In Bloom – Irish Bands Now
Leading RTE 2FM DJ and bona fide rock princess Jenny Huston published her first book on November 27th through Currach Press. In Bloom – Irish Bands Now celebrates the very best Irish bands and musicians currently rocking the local and international music scenes. It’s like the ultimate fantasy Irish music league, all under one cover!
In Bloom – Irish Bands Now is essential reading for music lovers and aspiring bands, the ideal Christmas gift for that difficult music fan in your life. The book features personal in depth interviews with fifteen of Ireland’s biggest acts including Bell X1, Mundy, Republic of Loose, Duke Special, Mick Flannery, Fight Like Apes and Lisa Hannigan. In Bloom – Irish Bands Now also features a roll call of hot new Irish acts, a sizzling hit list of new music to whet a multitude of appetites including And So I Watch You From Afar, Halves, Heathers and R.S.A.G. This beautifully designed book is packed with stunning colour photography, selected by the featured bands and includes full details on each act plus online links to enable readers to discover a wealth of new Irish music at the touch of a keyboard.
With a brutally honest foreword by Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard, In Bloom – Irish Bands Now paints a compelling portrait of a national music scene that is vibrant and creative and punching far above its weight on the world stage. Bands speak frankly with Jenny about their careers and their diverse experiences in the music business – early battles with confidence, the struggle of art versus business, signing with record companies and going it alone, the highs and lows, the excitement of walking out on stage at a sold out venue and the thrill of clutching that first copy of a debut album in your hands. In Bloom – Irish Bands Now digs deep to uncover the real stories behind the headlines.
From the household names playing the main stages at Oxegen and Electric Picnic to independent artists scooping industry awards, from the underground musicians gathering armies of fans across the world to the new bands emerging from intimate venues across Ireland, In Bloom – Irish Bands Now tips its rock n roll cap to all that is remarkable about Ireland’s prolific musical talent.
Available for the recession busting price of €20, In Bloom – Irish Bands Now is the must-have bible of current Irish music, a tome to be treasured by discerning music fans and anyone who wants to gain a deeper insight into the Irish music scene. In Bloom – Irish Bands Now by Jenny Huston is in stores now.
Links:
www.inbloom.ie
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