Bernadette O'Grady (Guitar/Vocals). For booking enquiries please send a Myspace message or email to aberacoustic@btinternet.com
Influences
Bob Dylan, Counting Crows, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews, David Gray, Delores O'Riordan, Joan Osborne, Kirstin Hersh, Kirsty MacColl, Leonard Cohen, Natalie Merchant, Patty Griffin, Paul Brady, Sarah McLachlan, Shane McGowan, Stevie Nicks, Suzanne Vega, Tasmin Archer, The Jackson Five, The Sundays, Tracy Chapman, and Van Morrison
Sounds Like
"An exceptionally fine songwriter, and the beautiful, emotive quality of her singing carries the songs to perfection...thoughtful, heartfelt, poetic and moving.", Ian Gulley (GwerinAberFolk).
"Drifting spirals and tumbling lives - held, true and shining", Steve Kelly (Independent Songwriter/Producer).
“Bernadette O'Grady is a singer-songwriter from Ireland, who now lives in Wales. She began performing and writing songs, whilst living in New York, influenced at the time by both Irish and American artists. Her material ranges from contemporary storytelling songs to more reflective and soulful songs, performed with honest emotion. Bernadette gave a highly entertaining interview, and beautiful live performance, on The Evening Show (BBC Radio Wales). Her own song 'Dead Man's Shoes' and her delightful cover version of Bob Dylan's 'Don't Think Twice' have also received airplay on the show. Other live performances have included playing at Aberystwyth Arts Centre; Tenby Folk Festival; and The Halo, London. One of her songs is featured in the new independent Irish film, JAM, which will be shown on Ulster Television (UTV) later this year. Bernadette's new five-song EP, “The Heart of the Matter”, will be released in July.”, Rob Tiernan (RT Productions).
Thanks for adding us and checking out the Wax Lyrical pages,
I’ve just add some new dates to my gig listings if you or any of your musical friends would like to perform with us then please let me know, we also have some open spots each week if you just fancy dropping in one Sunday ?!
Thanks for adding us to your circle, Bernadette. Liked your music a lot, terrific stuff. Get in touch if you'd like a gig with us sometime. Best wishes, Kev
Hi Bernadette, thanks for getting in touch...just been listening to your songs..you have a gorgeous and distinctive voice..loved the poetry of your words..and your guitar playing too...would love to have you play for us sometime. If interested, let me know a few more details like how long a set you could do...the support sets are usually 20 to 45 mins long..the main set is from 45 to 1 1/2 hrs long..
I'm really delighted that we have met. That was a lovely evening and your songs are beautiful. I hope Phil will do an evening like that again. Have a lovely Christmas and I hope we meet up again soon.
Hi Bernadette! It was lovely to hear your music last night, a real treat for all of us. Your tender style was much appreciated. Thank you! Much love, Nayfe SJ CHAILO SIM xxx
Hey Bernadette, Lovely to meet you in Aber the other week. Just to let you know that I am now also playing at Tenby Folk Festival this weekend. On Saturday at DeValence Pavillion with Cerys Matthews and more... Hope to see ya there. Best wishes, Chris. x
Have just heard you on Radio Wales, through the 'listen again' facility. You were brilliant and I really enjoyed it. There's bit more from me about it on your blog comments too.
hey bernie it's a bit mad the way people make contact again after so long using this site- didn't know you had such a beautiful voice-lovely!! would love it if you could make it in june x
