Im influenced by everything i listen to...and see, but to name a few of my favourite artists...minni ripperton, kate bush, annie lennox, the carpenters, dionne warwick, joni mitchell, roberta flack...
Twenty five year old Dublin born singer/ songwriter Roberta Howett came onto the international music scene in 2004 when she was one of a select few to be chosen as a finalist to compete live on The X-Factor. Managed by Sharon Osbourne, Roberta was also afforded the opportunity to perform on an arena tour around the UK, including Wembley arena, and the Manchester arena.
Roberta's musical background began at an early age and is grounded in classical training.
Her passion for performing led her to sing in many venues around Ireland, including Bar Number Five, an exclusive Dublin Jazz venue.
After competing on X-Factor, Roberta was encouraged to move to London as she began working with UK based producers.
In April of this year Roberta sang her breakthrough vocal ballad Shadows, live on Ireland's well known TV3 station. Shadows has also recently been play-listed on Dublin's Q102 radio station as well as on their sister stations in Limerick and Cork.
Roberta has recently moved back to Ireland. Having studied at the Method Centre in London for the past year, under Brian Timoney, she devoloped her skills in acting. Roberta landed many lead parts in theatre productions including the part of 'Alison' in John Osbourne's 'Look Back in Anger', 'Girl' in Hemingway's 'Hills Like White Elephants', and 'Nina' in 'Truly Madly Deeply'.
It's been awhile since we last spoke and I just wanted to stop by and send my sincere best wishes. I'd really like to begin running your songs on my site and possibly my upcoming radio show if you're cool with that. Let me know.
Thank you for the add!!I enjoy your songs and your wonderful voice!I like your list of influences. Karen Carpenter would have been proud of your performance of her song on X Factor!Is that you doing backup vocals on your originals?
I’m launching my new single, “It’s Coming Down”, with a full band show at The Button Factory (formerly Temple Bar Music Centre) on Sunday, June 29th. The band will showcase new songs from my forthcoming album and favourites from my recent album ‘A Whisper in a Riot’.
Very special guests on the night are The Last Tycoons.
The song is available for download on iTunes from Monday, July 7th.
Doors 7.30. 10e.
The song is being featured as the PICK OF THE WEEK on the Strawberry Alarm Clock on FM104 at 8.30 am every morning this week.
Hey Roberta, How are you? Thanks for the add and hi from all here at TheNextSensation.
