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Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare
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About Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare
Mike Sweeney and Paddy O'Hare are two musicians who’ve come together to write, record and perform their own interpretation of ‘Roots’ music. Taking their cues from The Blues, Country, Folk, Rockabilly, Rock n Roll and influences from the likes of Elmore James through to Woodie Guthrie, Mike and Paddy use a mix of acoustic and retro-electric guitars, harmonica, bass and drums to produce a unique amalgam of them all. Playing live as a four piece group known as Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare with The Collective, their Walking Down The Line debut EP of original songs was released as a sold out limited run of 200 CDs in 2013. Also on ITunes, Amazon, Spotify and all other good online stockists to coincide with the release of the Official Music Video of (I'm A) Walking Down The Line on 23 August 2013 via Pistol Snapper Records Ltd. Mike previously found success with punk outfit The Salford Jets in 1977 with minor hits including; Gina I’ve Got A Cortina and Their Top 75 hit in 1980 Who You Looking At, and has spent more that thirty years as a radio DJ, arriving at his new home BBC Radio Manchester in 2014. Paddy first took to the stage aged two eventually trading his cornet in for his first guitar (given to him by his Uncle Kevin Neill of 60s hit band The Karl Denver Trio) and by the noughties playing such venues as: The Cavern Club - Liverpool, and Manchester Academy to rave reviews for his vocals and guitar work; "Particular note to Paddy there, the lead guitar was terrific!" (Andy Crane. BBC Radio). After practising and writing some songs together in Paddy's front room, the pair (who had previously worked together at 106.1 Rock Radio) began performing as a duo in May 2012. Mike and Paddy encouraged by the positive feedback began recording their EP. This eventually lead to the formation of Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare with The Collective consisting of Mike (Lead Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica), Paddy (Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar), Dave Williams (Bass) and Phil Grainger (Drums). The band built their reputation during 2013 leading to support slots with Ginger Baker, Bill Wyman, Wishbone Ash, Caravan, Roachford, Steve Harley's Cockney Rebel and db Band (Ex-Supergrass). Plus successful sets at Mockfest (to 5000 people), Great British R & B Festival - Colne, Ramsbottom Festival, Diggle Blues Festival, Headlander Festival, Hard Rock Cafe, and Holmfirth Picturedrome, plus live sessions on Real Radio XS and BBC Radio Lancashire plus Manchester. Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare with The Collective are the band to watch in 2016 kicking off July with an appearance at Brewback Festival - Manchester with Dodgy and The Icicle Works plus new recordings on the way! http://www.reverbnation.com/mikeandpaddy http://www.youtube.com/mikeandpaddyuk https://twitter.com/MikeandPaddy https://soundcloud.com/mikeandpaddy
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Genres:
Country, Folk, Blues, Rock, Roll, Roots
Band Members:
Dave Williams - Bass, Phil Grainger - Drums, Mike Sweeney - Vocals Guitar Harmonica, Paddy O'Hare - Lead Guitar Vocals
No upcoming shows
Send a request to Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare to play in your city
Request a Show
Similar Artists On Tour
concerts and tour dates
Past
AUG
07
2016
Rochdale, United Kingdom
Boarshaw Working Men's Club
I Was There
JUN
04
2016
Diggle, United Kingdom
Diggle Blues Festival 2016
I Was There
MAY
13
2016
Rochdale, United Kingdom
The Flying Horse Hotel
I Was There
MAY
12
2016
Oldham, United Kingdom
Railway Inn
I Was There
FEB
12
2016
Greenfield, United Kingdom
Greenfield Con Club
I Was There
JAN
23
2016
Lees, United Kingdom
Lees Live Lounge
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare
Mike Sweeney and Paddy O'Hare are two musicians who’ve come together to write, record and perform their own interpretation of ‘Roots’ music. Taking their cues from The Blues, Country, Folk, Rockabilly, Rock n Roll and influences from the likes of Elmore James through to Woodie Guthrie, Mike and Paddy use a mix of acoustic and retro-electric guitars, harmonica, bass and drums to produce a unique amalgam of them all. Playing live as a four piece group known as Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare with The Collective, their Walking Down The Line debut EP of original songs was released as a sold out limited run of 200 CDs in 2013. Also on ITunes, Amazon, Spotify and all other good online stockists to coincide with the release of the Official Music Video of (I'm A) Walking Down The Line on 23 August 2013 via Pistol Snapper Records Ltd. Mike previously found success with punk outfit The Salford Jets in 1977 with minor hits including; Gina I’ve Got A Cortina and Their Top 75 hit in 1980 Who You Looking At, and has spent more that thirty years as a radio DJ, arriving at his new home BBC Radio Manchester in 2014. Paddy first took to the stage aged two eventually trading his cornet in for his first guitar (given to him by his Uncle Kevin Neill of 60s hit band The Karl Denver Trio) and by the noughties playing such venues as: The Cavern Club - Liverpool, and Manchester Academy to rave reviews for his vocals and guitar work; "Particular note to Paddy there, the lead guitar was terrific!" (Andy Crane. BBC Radio). After practising and writing some songs together in Paddy's front room, the pair (who had previously worked together at 106.1 Rock Radio) began performing as a duo in May 2012. Mike and Paddy encouraged by the positive feedback began recording their EP. This eventually lead to the formation of Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare with The Collective consisting of Mike (Lead Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica), Paddy (Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar), Dave Williams (Bass) and Phil Grainger (Drums). The band built their reputation during 2013 leading to support slots with Ginger Baker, Bill Wyman, Wishbone Ash, Caravan, Roachford, Steve Harley's Cockney Rebel and db Band (Ex-Supergrass). Plus successful sets at Mockfest (to 5000 people), Great British R & B Festival - Colne, Ramsbottom Festival, Diggle Blues Festival, Headlander Festival, Hard Rock Cafe, and Holmfirth Picturedrome, plus live sessions on Real Radio XS and BBC Radio Lancashire plus Manchester. Mike Sweeney & Paddy O'Hare with The Collective are the band to watch in 2016 kicking off July with an appearance at Brewback Festival - Manchester with Dodgy and The Icicle Works plus new recordings on the way! http://www.reverbnation.com/mikeandpaddy http://www.youtube.com/mikeandpaddyuk https://twitter.com/MikeandPaddy https://soundcloud.com/mikeandpaddy
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Genres:
Country, Folk, Blues, Rock, Roll, Roots
Band Members:
Dave Williams - Bass, Phil Grainger - Drums, Mike Sweeney - Vocals Guitar Harmonica, Paddy O'Hare - Lead Guitar Vocals
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