| Padraig Rushe. Since 2007. Based in Wicklow | Singer/Songwriter | Folk | Rock |
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music: Catcher in the Rye Members: 1 + B Members Names: Padraig Rushe Influences: Elvis Presley, Bill Withers, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash, Marvin Gaye, Train, Aretha Frankilin, Dolly Parton, Bob Marley, The Dixie Chicks, Stevie Wonder, Candi Staton, Ray Charles, James Brown, Moby, Ray Lamontage, The Beatles, Ella Fitzgerald, Jill Scott, |
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Padraig was born in Ireland but grew up in America on a strict diet of Bluegrass, Folk and World Music.In 2000 he joined the Dublin Gospel Choir, with whom he worked as a soloist, arranger & writer for last 6 years, touring nationwide and releasing three albums. In addition to the above, he has sung and performed with Paddy Casey, appearing on Today FM’s Even Better Than the Real Thing II (2004) singing duet on Saints and Sinners & lending vocals to Paddy Casey’s rendition of Grandma’s Hands. He also had the good fortune to perform with Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan & Paul Noonan at the Electric Picnic in 2006 and supplied the lead vocals to BUPA Ireland’s “I Want to Be Ready” TV add campaign in 2007. NOW.. Now launching his solo career, at 25, Padraig hopes to combine his bluegrass, gospel, rock and world music influences in his Debut Album, due for release early 2008. WANT MORE??? Website: www.PadraigRushe.com MySpace: www.myspace.com/padraigrushe |
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