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Fionn Regan
Punk / Rockabilly / Blues

"The Shadow of an Empire" 8th Feb 2010



Wicklow
Ireland

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Member Since9/2/2005
Band Websitewww.fionnregan.com
Band MembersAgent/Booking (UK, Europe)
natashabent@theagencygroup.com

Booking (USA)
High Road Touring

Management
Tim Vigon
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InfluencesIf Irish singer-songwriter Fionn Regan's The End of History was the sound of the countryside and woodland lanes, this record is the sound of towns and dimly lit streets; heartfelt and with a ragged edge. He has ploughed himself a new furrow. It was during a period of great global upheaval, whilst touring his debut album for two years worldwide, and in particular across America, as Fionn puts it “seeing the world, the bone structure, the pulp” that he began work on its follow up. It seems natural that his response was to become more outward looking “as a writer you hold up a mirror, its reflections become the work” and in The Shadow of an Empire this manifests itself in a collection of songs that are peopled with characters and conversational dialogue. The often witty vignettes are used to facilitate more complex soul-searching. On the subject of influence, Fionn describes it as “hard to quantify, I wrote these songs from the page up, on an Olympia portable, the idea being that the words would stand up on their own. I think the percussive nature of typing informed the phrasing. I was reading a lot of Welsh, French and American poets, I started to explore Brecht, Mahagonny in particular, I have always loved Kerouac…, then I admire visual artists like Joseph Beuys, Basquiat and Francis Bacon equally. All these people switch the light bulb on, make me connect back to my work” The album was self-produced (as was the case with the 2007 Mercury Prize nominated The End of History) and recorded in a small, disused factory space in Fionn’s hometown in Co. Wicklow, Ireland “There were no airs or graces about it, we cut live in the room, live vocals… the piano had come off a cruise ship and we wheeled it down the road…the guy who sold it to us threw a couple of cheap Silvertone guitars and a circus drum into the bargain. As far a production goes…I’m very much into keeping mistakes, a crack in the voice, the natural ebb and flow of live drums, so that there’s a sort of evidence of the process… I think it’s that atmosphere which makes me want to revisit my favorite albums again and again” “The Shadow of an Empire” will be released on Heavenly Recordings / Universal in early 2010
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Nov 26 2009 1:31 PM

Hey thanks a million for accepting my friend request Fionn ive been a big fan of yours for a long time.hope you can check out my song and hope you like it.take care
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Nov 26 2009 1:30 PM

Hi Fionn Regan, check out our new track "Long Legs"
SUSANNAH ... !!! ☮..☮..☮

SUSANNAH ... !!! ☮..☮..☮



Nov 24 2009 5:58 PM

Oh , You are amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!1
Kingdom Cadence

Kingdom Cadence



Nov 24 2009 5:46 PM

fionn your actually the best!
erin oliver.

erin oliver.



Nov 24 2009 3:21 PM

has anyone ever told you you resemble the boy in Harold and Maud?
well, i think you do.
and i can always turn on your music and be happy with what im listening to.
cheers, erin
Tabee

Tabee



Nov 24 2009 12:21 PM

<3
SYLVIE

SYLVIE



Nov 24 2009 12:21 PM

Hi Fionn,

The new song is amazing
Great work
Much love
Daniel Chester

Daniel Chester



Nov 23 2009 4:48 PM

Amazing show at The Luminaire 11th Nov :) Can't wait for the album

x.
Corinna

Corinna



Nov 18 2009 10:48 PM

Great guitar, lovely hypnotic sounds.
Gold Room Records

Gold Room Records



Nov 18 2009 10:48 PM

great work!

/grr
Tim Schmidt

Tim Schmidt



Nov 15 2009 5:26 PM

Hi Fionn! It seems to be something wrong with your musicplayer, i cant listen to any tunes...
kellyjean

kellyjean



Nov 15 2009 1:45 PM

I would love it if you came to America.
queenville

queenville



Nov 14 2009 6:25 PM

Fionn, please look at coming to Toronto, Canada for a show.
I love your music and really want to see you play live.
- Maxine
Andrew Mucha

Andrew Mucha



Nov 14 2009 12:08 PM

I saw you last night in Brighton - You were all Brilliant!! (Apologies for the idiots who talked through it  - we who were near were all annoyed!!) I've seen Dylan and there is the same energy there from you when he was young!! I loved the song you sang before picking up the Flying V ( what was it - it Napolionic Wars ?) Truly one of the best real Gigs I've seen will treasure the Memory - Have a Good rest of the tour and I want to say THANK YOU to all of us who were in awe!! 
Boletes

Boletes



Nov 11 2009 9:53 AM

I missed you last night really really gutted :/ kicking myself all day :(
ScarySpaceDementia

ScarySpaceDementia



Nov 10 2009 2:14 AM

We just got back home from Glasgow.  Thanks for a superb hour or so in your company.  The new songs are really exciting, can't wait for the album to come out.

Haste ye back to Scotland ... bigger venue next time as it sounds like quite a few folk couldn't get tickets.

Enjoy the rest of the tour - the audiences to come are in for a special treat :)
MONDO CREEP aka NICK AS FUCK

Nicholas Rostro-graham Farina III



Nov 9 2009 8:20 AM

I love you man.
Austin.

Austin Paul



Nov 7 2009 2:44 AM

Wow Fionn, you are the reason i write haha i'm sure you get that a whole lot but its true. cant wait to hear your new stuff!
Margotree

Margaret Veronica



Nov 7 2009 2:44 AM

i love you
Paddy Hunt

Paddy Hunt



Nov 6 2009 2:23 AM

Hey fionn you are unbelievable... what an inspiration you truly are!

ANYONE READING THIS PLEASE CHECK OUT MY SONG!!
Jane

Jane Austin



Nov 4 2009 9:32 PM

Hi There Fionn Regan,
Your music is great. So you are. Thats why I am big fan of yours Fionn Regan. Keep up the gr8 work. I am proud being your fan.
YY
Walshy

Walshy



Nov 3 2009 11:54 PM

Hey Fionn, was looking forward to yr gig in glasgow on the 9th, gutted to see its sold out!  Is there any chance of extra tickets becoming available?  If there is any chance could you reply as it would be great to go.  If anyone has any tickets to this gig could they please get in touch with me.

Thanks a million John
claire

In London



Nov 2 2009 10:03 PM

More shows, at London please :)
Ligi

Ligi



Nov 1 2009 10:38 PM

I would LOVE it if you would come to America.

Houston, Texas specifically. Please please please!
Laura-May Cullen.(L)You Me At Six.

Laura-May Me At six



Oct 27 2009 3:58 PM

you're playing on the 19th:D
I'll try get my tickets today!
<3
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