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Ryan Sheridan

30/03/2023
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Ryan Sheridan, is a Platinum-selling Recording Artist, Songwriter, Performer and Producer based in Dublin, Ireland. Sheridan started his music career as a busker on the streets of Dublin.

It was here that he would work on his craft and trademark sound and be spotted by a Record Label’s A&R. Sheridan’s durable presence on the gig circuit, where amidst his energy-driven, charismatic shows, has led to 2 no.1 Albums in both Ireland and Germany, numerous sold-out tours, and has been a guest for Paul Simon, Brian Adams, Taylor Swift, Simply Red, The Script and Rea Garvey.

Sheridan, with longtime drummer, Ronan Nolan, captivate their audience with their undeniable energetic rock performance from start to finish. A unique performance and sound that has to be experienced live.

In 2023 Ryan Sheridan was awarded the Overall Grand prize at the International Acoustic Music awards and will release his 3rd Studio album. 

Praise for ‘Ryan Sheridan’:

“The undeniable power of Ryans show together with his energy and hits is conjured up every time you see him play.” – Hot Press.

InToxicating

*****

Powerful and incomparable 

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Boyzlife

28/07/2022
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Boyzlife is a supergroup comprising of Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, who previously appeared as members of ’90s and ’00s boybands Boyzone and Westlife, respectively. With Boyzone, Keith Duffy has enjoyed six UK number one singles and 16 out of 17 of their first single releases making the top 5.

Boyzlife Official Websitehttps://boyzlife.co

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AMA Music Agency Emerging New Talent & Bands from Ireland Featured (Home) Hip-Hop & Rap Just Signed Male Artists

Strange Boy

07/04/2021
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Strange Boy 

Strange Boy has arrived as one of the new Irish greats. Having released his striking debut album to resounding critical acclaim in 2021 Strange Boy is charting a fast rise to all-time greatness.
Hot Press named it in their 2021 Top 6 hip-hop albums in the world stating: ‘“Strange Boy presents his full set of skills in 10 astonishing tracks which detail his personal story, a story that is unique, but relatable for many other young Irish people.”
Having established the new genre of Traditional Irish Rap (Trad-Rap) with producer Enda Gallery, Strange Boy has attracted and delighted audiences at numerous festivals, including The Great Escape, Sionna Music, Doolin Folk Festival, Body & Soul, Altogether Now, and It Takes a Village.
His achievements were recognized this year when he was awarded the Prestigious Liam O’Flynn award and honoured with a residency in the National Concert Hall to further pioneer his new fusion of hip-hop and traditional Irish music.
His featured verse on It’s Alright featured on the global hit BBC series Normal People. Strange Boy, as well as in the ‘Ireland in Music’ series which was broadcast on PBS in the United States as well as The Great Escape Online Festival.
Currently working on his highly anticipated second album tipped to be one of the stand-out albums of 2023, He is a new artist for a new generation in Ireland, singled out by District Magazine as a “national treasure”.
“The dominant sense is of an artist trying something that hasn’t been done before (or if it has, not with such vital character).” – Tony Clayton Lea (The Irish Times)
“Strange Boy has made one of 2021’s outstanding hip hop records” – Ed Power (The Irish Examiner)
“For the first time, the music of youth meets the callings of Ireland’s musical past in a way that is not only convincing but powerful beyond measure.” – Cailean Coffey (Golden Plec)

Maureen Kennelly, Director of The Arts Council commented:

“Storytelling and the oral arts are an integral part of our traditional arts and Strange Boy’s contemporary take on the seanchaí is a relevant and natural response to an ever-evolving artform, bringing the traditional arts to new, more diverse audiences. We are delighted to partner with the National Concert Hall to present this award, honouring the legacy of the great Liam O’Flynn, to such an exciting, innovative artist.”

Videos:

Waiting (Music Video) https://youtu.be/x4Ul5-MZ2pE
Sorrow on The Tommy Tiernan Show https://youtu.be/8PKMTrI_h88
The Pope (Music Video): https://youtu.be/n5bvhH87mEo
Strange Boy Ireland in Music Week https://youtu.be/fn3I3_hy1ok
Press Photos: https://bit.ly/3kIpodv

Social Links:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/strange_boyyy_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/strangeboywha?lang=en
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/454ktvww
Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/5dfs3yb4
YouTube Music: https://tinyurl.com/5dfs3yb4

Strange Boy is a 1000-year-old poet channeling through the body of a young man from Limerick. With hard hitting, thought-provoking lyrics, his unique mastery of flow renders him one of the most important Irish rappers of our time. Strange Boy combines hip hop and Irish traditional music, the old and new cultural influences dominant in this country, with a sophistication that would have you swearing this genre always existed. Since his signing with the Berlin-based record label WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD in 2019, Strange Boy has been working with his producer and fellow Irishman Enda Gallery on his debut album HOLY / UNHOLY (Summer 2021).

Anyone on the Irish music scene would have heard of Strange Boy (fka Jonen Dekay). After a powerful performance at Make a Move festival in his home city of Limerick, he began working with Rusangano Family and Deviant/Naive Ted on his debut mixtape: Passionate Example. Since then, he has worked with PX Music and a string of artists such as Hazey Haze, Citrus Fresh, Naive Ted, Mankyy and was featured on delush’s single ‘It’s Alright’ (Soundtrack of new BBC series “Normal People”). Singled out by Blindboy of the Rubberbandits as having the “best song to ever come out of Limerick” and named a “national treasure” by District Magazine, Strange Boy is an artist for the new generation in Ireland, featured on Ireland Music Week 2020 and about to tour the USA with ‘Ireland In Music’ and fellow Irish acts such as Tolü Makay, Enda Gallery and the Hothouse Flowers in 2022.

Strange Boy Live booking AMA Music Agency

Strange boy combines hip hop and Irish traditional music, the old and new cultural influences dominant in this country, with a sophistication that would have you swearing this genre always existed. Contact info ( at ) amamusicagency.ie for all live, Venue, Festival bookings, or Streamed Events.

Videos:

The Pope (Music Video):

It’s Alright feat. Strange Boy (Music Video):

Social Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strange.boy.theweirdo/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/strangeboywha?lang=en

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LXxi3hXUQ0TEeQtmuWLY4?si=OEwMBarbTn-d4p1P7WPAoQ

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/strange-boy/1215627698?l=en

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCmRNfYRfsyAbxkMRXErwlpg?feature=share

Traditional & Celtic Bands Featured (Home) Just Signed

The Shamrock Tenors

02/02/2021
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The Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s newest and most electric Celtic five-piece harmony and multi-instrumental group, combining classic Celtic melodies and exciting modern-day traditional Irish vocals.  Hailing from Ulster, this cross-community band features some of Ireland’s most exciting new musical talent who have not only featured in West End shows such as Les Miserables but have won Irish dance championships across the world.
Their debut single, a cover of the iconic Irish song “Grace”, went to number 1 on the iTunes World Music Charts in June of 2020 and their videos online have amassed over one million views in the last year alone.  They are set to appear on PBS television in the United States this year and plan to tour the world in 2022.  The boys are on a mission to bring their favorite traditional Irish songs to a modern and worldwide audience.
The Shamrock Tenors setlist would include –
  1. Rocky Road to Dublin
  2. Belfast
  3. Wild Mountain Thyme
  4. Red is the Rose/Loch Lomand
  5. Wild Rover
  6. Whiskey in the Jar
  7. Seven Drunken Nights
  8. Danny Boy
  9. Fields of Athenry
  10. Black Velvet Band
  11. Galway Girl
  12. Grace
  13. Bring Him Home
  14. Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
  15. Auld Lang Syne
  16. Ireland’s Call

Direct Bookings – email [email protected] ( call + 353 1 201 3660 ) or ( + 353 862 504 795 )

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Jacob Koopman

25/11/2020
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Indie-Electropop Artist Jacob Koopman continues to widen his influence with a new dark-Billie Eilish-esque single “Is that what you wanted?”. 

Returning after the successful release of the last single “Weight of the Wave” which has now over 30k listens on Spotify and 35k for the music video on YouTube. Jacob has once again teamed up with the producer and composer Brian Dwyer to deliver a tasty new track.

Hailing all the way from Bali (Indonesia), Jacob busks on Grafton Street, Dublin in between playing festivals and touring sold-out shows around Ireland. Throughout the 2020 pandemic, he has continued to grow his online presence by streaming live performances multiple times a week.

Jacob has had a productive few months in quarantine expanding his repertoire and he has big things in store for the coming months and 2021.

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Pressphoto Jacob Koopman AMA music

Socials

Instagram (17.4k followers)

Youtube (20K subscribers)

Facebook (6.2k followers)

Contact 

Email; [email protected]

Tel: +353862504795

AMA Music Agency Blog Featured (Home) Traditional & Celtic Bands

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.
https://youtu.be/5jrObjHMZO8https://youtu.be/mwCiLjO_r4Ihttps://youtu.be/dMSipwcRP54
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