In no particular order:Pink Floyd, Duke special, Jeff Buckley, The Doors, Elvis, the Strokes, Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, Rolling stones, The Beatles, Super Grass, Bowie, Rory Gallagher, Muse, Doves, the Band, Stevey Wonder, Miles davis, Nirvana, Arcade Fire, Fionn Regan, Howling Bells, Midlake, Ryan Adams, Johnny Cash, Velvet underground, the Bees,yeah yeah yeahs and many many more
Brought up in Navan in a family of six boys, Simon Fagan’s musical career started at an early age when he joined the local brass band before being sent to school on a music scholarship. He went on to study trumpet and composition in both the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
After graduating he spent a couple of years singing with a number of bands in both Glasgow and Dublin before going solo in late 2007. It was then that he started writing music closer to him and has since opened for both Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson and performed lead vocals at the Beatle’s ‘Love’ Concert in the National Concert Hall.
Simon uses elements of jazz and soul to produce his own take on old-fashioned rock ‘n roll. His debut EP, ‘Hired And Fired’, was released through SiAn Records in early March ‘09 with tours in Ireland and the UK and Egypt, which saw him play over 60 gigs and appear and over 20 radio shows including 9 BBC radio shows and co-present the Big Drive Home on Cairo’s biggest pop station, Nile FM.
Currently Fagan and entourage are touring throughout Ireland to promote his new single 'Falling Into You', with gigs in Dublin, Limerick and Cork and along with National radio interviews.
Simon will spend the rest of the year giging in Ireland and the UK before returning to the studio in January with his production collaborator Martin Quinn (Brian Kennedy, Juliet Turner, Turn…). Where Simon will record his debut album, due for release in early 2010.
"Rhythmically infectious, with appropriate brass interjections, and a catchy hook or two. He has a sturdy pop voice, and tons of confidence." (Jackie Hayden, Hotpress)
"Simon has put life into jazz/pop music and made himself a cocktail of some cracking song’s, it’s got every angle going for it in both chart and live music success I am loving this Ep all the way" 6/6 (T.Halpin, MusicReview.com)
"Bring the Dance is a high energy jazzy number that raises the bar for singer songwriters everywhere. The song's composition, vibrant sound and Simon's vocal performance surpass anything released by any recent male, Irish, singer songwriters." (Paul Murphy, Dop-d.ie)
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Hey Simon, great to have you here as well. How's da form with you? Still touring as I see. So, what should I say: Happy Gigging! Have a fabulous week, so do I. Slán, N* xo xo
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.
We are playing in Whelans this Friday 28th of August for a farewell show before we head to Canada to record our Debut album. Its the last time we will be playing for quite a while.
Be great if you could make it in! Could really use the support!
Hey there... not sure if you got my text after the show? Was lovely sharing the stage with you and your band.. really great show it was.. Hope to see you again soon. Lx
Hey there ! thanks a million for being my "myspace" friend ! it was great meeting you, loved your song, loved your voice, loved the atmosphere you created that sunday night in Dublin...hope i'll see you again soon, take care, kisses from belgium, caroline
Hey Simon, our July/August launch Issue is up online now on our myspace page. Come by and check it out! Its jam packed with news, interviews and live reviews featuring the best of Meath music, art and culture. Printed version will be free to pick up around the county in the next two weeks, let us know what you think
if you happen to be in the big shamoke tonight, we are supporting Ruthie Foster in Whelans. We hit the main stage at 8.15pm which is a tad early mais c'est la vie.
Tip: get your special edition discounted ticket from the blond girl wearing a polka-dot scarf reading Ulysses at the end of the front bar between 7 and 8pm.
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