John Spillane
John Spillane and Cónal Creedon Live from The Green Room @ Cork Opera House (Online)
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Sep 18, 2020
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John Spillane and Cónal Creedon
Live from The Green Room @ Cork Opera House (Online)
Friday 18 September, 2020
8:45pm
FREE
Two Cork writers John Spillane musician, and Conal Creedon novelist come together for a very special online performance streamed from The Green Room @ Cork Opera House to celebrate Culture Night 2020, September 18th.
John and Conal initially won the hearts of their native city with their colloboration called Princes Street / Follow Your Nose, a subtle blending of John’s song and a passage from Conal’s play The Cure. This has been a regular on Cork local radio for many Christmases now and was released on John’s album The Man Who Came In From The Dark 2014. The two have come together for occasional creative outings, where storytelling, music and song intertwine. This is heart-warming stuff and unashamedly Cork-centric. Conal has this year been honoured with the title of Culture Night ambassador. John is awaiting the release of his upcoming album 100 Snow White Horses.
To watch and listen to these performances by two icons of Cork, visit our Youtube and Facebook pages on Friday 18 September at 8:45pm sharp!
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November 11th 2023
Great concert, music, humour and beautiful lyrics. John Spillane is a treasure!
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John Spillane Biography
John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world.
As an artist his music appeals to listeners across many genres and generations. His vocal style has a unique almost sean-nós like quality and his performances shimmer with the magic realism that permeates many of his songs as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent humour. John has the ability to charm, mesmerise and entertain in equal measure.
A native of Cork, the County he lovingly describes as “the centre of the universe” and a source of huge creative influence throughout his career. John’s music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.
A two-time Meteor Award winner for Best Folk/Trad act John is one of the most accomplished songwriters in Ireland. With an extensive back catalogue beginning with the 1997 album The Wells of the World, his songs have been covered by Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Sean Keane and many others. Twelve albums later, John is set to release his first independent album in 20 years, 100 Snow White Horses.
Recorded in London with Pauline Scanlon and produced by John Reynolds the album is inspired by John’s travels around Ireland. The decision to release the album independently allowed for a greater sense of creative freedom and these new songs are full of poetry, Irish mythology and wonder. 100 Snow White Horses will be released on April 2nd 2021.
'I sing John Spillane songs everywhere I go. John has been my favourite songwriter for the past ten years.' Christy Moore
'... glorious technicolour hues that transcend linguistic boundaries; world music for a new world.' Irish Times
'… these tracks exhibit Spillane’s remarkably prolific output of gorgeous, peaceful tunes.' Hot Press
'John writes catchy, heartfelt folk-pop songs with the bonus of actually meaning something.' The Sunday Business Post
Read MoreAs an artist his music appeals to listeners across many genres and generations. His vocal style has a unique almost sean-nós like quality and his performances shimmer with the magic realism that permeates many of his songs as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent humour. John has the ability to charm, mesmerise and entertain in equal measure.
A native of Cork, the County he lovingly describes as “the centre of the universe” and a source of huge creative influence throughout his career. John’s music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.
A two-time Meteor Award winner for Best Folk/Trad act John is one of the most accomplished songwriters in Ireland. With an extensive back catalogue beginning with the 1997 album The Wells of the World, his songs have been covered by Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Sean Keane and many others. Twelve albums later, John is set to release his first independent album in 20 years, 100 Snow White Horses.
Recorded in London with Pauline Scanlon and produced by John Reynolds the album is inspired by John’s travels around Ireland. The decision to release the album independently allowed for a greater sense of creative freedom and these new songs are full of poetry, Irish mythology and wonder. 100 Snow White Horses will be released on April 2nd 2021.
'I sing John Spillane songs everywhere I go. John has been my favourite songwriter for the past ten years.' Christy Moore
'... glorious technicolour hues that transcend linguistic boundaries; world music for a new world.' Irish Times
'… these tracks exhibit Spillane’s remarkably prolific output of gorgeous, peaceful tunes.' Hot Press
'John writes catchy, heartfelt folk-pop songs with the bonus of actually meaning something.' The Sunday Business Post
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