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Have Voice, Will Travel...

  • 04-10-2007 4:45pm
    #1
    bluevoice
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭


    Hiya

    I'm a singer and songwriter recently moved to Ireland from the States. I have been looking for places to play - pretty much anywhere. So far I have been invited to a couple of Open Mics/Showcases - and I have one solo gig. A friend of mine who is pretty well known has also invited me to open for him for some of his gigs while he's here - other than that, however I am having a difficult time finding places to play - I am coming from the cafe/coffehouse scene in Seattle, where you play for an hour to an hour and a half and either get paid or play for a suggested donation. Is there anything similar here? Or even anything different - I just want to sing and put myself out there! :-)

    I would also love to open for a more established local artist or two or three - if anyone needs an opening act!

    You can hear me and my songs on my MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/niceolblue

    Thanks a mil!

    - Niceol Blue


Comments

  • #2
    eoghan-strange
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭eoghan-strange


    Hey there,I'm a singer/songwriter from Limerick.I know of a few venues that openly embrace new music.Unfortunately alot of them prefer to have bands as opposed to Singer/songwriter types.Although,If I could get enough interest I might try and press them for an acoustic night.If we got enough support I could probably press for a regular acoustic slot.
    If You would be up for it,and I could get more people onboard then I'd make the calls.


  • #3
    bluevoice
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭bluevoice


    That sounds great! I'm totally up for it. I'll be based out of Galway - but I am willing to travel around - in fact I expect it! :-)

    Thanks a mil, and let me know!

    - Niceol


  • #4
    Frankiestylee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭Frankiestylee


    There are a fair few places around Dublin, but that's a bit out of the way I guess. Not too sure about paying musicians, Ireland seems to be pretty poor in that respect.


  • #5
    eoghan-strange
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭eoghan-strange


    So I've been looking around Limerick,so far none of the places I've been chatting with want an acoustic night.I have no idea why.I think it'd be really popular.
    Anyway.Sorry.


  • #6
    bluevoice
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭bluevoice


    So...any advice for a singer/songwriter wanting to get some paying gigs in and around Galway City? Or even further out?
    As I said before, I don't have a car, but anywhere the bus goes, I can go too! :-)


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