Annette Buckley is one of the finest vocalists/songwriters of her generation.
Originally it was her much-enthused performances at the Lobby Bar, Cork that
increased her once quietly murmuring fan base into a cascade of local public
recognition. To witness Annette Buckley on stage is an experience nothing short
of religiously spiritual. A magnificent voice carries an endless flow of
mystical lyrics. Each syllable, one feels, is born of that rare place where the
eye of innocence stares into the darker outposts of humanity, and returns more
deeply wise.
Since then, many have witnessed her inspired performances
throughout Britain and Ireland. Annette has also opened for Juliet Turner in her
sell out date at the Cork Opera House and the USA based Ryan Adams at the
Kilkenny Rhythm'n'Roots Festival in May 2001.
More recently she has
added Maria McKee, Nina Hynes, Eleanor McEvoy, Neil Halstead, Amy Rigby and the
legendary Soft Boys to this number, as well as playing support in several venues
to Phonograph on their Summer 2003 tour. In March this year, Annette took part
in the Forward The Revolution tour in The Village, Dublin and also played as
part of the 2003 Cork Mid-Summer Festival in the Everyman Palace
Theatre.
In addition, Annette has received further coverage on national
TV and radio, performing on TG4's Pop TV, and receiving airplay on 2FM's Jay
Aherne show.
In November 2001 Annette signed a publishing contract with
Toby Darling Ltd in England. Toby represents many artists worldwide including
Irish band the Frames. Untitled, Annette's 6 track EP, was launched in July
2001. It is an eclectic collection of both polished and bare songs.
It
is her voice which sets Annette Buckley apart from her peers, giving her that
vital edge on all those who fail that ever burgeoning category of
singer/songwriter. "One cannot but be impressed by Buckley's powerful range." Michael Carr of 96FM/Inside Cork authoratively states.
In 2004 Annette
collaborated with many Cork bands on their debut releases including Green
Monitor, Stanley Super 800 and Rest's debut album burning in water, drowning in
flame. Rest also appear on Annette's forthcoming release.
More recently
in May 2004 Annette embarked on a 6 month Irish Tour, playing piano with Dundalk
songwriter Stewart Agnew. During this period she finally finished her debut
album the ever changing colours of the sea due out in April 2005.
Annette also features in the Reflections of Cork book. This is in
association with the European Capital of Culture 2005. This book is an insight
into Cork life by Cork people. John Spillane, fellow singer/songwriter also
features in the book. Reflections of Cork is now available in all good book
shops!
Annette also featured in the Cork Songsmith's tour as part of the
2005 Cork Folk Festival. Ger Wolfe, Gavin Moore and John Leo Carter also shared
the bill! |
