Hi Folks,

This has been a busy month so far.   I'm currently in studio and working on new recordings.  They are coming together nicely.  Emer Dunne & Drua, have a little of our version of the song 'Step it out Mary' on the player of our band page.  Why not pop over and have a listen. 

I received the opportunity some months back to be part of the new Laois Music Connect Album, 'Connect One'.  It features 19 local artists based in County Laois.  It was launched last Thursday November 11th.

Thanks to Mary Kavanagh, Fintan Kennedy, Mark Healy, all of the Laois Connect team and Laois Partnership for putting this album together.   The album involved recording a track of original material by each artist involved.   Today I found a review of the album online from Frank Parker ..

"The genres on display range...from the purity of Emer Dunne's voice to the fast and furious electric fiddle of John Davidson....Emer is undoubtedly a singer song-writer with a bright future ahead of her. For this compilation she has recorded a self penned number called 'Breaking Me'."   High praise indeed.  See full review here

I have to thank the musicians that I worked with on this track.  They were Simon Graydon, a very skillful guitarist and the brilliant drummer Alan Ryan. They were both a pleasure to work with. The album is on sale in Anthem Music, Trax Record Store Portlaoise and Tower Records Dublin so get out and grab a copy and support local music.

Emer x

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Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my new website and thanks for visiting!  There are a few small changes to be made and music updates etc to be added so keep an eye out here for more info!  Thanks to Jobo designs for the work on this website.

At the moment I've been very busy with my Irish band, Drua, and we are looking forward to the next few weeks and the various gigs coming up.  First up we are in the well known Irish music venue, the Cobblestone - The Back Room on Saturday October 2nd.  Doors open at 8.30pm and tickets are €10.  Opening Act for us on the night is the talented, Aoife Scott.

On Saturday October 9th, we will be hitting the Tullamore Court Hotel and on the 23rd, Sheerans Bar in Coolrain, Laois. Looking forward to these gigs over the next few weeks and I hope you'll all be out to join in the fun with us!

I've also been busy writing some new songs and material.  One of which I will be recording on the Laois Music Showcase Album.  We will be heading into Studio on Monday 27th September for recording and I'm looking forward to this venture.

Will hopefully see you all at the shows,

Take Care for now.

Emer

Tags: Emer Dunne & Drua | Cobblestone October | Sheerans Pub | Coolrain | Tullamore Court Hotel | Laois Music Showcase Album | Folk Singers Ireland

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