Boyle singer/songwriter, Donal O Connor has just released his third album called "black n blue" and we are thrilled to bring you a live launch concert here until Sunday. To watch all you have to do is simply click the play button
Donal's previous self-penned songs albums, "It's About Time" and "Live at the Moving Stairs" were lauded by Christy Moore, Tommy Sands and Charlie McGettigan to name but a few. Donal managed over the years to fit in numerous tours of British and German folk clubs. On a less regular basis he has gigged in the USA, Spain and New Zealand. He has been and continues to be involved in various musical collaborations.
"black n blue" was produced by Paul Gurney. It was recorded at Real World Studios, Longford and at Sheegora Sound, Boyle, which is a studio run by Donal's lifelong friend, Bernard Flaherty. On "black n blue" Donal is joined by Paul Gurney (piano, guitars, bass), Matteo Cullen (piano), Tony Fitzgibbon (fiddle, mandolin), Padraig McCaul (saxophone). Backing vocals were provided by Danny Sheerin. On one particular song "Love is Stronger than Stone" Donal was delighted to be joined by a large group of backing singers most of whom are his colleagues from Boyle's St. Joseph's Church Choir.
They are Rhona McGrath, Valerie Casey, Mandy Toolan, Catherine Bolger, Lizi Hannon, Roisin Mullen, Kit O Connor, Daithi O Connor, Rory McDonnell, Frankie Simon and Bernard Flaherty.
While Donal would consider himself very much a "folkie" he admits that there are a few tracks on "black n blue" which would sit very comfortably in the country/bluegrass genre.
You can buy a copy of the CD here or get a digital download on Donal's Bandcamp page.