February is a busy time for Belfast music, 5 days, 42 concerts performed by over 150 artists sees the return of the Nashville Songwriters Festival. Not many people know that Nashville is the sister city of Belfast and the songwriting festival is just one way our heritage is shared with...
Read MoreA few weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph Kyle John Suckling a widely respected and acclaimed Irish singer songwriter. Kyle is embarking on the release of his debut album entitled “I am Tree” due out later this year these catchy, beautifully crafted songs, have been compared to some...
Read MoreLast night I had the opportunity to develop my music photography skills by covering Ben Glover's 'Through the Noise' album launch. The photos are all shot in full manual mode and with only being able to photograph during the first three songs it was great to work under pressure. The night...
Read MoreI am just back from a brilliant night in the Black box, Belfast launch the debut album (When the Time Comes) of the stunningly talented Eilidh Patterson. Eilidh (pronounced “I – Lee”) Patterson is a 25 year old singer/songwriter from Derry, N.Ireland, whose style is influenced by a combination of folk, country, gospel and bluegrass music.
Born into a line of singers, poets and folk musicians, Eilidh’s natural creative talents were nurtured through impromptu fireside ‘sessions’. Formal lessons on piano, violin and flute would follow and, aged fifteen, Eilidh would experience her own musical epiphany. Read More
