Dani Larkin | Odhran Murphy

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Dani Larkin

Picked by RTE Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Double J (Australia) and Folk Radio UK as a rising star on the Irish folk and alternative scene, 2021 has been the breakthrough year for emerging alt-folk artist Dani Larkin. With the release of her debut album ‘Notes For A Maiden Warrior’. Nominated for ‘Best Album’ at this years Northern Ireland Music Prize, and 'Best Emerging Artist' at RTE Folk Awards, Dani Larkin has been an artist picking up speed with each release, and one that has been making her mark on the industry, in her own way.

With appearances last year at The Great Escape, Doolin Folk fest, Folk Alliance, and selected to open for Snow Patrol to sold-out venues of London's Palladium Theatre, the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, as well as a special home show for Hot House Flowers - she is a live act not to be missed.

To mark the release of her debut album, she joined forces with the Irish Arts Centre (New York) for a special one off livestream show (already over 4k views!), and the album was picked up on several big folk editorial Spotify playlists; Fresh Folk, Contemporary Folk, Infinite Acoustic and more.

She's been a musical guest on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, as well as Panti Bliss’ podcast ‘The Panti Personals’ ahead of her embarking on her debut English headline album headline tour stopping off in Manchester, Newcastle, Brighton and London, before heading home to a sold out show in Belfast's Black Box.

An artist renowned for her unforgettable live performances, her vocal takes centre stage, accompanied always by her impressive guitar and banjo playing. Larkin has the ability to blend the old and new perfectly through her songwriting, delicately weaving themes of Celtic folklore with the more modern day landscape of her own experiences.

A storyteller by nature, her music is inspired by the folktales she was raised with, intertwined with elements of traditional melodies and rhythms from around the world in a timeless tradition. She is a seasoned performer who is impossible to ignore once taken to the stage.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ...

“She is steadily emerging as a rising star on the Irish contemporary and alt folk scene.” - The Irish Times

”Powerfully arresting sound” - Ruth Smith, RTÉ Radio One 

"A totally enchanting offering filled with vivid songwriting, jangled indie-folk and an outstanding central vocal performance" - The Last Mixed Tape

 “A multi-instrumentalist with a remarkable knack for eking out sublime,urrowing melodies evocative of Irish traditional music.” - The Thin Air

”One of the finest songwriters of our times” - Sean Kelly, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

“One of the best discoveries” - Louise Cantillon, Spin South West

“Delving into the celtic mythic imagination.....the wonderfully-woven folk craft” - The Thin Air

"Rooted firmly in the contemporary Irish folk scene, with world music influences, her sound is inspired by the Irish traditional melodies and showbands she was raised with." - The Duncairn

Odhran Murphy

Fusing folk and pop, Odhran’s musical ability, raw passion and soulful voice bely his young years while his flair for storytelling is evident in current singles 'Nobody Knows' and 'Older and Alone'.

In addition to his hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok, he previously won a Dermot Kennedy Instagram competition with his unique fusion of folk and pop – and has been praised by other internationally renowned artists such as Dean Lewis. His debut gig in Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast sold out in less than 24 hours.

Growing up in a musical household, Odhran’s love for his craft began as a child and he cites his musical influences as artists such as Passenger, Damien Rice, Dermot Kennedy, Kodaline, Hudson Taylor, Gavin James and Paolo Nutini.

COVID-19 Policy: We are operating in full compliance of all BC Health restrictions. We are limiting our maximum in-person audiences to 70% capacity. The wearing of masks is required when not seated. This includes when dancing. Social distancing is enccouraged.  Everyone in attendance must have proof of being fully vaccinated. Volunteers, staff and performers will be as well. (If you haven't been vaccinated, the concert will be streamed.) Restrictions may change if subsequent BC Health announcements are made.

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