The Cherrytree Gig Sat Dec 12th

Join me and my band 'live' at the Cherrytree, Walkinstown, Dublin on Sat Dec 12th.. Christmassy Vibe guaranteed..
For Bookings Contact: http://www.musiclee.ie

Melody Gardot The Olympia Theatre, Dublin

Waiting for Gardot...
Ok it's not exactly Beckett. But it was in his hometown where the delicious Melody Gardot graced us with her presence..
The Olympia Theatre, Dublin was the setting..
Arriving 45 minutes late for curtain-up, she came onstage without batting an eyelash. Although maybe she did..With her sunglasses on, it was difficult to tell. Melody says she wears them as her eyes are sensitive to light...They also make her look cool and sassy, if I may say.
She walked straight on to centre stage, spread some sand (I think) on a sheet of plywood and proceeded to stamp her feet and clap her hands..She was ready for action..
Backed by her Drummer, Double Bass player and Sax/Clarinet player, she switched from grand piano to guitar effortlessly, even managing to light a cigarette between two songs..How cool is that!!
All the songs from her wonderful album ''My One And Only Thrill' were performed as if for the first time..'Fresh' as they say, which is no mean feat in my opinion, as she informed her audience that she's been touring since Febuary!!
As a fellow Pianist, I was so thrilled to see a full sized grand piano on stage..Not only did Melody 'tickle the ivories', but being aware of it's place in the Percussion family, she plucked the strings, throwing in the odd glissando here and there, tapped it, beat it and made a brand new friend of it..
With songs like 'Baby I'm A Fool', 'If The Stars Were Mine', and 'Deep Within The Corners Of My Mind', it's so easy to fall in love with her music and her voice, which is an instrument in it's own right. Such clarity is so welcomed in todays' climate of female Songstresses..And she can scat like all the greats from the past.
At one point during the show, Melody turned to a full house and remarked how beautiful 'this old theatre is..I can imagine Beethoven or Mozart playing here'. Not far off the mark...Handel's Messiah was first performed about 500 yards from where she was sitting, in Fishamble Street in 1742..Close but no cigar, Melody!!
She finished her show with her rendition of that classic standard..'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'..This song, having grown stale in my ears over the years due to the Eva Cassidy version, was such a delight to experience. A wonderful interpretation and welcomed back into the 'musical fold'..
This woman as a Songwriter is a pure romantic at heart with a devilish sense of humour to boot.. I've purposely used her first name throughout my 'little' review..Most reviewers will write Gardot this..Gardot that..But with a name like Melody, it's a shame to waste the opportunity to use it..Melody by name. Indeed Melody by nature.. As Sammy Beckett would say..'Such is life'..

Tickets on Sale For Christmas Gig Sat. Dec 12th

Join Me with the Full Band on Sat. Dec. 12th at the Cherrytree, Walkinstown, Dublin for a night of 'Pure Melody and Laid-Back Grooves' with a little bit of Tinsel thrown in for good measure..Ticket Price 10 Euro
For Tickets..Email info@celinecarroll.com

Upcoming Shows

Sun Nov 8th The Spirit Store Dundalk 9pm (www.spiritstore.ie)
Sat Dec 12th The Cherrytree Walkinstown Dublin 9pm (www.musiclee.ie)

New Album now available in HMV Grafton Street, Dublin.

The new album, 'Such a beautiful light' is now available from HMV Grafton St.

New Album In The Shops

Howdy Folks...
Week started off great..'Such A Beautiful Light' is album of the week on RTE Radio1...........Picking up lots of airplay.
It is now available to buy in Tower Records, Wicklow St and Celtic Note, Nausau St.
So 'run it up the flagpole, shout it from the roof-tops'
Many thanks,
Celine.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK RTE Radio 1

I am delighted to announce that my new album, Such A Beautiful Light is the featured 'ALBUM OF THE WEEK' on RTE Radio 1...Yeeeeaay..
Album is available from iTunes and www.celinecarroll.com

Fair Play For Airplay

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Celine Carroll's new single 'Sweet Heart of Mine' from her forthcoming album, Such a Beautiful Light', has been greatly received by radio here in Ireland and the UK..

Playlisted RTE Radio1....4FM....LMFM..

Along with her new single, Celine was the featured 'Spotlight Artist' on Good Morning Sunday with Aled Jones (020809)..

Significant airplay on BBC Radio Merseyside with the great Billy Butler..Legend!!

Airplay on BBC Radio Kent with Roger Day...

Airplay on 2FM with Gerry Ryan..

Airplay on TodayFM with Ian Dempsey..

Airplay and interview on U105 with Carolyn Stewart..

Airplay and interview with Niall Toner (RTE R1), Dave Heffernan (4FM)..

Significant airplay and interviews with the regional radio stations in Ireland...

New album available from iTunes..

See www.celinecarroll.com for all details..

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Gig The Roundy.... Cork City

Hi y'all,
I'm playing Sunday night at the Roundy in Cork city Sunday 30th Aug..9pm..With the full band...Special guest Cormac O Caoimh..

BBC Radio 2

Yeeeay....My new Single 'Sweet Heart of Mine' received it's first airplay on BBC Radio 2 this morning..It was the featured 'Sunday Spotlight' on Good Morning Sunday with Aled Jones..
To listen in again (only for the next 7 days)..The track is played 1.16.58 into the show
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00lxdf4
Enjoy..

Noctor til 7 WLR FM Ian Noctor (Presenter) Jennifer Codd (Producer)

Radio Days.. Radio Tour

BBC Airplay

Delighted that my new single has been receiving airplay on both BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Kent..

Playlisted on RTE RADIO 1

Yeeay..
'Sweet Heart Of Mine' has just been playlisted on RTE Radio 1..

Access All Irish Clare FM

Great time last night with Liam Byrne on Clare FM.. Played live in studio..Sweet Heart Of Mine AND Heart Of Gold..Thanks Hannah for looking after Texas in the studio..He DID behave himself!!

Gerry Ryan 2FM

Lovely stuff...Gerry Ryan top dj gave 'Sweet Heart Of Mine' its first spin on 2FM..yaaaay

RTE Radio 1

'Sweet Heart Of Mine', my new single just got played on RTE Radio 1..Let's hope they play it again tomorrow!!

CountrymixFM

What a fine time I had this morning with Top dj Keith Shanley on CountrymixFM..I got to chat with Keith and play my new single, 'Sweet Heart Of Mine' on air!! What a joy to play 'live' in studio..
Thanks Keith..

Playlisted

New Single 'Sweet Heart Of Mine' playlisted on LMFM radio

GIGS AND RADIO STUFF

July 13th Countrymix 106.8 Live interview and music 10am
July 19th Access All Irish ClareFM Live interview and Live music 8pm
July 21st U105.8FM with Carolyn Stewart 12.45pm
July 21st Roots Freeway RTE Radio 1 Chat and live music with Niall Toner
July 21st Guaranteed Irish 4FM with Dave Heffernen 9pm
July 22nd LMFM Radio Interview and live music 3pm
July 23rd Single Release West Dublin Access Radio 96.0FM 2pm
July 23rd The Railway Sessions Sallins Kildare 8pm
July 24th Digital Hub Radio Interviwe and live music 2pm
July 29th The Pavillion Cork with Eliza Gilkyson 9pm
July 3oth WLR Radio Noctor Til 7 6pm
Aug. 1st The Saturday Connection with Charlie McGettigan (FM 94.8, FM 97.2 and FM 104.1 or on the web www.shannonside.ie or www.northernsound.ie Leitrim)10am
Aug.16th The Lobby Sessions Lobby Bar Cork 8pm
Aug 30th The Roundy, Cork 8pm

Check out the new Single, Sweet Heart of Mine' from Celine's forthcoming album, 'Such a beautiful light'..

Available by download only from http://www.downloadmusic.ie/ and iTunes

Ten Favourite Lyrics

I was once asked in a radio interview about my thoughts on Joni Mitchell's lyrics. I quite unashamedly admitted that I had never listened to them. You see, it was always her music that 'turned me on' (Like A Radio..lol)..The interviewer stood up and shook my hand 'live' on air and said that I was the first person he had ever met who was in total agreement with him..Now I'm not saying that Joni's lyrics don't matter. Of course they do. But I've always been more of a melody and chords kinda girl.I have however, over the intertwining years tuned into many a lyric, including Joni's (I suppose being a Songwriter, I ought to lend an ear every once in a while).So here are a selection of some of my favourite lyrics that have ' tickled my fancy'..

Ten Favourite Lyrics
1. 'Oh I could drink a case of you darling..still I'd be on my feet, I'd still be on my feet'..A Case Of You..Joni Mitchell..I can hear y'all sayin' 'I told ya'

2. 'With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe'.. Rhinestone Cowboy..Larry Weiss....Last-chance saloon a hollerin'!!

3. 'He's got an arm, like a leg'..Big Strong Man (My Brother Sylveste)..Traditional..Sooooo visual, I can feel it.

4. 'Gone like a fifth of gin, gone gone away. Gone like the shape I'm in, gone gone away.My baby's gone away'..Gone..John Haitt..Always prioritise!!

5. 'Parachutes, Army Boots, Sleeping Bags for Two, Sentimental Jamboree'..Junk..Paul McCartney..Simple imagery always works best for me.

6. 'Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city'..Downtown..Tony Hatch/Jackie Trent..I can hear the hustle and bustle in this one..

7. 'And if it snows that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain'..Wichita Lineman..Jimmy Webb...Try singing it!!

8. 'Some day, when I'm awfully low, When the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you...And the way you look tonight'..The Way You Look Tonight'..Dorothy Fields..Four lines says it all.

9. 'Don't think because there's a ring on your finger, You needn't try anymore' ..Wives and Lovers..Hal David..I just love the sexist under and overtones of this classic..

10. 'She May be the face I can't forget, A trace of pleasure or regret, May be my treasure or the price I have to pay'.. She..Charles Aznavour. Only a Frenchman can sum up a woman!!

Check these songs out if ya like...More lyrics coming soon..Happy Trails,Celine.

To Tweet Or Not To Tweet..TWITTER

To Tweet Or Not To Tweet....That is the question..
Ok there are a lot of twits tweeting and twittering about on twitter..But there are also a few kind and interesting souls hanging out there..Some mindful info and a lot of mindless info to be had.
So if ya like, jump aboard the big Twitter bus and join me at http://twitter.com/celinecarroll
Happy Days,
Celine.

SONGS I LIKE TO EAT BREAKFAST TO..

Forget Breakfast Radio..It's mostly chitter chatter anyway..

Ten songs that I like to listen to while munching on my cereal are...

1. Breakfast In Bed..Dusty Springfield

2. How Sweet It Is..Marvin Gaye

3. Car Wheels On A Gravel Road..Lucinda Williams

4. God Only Knows..The Beach Boys

5. Everyday..James Taylor/Buddy Holly

6. In The Morning..The Bee Gees

7. Beautiful..Carole King

8. English Tea..Paul McCartney

9. Morning Morganstown..Joni Mitchell

10. One More Cup Of Coffee (For The road) Bob Dylan

Like it or Lovett

Last night I went to see one of my favourite Songwriters of all time..He's a mean Singer as well..

Yep it has to be said....Lyle's got style.

Suited and booted, guitar around his neck , he strolled on stage and began what was to become a truely memorable evening for me..Backed by his acoustic band which included Viktor Krauss on double bass and the wonderful Russ Kunkel on drums.. Russ has played with the greats, from James Taylor to J.J. Cale to Carole King (Tapestry ). With such calibre of musicianship, ya might just get some idea of the musical experience that awaited me..

He played the hits, (North Dakota, If I Had A Boat, You're Not From Texas, A Private Conversation), some new songs and of course what would a Lyle show be without his famous droll sense of humour..His pace and comic delivery are always on the button..Not bad for a Texan..hey..

Song of the night was 'You Were Always There', co written with Viktor Krauss. A beautiful, yet sorrowful song of loss. But as I've already said..Lyle's got style..He carefully balances out his more sombre songs with just enough Texas Swing to get your feet tappin' and your heart dancin'.

Wonderful show and a beautiful night..

Thanks Lyle..

Visit ME at http://www.myspace.com/celinecarroll
Check out some more of my songs and find out a little more about me and if you're signed up, pop by for a chat..
Happy Trails,
Celine.

JUST GOIN' THRU' THE BOOKS!!

I was just sorting out the ol' bookcase..And thought I would recommend a few books for these long cold days and evenings.. In No Particular Order

1. CASH..The autobiography of Johnny Cash (with Patrick Carr)

2. A GENIUS IN THE FAMILY..Jacqueline Du Pre (Hilary and Piers Du Pre)

3. THE LIVES OF JOHN LENNON..Albert Goldman

4. BACHARACH..Maestro! The Life Of A Pop Genius..Michael Brocken

5. TUNESMITH..INSIDE THE ART OF SONGWRITING..Jimmy Webb

6. MY TAKE.... GARY BARLOW

7. DUSTY SPRINGFIELD A LIFE IN MUSIC..Edward Leeson

8. JOHN PEEL Margrave Of The Marshes..His Autobiography

9. DANCING WITH DEMONS..DUSTY SPRINGFIELD..Penny Valentine and Vicki Wickham

10. KIRSTY MACCOLL..THE ONE AND ONLY.. Karen O'Brien

11. She's A Rebel..The History Of Women In Rock & Roll..Gillian G. Gaar

12. LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY..JAMES TAYLOR..HIS LIFE IN MUSIC..Timothy White

13. LEONARD BERNSTEIN..Humphrey Burton

14. Streisand THE INTIMATE BIOGRAPHY..James Spada

15. PAUL MCCARTNEY..MANY YEARS FROM NOW..Barry Miles

16. AMELIA EARHART.. Biography..Doris L. Rich

17. All the various books written about the BEATLES of course!!

HAPPY READING..

Celine's Previous Albums

Catch You As You Fall 1999

Celine's debut album 'Catch you as you fall'. This album was produced by Declan Sinnott and features a collection of 11 songs ranging from the full-bodied 'Blame This World' to the purest and simplest sound of 'Innocence Lost'.

To hear Samples and Purchase visit:
http://www.celinecarroll.com/shop.html




Itch 2005
The long-player is a collection of 10 original songs which take the listener on a complete musical journey that encompasses the highs and lows of love, loss and longing via a collection of catchy choruses and hang-your-shirt-on-them hooks.


To hear Samples and Purchase visit:
http://www.celinecarroll.com/shop.html

Celine Carroll Interview Part 2..


How would you define the word "success"?
Happiness, peace of mind..That about sums it up for me.
Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?
I'm looking for the best route forward in order to get my music out to the world!!
Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials?
Yep, EPK..It's all on Sonicbids and also on my myspace page. I've also a show on You Tube called CELINE CARROLL '2 NEW SONGS IN A DIFFERENT SHIRT', where I showcase my songs. The songs change on each show as well as the shirts!!
What live performance experience have you had?
With various bands and as a solo artist I guessed I've played in every phone box in this country!! I've played a couple of shows in Chicago. And I've played some shows in Nasville...the Bluebird Cafe, to name one...all us songwriters out there know about that place!!
Currently with the band, we've been playing alot around Ireland.
How do you rate your live performance ability?
I do feel that I connect with my audience. I feel it onstage and the feedback from them is alway encouraging. I love performing. So that's the battle won. Whether I'm playing solo or with the band, the vibe is always there. 'When people pay good money to see you, you better be on form'..That's the way I approach every show that I do. You owe it to them. And most times...they come back to see you again.
Have you recorded any previous CDs?
Yep..Three albums..'Catch You As You Fall', 'Itch' and at the moment, I'm hoping to release my latest album..'Such A Beautiful Light' soon.
What are your 3 favourite songs and why?
Living, breathing and sleeping music, that's a tough one. But I would say, in no particular order, purely depending on my mood....
1. 'Maybe I'm amazed' by Paul McCartney, for his sheer raw vocal delivery and his passionate lyric..Ya see, the human condition.
2.' The Look Of Love' by Bacharach and David. It has to be Dusty Springfield's version. This seductive lyric and her intimate vocal on this record just blows me away everytime I hear it. It sends me to that special place, if ya know what I mean..Once again..the human condition.
3. It has to be 'The Candyman' by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, performed by Sammy Davies Jnr. I dare anyone to listen to this song and not break out in a smile!! This song has everything going for it. Pure poetry, beautiful imagery, humour, passion, wonderful production and that 'inner child' quality.. After all, I think we're all kids at heart..The only way to survive, especially us songwriters. Yet again, the Human Condition..I rest my case!!
Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews?
Yep, I've been written about..I get airplay every once in a while..when Westlife are in the recording studio. It's all in the blog.. on myspace and on http://www.celinecarroll.com/

New album 'Such a Beautiful Light'

Coming Soon.

Beauty is in the ear of the beholder...
Such A Beautiful Light is a wonderful collection of 'Pure Quality'..It is the sound of a truly creative songwriter coming into her own.
On hearing each of the 12 tracks, this album has the ability to make you dance, to make you think and at times to force you to hang on for dear life..
With shades of Bacharach and King, you will want to take this smooth, soulful collection of songs into your heart forever.

Celine Carroll Interview..Part 1
What is your background?
Writing and playing music most of my life.
Played with various Dublin bands down the years. Dipped in and out as a session player. And never entered the Eurovision Song Contest!!
Why do you want to record and release your own music?
For me, as a creative person, there has to be a begining, a middle and an end to songwriting. First of all, I write to get the demons out or sometimes the Angels.. If I'm happy with what I've created, I guess the next step is to share it with others. I enjoy the recording process because it's that little step further into creativity. And then to be able to put it into someone's hand and say 'Hey, take a listen, hope you like it'. That's a good feeling. Or send it out over the ether as the case may be today!!
What are your songs about?
About 3 Mins long!! That's the short answer.. I tend to write about the obvious..' The Human Condition.' How I treat that particular subject varies from song to song.
The heart is a great muse..We all have one, so we can all relate to something written about it. Also, when I'm away, I tend to write about going home. And when I'm home I sometimes write about travelling, moving on..Weird!!
Do you write your own songs?
Yep..I tend to write mostly on my own, with the guitar or at the piano. The lyrics and music are almost always written in tandem.
I have co-written with some really great people..But the thing about co-writing is, It's a bit like going on a blind date, if you know what I mean. You're kinda at the mercy of each other!! Luckily I've had some cool, productive 'blind-dates'!!
Who are your musical influences?
I suppose the original great American Songwriters, Cole Porter, the Gershwins, far too many to mention. Then of course The Beatles, especially McCartney, for his melody in particular. Of course Lennon...Together the most sucessful blind-date of all time!!
Other artist, James Taylor, The Eagles, all at the Brill building, Gilbert O' Sullivan, what a writer!!, Jimmy McCarthy, Walter Hyatt, Lucinda Williams, a few classical heads.... tons of people..
How do you describe your music to people?
Great songs, Great Sentiment, Honesty and a lot of Humour thrown in for good measure
What image do you think your music conveys?
I've been told on more than one occasion that my music is very cinematic. I don't think you can narrow it down to a single image. Different songs convey different emotions. I do think my songs are like short stories. And I do wear my heart on my sleeve alot. But I would like to think that there's an honesty about what I do. Is honesty an image??
What are your immediate music career goals?
The plan is to do more live performances. So full houses would be something to aim for!! Get some more songs recorded at a reasonable rate!!
Get my music to as many ears as possible. Oh yeah and shift a few cds in the process!!
What are your long-term career goals?
That's a bit like that horrible question...'Where do you see yourself in five years time?' I suppose to be the best success I can possibly be in this business called Show!! To be able to write great songs, record them and have people buy them would be great. If anything, it puts food on the table.. I would love to get some songs covered by other sucessful artists, that would be a great honour. Grammy, Oscar, etc.... I will always write songs. It's what I do, It's what I am.

About Celine
Celine Carroll's music has been described from Soft-Jazz to Damn Fine Acoustic Soul. An accomplished Songwriter and performer, guitarist, pianist, she simply writes songs that suit everyone. On stage she delivers a live acoustic performance of groove, dynamics, passionate lyrics and melody-driven songs with her band. Celine will tell you herself that her biggest influences are Paul McCartney (I bow to you Macca, O Holy One), for his gift of melody, Dusty Springfield, for her gift of Soul and Elvis for his gift of Hips!!So what you get from Celine is Melody-Driven Music all the way. With buckets of Soul and thought-provoking lyrics, she is a songwriter who will draw you in on the opening chord.

Celine has recorded two albums, ('Catch You as You Fall' produced by Declan Sinnott and 'Itch' which was self-produced). Her third album, entitled 'Such A Beautiful Light' is due for release in 2009.