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Eleanor McEvoy
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Ireland

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Member Since3/30/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.eleanormcevoy.net
Band MembersEleanor McEvoy
Sounds LikeOH UGANDA

In October of 2008 Eleanor visited the Kitgum region of Northern Uganda. She had been invited by Oxfam Ireland to view the alternative gifts that Oxfam sells in their catalogue and to see these gifts in action. Eleanor describes her visit as "the most extraordinary journey of her life." The following video shows pictures from Eleanor's trip and includes the song 'Oh Uganda', which Eleanor wrote while in Uganda. The gifts can be purchased at Oxfam Unwrapped.

ONLY A WOMAN'S HEART PERFORMED ON TODAY FM 15 SEPT 2009

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Record LabelMosco
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 26 2009 12:00P
University San Sebastián
Nov 27 2009 9:00P
El Albeitar Theatre León
Nov 29 2009 8:30P
Palacio Euskalduna Bilboa
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Iontas Castleblayney Conabury, Monaghan

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   About Eleanor McEvoy
ELEANOR McEVOY

From a bar basement - to a winning career.

We give you … the Real (21st century) McEvoy.

Eleanor McEvoy is a household name known the length and breath of Ireland. McEvoy’s songwriting has inspired people of all ages and backgrounds. Her song 'Sophie' taken from the album 'Snapshots' has touched the hearts of people around the globe who suffer from eating disorders, thus leading to over one million hits on YouTube. Her massively successful song 'Only a Woman’s Heart' went on to be one of Ireland’s biggest selling records and landed McEvoy a major deal with Geffen Records. McEvoy, an illustrious musician of the highest standard, is a northsider from Ireland’s capital who got her start in the grimy, religion-bound, pre-Celtic Tiger Dublin. Escaping the norms of her environment through music, youth orchestras, and traditional festivals, McEvoy went on to study classical and contemporary music at Trinity College Dublin before embarking on her signature songwriting and musical career that now hails her as one of Irelands finest and best-known female acts. High critical acclaim has come from such publications as Mojo, The Times, Uncut, HiFi+, Maverick , Hotpress, and many more. McEvoy has also been invited to perform for international politicians such as US president Bill Clinton, a concert which drew a crowd of 80,000 spectators. McEvoy has also appeared on major TV platforms throughout her career including RTE and BBC television. She has traveled on countless worldwide tours, performing her music for all in her fan base.

McEvoy’s new fifteen-track album SINGLED OUT kicks off with the exuberant and powerful 'Oh Uganda' which chronicles her impression of the country which she visited supporting an Oxfam Ireland programme there. The album also includes the radio hits 'Days Roll By', 'Non Smoking Single Female', and 'Old, New, Borrowed and Blue'. The songs are all by McEvoy, apart from two, a stunning take on Marvin Gaye's 'Mercy, Mercy Me', and her female twist to the timeless Rodney Crowell classic 'Shame on the Moon'. A bonus video clip of 'Wrong So Wrong' completes the collection. 'Oh Uganda' is a brand new track and has been released as a new single. All other tracks are new mixes or new masters of the songs taken from the albums 'Yola', 'Early Hours', 'Out There', and 'Love Must Be Tough', and to accompany these tracks, the original artwork for each song is featured in the booklet.

Hot Press 'Shame On The Moon'/'The Night May Still Be Young But I Am Not'. A great uncluttered and uncontrived version of a loose and louche Rodney Crowell song, with an equally cool, homemade classic as the B-side: "Give me your best line and I'll give you my best shot," croons Eleanor's jaded but defiant voice. "The night my still be young, but I am not" Great stuff.

Truck & Driver “Album of the Month” 5 out of 5 stars. If you’ve yet to come across Eleanor McEvoy, this superb blend of covers and originals is the perfect place to start. Like a female Van Morrison, she swings from the Stones to Dave Edmunds and from country to jazz and the most booze-sodden balladry since the Pogues. Tough-skinned and soft-hearted, or maybe the other way round, McEvoy sounds like the sort of woman who might greet you with a bottle of red one night and a rolling pin the next.

Word Magazine Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy pulls off a bit of a first by covering songs originally sung and written by men. The songs range from Jagger and Richard’s “Mother’s Little Helper” through Sly Stone’s “If You Want Me To Stay” to the gem “Shame On The Moon” from the pen of country songwriter Rodney Crowell.

BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends Clive Anderson declares Eleanor McEvoy’s live performance of ‘Old New Borrowed and Blue’ “Excellent”

BBC Radio 2 Terry Wogan Terry comments after playing ‘Old New Borrowed and Blue.’ “Yeah we love that, that’s a good one huh? We”ll hear more of that again.”

Irish Times Launching her latest collection with a surprisingly jazz-tinged cover of the Jagger/Richards Mother's Little Helper, Eleanor McEvoy goes against the grain yet again. That unmistakeable voice, that determinedly undiluted accent trip-hop across the rooftops of self-penned, pitch-perfect pop (Love Must Be Tough) and then lollop across a songbook that's littered with gemstones borrowed from Butch Hancock, Rodney Crowell, Nick Lowe and Terry Allen. McEvoy's facility with everything from Tex-Mex country (He Never Spoke Spanish to Me) to the straight up three-chord trickery of I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n Roll) is a timely reminder of what sets a musician apart: a hunger for exploration and a deep-seated talent for exploring the darker corners of both music and life.


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IlEa sort son CD au Printemps

IlEa sort son CD au Printemps



Nov 1 2009 11:25 PM

Welcome...





A bientôt j'espère ~

Dave Whyte

Dave Whyte



Nov 1 2009 11:24 PM

Good to see you and Mick the other night Eleanor!We'll have to have a pint next time!
Sounding good by the way!All the best Dave.
Maggie MacInnes

Maggie MacInnes



Oct 24 2009 10:04 PM

Lovely singing Eleanor, thanks.
Maggie
Simon

Simon Meagher



Oct 22 2009 2:21 PM

Just stopping by for another listen, love your music.

Hope you have a wonderful day.

Keep following and living your dreams.

Best wishes :)
Saby O´

Saby O´



Oct 11 2009 11:27 PM

Have a wonderful Autumn...Saby O'
Wayne Carr

Wayne Carr



Oct 11 2009 1:21 PM

Thanks for the friendship! Keep it rockin'! Cheers, Wayne
The Whiskey Limbs

The Whiskey Limbs



Oct 7 2009 6:21 PM

Hey Elenor we've just put our new record on our page if you get a spare minute, best wishes the whiskey limbs :>
BlackEyed Dempseys ™

BlackEyed Dempseys ™



Oct 6 2009 12:12 AM

GLAD TO KNOW YOU!

BLACKEYED DEMPSEYS!

 

IRISH AMERICAN CELTIC ROCK!


http://www.myspace.com/blackeyeddempseys

 
 

Mary

Mary Crowley



Oct 1 2009 10:46 PM

Just showing some Love xxx...




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ed a.k.a. GaelicStormer

ed mcdermott



Sep 30 2009 2:52 AM


 

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Gerry Fitz

Gerry Fitz



Sep 28 2009 10:17 PM

That was a great set you guys performed in Longford.   We'd love to see you at our launch

gerry
penelope

Penelope Golmann



Sep 28 2009 10:17 PM

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE ADD ELEANOR, YOU ARE REALLY A GREAT SINGER, HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN, PEACE AND MUCH LOVE.
William McGlynn

William McGlynn



Sep 26 2009 11:47 PM

Hello Eleanor. Lovely to hear your music again. Billy
Eamonn Costello

Eamonn Costello



Sep 25 2009 1:12 PM

Thanks for the add Eleanor.
Devils Creek - Rocking The Blues

Devils Creek - Rocking The Blues



Sep 24 2009 8:14 PM

Best wishes from The Creek.

DEVILS CREEK: Bullfrog Blues


It's all about the Blues......................................

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Sergio

Sergio



Sep 24 2009 6:42 PM

ciao Eleanor splendida
Hot Press

Hot Press



Sep 24 2009 12:36 PM

Hi (name of artist),

Check out your interview/review in the latest issue of Hot Press (Coronas cover) out now!
Also available to buy here:
http://www.hotpress.com/2841310.html

Hot Press
Brian

Brian Bailey



Sep 21 2009 1:13 PM

Thanks for the add on , hopefully get to work with you some day
Luke Mulholland

Luke Mulholland



Sep 17 2009 1:38 PM

Hey....thanks for the add! What did you think of my music? : ) Thanks! -Luke
John

John



Sep 14 2009 1:20 PM

Hi Eleanor,
Thank you for adding me to your friends.
Love your voice and music
John
Dunelí

Dunelí Bastidas.- Actriz



Sep 9 2009 6:29 PM

gracias por compártir tú música Eleanor!!! lo mejor de lo mejor para ti. saludos desde Mazatlán
David Paskell

David Paskell



Sep 8 2009 7:40 PM

I am looking forward to the release of the new album, I have already pre- ordered it.
I hope to get up to Manchester to see you live once again, fingers crossed!
wishing you well
David
Tom Acton

Tom Acton



Aug 31 2009 1:55 PM

Hi Eleanor,
Just dropped by to say hello.

Love,
Tom
Joe Lavelle Big Rock n' Roll Comedy Show

Joe Lavelle Big Rock n' Roll Comedy Show



Aug 31 2009 1:55 PM

Uganda!?!?!?!?
You can go to Uganda
and you can’t come to Los Freaking Angeles?
Aer Lingus has a lot of sweet deals to Uganda?  Seriously, there isn’t an hour in the day
that doesn’t see a flight landing at LAX from Dublin.

Come to California
and play a damn show.
I can even advise on booking possibilities.
In fact, my square job right now is at a hotel so I can set
you up with a really cheap rate somewhere if you don’t have L.A.
people you can stay with.
Come play a gig in L.A.
for your good friend Joe Lavelle, then rent a car and drive up the coast.  It is beautiful out here.  You will love it!

Don’t be lame.

NCb

NCb Agency



Aug 27 2009 11:17 PM

Thanks for the add! Do you want to play in western MA? Register here: http://northamptoncommunity.ning.com We'll be in touch
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