The live show at the moment consists of four of us,myself, Eoin McCann,Steven Folan and Donal Kerrin's on drums.
Influences
Leonard Cohen,Grant Lee Buffallo(Philips),The stunning,Neil Young,Bob Dylan,John Martyn,REM,Van Morrison,Ryan Adams,Ron Sexsmith,Nick Drake,Dewey Cox,many many more that escape me as I write..
Sounds Like
sound like a small piece of all my influences with a large piece of myself
Ultan Conlon is from the town of'Loughrea' in the Co.Galway.
At the age of 28 he already has two solo projects under his belt - a live E.P. in 2002 and his
self-titled E.P. in 2005. His last project saw him joining forces with a fellow Galwayman,
John Conneely, for the interesting live act that was UltanJohn (www.myspace.com/ultanjohn)
His first studio album is almost complete and is entitled 'Bless Your Heart'.It is currently in the mixing stages and will be mastered in London on March 31st by the legendary engineer 'Ray Staff'.More info will follow shortly...
Ultan's songs have garnered a lot of interest, with one of his tracks featuring in a British short film "The Beholder", which featured at the Cannes Film festival. Last year the legendary John Martyn featured on a recording of one of Ultan's songs "Really Gone".
Ultan has played at the Electric Picnic, and he has supported John Martyn, Mark Geary, Roesy, Sabrina Dinan,David Kitt and The four of Us amongst others.
Great to see The Will up there. That..s a massive tune. I..ve just changed internet cafes three time to get decent headphones and away from fat women shouting down phones.
Yo Dude, will give you a shout next week im about wed afternoon if you are? Then Im off to France but when I return will go hiking with DE'BOMB! if your up for it. Laters!
hey ultan, cheers man, great stuff yourself, that universe tune is amazing!!! james set up a page a while back, but hasnt logged in for ages... he didnt upload any music either.. best of luck with album man, lookin forward to hearing it...
Dear Ultan, Please support me during “Dublin City Soul Festival Rising Stars Search ‘09” IRELAND that I'm part of, MIRIAM SIELICKA “Not Here With Me” Vote with artist code 1063
Hey Ultan, thanks a million. Same to you, well done on the IMRO showcase. I was gutted not to get chosen, straight after being turned down for an arts council grant. Oh well.... Number 1 must be on the way, haha. I'm playing in the Globe in Dublin on the 15th of April. If you know anyone up there can you tell them to call over. Free gig, I play last at around 10.50. Don't want to be playing to the wall, lol.
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