Irish singer-songwriter NIAMH REGAN announces another live performance at Green Note.
The Irish Times described Regan’s early teenage demos as “bursting with potential”, and at seventeen this precocious folk singer won a Paul Brady scholarship to study flute and guitar in the University of Limerick. Here, she formed the trad/bluegrass band Juhn Echo, and once again drew plaudits from The Irish Times who highlighted her “stunning vocals”.
After completing a degree in music, Niamh released her debut solo EP in 2017 and follow-up single ‘What To Do’ in 2018 earning gushing praise from the likes of Hot Press (“beautifully crafted… captivating”) and Nialler9 (“a timbre that is commanding and wise”). Extensive airplay from RTE Radio 1 and Folk Radio UK soon followed along with high profile slots at Electric Picnic, Body & Soul and Knockanstockan.
Niamh Regan released her critically acclaimed album ‘Hemet’ in September 2020, which was nominated “Best Album” at both the prestigious RTÉ Choice Music Prize Awards and the RTÉ Folk Awards.
“A game-changing record” – The Journal of Music
“A quiet and determined triumph” – The Irish Times
“One of the best albums released this year… sublime” – Nialler9
“A heartfelt, timeless, and captivating release” – Folk Radio UK
Comparisons with contemporary artists such as Laura Marling, Lisa Hannigan, This Is the Kit and Sarah Jarosz have popped up regularly in the UK and Irish press, while discerning critics detect the influence of Nick Drake, Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson, Tom Waits, Paul Brady, and Karen Dalton. One thing is for sure: with the release ‘Hemet’, Niamh Regan has carved out her own niche in the world of contemporary folk music – this is an album full of musical accomplishment, emotional maturity, and subtle craft. It is the long-awaited arrival of a truly immense talent.
