Second Square to None presents the launch of Niamh de Barra (formerly known as Scurvy Lass)'s debut EP "Cusp", the first official release on SSTN. The gig will take place in The Joinery on Sunday 8th August from 4-7PM. Niamh will be joined by a choir for part of her set, with support from Laura Sheeran (live) and Steph Power (DJ set).
Presented on handmade sleeves, the four track Cusp EP CDs will be available at the launch and in shops/digitally shortly afterward.
Installation artists AoifeAoife will be setting the visual mood of the event, and Niamh will be joined by a choir on her track "Lying in Bed", found on the EP.
Admission is €10 with a copy of the Cusp EP CD / €7 without. The gig starts at 4pm and finishes around 7 so get down early. BYOB!
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Niamh de Barra (formerly Scurvy Lass) is a classically trained pianist and vocalist from Dublin. Taking up cello in 2003 Niamh played in the improv group John Mary Trilogy for several years before going solo. It was following the dissolution of that band in 2008 that Niamh really came into her own as a songwriter, quickly learning the necessary recording and production techniques to arrive at a distinctive style: a combination of looped vocal lines, effected cello and sharp wit.
http://www.niamhdebarramusic.com/
Live @ SSTN5
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Laura Sheeran is a solo artist based in Dublin. Her musical path began at the age of 15 when asked by Clodagh Simonds (Mellow Candle, Current 93) to provide vocals for an embryonic project (later to be known as Fovea Hex) and since then as been a core member of this group alongside Cora Venus Lunny, Kate Ellis (Crash Ensemble) and Michael Begg (Human Greed). Other contributors to this project include the likes of Roger Doyle, Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Donal Lunny and Matmos. After joining Fovea Hex, Laura's started performing her solo material in 2005, experimenting with her voice and various instruments to create her unique sound. This coming October will see the release of her eagerly anticipated debut LP, a double album entitled "Lust of Pig and the Fresh Blood" set for release on CD vinyl and digital download. Laura's live set-up is ever changing but on this occasion will feature bowed saw, accordion, 6 string ukulele and electronics.
You can download Laura's debut EP for FREE here (click on picture to download)
http://www.soundcloud.com/laurasheeran
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Power FM resident Steph Power will be warming up proceedings:
http://www.powerfm.org/shows/steph-power-the-lab/
heard a track on 2x fm during the week .. i thought it was excellent.. well done. ive been looking for something new! thank you niamh