Mick Brown is a folksinger, Songwriter based in Galway City. Mick’s songs are rooted in the fabric of his life which embraces community and are grounded in the traditional and folk style of the west of Ireland. Mick’s debut EP, Remember how we Dreamed, was released on 4th April 2024, launched that evening by Singer Songwriter Don Stiffe in Charlie Byrnes Bookshop.
“The stories in the songs are wonderful. This CD is a beautiful piece of work, there’s 5 beautiful songs on it” Don Stiffe
Mick was interviewed by Keith Finnegan on his ‘Galway Talks’ show on Galway Bay Fm Thurs 4th April, interview starts at 20.25, listen here
Connacht Tribune 31st March, article on EP launch read article here
The EP was chosen as ‘EP of the week’ by David Dee Moore on his Folk Friday Radio Show: “Deserved EP of the week, really really good songs Mick’s put together. Well recorded in Soundcraft Studios, mastered by the fabulous Richard Dowling. He’s done it all right, he’s recorded good songs and produced them to top quality. If you like your folk singing, if you like your stories listen to Mick Brown. This is a lovely EP”, David Dee Moore, Folk Friday Radio
The EP has received radio play on various radio shows since its release including: Galway Bay Fm, Midwest Radio, Shannonside/Northern Sound Radio, Radio Kerry, Tipp Midwest and Global Irish Radio.
Mick was the headline act in a gig at the Michael J Quille Centre, Kilgarvan last Saturday 6th April. He will be supporting Padraig Jack at the Bridge of Song, Castlebar mid-May ’24. More gig announcements to follow.
Mick’s previous song releases, Somewhere Further down the Line (Nov 2022) and Huckleberry Finn and Me Line (Aug ’23), and most recent release of Song for Brigid (Feb’24) have received widespread radio play throughout Ireland, and also in the UK. With influences including John Spillane, Christy Moore, Liam Clancy and Bob Dylan, it is easy to be drawn to Mick’s music.
During his live shows Mick likes to engage the audience with good humorous banter about his travels up and down the byroads of life. Songs are embellished with tales of the inspiration for his original folk songs. Audience members are invited to participate on a journey through song.
Videos – Live Shows
Trad Music at Scene on the Green Festival, Kenmare, County Kerry
Audio – EP of Songs
EP_Remember how we Dreamed, recorded in Songcraft Studios, Garrafrauns, features award winning Michael Chang on violin and Geoff Ward on Banjo and Saxophone. To listen_click link here
Media & Press, Interviews & Articles – click link here
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Achievements to date
- Debut CD of original songs, ‘Remember how we Dreamed’ released and launched by Don Stiffe 6th April 2024
- 3 original song releases to date, Somewhere Further down the Line (Nov 2022) and Huckleberry Finn and Me Line (Aug ’23), Song for Brigid (Feb ’24)
- Radio Play: Rte Raidió na Gaeltachta, Galway Bay Fm, Clare Fm, Midwest Radio, HIghland Radio, Shannonside/Northern Sound Radio, Radio Kerry, Cork C103, Eastcoast Fm, KCLR and Global Irish Radio
- YouTube – 51,000 views; FB Page – 800 followers; Instagram – 625 followers
- Gaillimh Abu – Song for Galway Hurlers played regularly on Galway Bay FM at time of Hurling final 2017. Mick played the song to a massive audience at Pearse Stadium in 2017 at the homecoming party for the victorious Galway hurlers. Mick also performed with a band he assembled at Galway City Business Association’s Hurling Final event, Eyre Square 2018.
- Eleanor Shanley (ex-De Dannan) sang Mick’s song ‘The Gift of Life’ at an event in Circle of life Garden, Salthill, Galway in Oct 2017. This was part of an organ donor awareness raising event organised by Galway based charity ‘Strange Boat Foundation’. Similar events were run across 5 continents in tandem with this event. Parts of the event & performance featured on on RTE, TV3 & TG4 tv and on the main Irish Radio stations, see more: here
- Community Music Group Cheshire House Elastic Band, which Mick set up and supports won National Sparkchange award for Creativity in Oct 2019, see more: here
Notable Performances
- Scene on the Green Festival, Kenmare, Co.Kerry Aug ’23 – headline show
- Drimoleague Singing Festival May 2022 – Special guest support slot for John Spillane
- UK gigs (2019 & 2020), Faversham Kent (with band Atlantach Werp)
- Summer 2019 – Tour of arts venues including Town Hall Theatre Galway, Westport Town Hall, Mullingar Arts Centre, Carrabane Village Theatre & Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone supporting Breaking the 4th Wall theatre group.
Professional Development
- Jan – May 2023: Techniques of Songwriting Course UCD (Guest lecturers: Paul Brady & Brian McGloinn – Ye Vagabonds)
- Pulse College: Audio Visual Tech for Live Streaming of Performance Events – Fetac level 6 (2021) & Audio Tech course (2022). Development of skills in the area of music recording & production.
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CONTACT INFO
Mick Brown
Email: mick@mickbrownfolksinger.com
Phone: 00 353 87 2145 119
