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Paul Brady

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Welcome

Welcome to the Paul Brady website. 'About' takes you to a biography, the lyrics of all my songs, all my musical collaborations and former incarnations, a list of the many artists who've covered my songs and the songwriters I've co-written with over the years. There's also a Press and reviews page so you can see what you're letting yourself in for. Tablature for some of my … [Read more...] about Welcome

‘Maybe So’ release

Well, the day has finally arrived! 'Maybe So', my new album, is now available onsite via mail order CD, total album download or individual track download at https://paulbrady.com/product-category/maybe-so/ . Enjoy!   … [Read more...] about ‘Maybe So’ release

The Green Crow Caws

In 1978, Shivaun O’Casey, daughter of the celebrated Irish playwright, Seán O’Casey, approached me with a project to record an album of songs from his plays ... not as singer but musical director, arranger and in some instances composer where music didn’t exist. She had already engaged Seán Murphy, as director and producer of the project. O’Casey’s plays were full of songs … [Read more...] about The Green Crow Caws

Unfinished Business

https://youtu.be/Z5Sgj6aSuL4 This is my first record of new songs since Hooba Dooba back in 2010. It’s been rattling around me for the past three or four years. In that time I released the ‘Paul Brady Anthology’ and ‘The Vicar Street Sessions’ so I wasn’t doing nothing.. but I wanted to take my time with a new record. The record business was changing drastically over that … [Read more...] about Unfinished Business

Paul Brady Live at Rockpalast

On 8th December 1983 I played a concert with my band in Hamburg’s Markthalle televised by the legendary German TV series ‘Rockpalast’. In the band at the time were drummer Terry Williams…on loan from Dire Straits who were on down time, Bassist Mickey Feat, Electric guitarist Phil Palmer and on keyboards and Hammond Organ the late Kenny Craddock. My second album ‘True For … [Read more...] about Paul Brady Live at Rockpalast

The Vicar St Sessions Volume 1

  Hi all,  We are pleased to reveal that the new Paul Brady album ‘The Vicar Street Sessions Vol 1’ on Proper Records (PRPCD128) is set for release on April 27th 2015. This first volume of recordings from the now legendary month of Dublin shows in 2001 has 13 tracks with guests featuring in order of appearance, Mark Knopfler, Gavin Friday & Maurice Seezer, Sinéad … [Read more...] about The Vicar St Sessions Volume 1

Back In The Saddle

Hi all. Things are moving very fast. Last week I played guitar and piano onstage for the first time since the Gig For Gaza in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre last September. A month ago I wasn’t sure if I’d ever play again. I’m finally realising that I can do it now. Still stiff and a little sore but getting better all the time. But I wasn’t expecting to be working so soon. I had … [Read more...] about Back In The Saddle

Paul Brady live at The Pavilion Theatre

Hi all. January 18th & 19th 2013 I played the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin. We recorded the shows. The 19th Jan show is now available to download from the website as a complete show or in 4 separate sections. Both options come in a choice of 320 or 192 kbps MP3 formats. Enjoy! Available from the PeeBee Store … [Read more...] about Paul Brady live at The Pavilion Theatre

Back In The Saddle

Hi all. Apologies for the long absence. I decided to take some time off in the first half of 2018 so there hasn’t been a lot going on to talk about. I’ve been traveling a lot too which keeps me busy. Just to say first that I really enjoyed the Delbert McClinton week long Caribbean cruise in early January. Meeting old friends and making new ones while playing and listening … [Read more...] about Back In The Saddle

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16 hours ago
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www.facebook.com/1264616245/posts/10228357845432292/?d=nA moment in time.. #soundcheck @rteone @latelaterte last night with John Sheehan and @paulbradymusic who both have brand new albums out at the moment. One of my favourite career moments. X ... See MoreSee Less

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Lovely to hear you sing and play together...belated Happy Birthday Boys.

Loved it!

Birthday greetings to Paul, John & Mundy on 19th🌹

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Hanging with Scarlet Angels, Eleanor McEvoy, Maura O’Connell and Wallis Bird after their hugely enjoyable concert in Dublin Sunday last. ... See MoreSee Less

Hanging with Scarlet Angels, Eleanor McEvoy, Maura O’Connell and Wallis Bird after their hugely enjoyable concert in Dublin Sunday last.
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So brilliant to see you there Paul. I listened to Wallis’ gorgeous rendition of ‘The Island’ with tears in my eyes….the best of luck with your own tour dates x

Strong talented ladies with a strong talented man there!

Great pic! Maura is one of the nicest celebrities I ever met.

Love Eleanor. She gives an outstanding performance. Paul too, of course!!

Well done wallis....❤❤❤and all you wonderful....amazing women...

What a great photo and memory of an incredible night by all accounts.

Blessed are you among women. 😀

Wish I could have been there...great musicians...

Lucky man ! Fantastic ladies

Great picture! 🔥

Ladies in red - could be dangerous Paul Brady 😉

Looks like fun was had. 🥳

How did I miss Maura O’Connell?😳🥲Great pic indeed!

Ladies in red ❤️❤️❤️

Barry Coyle pity we missed Maura😘

agree

😎🇮🇪🔥

Gerard Bird

Hello Paul. I will be at the NASC event in Marley Park with my daughter. I really look forward to seeing you. You have given me so much joy listening to your music. It would mean the world to me to say hello to you. I have just been told I have cancer. If I can't meet you, could you dedicate a song to me. Thank you so very much for your wonderful music. Aine Sheehan

magic

Lovely x

No better

Brenda White

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6 days ago
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Playing with John Sheahan and Mundy on the Late Late Show this Friday on RTE1 TV. We all share the same birthday May 19th. I’m playing mandolin with John on his famous composition ‘The Marino Waltz’ and with Mundy on his song ‘Mexico’. I’m singing ‘Follow On’ and they’re all joining in. Should be a gas! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sharon O'Brien we will have to watch when we get back from Imelda May. We should send a special request for Arthur Mc Bride after the fantastic rendition in Athlone!

3 legends that will be a great show 👍

Lovely.... Great line up... I'll miss it as I don't watch the late late show.

I remember seeing Paul Brady playing with the Johnstons in London very early 70’s , great artiste!

That was wonderful - can’t wait. The Marino Waltz is just wonderful.

You lucky men , John is differently the last man standing of all . I’d love to have his ear fit a moment. . Don’t take it for granted .Enjoy the moment and have a great night lads .

My youngest Son George is also 19th May.......he is only 2 this time though!

Fantastic , will definitely record it 🥰🙌🏼

Follow on is a very special song to me. I will look forward to this .

Look forward Paul. So enjoyed your concert in Glôr🦋

Fantastic news!!!

Great Paul.. Cant wait..👏

Brilliant Paul 👏

Enjoy the show, looking forward to it

Great stuff!…looking forward to it🎶…Keep’er lit 🔥

Brilliant Paul 👍

Nice one, best of luck f

Love follow on💜

Me too, happy birthday 🎂 🥳

Wow I can’t wait so looking forward to it already! 🎉🎉🙏

Marino Waltz was one of my dad's favourites x

Sean Ledgewood Moira Crawley the marino waltz one we all know well and follow on, well Liam Clancy does it superb

Looking forward to hearing you . Break a leg! 🙋‍♀️

Brilliant as usual

Looking forward to it 👏🎵

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1 week ago
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Looking forward to singing and playing on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’ with Clive Anderson tomorrow May 7th at 18.15 repeated on Sunday at 23.00. Nice to hang with Ye Vagabonds who were also on the show. ... See MoreSee Less

Looking forward to singing and playing on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’ with Clive Anderson tomorrow May 7th at 18.15 repeated on Sunday at 23.00. Nice to hang with Ye Vagabonds who were also on the show.
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Love that show

Loved your chat with Miriam Paul. Amazing to go back to when it was though thar no-one could make a living from song writing and music......we all had " notions" ....thank goodness you struck to yours

… be good to listen to you whilst driving back to Manchester from seeing Clapton at Albert Hall. Think that’s when I first saw you at NEC in ‘83 … you were Eric’s support that night. … loved your work ever since 👍 ….

Lovely surprise to hear you all on the Saturday wireless. Great stuff.

Have a great gig Paul ⭐️

Vagabonds are great

Is that the same shirt you wore on 2 May 2021 from the Couch to the Kettle Tour during the Pandemic? Very Nice.

You and Janey Godley on the same show!

Enjoy the gig Paul.

Are you playing in London at all?

Is that the church in front of the BBC studios at the top of regent's Street London?

Nice one Paul f

Wow. Class!

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2 weeks ago
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Sometimes in the middle of lockdown, I began to question the validity of what I was doing with my life and wondering whether or not it would matter in the big picture if I never got to do it again. I’m back now singing and playing the songs I wrote over the decades as I tried to explain myself to myself. To see this article from Siobhan makes me feel again that there’s a point to it. Thanks Siobhan.

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Thank you all for these positive comments.

Thank you! I'm a little bit overwhelmed and also glad that it resonated with you. I thought long and hard about whether or not to write about this as it was sharing something deeply personal. In the end I felt the time was right and so I went with it, hoping that it was something that other people could relate to or connect with and maybe find a little bit of hope in the midst of their own struggles. Thanks for sharing it, and for all the years of great music xx

Live music is essential. So are you, my friend. ❤️🎶

Great article, and very articulate, and it is absolutely true, of all the arts music is the most evocative, through out the years Paul brady has always been there for me, from deep in your heart in the 80s, marriage made in Hollywood, to the long goodbye, always brilliant, and as for live, in my opinion one of the very few and best artists, I have seen you live several times, with band and solo, but I must admit you are probably the best solo artist I have ever seen.

Musicians heal the world through their art. Seeing music performed live is where the healing is most effective.

Beautifully written though heart wrenching. I hope Siobhan, you enjoy many live concerts to come. Dunlewy was special. Your energy was palpable Paul. Loved every song even Hank's You Win Again which I heard you sing impromptu in the Intercounty hotel in the early 70's. Been following you ever since. As Kahlil Gibran said, "Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife"

Oh Paul you have no idea how much joy your wonderful music and tremendous lyrics give us. Live music is obviously best but your melodies raise my soul up when ever I hear them. You are one of the best on the planet. Thanks for all the joy you continue to bring me and billions of others 🥰🥰🥰

What a lovely piece & oh so true. I first saw you play with Andy Irvine in Queens in Belfast with my big sister when I was around 16 in 1977. I still love your music now & so did my now departed Mum. Keep playing & keeping us all together Paul. 🫂

All of us are taking baby steps back to a life that sometimes we didn't even know where it actually brought us joy. Music works. Third to fresh air, sun & all that that brings, a loved one, music. I've seen you live in Chicago & in Ireland when I lived there. From sizable gigs to impromptu sessions. I thank you for your music, for sharing your talent, and for staying.

Lovely piece Siobhan and how fulfilling Paul, to be reminded how much your music touches so many people.

What a great post and great article… thank goodness the answer is yes - there is a point to it all - the last couple of years robbed us of a lot, thankfully it has also sharpened our appreciation of what’s important. Thanks for posting this .

Lockdown and Covid have turned our lives upside down . Music is one of the few things that bring me joy and happiness 🎸😍🎸

Of course there's a point! Your music brings so much happiness, comfort and pleasure to so many.

You have been one of my favorite songwriters forever.

Paul, it was brilliant to see you live on stage in Dunlewy. What you have already given and continue to give us music fans is the best medication ever. Keeper lit. 😎👏

Your singing and beautiful songs have accompanied my life since I first heard you playing with The Johstones, too many wonderful songs to choose a favourite,

Your song the island.....is an eternal song which stays as beautiful each time I listen! Thank you!

Two guys whose words and music and voices and sharing of the their pleasure of music making is what makes the world bearable at times of struggle and anguish and pain and joy. Thank you - both - for the music.

What a beautiful, emotional piece ❤️. Music does indeed touch our hearts and souls…. and helps heal them. ❤️

Dear Paul, believe me, what you do matters very much to so many people. I think Covid made many of us question our role in “the big picture”, but we love your words and music. Never stop!💚

Definitely a point to it. Being in England, I have only seen you once, at the Fleadh in 1996, but that was amazing! I have 7 of your albums and Trick or Treat is one of the albums my wife and I play most often. Your music brings joy to our lives - always much needed, and especially in the current times. So glad that you are better and able to play again.

Great artist and songwriter best there is

Paul, I'm sitting in an Irish pub in New Orleans, half a world away, and your music has inspired me. What a reach your effect has!

I was at the concert in Navan and like a good wine you are getting better with age. Fabulous show

A new fan here, Paul. Recently posted on your website. As an M.E. suffer for nearly 22 years, severely affected, I.e. bungalow bound, wheelchair user. Lockdown & the Pandemic has even been difficult for me, even though I have basically been imprisoned in lockdown all these years. It’s really hard to mentally keep going. It doesn’t get any easier, ever. One of my worst symptoms, is noise sensitivity & for the first 5 years or more, I couldn’t get to two songs on a CD. I wondered if it ever would improve, because music has brought me so much pleasure. Thankfully, it did. I listen to music for much longer periods now, sometimes overdoing it, but getting some pleasure & joy in my life. I’ll never be able to ever attend a concert again, sadly, but I was watching one of your concert performances the other day, being a newbie. The joy on your face & band members, when performing, “I Believe In Magic” is an infectious joy ! Music & performing is so magical & powerful & that’s the only motivation anyone needs. Thanks, as a new fan, for bringing more magical music into my life & here’s to more years of your music & performing. Music always lives forever !

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