tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15252284109333166382024-02-19T00:09:20.462-08:00FIONN REGANF.R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15513771969353644808noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525228410933316638.post-77527390954297570052011-05-21T06:36:00.001-07:002011-05-21T06:40:16.152-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfrOoJYnXeDK0G2y5tA7dc_8OBmFgURyl4VqN5wsWQhL609ljn0BquhtIqs5kRTBhMPgzkw3rVeNox5-zhd6AThRinS87D9IRnOe-_LG46kUczIfWHi1a-JQ9VrXwo-FoAJti4O4iYwc/s1600/100+Acres+of+Sycamore+Play+Button.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfrOoJYnXeDK0G2y5tA7dc_8OBmFgURyl4VqN5wsWQhL609ljn0BquhtIqs5kRTBhMPgzkw3rVeNox5-zhd6AThRinS87D9IRnOe-_LG46kUczIfWHi1a-JQ9VrXwo-FoAJti4O4iYwc/s320/100+Acres+of+Sycamore+Play+Button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609163683758570978" border="0" /></a><br />Fionn returns with brand new track ‘100 Acres of Sycamore’, to preview his new album of the same name set for release this summer.<br /><br />‘100 Acres of Sycamore’ is available as a FREE DOWNLOAD from www.fionnregan.com for a limited time<br /><br />The new album ‘100 Acres of Sycamore’ is scheduled for an August release, be among the first to hear the new songs when Fionn hits the road this July for an intimate acoustic Irish tour, details below.<br /><br />July 8th, Friday - Wexford Arts Centre<br />July 9th, Saturday - Seamus Ennis Centre, Naul, Co. Dublin<br />July 10th, Sunday - The Riverbank Theatre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - with Gemma Hayes<br />July 13th, Wednesday - Kenny's Bar, Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />July 16th, Saturday - The Model, Sligo<br />July 17th, Sunday - Roisin Dubh, Galway<br />July 21st, Thursday - The Grand Social, Dublin<br />July 22nd, Friday - The INEC, Killarney<br />July 23rd, Saturday - The Set Theatre, Kilkenny<br />July 24th, Sunday - The Gonzo Theatre, Cavan<br />July 27th, Wednesday - The Pavillion, Cork<br />July 28th, Thursday - deBarras, Clonakilty, West Cork<br />July 29th, Friday - The Forum, Waterford.<br /><br />Tickets are available from all local box offices.F.R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15513771969353644808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525228410933316638.post-38612962184283941172010-06-21T07:06:00.000-07:002010-06-21T07:14:44.683-07:00Glastonbury & Patti Smith in Hyde ParkWe playing three shows at glastonbury this year.<br /><br />main gig park stage 2- 2.50<br /><br />strummerville campfire session at midnight on friday<br /><br />the crows nest(in the park area) approx 6pm saturday(solo acoustic)<br /><br />Then it's back to London to support Patti Smith in Hyde Park Tues 29th june.<br /><br />Hope to see you all there.<br /><br />Fionn xF.R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15513771969353644808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525228410933316638.post-4078213408441416862010-01-05T15:23:00.000-08:002010-02-09T16:56:58.911-08:00The Shadow of an Empire<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDBrBwo0DwNojAMphmy4vinU0TL-aAtDFzBnnq1eDZGgRJGojnAVYBSLbjUmbVh2NO0OE9F3OZlTfM2kDnZAFhOvbaZGwsVmulSAasl2dd5YE53c3uT8Wdj_wIJgMCT1MZ7i_MwonjDA/s1600-h/SHADOW_COVER(2).jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDBrBwo0DwNojAMphmy4vinU0TL-aAtDFzBnnq1eDZGgRJGojnAVYBSLbjUmbVh2NO0OE9F3OZlTfM2kDnZAFhOvbaZGwsVmulSAasl2dd5YE53c3uT8Wdj_wIJgMCT1MZ7i_MwonjDA/s400/SHADOW_COVER(2).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423400664079748386" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mojo****</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Uncut****</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Q****</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sun*****</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotpress****</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Financial Times****</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Regan can be sassy and scruffy, or quiveringly sincere, but he's never uninteresting. Words and images tumble out – we infer that he's a fool for love, but a cynical one – and by the end, you're thoroughly dazzled<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Guardian ****</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Angry, funny, relevant and summed up in one line, "You curse the darkness/ And I'll strike a match".<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The independent****</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">After folky troubadour beginnings, his second album keys into the rollicking energy of vintage rock 'n’ roll, while also forging a unique, observational and genuinely beat-poetic lyrical vocabulary. Terrific stuff.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Telegraph****</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Likened to a young Bob Dylan by those lost for a better way to describe a talented singer-songwriter-His material certainly stands up to the test<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mail on Sunday****</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">One of the defining Irish albums of our generation<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Limerick leader*****</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">A brilliantly bold, robust work, showcasing real development and the kind of graceful erudition that places Regan squarely ahead of the curve.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">BBC Review</span><br /><br />“Regan’s masterly progress is best exemplified by the title track, a simple stately anthem to decay that rings the righteousness of pre-judas Dylan” <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Word Magazine</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">This signifies a great talent shedding labels, spreading wings and moving on.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Metro</span></span><br /><br />“A playful authenticity, sparse eloquence, you can’t fault the voice ”<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">NME</span><br /><br />“Well developed melodies and striking lyrics, he remains a formidable wordsmith ” <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OHM</span><br /><br />“A music hall snapshot of 21 st century life” <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">STATE</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">We are pleased to announce "The Shadow Of an Empire" will be released on Vinyl/CD/Download, 8th February in the the U.K and Europe on Heavenly Recordings and 5th February in Ireland on Universal.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Track Listing</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Protection Racket</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Catacombs</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Coat Hook</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Genocide Matinee</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Violent Demeanor</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Lines written in Winter</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">House Detective</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Little Nancy</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Lord Help My Poor Soul</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">The Shadow of an Empire</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">The album artwork was designed & created by Fionn, with photography by Autumn de Wilde. We look forward to seeing you all soon. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /></div>F.R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15513771969353644808noreply@blogger.com8