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Paul Mulligan
Folk / Acoustic / Country

New Album featuring John Prine



Kinvara, Galway
Ireland

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Member Since6/17/2006
Band Websitewww.paulmulligan.com
Band Members
Paul Mulligan: gtrs & voc. Jimmy Fitzgerald: gtrs, backing Voc. Rob Stein: pedal steel, Paul Jonson: bass. Bruno Stahelin: drums, Paul Gunning: accordion, Ivor Ottley: fiddle. Brendan O Regan : Mandolin & Bouzouki, Tony Trundle and Mette Jensen and Elaine King on Backing vocals.
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Growing up in the Ireland in the seventies, lying in the midddle of a field looking up at the stars at night , learning to play my guitar quietly in the dark after lights out in a boarding school......discovering the music of John Prine, Tom Waits,Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan,Randy Newman, James Taylor, Hank Williams, , JJ Cale, Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, ...........the falling leaves, snow on a rope, the wind and the rain, the sun through the leaves of the overhanging trees, the sticky sound of my car tyres on a hot tar road..................to be continued!

Sounds LikePauls album "Strong Friend" is available now on iTunes. There are two duets with John Prine. Click on the links to preview and purchase individual tracks or the whole album.

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend.. Blue Cortina

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Strong Friend.. Strong Friend

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Voices.. Voices

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Aimless Love.. Aimless Love (featuring John Prine)

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Small Town.. Small Town

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - My Time Is Not My Own.. My Time Is Not My Own

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Butterflies and Moths.. Butterflies And Moths

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Fifteen Years Ago.. Fifteen Years (featuring John Prine)

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Trouble On My Mind.. Trouble On My Mind

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Back Home to You.. Back Home To You

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Monsters.. Monsters

Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend - Do It Right Now.. Do It Right Now
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Paul Mulligan - Strong Friend

"Galway-based singer-songwriter, Paul Mulligan, may not be a name that's familiar to many, but it's pretty certain that many will be familiar with the name of John Prine who contributes vocals and guitar to a couple of tracks on Strong Friend -- one of which is Prine's own song "Aimless Love." You can possibly imagine what Strong Friend might sound like just from that opening paragraph. Mulligan brings his easy, story-telling into a predominately acoustic musical setting that draws subtly on both his native Irish tradition and the American country influences that one might associate with Prine. Of his fellow countrymen, Mulligan is probably closest in style to Christy Hennessy in both the personal, reflective nature of his lyrics and the delicate, sensitive delivery of his vocals. Strong Friend is a beautifully understated collection of dreams gone by and the usual unrest with everyday life. The songs are both penned and delivered with poise and sensitivity, asking the right questions and tugging at the right heartstrings." Mike Wilson-folking.com

"This, his debut album, reveals a talented and sensitive songwriter - Mulligan plays excellent acoustic guitar backed up by a bevy of capable musicians -The music inhabits the territory between Hank Williams, James Taylor and Christy Moore, painting an aural picture of personal angst without touching the hell realms of Damien Rice et al." Keith Fitton-Rock and Reel magazine

Don't be fooled by the sweetness of the music, folks... this guy's lyrics have teeth! Frances Dutton, Blu FM, Australia

Biography

Paul was born in Dublin and grew up in Kells Co. Meath. He began writing songs at 14 years old on a borrowed guitar, finding it easier to make up his own songs than to learn somebody elses! His music is influenced by Irish and American traditional music and by the great contemporary folk songwriters like John Prine, Guy Clarke, and Townes Van Zandt He moved to Kinvara Co. Galway in 1996 where he set up the “Audiomonkey” recording studio, and began developing his songcraft. His songs have received praise from Paul Brady, Maura O Connell, Charlie McGettigan and John Prine, who makes a guest appearance on Pauls recently released album "Strong Friend".

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Dec 11 2009 8:41 PM

Hi! :)

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Michael's Disciples

Michael's Disciples



Dec 9 2009 12:32 AM

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Nov 27 2009 2:07 PM

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James Del Music

James Del Music



Nov 23 2009 9:29 PM

Hey thanks a million for the add Paul. I'm only new to myspace and i hope you can check out my music and hope you like it. Thanks again take care.
Michael Brunnock

Michael Brunnock



Nov 19 2009 12:30 AM

Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
Chad Dughi

Chad Dughi



Nov 13 2009 12:17 AM

Hello there, Paul. I hope you are keeping warm and well. Stopped in for a listen to "Monsters," just now. It's a lovely song, that is strangely soothing and haunting at the same time. The finger style playing is brilliant.

Sent Cian a happy birthday message, last week, after a reminder appeared on my home page. Was thinking of sending Richard Burton a birthday greeting, as well, then realized he'd probably take it the wrong way. His birthday was on November 10th, according to the reminder.

Off to do a gig at a local brewery tap-room, aptly named Twisted Pine. It beats playing at cafés where half the audience is glued to the screens of laptops. Last time I was stuck in that situation, I started suggesting possible google searches: "This next one comes from Sleepy John Estes, from Ripely, Tennessee. There's a great photo of him using a pencil and a rubber band for a capo. Don't know if it can be found online. Look him up and let me know."

Gradually, I'm finding venues that are more conducive, but it hasn't been easy. Sometimes, I find myself missing the worst nights at Tully's. That said, the world owes me nothing.

All the best and all the rest and thanks for the music.
Mike Wilson

Mike Wilson



Nov 7 2009 2:48 PM

Thanks Paul... I can remember when I was 21!!
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Nov 6 2009 11:40 AM

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If you don't have the chance to request the list of donations in kind, please add HelpCharity to your Top Friends!

Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!

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Oct 28 2009 6:37 PM

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BEIGE FISH



Oct 21 2009 9:50 PM

thanks for adding,Paul -really enjoyed listening- great acoustic guitar on "Strong Friend- love from Beige Fish
Michael Brunnock

Michael Brunnock



Oct 11 2009 2:30 AM

Michael Brunnock will be performing with his Irish Band "Little Palace" November 5th 8pm Whelans, Dublin November 7th 9pm Headfort Arms, Kells, Co. Meath November 12th 8pm The Backroom, Navan, Co. Meath Little Palace will be releasing their New Single "Beekeeper" from their latest album Invitation Time. We all hope to see you there. Keep Music Alive go hear a show.
Ninure da Hippie

Ninure Da Hippie



Sep 25 2009 3:06 PM

Do you have any idea how hard it is to come up with something orginal to say?

I mean everybody says “You rock”. or “Your music is great”

So, I’ll just say this: You know what you’re doing. Keep on doing it.


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Sep 22 2009 6:06 PM

Thanks so much for the "cyber" friendship! Spread some Love and spread the music!
And if you have a spare moment on a rainy day you're welcome to pop in and listen to my tunes....Cheers, Wayne
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Sep 10 2009 12:47 PM

Today I like to inform you, that you can read and watch interviews with your favorit country stars in Enlgish, German and French at http://www.CountryHome.de/Interviews .

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Michael Caruso Music

Michael Caruso Music



Aug 11 2009 5:43 PM

hi paul...just wanted reach out and say thanks for your support and wish you continued success in all your very awesome work...be well paul..and rock on...m.c.
Countrymusic24

Countrymusic24



Jul 31 2009 12:53 PM

Hope to see you at the...
Hoffe, wir sehen uns auf dem...

2. High Noon Festival in Borgholzhausen / Germany
15. + 16. August 2009
www.High-Noon-Festival.de

Yours / Euer
Countrymusic24.com Team
She Gave Up Eating On Wednesdays

She Gave Up Eating On Wednesdays



Jul 22 2009 11:54 PM

greetings & salutations
MillardArt

MillardArt



Jul 19 2009 11:04 PM

Thanks for the add!!
Francis

Francis



Jul 19 2009 10:52 PM

Gonna to put some P.M. to air tonight, Monday 20th, on Random Groove, BLU FM 89.1, between 8-10pm Aust. Eastern Standard Time, and streaming at www.blufm.org.au. A welcome addition to the program!
Ninure da Hippie

Ninure Da Hippie



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Francis



Jun 15 2009 3:12 AM

Thanks for the add, Paul.
Don't be fooled by the sweetness of the music, folks... this guy's lyrics have teeth!
cheers-
Francis.
GAVIN RYAN

GAVIN RYAN



May 27 2009 3:14 PM

Hey paul, if you're in Dublin this Sunday and have no plans...my album launch is on in the Cobblestone with band, brass and craic. Doors 9pm. Hope to see you there and if not, have a great weekend : )
gav
Kinky Friedman

Kinky Friedman



May 27 2009 6:04 AM

Kinky Friedman has moved to my his new MySpace. Which will be more representative of his campaign for Governor of the State of Texas in 2010. So follow Kinky to www.myspace.com/texansforkinky, and add the "Kinkster" again. Thanks for all your continued support.
Chad Dughi

Chad Dughi



May 22 2009 6:16 PM

Hey Paul - Just found an email from Arts Officer Harold in my yahoo account. It's the first time I've receive a message from him that in any way related to me. I am not even sure where he got my address! At any rate, his message says that you, Tony Trundle and John Faulkner are at the Galway Museum, tomorrow. I will hurry to the airport as soon as I sign out, here. If I don't get there in time, I hope it goes well. It's not a bad spot to play. Only don't set up under that boat they got hanging from the ceiling - just in case, like.

Recent books from the library: two biographies on Townes Van Zandt, two novels by Charles Bukowski
Michael Dickinson

Michael Dickinson



May 19 2009 9:34 PM

Hi Paul, I've just uploaded a new song "ISLAND SONG" and I thought while your treading water would you give me your thoughts on my new song----you've been there wore the T.SHIRT
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