Influences:
Alfons,Winslow,Norman,Vincent, Ennio Morricone (his myspace influence), C. Stevens, the Pogues, Psychedelic Furs, Lick the Tins, G. Lightfoot, N. Drake, J. Gonzalez, P.LuPone, Gilbert & Sullivan, Webber and Rice, P. Gabriel, Enya, N. McMaster, J.Prine, Beatles, James, Crowded House, the Shins, 1000 Maniacs, Imogen Heap, S. Robinson, the Pixies, the Lemonheads, E. Costello, Ramones, Police, Talking Heads, Fleet Foxes, s. Colvin, M. Carpenter, C. King, O.Redding, J.Mitchell, P. Seeger, R. Havens, N.Griffith, Dream Academy, Etta James, L.Cohen, Irish Brigade, the Smiths, Innocence Mission, O'Connar, C.Lauper, B. Orton, B. Bragg, N. Diamond, Mamas and Papas, M. Gaye, E.Cassidy, N.Simone, Steeldrivers, N.Lowe, Mozart, the Proclaimers, E.McEvoy, P. Benatar, B. Idol, P.Griffin, A.Shankar, the Weepies, R. Spektor, S. Vega, M. Cohen, M. Johnson, M. Shocked, T. Chapman, B. Marley, B. Dylan, D. Williams, L. Williams, G. Winston, K. Rusby, the Frames (love them), the Alarm, the Rave-Ups, They Eat Their Own, Uncle Tupelo, REM, Yaz, the Sundays, CCR, Fleetwood Mac, the Hollies........
The greatest musical composers taught her the show factor. The influence of her two older brothers blended the fusion of alternative, punk and soul. Molly Irene grew up with her ears on the records of Folk, Motown, Irish, Country and Musicals. After years acting and recording in Kansas City and St. Louis (hometown) and performing nationally and Internationally she is emerging in the Nashville music scene as an adaptable writer as well.
Molly Irene moved to Nashville, TN in the fall of 2004 to challenge her songwriting and produce many more independent and original albums. However, while performing and building her personal catalog of original material for future production a Celtic album of primarily traditional tunes was beckoning completion. Her travels to Ireland in 2001, her experiences as a competitive Irish dancer and the musical legends she’s worked and performed with in Nashville inspired curiosity with her heritage and folk / world influences. Earned Heart and Linnet Be is an extension of gratitude to so many guiding influences for Molly Irene.
Earned Heart and Linnet Be is her Nashville debut album with 13 Celtic-Americana songs consisting of traditional, contemporary and one pop-roots original (Fat Piggy). The June 2009 release of this album is also celebrated with member’s of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra: Producer Pat McInerney and Engineer Thomm Jutz. Pat and Thomm brought the finest Nashville session musicians to Thomm’s studio in Mount Juliet, TN. Together new life has been given to classic songs born from Celtic, Appalachian, Quaker, Scottish and Contemporary Folk catalogs.
What follows - another release of originals composed since her relocation to Nashville. Many perceptions and changes for this artist have yet to be discovered by fans. To hear a sample of her current original works go to track 1: Ten Feet Under the Bog:
http://www.myspace.com/mollyirenemusic
Stay tuned for more recordings and performances!
Video provided by Stephen Engelmeier.
Sing for You
But I lied Molly... I woke up this morning and decided to write a new song instead of going to work! But what will my creditors think? But I don't care.. If I am gone to TEXAS next spring... don't be alarmed... It was just the Buster whirl-winding it away from Tennessee! Ran into Pat M the other night at Joe Bs show at Browns.... You just never laugh enough with that percussionist/humorist...do ya? Carry On! I am.....
Hey hunie! Wanted to invite you to my boyfriends show tonite if you would like to come and then hang with me and my friends! Keri will be there also so should be fun! 615-974-9309..show starts at 6 so let me know or meet us out
Love Celtic music!! It's part of my heritage. I like the way you present it with a mountain country flair. Enjoyed listening. It's nice to know we have roots too. And your music keeps it alive. Thanks for sharing your talent. Wish you much success.
There's the Molly Girl! Miss ya babe.... Thanks for the invite for your CD release- see u there hopefully and thank you for your comment... Being the Buster and Blue is a full time gig...lol Kev
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