Jazz Guitarist / Electronica Producer
I have had the privilege of coaching some fantastic young jazz musicians over the past couple of months.Together with Matthew Berrill, we have helped five local musicians to compose new material, work on jazz standards, and craft a set for this concert. They are sounding superb, some real hard workers and serious talent in the … Continue reading Mentoring talented local youth jazz ensemble
Looking forward to co-presenting the Jazz and Classical show with Richard Moore on Loughrea Community Radiothis Sunday at 9-11pm. I have a lovely playlist prepared both from my own output and my influences, and will also be chatting about an exciting upcoming event with Galway Music Residency on 9 Nov. You can tune in online … Continue reading Co-presenting community radio show
It was a real privilege to be a part of this wonderful inclusive production. Lots of wonderful photos available here. Massively proud of all the actors and singers from That's Life and of course our band Electric Dreams!It was so inspiring and exciting to work with such a great team of WhistleBlast Quartet, Soprano Catherine … Continue reading New Opera MR. PRESIDENT a great success
It's wonderful to be part of the programme for Galway International Arts Festival again this year. I'll be performing Javanese Gamelan with In Flow, in a new collaboration with classical string quartet ConTempo and composer Bianca Gannon. 'Full Circle' will be a captivating musical journey exploring cyclical structures, and themes of home and beyond. Tickets are €16 … Continue reading In Flow & ConTempo concert for Galway International Arts Festival
Really delighted to be a part of this inclusive new Opera 'Mr. President' together with WhistleBlast Quartet and That's Life. Kindly supported by Irish National Opera, The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and RTÉ. Rehearsals are underway and going great! It's going to be a wonderful spectacle, don't miss it! Book now for this … Continue reading New Opera with That’s Life and Whistleblast Quartet
I am very happy to share with you my new Penji album. 'Future Nostalgia' is out today on all major platforms, check it out! Available to stream and buy at all major platforms: Bandcamp Apple Music / iTunes Spotify
Check out the music video for the title track of my upcoming album!Beautiful video and visuals by AMW VisualCreated with the support of The Arts Council https://youtu.be/MJJ5lzfAnrU
I am very delighted to announce that my new Penji album 'Future Nostalgia' will be released on all platforms on October 25th. The seven tracks showcase my ability as a beatmaker and one of Ireland’s leading jazz guitarists. Created with the support of The Arts Council, for this album I explored themes of alienation and … Continue reading New Penji album out October 25th
The Arts Council have invited That's Life to showcase our band Electric Dreams at this year's Festival Makers Conference! The event will be in Galway Rowing Club on May 11, hope to see you there!
I'm very thrilled to have been awarded an Agility Award by The Arts Council! For this project, I will be doing some field recording around Lough Corrib, Co. Galway and using nature sounds and ambient recording to make some new Penji tracks.