“If you like your folk singing, if you like your stories listen to Mick Brown” David Dee Moore, Folk Friday Radio.
“Now the place feels like a folk club” Declan Swift, Manager & Sound Engineer, Bridge of Song, Castlebar on hearing Mick’s sound check
“Mick, you’re living the dream, when it comes to music, and creating music as well, you have to live that dream” Keith Finnegan, Galway Talks, Galway Bay Fm
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Mick Brown is a folksinger, Songwriter and Community Music Facilitator based in Galway City. Mick’s songs are rooted and grounded in the traditional and folk style of the west of Ireland. With influences from such iconic folk legends as John Spillane, Christy Moore and Liam Clancy, it is easy to be drawn to Mick’s music.
Mick released his long anticipated debut EP, Remember how we dreamed in 2024. A collection of five original folk songs that remind us of the ephemeral nature of life, and how important it is to make time to share special moments with our loved ones. An authentic journey in song where companionship, solitude and community are explored through the prism of hope.
“Deserved EP of the week, really, really good songs he’s put together. Well recorded in Songcraft Studios, mastered by the fabulous Richard Dowling. He’s done it all right, he’s recorded good songs and produced them to top quality. This is a lovely EP”, David Dee Moore, Folk Friday Radio.
“This CD is a beautiful piece of work, there’s 5 beautiful songs on it. The stories in the songs are wonderful”, Don Stiffe, Songwriter.
“A collection of folk songs which are a tender exploration of life, love and loss, which is sure to resonate deeply with listeners” Connacht Tribune (March 2024)
The collection of original songs was launched by Don Stiffe to a packed audience in Charlie Byrnes bookshop, Galway. The EP was very well received, achieving radio play on various radio stations throughout Ireland and beyond. Featured EP of the week on both The David Dee Moore Show (Folk Friday Radio) and Shannonside/Northern Sound Radio (Powerplay Homegrown – Mike Mulvihill).
Audio – EP of Songs
EP_Remember how we Dreamed, recorded in Songcraft Studios, Garrafrauns. Mastered by Richard Dowling, WAV Mastering, the collection features award winning Michael Chang on violin and Kiwi Geoff Ward on Banjo and Saxophone.
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Previous song releases, Somewhere Further down the Line (Nov 2022) and Huckleberry Finn and Me Line (Aug ’23), and Song for Brigid (Feb ’24) have received widespread radio play throughout Ireland, Uk, and on Global Irish Radio in the US.
The themes of Mick’s songs emphasise community, generosity, peace and nature. During 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.
A previous tour with Breaking the 4th Wall Theatre group has included performances in venues such as Town hall Theatre Galway, Westport Town Hall Theatre and Mulllingar Arts Centre. Mick has opened the show various artists including John Spillane, Padraig Jack and P.J. Murrihy. Currently he hosts a regular gig every Friday in The Western Hotel Galway, inviting various first class guest musicians to join him each week.
Upcoming shows this summer include a gig in the Mick Lally Theatre, Galway, as part of an event celebrating National Heritage week. A headline performance (with band) is scheduled for the Scene on the Green Festival, Kenmare, County Kerry.
Videos – Live Shows
Trad Music at Scene on the Green Festival, Kenmare, County Kerry
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Achievements to date
- Debut CD of original songs, ‘Remember how we Dreamed’ Released 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 – 56,000 views; FB Page – 840 followers; Instagram – 780 followers
- Gaillimh Abu – Song for Galway Hurlers played regularly on Galway Bay FM at time of Hurling final 2017. Performed to massive audience at Pearse Stadium in 2017 at the homecoming party for the victorious Galway hurlers. Performed with full band at Hurling Final free outdoor concert in Eyre Square 2018.
- Eleanor Shanley (ex-De Dannan) sang Mick’s composition ‘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 on link here
- Community Music Group Cheshire House Elastic Band founded and facilitated by Mick won National Sparkchange award for Creativity in Oct 2019, see more on link here
- UK gigs (2019 & 2020), Faversham Kent (with band Atlantach Werp)
Professional Development
- 2025: Strategic Development for Creative Professionals (Postgrad Cert): IADT & Creative Futures Academy
- 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.
Stage requirements
MICK BROWN – SOLO SHOWS
1. 1 x Vocal: Shure SM58 or similar vocal microphone on a boom stand for vocals and harmonica.
2. 2 x Guitar inputs/DI box’s (1 x Nylon string guitar and 1 x Acoustic steel string guitar)
3. 1 x monitor on stage
4. 1 x Armless chair
MICK BROWN – DUO SHOW
1. 2 x Vocal: Shure SM58 or similar vocal microphone on boom stands for vocals.
2. 2 x Guitar inputs/DI box’s (1 x Nylon string guitar and 1 x Acoustic steel string guitar)
3. 1 x Mandolin Di/Line
3 1 x Banjo Di/Line
4. 2 x monitors on stage
5. 2 x armless chairs
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CONTACT INFO
Mick Brown
Email: mick@mickbrownfolksinger.com
Phone: 00 353 87 2145 119