Bayview Sounds

Kerry Hart is an Irish American currently based in Los Angeles, California. Kerry has recently finished recording a brand new EP "Live At The Sky" which was recorded in the Joshua Tree desert using only analog recording equipment and acoustic instruments. The EP will be released exclusively in Ireland in December before being launched globally in the Spring of 2018. To coincide with the release, Kerry will be popping over for a 9 date Irish tour. The dates are as follows: 10th Dec - Co. Cork 11th Dec - O'Sullivan's Courthouse Pub, Dingle Co. Kerry 12th Dec - Crag Cave, Castleisland Co. Kerry 13th Dec - Roisin Dubh, Co. Galway 14th Dec - Leo's Tavern, Meenaleck Co. Donegal 15th Dec - Sunflower Public House, Belfast Co. Down 16th Dec - Fealty's Back Bar Sessions, Bangor Co. Down 18th Dec - Bangor Co. Down 19th Dec - The Workman's Club, Dublin I've had the pleasure of hearing the tracks already and they are utterly fantastic. Keep an ear o...

I always like to support Irish musicians and the best way is to purchase their albums, singles or EP's. As many of you may know last year I bought a house and made the long trek from Dublin to Dundalk. This brought with it two things. First, a whole new area of local music to discover and also way less money to support them. A year and 3 months later finally I'm back in a position to help out. So today I went down to the local and best record store in Dundalk, Classified Records. Great shop and Neil is very welcoming and full of knowledge. There is a whole section dedicated to local music and if I could afford it I would have bought one of everything. However, that's not the case but here is what I came away with. From top left to right: Just Mustard EP Third Smoke - Maybe In Time Trick Mist - Fraction Evil Presidentes - Inside + Out Mix Video Blue - Love Scenes Æ Mak - I Can Feel It In My Bones EP The Future West - Holy Shit Here Come... Now I need ...

The Empty Kingdom by Aaron J. Burke The Empty Kingdom is the brand new single from singer songwriter Aaron J. Burke. The Kildare native releases his third single all of which are currently available on Spotify. Inspired by a poem by renowned English romantic poet Percy Shelley, The Empty Kingdom is a rather charming acoustic number which really showcases Aaron's obvious talent. The gentle guitar is incredibly soothing and the vocals combine nicely to enhance the calming nature of the song. You can listen to the song yourself by following the links below: Aaron J. Burke Youtube Aaron J. Burke Bandcamp Aaron J. Burke Spotify

Welcome to Bayview Sounds, the brand new blog from Dave McMahon (Me) formerly of Street Ceol  "fame". I have created this blog to give a platform to musicians on the Irish Music Scene whether they be well known, the biggest band in Ireland or absolute newcomers you've never heard of. I will also be reviewing albums and EP's, informing you of gigs and tours and any other news that might seem relevant. So if you're a musician, promoter, band manager or PR person who wants something reviewed or promoted or if you just want a chat then hit me up by leaving a comment below, emailing me at bayviewsounds@hotmail.com or sending a private message through the Facebook page ( Bayview Sounds Facebook ). Until then I will leave you with words from some unknown Canadian guy, "Keep on rocking in the free world".