Mary Coughlan
Age Information
This is an over 18s event. You may be required to show ID (driver's license, Garda / PSNI ID or passport only). Right of admission is reserved.Howth Roots and Blues Festival Presents
Mary Coughlan plus Suzanne Rhattigan
One of Ireland’s greatest soulful jazz and blues singers Mary Coughlan has just released her brand-new album ‘Life Stories’. To celebrate the release Mary is going on tour and has added Howth Roots and Blues to her itinerary.
‘Two Breaking Into One’ is the first single to be released of her highly anticipated album.
“It’s a song about betrayal.. it took me 15 years to feel comfortable with writing this song.” – Mary Coughlan
Track listing for Life Stories:
1. Family Life
2. Two breaking into One
3. High Heel Boots
4. Forward Bound
5. Elbow Deep
6. I Dare You to Love Me
7. Little Dance
8. Do It Again
9. Why Do All the Bad Guys Taste So Good
10. Safe and Sound
11. No Jericho
12. Twelve Steps Forward and Ten Steps Back
Mary Coughlan is arguably the greatest female singer to have emerged from Ireland in recent times.
Whether you’re into folk, blues or jazz, you can’t fail to be moved by the emotional depth, expression and power in her voice, forged from an extraordinary life.
Mary has carved out a timeless and highly regarded career, with a legion of devoted fans worldwide. To hear Mary sing is truly to be at the core of the human heart.
Since her first album ‘Tired and Emotional’ rocketed her to overnight fame in 1985, she has recorded 15 further solo albums. Coughlan has sold out some of the UK’s most prestigious venues and has toured the US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Scandinavia.
Throughout 30 years of her quite extraordinary life and recording career, Mary has drawn heavily from her legendary heroes: the grievous, teary outpourings of Billie Holiday (to whom she devoted a double album of her songs), the husky flirtations of Peggy Lee, Van Morrison’s soulful wails and the defiant chanteusery of Edith Piaf.
In June 2020, in recognition of Mary’s achievements and immense impact on the culture and arts community in Galway City, the Mayor, Mike Cubbard presented her with a 2020 lifetime achievement award.
The new album ‘Life Stories’ was mostly written and recorded by Pete Glenister and Mary Coughlan at No Name Studio.
Ticket Information
General Admission: €35.00 (Incl. Booking Fee)
Doors: 7:00 pm
Show starts: 7:30 pm
Limited, unreserved seating.