The Suffragettes, Ani Difranco, Janis Joplin, Mark Thomas, Bob Dylan, The Eighth Beatitude, Bob Marley, Rhythm found everywhere, Fat Freddy's Drop, Alanis Morissette, Nina Simone, Amnesty International, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Polar Bear, Jose Gonzalez, a guy called Nyall who taught me how to play the Bodhran on a drunken saturday night in a wee cottage outside Annalong, Nikka Costa, Patty Griffin, that fecking peace-wall (and everything it represents) running down my city separating Catholics from Protestants, Pearl Jam, Jon Gomm, Damien rice, Jeanette Winterson, Tom Waits, over-heard conversations in the back of a black taxi, Jewel, Ray La Montagne, Sinead O Connor, Charles Bukowski, Norah Jones, Gemma Hayes, Dylan Moran, Tracey Chapman, Texas, REM, simple things like a kiss, Radiohead, Bush, Skunk Anaise, Green Day, T-Rex, Led Zeppelin, whiskey, the people I love and growing up in the madness of Belfast!
Sounds Like
Hopefully like a folk singer doing her thing....although you can check it out at i-tunes, amazon.co.uk, HMV digital.
I support the following :o)
It's really quite simple...I'm a freckly, out-spoken, poetic, folk-singer from Ireland with a lot to say and a sh*t load of work to do! I sing honest songs that I whole heartedly believe in and I play guitar like only a student can... in constant awe!
All of this madness started about two years ago when friends of mine literally dragged me up on stage. Demanding that I sing because they heard me hollering away in my room and since that fateful night my life has completely changed. With an Ep and an independent record label flourishing I've somehow managed to make a dream come true and I sincerely thank you for that because it's with your help and nourishment that I've come this far.
So with another serious of chaotic baby steps here's to the album, it's coming soon. Good luck, Emer xox.
REVIEWS
"Emer O'Neill started playing her grandfather's old guitar, which she found in the attic, when she was 13 years-old. It's funny how things work out, because that dust-covered discovery proved to be O'Neill's calling. She has a strong, emotive voice and a genuine gift for crafting poignant songs that hit all the right nerves. The real test will be her first full-length album, but this EP serves as a great introduction to a promising talent. Get in early"...Brett Callwood, Acoustic
Magazine
"Emer O'Neill has put together 6 original acoustic tracks for this EP and by the sounds that stream from this EP it has very promising talent indeed, like most singer songwriters hitting the scene every day Emer has a slight twist over the whole folk buzz that grasps our little island at the moment, Emer draws your attention in each track with pure emotion coming from her heart, after listening to the lyrics I found a very deep but yet colourful complex angle on the whole vibe, excellent stuff...." Reviewed by T.Halpin from www.musicreview.com
"Never before have i seen someone command an audience like it, Emer had the whole venue holding its breath captivated. An outstanding performance". New Moon Showcase www.hearnoevilni.com
"...It’s a tough thing to be so blatantly honest these days - particularly in the music industry. As a result Emer O’Neill is sure to divide opinion - which is what makes her so good. Undeniably honest, she can flip between heartbreaking and uplifting in a heartbeat, and still there’s no trickery there. What you see is what you get" Will McConnell, www.bandwidthfilms.com
Lincoln
Dignity
1982 EP..........Available now on i-tunes, HMV Digital, etc....includes SIX tracks - 1. Buen Camino.... 2. Sin 4 U.... 3. Engraved in the Bark.... 4. Lucky Number 13.... 5. Lincoln.... 6. The Other Man.
CONTACT DETAILS : alottosayrecords@googlemail.com
I am cool a bit busy working on my photoshop skills lol. Hopefuly he will.Be strong lady Emer, he needs you to be. The cool thing is you've got your family around to be strong for one another. Btw do you know how it works for a singer who doesn't live here and wants to have some gigs here? Do you need to get in touch with an booking agency something of the sort?
Aw honey!! Let me know. The staff are absolutely outstanding, he couldn't be in better hands. And if you need a change of scenary just hollar!!!Big hug! Always here when/if you need me. Step forward, I'm always behind you (not to sound creepy or anything!). XOXOXOXOX
what's good? How was the lime? hope you had fun. like i said thanks for having me yesterday, i really enjoyed la bouffe and again great bunch of peeps. it's reminded me again why i love Belfast. Go Belfast lol.
hey girl what's up? btw no reason to be impressed, i guess that what friend do right lol.great i didn't miss it then. i need free models, band members,singers and whatever for my portfolio, do you know anyone? Or maybe you. let me know holla
Jeez another pal of mine couldnt come cos he had his appendix out, what is it something in the water up there!!?? ;P Poor thing, hope u get well soon, catch up wit ya soon... xx
What left of my little memory is telling me that i missed something right? if i did happy birthday like they say it's never too late lol. God i can't believe i miss another birthday. what is wrong with me?loool
Hey there, really glad you like the tunes. All's well here, me, imogen and me ma are over in sicily now for the easter holidays, about to head to the beach!! ciao...x
Emer, how's it going my dear?? I'm still hopping about all over the place, but i have managed to finish my album and you can now download it for free!!! from here:
