Michelle Brennan

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Happy

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Released: May 19, 2006

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Happy
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Of Darkness and Fire
4:57
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My Heart Aches For You
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400 Blackbirds
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Autumnal Homecoming
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Genre: Acoustic / Blues / Experimental
Location Ir
Profile Views: 27454
Last Login: 2/12/2013
Member Since 5/19/2006
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
....Create your own custom ..MySpace Layouts...... Michelle Brennan is a Irish based songwriter and vocalist, with a unique take on the blues. .... Originally from Ireland, her enthralling mix of smokey nursery-rhyme vocals and traditional Sean Nos influenced performance has developed through two self released EPs, "Happy?" and "With Hannah's Help". .... Recently, she has performed at The Gypsy Hotel, The Boogaloo, The Slaughtered Lamb, Monkeychews, The Good Ship and Cafe de Paris in London. When in Ireland, gigs have included Temple Bar Music Centre, The Sunday Roast,The Lobby, Whelan's, The Crane Lane, Spalpin Fanac, Sirius Arts Centre, and The Bodega.Ladyfest was also a highlight. Michelle was shortlisted for Whelan's "Brave New Stage" competition in 2005.In 2006 her song 'Darkness & Fire' was the opener on Southern Fried 2 compilation. Michelle is finally working on her new album.New tracks are being perfected. Watch this space for news of upcoming gigs and media appearances... Please say hello and cheers for your support!.... ..Reviews.. "Autumnal Homecoming has a hushed magical quality, like sitting around a campfire in the wood and watching through the tops of the trees the sparks disappear into the stars.The nagging emotional pull of Darkness and Fire is the sound of resignation made elegiac." .. (Evening Echo) "haunting" "I close my eyes and I am transported to a smokey blues club when I hear her voice" ........
Members
Michelle Brennan - Songwriter/Vocals .. My Heart Aches For You written and performed by Michelle Brennan & Mark Duffy. 400 Blackbirds guitar and vocals Rob Wedgebury
Influences
Billie Holliday, Nick Cave, Tindersticks, Elvis, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Antony & the Johnsons, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, The Cure, The Pixies, Curtis Mayfield, Gillian Welch, Shirley Bassey, Bjork, Hope Sandoval, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, 10,000 Maniacs, Emmylou Harris,Little Jimmy Scott,The Pretenders,The Breeders,Edith Piaf,June Carter,Dolly Parton,Michelle Shocked,Dolores Keane,Mary Coughlan,The Smiths,Nina Simone.
Sounds Like
herself!