User:Shane Ó Fearghail

Shane Ó Fearghail is an Irish Singer-songwriter living in Vienna. From Dublin, his musical style fits neatly into the Irish Indie Folk box. Likened to REM, Crowded House, Rufus Wainright III, Glen Hansard and Ron Sexsmith, it is easy to see where his songwriting loyalties lie. Irish music however, is his first love.

“An uber professional at all his own appearances and whilst playing together with others. Always focused on his music, he captivates every audience. Indeed great songwriting meets high musical sense. A fantastic artist!” Bernd Rossmann – Reinhardt Best Acoustics – Germany

Born From Tradition - The New Album Born From Tradition is an Irish folk album. In mirth and measure. It is an album that comes back to the idea of home. I suppose it’s me holding my hands up to say, this is who I am and where I come from. No excuses and no compromises. No apologies. Working on this album has helped me understand what connection really means. And with that information, comes a new found admiration. Self produced, Born From Tradition (Shane's fourth album), contains ten ballads. – Shane used the time to record his new “Irish” album ‘Born From Tradition”. Recorded between Dublin and Vienna, the first sessions of vocal and guitar where put down at AP Studios Dublin before lockdown. The remainder was recorded and produced in Vienna with the help of friends and great musicians during Covid-19 restrictions. Five tracks are self penned, two of which are in the Irish language (written by Shane and Róisín Ní Bhriain). The remaining four songs are ballads that have had an impact on Shane's writing and singing since he was a child. They help tell the story. And that’s what this album is all about.

''Shane Ó Fearghail’s new album is a pearl waiting to be discovered. A moment of calm reflection for the times we live in. Born From Tradition is the manifesto of an extremely authentic artist.” Adrian Coleașă – Midnight Burst (Romania).''

At home with family is where it all started musically speaking. Having worked internationally in the Animation industry for over ten years, Shane played shows and “Trad Sessions”, writing and singing wherever he went. Becoming a professional musician it seemed was the next logical step. Head hunted by labels big and small, this Dubliner was destined to follow his own path as an independent musician. With four albums and three EP releases to his name “Born From Tradition”, Shane’s new release, is an exclusive Irish Folk album that takes him home.

Shane Ó Fearghail & The Host. As a successful live performer Shane tours solo and also with his band ‘The Host’. Hailing from Austria, Claudia Heidegger (Fiddle), Emily Velasquez (Bass), David Butschek (Percussion); together Shane & The Host are an eclectic group of musicians. The style has a distinct Irish feel, rattled with traditional Gaelic and Appalachian roots and rhythms. Up tempo, crowd engaging and full of soul, all singing; this ensemble makes for a great live experience.

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