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Dublin based singer/songwriter Colm Heaney has just released a hugely impressive debut. Unlike most self-financed efforts, Heaney's long-player plays comfortably alongside any heavily marketed CD on offer these days, not least with its shiny production values. That aside, Heaney also just happens to be immensely talented. His songwriting knack is obvious. However, it is his ability to diversify within folk and contemporary rock that seems frighteningly effortless, all whilst showcasing a pitch perfect croon. The Doors rip rocker Sort Of Somewhere Else is an easy pleaser. A token anthem holler comes in the form of the ethereal country tinge Have You Ever Lost Something That You've Never Found. Great stuff - buy it.
- In Dublin
Discography
Album: Apparently, Pittsburgh U.S.A, 1998
EP: Self titled, Ireland 2003
Album: Exploits of Heroes & Villains, Ireland 2005
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Bio
Colm Heaney is a Dublin based singer/songwriter from Warrenpoint County Down. A finalist in the John Lennon songwriting contest in New York, 'Exploits Of Heroes And Villains' is his debut Irish album release. The album was recorded in Dublin between February and June of 2004 and features performances from one of Ireland’s premier electric guitarists, Bill Shanley, as well as members of the National Symphony Orchestra. The album was recorded and released through Landing Productions.
Colm and his band have gigged regularly in Dublin in places such as Whelan’s and Crawdaddy as well as supporting the likes of The Pretenders, Vonda Shepard and Sharon Shannon in Vicar Street and the Point Depot.
Colm has recently been included on a Phil Lynott tribute album, due to be released later in 2005, with his version of the classic 'Dancing In The Moonlight'. The album has the best contemporary Irish artists performing the songs of Phil.
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