Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland’s most highly

regarded and successful artists. He crosses musical boundaries again and again,

incorporating folk, rock, blues traditional Irish & classic pop styles into his songwriting.

His live performances, whether solo or with full band, include

songs from his extensive catalog of 40 years. Often classified

as a musicians’ musician, Paul Brady’s songs have been

covered by a huge array of major artists.

He began to write songs in the early 80s and has since

forged a reputation as one of Ireland’s finest singersongwriters,

releasing many popular and critically acclaimed

records. Songs such as The Island, Crazy Dreams, Nothing

But The Same Old Story, Nobody Knows, Follow On, The

Long Goodbye, The Homes of Donegal and Paradise Is Here

have, over the years, given joy and emotional sustenance to

generations of Irish at home and abroad.

Soon after the release of ‘Hard Station’, his first album of his

own compositions in 1981, his songwriting began to come to

the attention of artists worldwide and his first ‘cover’ came

the following year when Carlos Santana recorded ‘Night

Hunting Time’. Since then his songs have been sung by

many international artists including Tina Turner, Cher, Carole King, Art Garfunkel,

Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker, Cliff Richard, Trisha Yearwood and Phil Collins and, closer to

home, Ronan Keating, Joe Dolan, Dickie Rock, Maura O’Connell, Liam Clancy and Mary

Black.

With more than sixteen albums to date, the most recent release ‘The Vicar St Sessions

Vol.1’ was recorded live in premiere Dublin venue Vicar St in 2001 and it features

collaborations with many of Paul’s contemporaries and special guests.

An evening with Paul Brady on stage is a captivating experience, as he invites you into

his world of songs and music in a way that will surprise in its intimacy, sense of fun and

raw power.

By now a well-loved ‘elder statesman’ of the Irish musical community, he continues to

garner respect and admiration from today’s younger writers and performers. Glen

Hansard, Imelda May, Wallis Bird, Declan O’Rourke and new kid on the block Hozier are

among the many that hold him in high regard.

In November 2015 Paul was awarded a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from The

National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland which was presented by The President of

Ireland, Michael D. Higgins.

For more information on Paul’s music and his career please visit www.paulbrady.com

And

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paul-Brady-Music/129909504645