Eva Porter, Cork’s newest singer-songwriter.
Debut Album “Heart on My Sleeve”

It might seem strange that a mother of three, working in insurance, who had never done a gig, decided to record an album of her own songs but that’s exactly what Eva Porter has done. Eva has been writing songs since the age of twelve and has always had a passion for music but never took it further than home.
It was only when her then 6 year old son told her on a drive home one night, after they had been singing along to a song Eva had written, that he thought his mum should make a record, that Eva decided to give it go. 18 months ago the journey from singing her songs to her children to sharing them on her debut album “Heart on my Sleeve” began in earnest.
It started with a phone call to Eva’s uncle, Cork singer & soon to be co-writer Joe Corbett. Over the next year, Eva & Joe collaborated on the songs for the album. Brian Connor, Belfast keyboard player and producer whose credits include albums for Freddie White and Albert Niland, heard Eva’s demos and signed on as producer. Brian played keyboards on the album and assembled a line up of Ireland’s finest musicians to join him – Johnny Scott, guitarist, Rod Patterson, bassist and Danny Byrt, percussion.

The album was recorded in Sonas Studios, Glenflesk, Co. Kerry in December 2009. The album was engineered by Tony O’Flaherty of Sonas Studios and mastered by Ruairi O’Flaherty. Eva’s music reflects her wide range of musical influencesand love of folk, country and soul. “Heart on My Sleeve” was launched on Thursday 17th June at the Boardwalk Bar & Grill, Cork. You can find out more about Eva on her website www.evaporter.com or contact Eva on 087 217 4717 or at info@evaporter.com

You can view her EPK on http://breakingtunes.com/evaporter You can also listen see to samples of all 12 original tracks on website www.evaporter.com.

Since the album launch on the 17th June, 2010 Eve has been very fortunate to get airplay & receive favourable comments on The Neil Prendeville Show on 96FM, “The Blue of the Night” on Lyric FM, “The Late Date” on RTE 1, WLR FM, “Shades of Green” Tipp FM, “Sounds Country” on Radio Kerry, Dundalk FM where her album was album of the week, Cry FM in Youghal, UCC College Radio, Access 96FM Dublin & her album is on the playlist for C103FM where she had great support from Martina O’Donoghue & Colum McGrath who have had Eve on their shows as guests.

Eve has had have an appearance on Balcony TV and on Bandwagon TV. She also supported John Spillane in Oct 2010 and JACK L in March 2011 at the Lodge in Mallow, Co. Cork. Youtube videos of which can be seen on her Breakingtunes page. Eve also had good support from local press, Evening Echo, Cork News, The Southern Star, East Cork Journal and some national papers The Examiner & Irish Daily Star

Singer/Songwriter Freddie White played an outstanding performance at The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, last Friday night (30th April 2010)
Photo: Michael Hussey REDTV.IE

Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers, such as Randy Newman, Tom Waits, John Hiatt and Guy Clark, or performing his own classy compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary.

Freddie has been part of the fabric of the live music scene in Ireland since the 1970’s and his albums continue to sell well, amongst his loyal and new-found fan base.

Born in Cobh, County Cork into a musical family, by age thirteen Freddie was playing in school bands and by seventeen playing professionally. At nineteen, he moved to   London, where he busked in subways, and developed his unique voice and guitar style.
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Sacred Roots presents Freddie White live At The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal this Friday  April 30th 2010

Tickets @ Scott’s Treasure Shop, 137 North Main Street, Youghal. Call 024 90333

Freddie White – the maestro of quality music

Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers, such as Randy Newman, Tom Waits, John Hiatt and Guy Clark, or performing his own classy compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary.

Freddie has been part of the fabric of the live music scene in Ireland since the 1970’s and his albums continue to sell well, amongst his loyal and new-found fan base.

Born in Cobh, County Cork into a musical family, by age thirteen Freddie was playing in school bands and by seventeen playing professionally. At nineteen, he moved to   London, where he busked in subways, and developed his unique voice and guitar style.

Since then he has regularly toured   Ireland and   Europe and during the past year has dedicated himself to the development of his latest recording, collaborating with songwriters Jimmy MacCarthy and Jim Barrett.

Released in 2008, ‘Stormy Lullaby, is a stunning collection of moody tracks in which Freddie White’s musicianship and voice shine through. He has once again teamed up with his old cohort DanDan Fitzgerald to produce this gem. The album has an acoustic feel thanks to the input of a small, tight group of musicians from his native Cork.

‘Stormy Lullaby’ is a collection of eleven songs. Some tracks are newly written, while others (not previously recorded by Freddie) have proven their worth by becoming firm favourites with his live audiences.

Strictly no alcohol or intoxicated persons allowed

Under 16s are free (ID required) -  it’s an all ages concert!