Bobby Lee - Youghal Musician
Bobby Lee was singing to the converted when he played at The Walter Raleigh Hotel to promote his latest independent CD ‘The Future History‘ A large gathering of fellow musicians, artists, supporters and fans turned out to hear the talented musician and his backing band The Pilgrims perform a selection of songs from his new CD and also some cover songs of his favourite artists in his own personal style. James McGrath another talented musician played support at the atmospheric concert.
Broadly deemed one of the finest guitarists of his generation, in 1996 Bobby was judged Fender’s “Irish guitarist of the future” by no less an intuitive opinion than that of Donal Gallagher, brother to the late Rory. (He received his award at Wembley Conference Centre, in the company of such as Hank Marvin of The Shadows and Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac).Interveining years has seen Bobby collaborate and support international luminaries like David Gray-Mercury Rev-The Kinks - Ronan O Snodaigh - Dee Armstrong- Liam Ó Maonlaí as well as long time friends and Irish stars Kila.
Bobby’s highlight in 2007 was funkin it up on the chill stage at Ireland’s prestigious Electric Picnic Festival 2007 and he has just come off a National tour with Dublin based band Kila to promote his new album “The Future History”. Bobby is a soulful, sensitive performer and songwriter, his highly spirited Funky Folk and Soul sound takes his music far beyond the realms of singer songwriter. His songs carry messages laden with spiritual and social imperative and are delivered with supreme musical and vocal dexterity. He cites Jesus Christ as influential in his life and work but asked as to his religious preference, he replies, “I am who I am. Its not the branch that matters, it’s the ground its planted in, whether Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim. They’re all just labels. Its not important what I am, its important that I am.”
The Future History plays host to the talents of New york born brother Jason brown of (1 Adam 12 & The Sloan Wainwright band) on bass - brother Paul Hannon on drums - with special guests Dee armstrong of Dublin band KILA on Strings- Hue Dillion on Guitar-Leon Frahill on congas-Art O’laoire on keys - with Sarah Roche and Aine Duffy on Vocals.
To view Bobby’s press kit visit www.sonicbids.com/bobbyleeband
For more info visit: www.bobbyleemusic.com
CD ‘The Future History’ can be purchased at The Priory, Nth.Main St.- Horans Health Shop, Nth.Main St.- De Porres Trust Shop, Nth.Main St. or online at: www.bobbyleemusic.com
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I was at your gig in Ballydehob last night and just wanted to say thankyou, thankyou your music and song was inspiring and its been a long time since i just couldnt stop dancing!! loved it!!