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Siobhán O’Brien is an Irish Singer/ Songwriter of note. She has been described as “seamlessly incorporating her musical influences into excellent arrangements that transcend genres".

Hailing from Limerick, Ireland Siobhan has been entertaining audiences with her unique voice, and her personal style of songwriting. No newcomer to the entertainment field, Siobhan made her first audio recording at the tender age of six, with an old sea shanty. Siobhan has roots from four generations in the music industry. Most notably, she is the niece of Ireland's Sixties music legend, Brendan Bowyer. Her vocal style has been described as "caressing a lyric with sophisticated simplicity."

In addition to Bob Dylan inviting her to join him on stage, Siobhan has performed in concert as a guest vocalist with the famed Irish group The Chieftains. She has also appeared in shows supporting such acts as: Christy Moore, Donavan, Pete Cummins, Sharon Shannon, Henry Mc Cullough, Maria Mc Kee,Damien Dempsey, Paul Brady, Mick Flannery and many more.


Leonard Cohen heard about Siobhán from a friend of his which prompted him to send a book to her called 'Dance Me To The End Of Love' with a Henry Matisse painting on each page, as a gesture of encouragement.



Siobhan's last CD 'Songs I grew Up To' included special guest appearances by several of Siobhan's musical friends including Paddy Moloney (The Chieftans) Pete Cummins(Fleadh Cowboys/Nanci Griffith) & Brendan Bowyer,

QUOTES -

Paddy Moloney (The Chieftains) - "A Voice The World Should Hear"

Bono - "WOW"

Lilli Kuzma Host of" Folk Festival: radio show WDCB-FM Chicago "Siobhan has a marvelous voice and style, and seamlessly incorporates her musical influences into excellent arrangements that transcend genres".

Her new album GUILTY OF DESPAIR will be released in June 2010. It will be her 7th release to date.
www.siobhanobrien.com