Our series of special lockdown Christmas Streams continues with music from Ireland's Deep South (Cork) influenced by the Gospel and Soul of America's Deep South. It helps when you have a voice as rich as molasses:).
For more info on the other shows in the stream see
https://www.whelanslive.com
https://www.facebook.com/Briandeadymusic/
Thanks as ever to Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media who have generously funded this endeavour..
Brian Deady had been something of a well-kept secret at home in Ireland until his song Clap Both My Hands became one of the most played Irish songs of 2016 and reached No.1 in the Spotify UK Viral charts. His recent single ‘Get on My Knees’ has also featured in the hit American TV show ‘Lucifer’.
Conjuring up strong gospel influences, at times the Irishman sounds more like he was raised in the Deep South than as one of 10 kids in Cork and his rich, soulful voice comes with a contemporary R&B edge.
Here is an artist you can believe in and connect with. In a world where authenticity counts for so much, you’ll hear that Brian means and feels every word.
Stirring Blues And Gospel, Excellent - The Guardian
"Bare-Knuckle and Remarkable" - The Sunday Times.★★★★
“Deady is becoming our favourite act in Ireland” - Nile Rodgers
"Ireland has a new Soul star in it's midst"- The Irish Times. ★★★★