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ULTAN CONLON, Galway-based, internationally-acclaimed singer/songwriter whose lyrics, melodies & mellifluent voice have resonated with Mary Coughlan, Eddi Reader, Gaby Moreno and Hollywood star John C Reilly. Ultan has shared an LA stage with Jackson Brown, Shelby Lynn & Nickel Creek among many others.
With 5 acclaimed studio albums under his belt, 2 produced by Grammy award winners Sean Watkins (Nickle Creek) and David Garza (Fiona Apple) in LA, 1 film soundtrack & score (Songs for Amy 2012) Ultan can be heard on National & International Radio.
Hotpress Magazine described “There’s a Waltz” (2020) as “a winning collection…songs of substance told with intelligence and wry observation” On the week of 17 April 2020, RTE Radio 1 made Conlon’s There’s a Waltz their album of the week.
“Sparks of the Divine“ was the first single and the official video was premiered by Americana UK where they said that Conlon’s “clear, melodic vocal brings Roy Orbison to mind”
His last two records were Album of the Week on RTE Radio 1, BBC Radio Scotland Folk Show and also Marty Whelan’s Album of the week on RTE Lyric FM.
Legend John Martyn was enthralled by Ultan’s “Really Gone” and recorded it in 2006. Mary Coughlan has also grabbed 3 songs penned by Ultan for release this year.
So, what is it about Ultan Conlon that reverberates with so many artists & audiences?
Ultan speaks to all of us in his carefully crafted lyrics, it’s no wonder that his performances have been described as “ a rare treat filled with original music, beguiling backstories & loud laughter which make for a wonderful, uplifting & vintage evening”
Doors open 7pm. Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
