JOHN, SHELLY + THE CREATURES

Dinosaur Big Life Music ****

These Northerners arrive relatively unheralded and unhyped, which is a good thing. Unlike the other Northern Irish band of the moment (Two Door Cinema Club) John, Shelly + the Creatures let the music talk, and the result is more conversational and casual than in your face. The fact is that songs such as Cold War, Sunny Side Street, Sight of Your Chest, Killer, Frost and Long May You Reign do what really good songs should: sneak up on you, twist preconceptions, change your mind and then take it over. The range of instruments in use, including flugelhorn, mandolin, cello, viola, violin, glockenspiel and xylophone, indicates not so much an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach (which would usually be the case) but an exceptional grasp of texture, tone and theme. A shoe-in for next year’s Choice Music Prize nominations list? See www.johnshellyandthecreatures.com TONY CLAYTON-LEA

Download tracks: Sight of Your Chest, Killer, Long May You Reign

See Link: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2010/0226/1224265171617.html

After playing to over 16,000 spectators in the RDS Leinster half time Rugby game last week and his recent Meteor Nomination, Colm Lynch announces New Shows Nationwide including An Industry Night in The Village on Wexford St. Dublin on April 22nd.

Please email us for your guest pass at linda@goodseedpr.com.

More info on the act: www.myspace.com/colmlynch

New dates:

Slaughtered Lamb…13th March Sat
Crane Lane Cork….25th March Thurs
The Village (industry showcase)…22nd April Thurs
Twisted Pepper (Dublin Rocks Festival)…15th May Sat
Sligo Festival ….3rd July Sat
Spirit of voice festival Galway…23rd October Sat

Described as “…Singer songwriting savior…” by The Irish Times

RTE’s Pat Kenny described Colm’s music as “SUPER MUSIC”

Nothing Left to Say– the remarkable debut album, produced by The wonderful Multi Platinum Producer Mark Cahill (who worked on the Number 1 US billboard selling album with The Irish Tenors) is embellished by an evident Romantic & Classical and country folk feel to it throughout, yet wholly embraces Nigel’s vocal capability and sentiment as a performer, with Orchestral performances by The Irish Session Orchestra and the Mullingar Cathedral Choir.

Each track has a different edge, with preludes that introduce you to a world of music that has no boundaries. Addicted to the stage, Nigel went on to play with Top Irish Acts like Matt Leavy, TR Dallas, Sean O Farrell and Marc Roberts. Playing Support to legendary Music luminaries such as Tammy Wynette, Don Williams, Ricky Skaggs, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Martina MC Bride, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Steve Earle, Glen Campbell & John Denver. No stranger to performing on national Television, Nigel has performed his musical skills on a variety of Irelands finest: Live at Three, Up for the Match, Kenny Live, Nationwide, The Late Late Show, Phil Coulter and The Bibi Baskin Show. Nigel has also performed on radio Nationwide such as RTE Radio 1, 2fm and Dublin’s Country to name but a handful.

Nigel recently joined World Class Irish Country Folk Singer Daniel O Donnell’s band as his Drummer and Backing vocalist. Where he will be touring North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania this year, but will also be stopping off in Ireland to perform his own selection of shows and launching his own Stunning Debut Album ‘NOTHING LEFT to SAY’ in April.

Make sure you do your ears a wee favour and check out his sounds:

www.nigelconnell.com

Next Month we celebrate two marvellous releases here at Good Seed:

John, Shelly and The Creatures – Album* DINOSAUR- is out on March 5th 2010

Link: www.myspace.com/jsatc
TV Advert Video link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-JI9i4np8w

Link to JSATC on POP CEOL on TG4

You may have recently seen them on the TV (Late Late Show,TG4’s Imeall, RTE TWO TUBE, TG4’s POP CEOL) or heard them on Radio ( FM104’s The Strawberry Alarm Clock, IRadio, BBC, RTE, Today FM) because John, Shelly & The Creatures are currently in the throes of releasing their immaculate and stunning Debut Album DINOSAUR. The band made a significant move in their musical career when they released their single ‘ANGELINE’ to receive critical acclaim and radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Ulster, U105fm, Phantom Fm and many more. Following in the footsteps of fellow Northern Irish band SNOW PATROL, they then signed a publishing deal with Big Life Music Ltd (Snow Patrol, The Verve, Badly Drawn Boy…). Were their single “Long May You Reign” was featured in the Discover Northern Ireland TV, radio and cinema advert campaign. (A very extensive campaign covering The Republic of Ireland and the UK will see the band continue to be featured on TV adverts across: RTE, TV3, UTV, Channel 4, E4, MTV, Sky One, Sky Sports, Sky News, Setanta and throughout Cinemas and Radio waves Nationwide).  Currently touring Ireland and dropping in to TV & radio stations along the way…

Colm Lynch– Current Album*- Tickety Boo
Single: KISS MY BLUES AWAY Out March 26th
www.myspace.com/colmlynch
Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YX0mnwpXb8

View Colm On TG4

http://live.tg4.ie/main.aspx?level=imeall&content=31352611841

After a massively successful album pre-launch in The Village last year, the new & stunning studio album from Colm Lynch -titled TICKETY BOO- is now available Nationwide and on iTunes. The new single KISS MY BLUES AWAY is certainly a vast testament to Colm’s ability. Remaining true to his philosophy that ‘a good song should have a strong melody and meaningful lyrics’, this critically acclaimed artist is eager to impress with his latest offering. If recent raving reviews from the Times, The Irish Independent, Hotpress, The Star and more are anything to go by, this album is certainly set to please and win over old and indeed new fans. Colm recently performed in the RDS to over 16,000 spectators at the interval of The Leinster Rugby Game after being invited by the organisers. he was also recently Nominated for Best newcomer Award at The Meteors. He will be performing a very special showcase on April 22nd in The Village on Wexford Street Dublin.

Hello happy Friday y’all!

Starting the weekend off in style we have our own COLM LYNCH– Nominated for Best newcomer in The Meteors– GOOD LUCK Colm!

If you’re into your sports and in particular RUGBY- you can also catch Colm performing live in the RDS tomorrow at the interval of the SCARLETS V LEINSTER Rugby Match as well as join in on the spectacular game it promises to be!

Colm has  recently been in with RTE Radio1’s Pat  Kenny, FM104’s The Strawberry Alarm Clock, 98FM’s Sunday night live show, iRadio’s breakfast show  & Today FM’s Ray Foley Show, promoting his  new single KISS MY BLUES AWAY.

If you would like to book Colm in onto your show on his continued media tour in March- please contact me here at linda@goodseedpr.com

If you would like a copy of his album TICKETY – BOO please ask!

Colms upcoming GIGS:

Fri 19^th feb The Meteor Awards RDS Dublin

Sat 20^th Feb- the RDS Dublin @ The Scarlets V leinster Rugby Match

Castle Nights at the Slaughtered Lamb in Swords Sat 13th March

Midnight @ Crane Lane Theatre , Cork Thurs 25th March

The Laurence Inn, Drogheda Sat 27th March (solo)

To all of you who have showed endless support, we thank you all and hope you continue to!

Have a great weekend!

Linda & All the gang xx

OFFICIAL RUGBY PRESS RELEASE BELOW:

Leinster team to face the Scarlets… Date: Friday 19th February 2010 Issued on behalf of Leinster Rugby Attention Sports Editors / Rugby Correspondents: The Leinster team to face the Scarlets in Saturday’s Magners League clash at the RDS (KO: 6.30pm) has been named. Shane Jennings captains the side and is one of five Ireland internationals named in the pack for the visit of the Scarlets to the RDS. Jennings forms an exciting looking back-row alongside Kevin McLaughlin and Sean O’Brien. Devin Toner lines up at lock alongside Malcolm O’Kelly who will make his 177th Leinster appearance. Bernard Jackman is named at hooker with Stan Wright and CJ van der Linde both named at prop. Eoin Reddan partners Jonathan Sexton at half-back and Shane Horgan (175th cap) and full-back Girvan Dempsey (167th) are named in the back three alongside Bank of Ireland Leinster Player of the Month Isa Nacewa. Shaun Berne partners Fergus McFadden at centre. The replacements bench will be confirmed closer to kick off. Over 14,500 tickets have now been sold for Saturday’s Magners League game against the Scarlets. There will be the usual ‘Family Day’ activity on the day and musician Colm Lynch will be performing at half-time. Tickets are on sale now on www.leinsterrugby.ie and from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. Tickets can also be purchased in Donnybrook from Spar and the Leinster Rugby Store and tickets will be available outside the RDS from 3pm on Saturday. LEINSTER: 15: Girvan Dempsey 14: Shane Horgan 13: Fergus McFadden 12: Shaun Berne 11: Isa Nacewa 10: Jonathan Sexton 9: Eoin Reddan 1: Stan Wright 2: Bernard Jackman 3: CJ van der Linde 4: Devin Toner 5: Malcolm O’Kelly 6: Kevin McLaughlin 7: Shane Jennings CAPTAIN 8: Sean O’Brien REPLACEMENTS FROM: John Fogarty, Richardt Strauss, Mike Ross, Trevor Hogan, Stephen Keogh, Simon Keogh, Paul O’Donohoe, Eoin O’Malley, Andrew Conway REFEREE: Andy Macpherson (SRU), ASSISTANT REFEREES: Colin Stanley (IRFU), Jonathan Peake (IRFU), 4th OFFICIAL: Ed Kenny (ARLB), 5th OFFICIAL: Gordon Murray (ARLB), TMO: Tony Redmond (IRFU) http://www.leinsterrugby.ie

BLOG EXCERPT Taken from WWW.CAROSEL.IE :

Meteor Award Nominee for Best Newcomer- Colm Lynch- is hard at it touring around Ireland’s finest radio stations- (recently in with Today FM’s Ray Foley Show and RTE Radio 1 with the legendary Pat kenny), performing his new single KISS MY BLUES AWAY– today is no exception catch Colm LIVE after 9am TODAY on FM104’s Strawberry Alarm Clock!!!!

VOTE HERE. to help Colm in The Meteors.

Colm has received glowing plaudits from the likes of Dave Fanning (2FM), Hotpress, The Irish Times, InDublin and a host of other people and publications. His album was awarded Album of the Week on Larry Gogan’s 2FM Radio show. Singles released from his last 2 albums (A Whisper in a Riot and Tickety Boo) have received extensive airplay on national and local radio. He also won the Balcony TV Best Male Award.

His live shows is where this man becomes the LEGEND that he is.

*Colm will perform in the RDS at the Leinster V Scarlets Rugby game to over 20,000 people on Feb 20^th 2010*

Also see Colm “Live on Television” on Wednesday 17th of Feb on TG4’s Imeall Show at 11pm.

more news go to www.myspace.com/colmlynch

Hi Everyone, ok, its Friday and we dont want to take up too much fo your time! So let’s get straight to it:

New singles:

1.) Long May You Reign– by JOHN, SHELLY AND THE CREATURES –  OUT NOW!

2.) KISS MY BLUES AWAY -by COLM LYNCH – OUT MARCH 26TH

Ireland’s most grown up boy band John, Shelly and The Creatures hit Whelan’s UPSTAIRS tomorrow Night at Feb 13th (5 euro in at door) this will be nothing short of EPIC. Their song LONG MAY YOU REIGN is Featured in the Discover Northern Ireland “Explore More” TV, Radio and Cinema Advert. They have recently been on RTE’s “THE LATE LATE SHOW” performing the single. Long May You Reign is enjoying airtime across radio stations such as RTE Radio1, Clare FM, KCLRFM, iRadio, FM104 and is receiving airtime from BBC radio Ulster, BBC Radio1 & TODAY FM. They have performed on TG4’s Imeall &  TG4 POP4 . They perform a live studio 7 session on Today With Pat Kenny on Rte Radio1 Feb 17th + many more radio stations nationwide. But do catch them in Whelans tomorrow night- It may just be the best 5 Euros worth you ever spend!

Colm Lynch was recently in with Today FM and RTE Radio 1 with the legendary Pat kenny, performing his new single KISS MY BLUES AWAY- and is battling it out for the Meteor Best Newcomer Award that he has been nominated for! VOTE HERE. Colm has received glowing plaudits from the likes of Dave Fanning (2FM), Hotpress, The Irish Times, InDublin and a host of other people and publications. His album was awarded Album of the Week on Larry Gogan’s 2FM Radio show. Singles released from his last 2 albums (A Whisper in a Riot and Tickety Boo) have received extensive airplay on national and local radio. He also won the Balcony TV Best Male Award in 2007. His live shows is where this man becomes the LEGEND that he is.

*Colm will perform in the RDS at the Leinster V Scarlets Rugby game to over 20,000 people on Feb 20^th 2010*

And lastly –  we are delighted to announce that we are working with one of the most remarkable voices we have ever heard NIGEL CONNELL. In his career he has Played Support to legendary Music luminaries such as Tammy Wynette, Don Williams, Ricky Skaggs, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Martina MC Bride, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Steve Earle, Glen Campbell & John Denver. No stranger to performing on national Television, Nigel has performed his musical skills on a variety of Irelands finest:  Live at Three, Up for the Match, Kenny Live, Nationwide, The Late Late Show, Phil Coulter and The Bibi Baskin Show. Nigel has also performed on radio Nationwide such as RTE Radio 1, 2fm, Phantom FM and Dublin’s Country to name but a handful. So it gives us much joy to announce that his Album NOTHING LEFT to SAY will be out on April 16th. A Radio sampler will be serviced out for next week! we hope you all enjoy.

Thank you for your time!

We really appreciate it! You have YOURSELF a lovely weekend!

GSPR xx

The Meteor Award Nominee for Best newcomer COLM LYNCH, releases his fantastic new single ‘Kiss My Blues Away’ On March 26th. And will perform it on TODAY FM’s Ray Foley Show shortly after 1pm TODAY.

*Colm will perform in the RDS at the Leinster V Scarlets Rugby game to over 20,000 people on Feb 20^th 2010*

Colm has been Described as “…Singer songwriting savior…” by The Irish Times

The release of the critically acclaimed first album put his vocal and songwriting skills on show to the nation for the first time. It received glowing plaudits from the likes of Dave Fanning, Hotpress, The Irish Times, In Dublin and a host of other people and publications. It was Album of the Week on Larry Gogan’s 2FM Radio show. Singles released from the album got extensive airplay on national and local radio. He also won the Balcony TV Best Male Award in 2007.

His current album, being his second studio album titled: Tickety-Boo, is picking up where he left off. While more polished, it still possesses the same characteristics that made his debut such a winner. Whether in a mellow mood or just plain aggressive, the music always comes from the heart. This is plain to see when witnessed in live performances. TICKETY BOO- is now available Nationwide and on iTunes. Remaining true to his philosophy that ‘a good song should have a strong melody and meaningful lyrics’, the ten track album features hit singles “It’s Coming Down” (previously playlisted on TODAY FM and 2FM) and the RTE playlisted “If I was In Your Shoes”.

Anyone expecting to see a singer-songwriter soulfully whispering into a microphone should think again. This will be a fevered, rock n’ roll affair! After all, there are only two schools of thought on Colm Lynch’s music: those who are confirmed fans and those who haven’t heard him yet!

Whether playing to hundreds of people in venues like Vicar St. Dublin or to a tiny audience somewhere off the beaten track, Lynch always delivers a memorable performance. Resting easy among his musical peers, Lynch has supported acts as diverse as The Blizzards, Julie Feeney, Kate Walsh, Aslan, John Power, Foy Vance and Mundy.

Starting 2010 off in style, Colm Lynch and his 8 piece band gathered in Studio 7 RTE Radio 1 two weeks ago, after being invited in by legendary DJ and TV host Pat Kenny. Performing the new single Kiss my Blues Away and If I was in Your Shoes, Colm and his band gave the performance of their lifetime and quite possibly one of the best Radio performances of the year.

You can here his RTE performance here: http://soundcloud.com/goodseedpr/sets/colm-lynch-rte-session

Thank you for your time.

Linda Coogan Byrne

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Dear music loving friends and family,

We bring you the much enjoyable and highly anticipated news today that Ireland’s best Grown up Boy Band JOHN SHELLY & THE CREATURES’ EPIC Single “LONG MAY YOU REIGN”– yes the one from the Northern Irish Tourist TV Advert, The one they just preformed on the Telly on RTE’s the Late Late Show & Tg4’s Imeall  (you can also catch them tomorrow on Pop ceol Tg4 too)- is NOW available to buy on iTunes today onwards. So please by all means do your ears a favour and succumb to the sounds of the creatures…..

Thank you, they won’t disappoint and we would never do that do you anyway, we only want to make your life easier.

here is the link to buy http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/long-may-you-reign/id307596078

The band will be doing an extensive Radio tour from next week onwards that will see them drop into:

RTE Radio1- Pat kenny for a LIVE studio 7 session,

FM104- The Strawberry Alarm Clock

BBC Radio Ulster- ATL

LMFM, KCLRFM, LIVE 95FM and many more so adjust your dials accordingly to hear them in action before their DINOSAUR Tour! more details on their tour go to www.myspace.com/jsatc

Our bestest wishes, and really- thanks for taking the time.

Linda & Team

Good Seed PR

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