Cork singer has released her new song, Like an Angel Calling. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
22-year-old Meadhbh's music career started at the age of 14 when she started busking in Killarney which progressed on to gigging in the pubs.
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During lockdown, she posted her videos and live streamed her music on social media and she has toured and collaborated with Irish acts Dan McCabe and the Whistlin Donkeys.
Last year, she has travelled to Scotland and Dubai, Boston, Michigan and New York and plans to perform at a larger scale to places in Canada and Australia. She recently graduated from UCC college with a B Hons degree in social science.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I love animals and nature. I have been surrounded by animals and the outdoors since I was very young (growing up on a farm) and I take a lot of inspiration when writing my music from this.
I come from a family of six, but I am the only performer of music in my family. When I was young all my siblings were very talented at GAA, and I always gravitated towards music no matter how much I tried sports like my siblings. I have been singing since before I could talk.
I studied Social Science in University College Cork. I did my bachelor's degree to become a social worker initially but I now plan on doing a Masters in Music therapy. It is a combination of my two main interests of music and helping others. I have volunteered with many non-profit organisations since I was a young teenager (such as Street Angels Homeless Group Cork) and continue to do so in my adult life.
How would you describe your music?
I would describe my music as a fusion of Irish folk with many other inspirations. I listened to American Country and the blues alongside wonderful Irish Ballads growing up.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Christy Moore, Patsy Cline, Dolores Keane, Seán Keane and the list goes on.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
I went to see Christy Moore when I was a teenager. It was a powerful experience for me and now one of my main enjoyments as an adult is attending concerts with great friends and family.
What was the first record you ever bought?
My dad bought me the album The Best Of Luke Kelly whilst we were having a look in a music shop when I was around six years old. I remember him saying to me 'you must learn off this album, this is one of the best singers that ever lived’ and I took the album home and listened to it back to front for many years.
What’s your favourite song right now?
I am loving Seán Keane’s version of Home. I would love to make a cover of it in the future.
Favourite lyric of all time?
‘This old guitar taught me to sing a love song, Showed me how to laugh and how to cry, It introduced me to some friends of mine and brightened up some days, And helped me make it through some lonely nights, oh, What a friend to have on a cold and lonely night’ - From the John Denver song This Old Guitar. I relate to this song. It encapsulates in a verse what music means to me. Music has provided me the most happiness, made me great friends and has comforted me during the hard life moments.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Forever And Ever Amen by Randy Travis. I love the song. I could listen to it all day. It has been my most played song on Spotify with five years straight.
Where can people find your music/more information?
People can find all my music and concert links on my social medias @meadhbhwalshmusic. My albums can be purchased on my website.
Alan Corr
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