DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

ARTIST: Colm Gavin

LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland

FEATURED: Episode 80

ARTIST BIO  

Celebrated Dublin Songwriter, Colm Gavin, is signed to BEO Records, home of the first lady of Celtic Music, Moya Brennan.

His initial releases “Your Endless Slumber” & “A Voice For The Urban Darlings” both reached the top of the album charts in both Ireland and the UK at the time of their release with singles from the album gracing contemporary music charts right around the world.

Gavin’s witty on-stage performance and sensitive compositions, solidify his position as a singular artist and have seen him grace reputable stages like Vicar Street, Bord Gais Energy Theatre and The National Stadium in Dublin to City Winery Boston and the Legendary West 44″ and Broadway Jazz Mecca, Birdland Theatre in New York City.

Sidelong to his solo musical accomplishments, Colm Gavin is fast becoming one of his native Irelands most prolific songwriters and musical collaborators, having penned tunes for and with artists like Eurovision Winner Charlie McGettigan, Claudia Buckley, Kiera Dignam, Sinead Black and many more besides.

His latest single “Song for Sam” has spent the better part of a month on the RTÉ Radio 1 recommends list & is presently in circulation on BBC Radio

FROM DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

Folk and pop songs from past eras weave seamlessly throughout Colm Gavin's music. His tune, "Song for Sam," feels like a delightful cross between Arlo Guthrie and Marcus Mumford -- a truly remarkable combination!

Colm's music is brimming with enthusiasm, yet there's a vein of wistfulness running through it. You're sure to find a tune or two from Colm's catalog that resonates deeply with you. Be sure to check him out!