Alison McGrath has released her new album, Redirect This Affect, and plays the Saturday Afternoon Club at the American Bar in Belfast today. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
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Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I began performing my songs as a busker at the age of seventeen. In March 2019, I was chosen by Pan Arts to travel to Nashville and performed in the Blue Bird Cafe and BB Kings. My second love in life after music are horses, I was fortunate to come from a horsey Family and have taught children and adults of all capabilities.
How would you describe your music?
A soulful blend of R&B, Jazz, Reggae and Folk.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Prince, Eddie Ryder, John Martyn and Sinéad O'Connor.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Chris De Burgh in The King's Hall in Belfast.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Billy Idol's album Sweet Sixteen.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Calm Down by Remu.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"If you laid right down and then died for me I couldn't love you more" - Couldn't Love You More by John Martyn.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Call Me by Aretha Franklin.
Where can people find your music/more information?
My website, Spotify,, YouTube and all usual streaming/download platforms.
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