Sunday Unplugged: Niamh Mc Glinchey & James Bradley

Niamh’s roots are in Folk and Traditional Music, however in recent years Niamh has ventured into Country and Bluegrass also; not to mention composing and performing her own material. Niamh’s musical influences include; Cara Dillon, Mary Black, Kate Rusby, Alison Krauss,The Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris, Kimmie Rhodes and Willie Nelson.

Niamh took part in many singing competitions including; Lough Neagh Feis, Scor and Fleadhs, which helped fine-tune her abilities. Niamh has performed on many prestigious platforms; Millenium Forum Derry, An Driaocht Theatre Blanchardstown, Craic Theatre Coalisland, Burnavon Theatre Cookstown, Iveigh Theatre Banbridge, Ardhowen Theatre Enniskillen, Olympia Theatre Dublin and none other than the hallowed turf of Croke Park for the National League Final in 2008. Also notable are live performances on radio stations including; Downtown Radio, BBC Radio Ulster/Radio Foyle and Mid 106.

In recent times, Niamh has supported numerous artists including; Daniel O’Donnell, Louise Morrissey, Bagatelle, Frances Black, Derek Ryan, Andy Irvine, Mickey Coleman and more recently Nathan Carter.

Support from James Bradley. The father of 4 is an experienced artist on the local cover scene and recently quit a management role in retail to pursue his dream. The EP ‘Better Place’ cites influences including The Jam, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor and Counting Crows and gives us a glimpse of the range of songs we should expect in the future. He has been gathering a solid fan base by doing prestigious gigs like The Grocers Ball at the Culloden Hotel and The Rory McIlroy Foundational. Regular radio play on Q Radio as well as a recent glowing review in HotPress Magazine shows Bradley’s potential.

ADM: PASS THE HAT
Bring Your Own Booze
DOORS @ 6PM

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