beat you’ll want to pay attention to this young man as he aims to brings his unique mix of American Rap flow and Irish connection to a venue near you.

We tip him to make a big impact over the coming years and we agree his track ‘Poise’ is a great place to start.

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Stay up to date with everything new coming along at AMA and make sure to keep an eye out for some brand new live shows coming direct to your town. www.amamusicagency.ie

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Square Pegs

14/07/2018
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Square Pegs consists of Dublin based seasoned musicians Colm Quearney, Graham Hopkins, Justin Carroll, Conor Brady & Naomi Macleod. They gather as often as possible, when not touring or recording with other artists ( such as Glen Hansard, The Frames, Villagers, Van Morrison, Tom Jones, Toots and the Maytals & many more ) to pay homage to the sound of Chicago Blues, 50′s R&B, & New Orleans Blues.
At their gigs a ‘good-time’ is always had!

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For more on Square Pegs :: The Meadow Sessions simply click on this link: https://arbutusyarns.net/2015/09/10/square-pegs-the-meadow-sessions/ Square Pegs AMA Music Agency Ltd.AMA Music Agency is delighted to be representing Square Pegs. For all booking enquiries please simply get in touch with us via [email protected] or call the office on +353 (0)1 201 3660.

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Hurricane Highway

14/06/2018
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AMA Music Agency Ltd. represents US-styled five piece Irish band Hurricane Highway, who have exploded onto the music scene in 2014 with their hit singles ‘Your Man’ and ‘Yeah’. A band we should all keep our eyes closely on, promising a refreshing addition to the Irish music industry and abroad.

About The Band

Hurricane Highway is an Irish band with a cross over American country rock sound. Formed in 2014, they quickly came to prominence with a series of radio hits among them ‘Keep Them Kisses Comin’ which became one of the most requested songs on Irish radio in 2015. Check out the excellent‘Keep Them Kisses Comin’ below.

Fronted by two very experienced musicians / singers Ed Holland and Kevin Collins.They have been joined on some of their recordings by top fiddle player Kurt Baumer of American country touring band Lonestar and leading pedal steel player Sarah Jory, previously with the Van Morrison Band.

Continuously recording and releasing high quality records and videos, Hurricane Highway have now created a must see big energy live concert show not to be missed.

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The Logues LIVE

14/06/2018
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The Logues

As the band come to the end of their incredible ‘Comin of Age’ tour, the band can’t believe how their career’s have amplified in the past year, playing to thousands of fans all over the world. With the album & tour marking their tenth year together, the guys were determined this was going to be their time to shine. The Logues have been giving it their all in 2021 – and thank folk it is paying off.

About Their Journey

The guys have been clocking up huge air miles to bring their unique brand of music to fans all over the world. They headlined the annual St Patrick’s Festival in Dubai, headlined at Gramsbergen Irish Festival in Holland and thrilled crowds in Spain and Switzerland.Of course, The Logues have also managed to squeeze in huge gigs and festivals at home, including Dalriada, Gig n the Bann, Dergfest, Wake the Giants, Electric Picnic festivals and the huge Dublin All-Ireland Champions homecoming, with over 10,000 attendees.The latest album, ‘Comin’ Of Age’ was a long time coming, and with this bands sheer talent we hope the next won’t be too far away.
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Must follow Irish touring artists on Spotify

08/06/2018
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Gilbert O’Sullivan

Gilbert O’Sullivan celebrates the release of his self titled new album on the 10th of August 2018 – Available for pre-order now. Find this and all of his tracks over on his Spotify and stay tuned for the new release there.

Keywest

Keywest have become one of Ireland’s hottest bands, performing at festivals and venues throughout Ireland and the Uk. Get their brand new single ‘Save My Soul’ over on Spotify now. If you’re a fan of the band except for some fresh music and tour date throughout the year.

Declan O’Rourke

Declan O’Rourke recently released a brand new album ‘Chronicles of the Irish Famine’ which describes the plight of the Irish people in the 1800’s, told from a new perspective. Get it now over on his Spotify.

Paddy Casey

Paddy Casey may have something special up his sleeve later this year so be sure to follow him to stay up to date with news from the recording studio.

Ryan Sheridan

Ryan Sheridan has been touring the country performing some of his new tracks which we agree are most definitely to the standard of some of his biggest hits like ‘Jigsaw’, ‘The Dreamer’ and ‘Home’. We’re really looking forward to the release date.

The 4 of Us

The 4 of Us have been touring relentlessly throughout Ireland and the Uk and continue to. We’ve heard they’ve also been working tirelessly to create some fantastic new music set for release 2019, possibly sooner. Keep up to date by following their Spotify.

Natty Wailer

Natty Wailer is raising his tour game and has been playing throughout Ireland. With all of this activity, he is now laying down some original new tracks with some of Ireland’s top session musicians and is currently in the recording process of a debut album.

Tupelo

After a busy couple of months touring throughout Ireland – Tupelo release their brand new single ‘Joyous’ which is out this June 15th. Follow their Spotify hear it first!

Track Dogs

Catch Track Dogs brand new album release ‘Kansas City Out Groove’ over on their Spotify which was just released back in April 2018. You can also find their new video for single one from the album “Born in Love” here.

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5 fresh Bands to Watch in Ireland Right Now

24/05/2018
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Jesse John Heffernan

This Irish-Caribbean artist boasts an infusion of style. From his silky soulful vocals to the funky full sound of his tracks, you’ll find something to groove to. Catch him performing at this year’s Guinness Jazz Festival.

Like his Facebook page to find out more about him.

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NC Grey

Hugely effortless in performance, NC has been playing at some of Dublin and Ireland’s most well known venues and festivals. This year see’s the rising star hit the road with some tour dates around Ireland and the UK.

Touring dates can be found via her social media platforms.

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Jared Dylan

Hailing from Boston, USA – Singer/songwriter Jared Dylan brought his groovey-pop stylings to the Irish shores in January 2018 and has been touring the country ever since. While also supporting a number of big named Irish artists like Aslan and Paddy Casey, his most recent release was given a new flavour – remixed by the acclaimed Irish Dj John Gibbons and with that the original released version of ‘Can’t Stop’ has been consistently played all over Irish radio.

He is currently working on a feature length documentary about his life and musical career, which we’re awaiting patiently find out when it will in fact be released.

Find out more about Jared over on Facebook.

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Tupelo

Tupelo are an award-winning alt-folk act hailing from Ireland. Featuring members from different musical backgrounds and an all acoustic line-up, the band got together in 2008 and set about creating a sound which can only be described as unique, a result of the melting pot of influences brought to the table from the individual members.

Their brand new album was just released last month and has received numerous brilliant reviews. You can get it via their website here.

Check out their Facebook for more.

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ROCstrong

Mastering the Stage so naturally, André Bangala a.k.a ROCSTRONG has been performing at some of Ireland’s top Festivals and venues with hugh press acclaim with his original hit track ‘Go Head’ also being featured in an advert for McDonalds and with one listen you’ll hear why, it’s just so catchy and fun.

Find out more about ROCstrong over on Facebook.

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Top Original Festival Acts This Summer

24/05/2018
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This Summer sees some of Ireland’s top music performers hit the 2018 festival circuit.

From the veterans of the scene to top emerging acts, we’re definitely spoilt for choice this summer.

Whether you’re seeking to feel the nostalgia or experience the very best quality Irish performers we’re sure you’ll find something to peak your interest.

Here we’ve listed our favourite acts we think you shouldn’t miss this Festival season:

Aslan

Ireland’s powerhouse chart topping band are on the road again for their ‘Feel No Shame’ 2018 tour. Which includes some notable festival pit stops.

Check out their Facebook page for more details or check out Aslan.ie

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Blindboy: One part of the hit comedy group ‘The Rubberbandits’.

Catch the unique and intriguing show from start to finish by the satirical showman at a venue near you. Everyone is going crazy for the comical but insightful ‘Blindboy Live podcast recording Tour’

Find a date near your via his Facebook page and also check out Blindboys Podcast here.

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Gilbert O'Sullivan

A touch of nostalgia, a hint of history and 100% musical brilliance. Gilbert is still to this day drawing crowds with his explosive live show with huge hits from over the years and now with added tracks from his brand new Album.

Catch him touring the album internationally this summer. Tickets and information available from his website.

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Declan O’Rourke

Declan is one Ireland’s most listened to folk artists of his generation. With his 2017 album release ‘Chronicles of the great Irish Famine’ generating fantastic review, his enormous live performance and beautiful songwriting adds a fresh new take on this troubled time in Irish history. Declan has had a string of live dates since it’s release and continues tour the album throughout this year across Ireland and beyond – His live show is one not to be missed.

Find out more about Declan via his website and Facebook.
For tickets for his upcoming Tour dates click here.

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Ryan Sheridan

Never stopping – Ryan continues to excite his fans with live performances that brings energy and all round fun. Ryan and his awe inspiring drummer are a team to ignite any festival audience. With a number of international dates you’ll be sure to catch him this festival season.

Info and tour dates can be found via his website here. Check out is Facebook for more on what Ryan is up to

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Paddy Casey

Ireland’s top acoustic folk performer never fails to draw a crowd. Catchy tunes and audience participation is the key to Paddy’s performances. Playing some top Festivals and also achieving a week long residency at Dublin’s historic ‘Olympia theatre’. With the likes of 00’s hit ‘Saints and Sinners’ and more from his brand new album ‘The Secret Life Of’ you won’t be able to help but sing along. He is an artist of huge acclaim and is of high recommendation for gigs to to see this summer.

Get Paddy’s new album here.

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Keywest

Pop / Indie Rock band Keywest have had some huge success over the past number of years and more recently have SOLD OUT Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. This year the guys are set to headline the hugely popular Hype festival in Longford, Ireland and will be performing throughout the summer season.

Stay in the loop with their tour schedule here

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Ireland welcomes reggae artist Natty Wailer to its shores

26/06/2017
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Natty Wailer & The Reggae Vibes

Ireland over the years sure has produced some excellent talent in music, so much so that I would cheekily like to go as far as saying it’s on its way of becoming the real capital of music in the world. ;).. Musicians from all over the globe are drawn to our emerald isle in order to hone their craft and continue to play alongside real musicians who are in appreciation of what real music is. Raw, eccentric, eclectic, colourful & playful. With that in mind it is a credit to our musical island to welcome artists from all backgrounds who will undoubtedly be of great asset to the scene.
One of these musicians is non other than Natty Wailer. A singer, musician and song writer who rehearsed, recorded and toured with the legend that is Bob Marley and the Wailers for over nine years and is now a renowned reggae Artist in his own right, residing in Ireland. What an honour that sure is to our small country.
Natty Wailer – Is This Love

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Natty Wailer – Could You Be Loved

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Natty’s accompanied by his band ” The Reggae Vibes” who are all seasoned Jamaican reggae musicians.
Natty Wailer himself is from and inspired by the old school Reggae of the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers and during his time spent with the star he lent his formidable keyboarding skills proudly to the music icon. As a result Natty has learnt the music trade to the extent of adapting the formula for making good music while spreading the importance of history and culture in his own beautiful and insightful way.
After leaving the Wailers in 2000, he found his own entourage “Natty Wailer and the Reggae Vibes” with the main purpose of continuing this tradition. Ireland sure is in for a treat !!!
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For booking information please simply get in contact with [email protected] and feel free to keep up to date on Natty Wailer’s shows, releases and news via his website and social media accounts.

 

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Gilbert O’Sullivan – BBC Proms in the Park & new album news

23/06/2017
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One of Ireland’s most celebrated and treasured singer songwriters Gilbert O’Sullivan is due to play the prestigious Last Night BBC Proms In The Park on 09th September 2017. BBC Proms in the Park events offer live concerts featuring high-profile artists and well-loved presenters.

18836061 1164310087006737 3654212056161736019 n1970’s sensation Gilbert O’Sullivan joins a stellar line up of legendary musicians such as Texas, Michael Ball, The Kinks and Steps to name a few. The Last Night promises to be an unforgettable evening of wonderful sounds produced by formidable talent.
BBC Proms in the Park is one of Britain’s largest open-air classical music event and a truly spectacular annual outdoor concert full of eccentricity, taking place in London’s Hyde Park. 09th of September is the closing night of the two-month classical music festival – the main evening performance culminates in a live link-up with the Royal Albert Hall for the traditional Last Night finale, so you can join in with audiences across the nations and enjoy the one & only Gilbert O’Sullivan’s performance live.

Further information on the event via this link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/847Crs5TrVJpsgF0xjDzmT/proms-in-the-park-2017-london-tickets-information

Gilbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again

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Gilbert O’Sullivan – Clair

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Last year Gilbert embarked on his 50th Anniversary Tour across the globe including the UK and Ireland, with tour dates added in 2017. With it came the release of ‘The Essential Collection’. The 2-CD ultimate collection features all of the Irish musician’s classic hits but also comes right up to date with recent releases such as ‘No Way’ and a remixed version of ‘I Guess I’ll Always Love You’. The track listing has been hand-picked by Gilbert himself and includes a number of his personal and live favourites making this the definitive collection for all Gilbert O’Sullivan fans.

You can purchase The Essential Collection via his website please also feel free to keep-up-to-date via his Facebook page

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Excitingly Gilbert O’Sullivan is currently working on brand new songs with a highly anticipated album in the works. To catch the legendary musician live in Ireland you can do so at the end of November. His concerts are definitely one not to be missed and always a one of a kind spectacle.

25th November – Leisureland, Galway
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26th November – Bord Gais Energy Theatre + RTE Concert Orchestra
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