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The Beatles “ Unseen” Live Podcast Show

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27/07/2021
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With David Magnus

Do you love The Beatles?

Book this unique Live Podcast show exclusively today by contacting AMA here.

Book this very rare and exclusive Live Podcast show surrounding The Beatles, their recording of All you need is Love, and Abbey Road, directly from the band’s Special photographer David Magnus. 

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Sharing a rare glimpse of his unique and exclusive photographs taken in Abbey Road Studios with an insight behind the scenes with the Beatles in person from someone who was actually there with the band that day.

David Magnus was the only photographer permitted by the Band at Abbey Road Studios on 24/25th of June 1967 when The Beatles recorded their live song “All You Need Is Love” for the” Our World “program, which was the world’s first live TV satellite linkup. 

The Beatles special guests included Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Marianne Faithful, Graham Nash, Keith Moon, Pattie Boyd, and The Small Faces.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/REX/Shutterstock (20093cc)The Beatles – George Harrison and Paul McCartneyThe Beatles at Abbey Road Studios for the ‘Our World’ live television broadcast, London, Britain – 25 June 1967

Only later after July 7th, 1967 when “All You Need Is Love” was released as a single in the UK, did those who were lucky enough to be with The Beatles on the evening of the 25th June 1967 in Abbey Road Studios fully understand what a unique and privileged time it was. 

David took the last ever photographs of Brian Epstein and The Beatles together during this weekend’s recording at Abbey Road Studios on the 24th/25th of June 1967, as Brian was to die a few weeks later.

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David’s early work with The Beatles and their open acceptance of him allowed David unprecedented access that no one else in the world had. This culminated when The Beatles took part in the first-ever live worldwide TV satellite broadcast called “Our World” with their live performance of The Beatles recording their song “All you need is love” More than 400 million people worldwide viewed this incredible show and David was there to record it. 

David worked with most of the famous pop groups of the day in the  60’s and 70’s.  from The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Beach Boys. David also worked in the film business for many years, working both in the UK and overseas on many English, Continental, and American Films as well as in the Television Industry. 

Join us for a fireside chat and a wonderful night about the Beatles and what it is really like to work with John, Paul, Ringo, George, and Brian Epstein. It’s going to be a special Show full of insider info and incredible stories not heard before!

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/REX/Shutterstock (20093bg) MICK JAGGER AND JOHN LENNON The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios for the ‘Our World’ live television broadcast, London, Britain – 25 June 1967
AMA Music Agency Emerging New Talent & Bands from Ireland Featured (Home) Hip-Hop & Rap Just Signed Male Artists

Strange Boy

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07/04/2021
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Strange Boy 

Strange Boy has arrived as one of the new Irish greats. Having released his striking debut album to resounding critical acclaim in 2021 Strange Boy is charting a fast rise to all-time greatness.
Hot Press named it in their 2021 Top 6 hip-hop albums in the world stating: ‘“Strange Boy presents his full set of skills in 10 astonishing tracks which detail his personal story, a story that is unique, but relatable for many other young Irish people.”
Having established the new genre of Traditional Irish Rap (Trad-Rap) with producer Enda Gallery, Strange Boy has attracted and delighted audiences at numerous festivals, including The Great Escape, Sionna Music, Doolin Folk Festival, Body & Soul, Altogether Now, and It Takes a Village.
His achievements were recognized this year when he was awarded the Prestigious Liam O’Flynn award and honoured with a residency in the National Concert Hall to further pioneer his new fusion of hip-hop and traditional Irish music.
His featured verse on It’s Alright featured on the global hit BBC series Normal People. Strange Boy, as well as in the ‘Ireland in Music’ series which was broadcast on PBS in the United States as well as The Great Escape Online Festival.
Currently working on his highly anticipated second album tipped to be one of the stand-out albums of 2023, He is a new artist for a new generation in Ireland, singled out by District Magazine as a “national treasure”.
“The dominant sense is of an artist trying something that hasn’t been done before (or if it has, not with such vital character).” – Tony Clayton Lea (The Irish Times)
“Strange Boy has made one of 2021’s outstanding hip hop records” – Ed Power (The Irish Examiner)
“For the first time, the music of youth meets the callings of Ireland’s musical past in a way that is not only convincing but powerful beyond measure.” – Cailean Coffey (Golden Plec)

Maureen Kennelly, Director of The Arts Council commented:

“Storytelling and the oral arts are an integral part of our traditional arts and Strange Boy’s contemporary take on the seanchaí is a relevant and natural response to an ever-evolving artform, bringing the traditional arts to new, more diverse audiences. We are delighted to partner with the National Concert Hall to present this award, honouring the legacy of the great Liam O’Flynn, to such an exciting, innovative artist.”

Videos:

Waiting (Music Video) https://youtu.be/x4Ul5-MZ2pE
Sorrow on The Tommy Tiernan Show https://youtu.be/8PKMTrI_h88
The Pope (Music Video): https://youtu.be/n5bvhH87mEo
Strange Boy Ireland in Music Week https://youtu.be/fn3I3_hy1ok
Press Photos: https://bit.ly/3kIpodv

Social Links:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/strange_boyyy_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/strangeboywha?lang=en
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/454ktvww
Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/5dfs3yb4
YouTube Music: https://tinyurl.com/5dfs3yb4

Strange Boy is a 1000-year-old poet channeling through the body of a young man from Limerick. With hard hitting, thought-provoking lyrics, his unique mastery of flow renders him one of the most important Irish rappers of our time. Strange Boy combines hip hop and Irish traditional music, the old and new cultural influences dominant in this country, with a sophistication that would have you swearing this genre always existed. Since his signing with the Berlin-based record label WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD in 2019, Strange Boy has been working with his producer and fellow Irishman Enda Gallery on his debut album HOLY / UNHOLY (Summer 2021).

Anyone on the Irish music scene would have heard of Strange Boy (fka Jonen Dekay). After a powerful performance at Make a Move festival in his home city of Limerick, he began working with Rusangano Family and Deviant/Naive Ted on his debut mixtape: Passionate Example. Since then, he has worked with PX Music and a string of artists such as Hazey Haze, Citrus Fresh, Naive Ted, Mankyy and was featured on delush’s single ‘It’s Alright’ (Soundtrack of new BBC series “Normal People”). Singled out by Blindboy of the Rubberbandits as having the “best song to ever come out of Limerick” and named a “national treasure” by District Magazine, Strange Boy is an artist for the new generation in Ireland, featured on Ireland Music Week 2020 and about to tour the USA with ‘Ireland In Music’ and fellow Irish acts such as Tolü Makay, Enda Gallery and the Hothouse Flowers in 2022.

Strange Boy Live booking AMA Music Agency

Strange boy combines hip hop and Irish traditional music, the old and new cultural influences dominant in this country, with a sophistication that would have you swearing this genre always existed. Contact info ( at ) amamusicagency.ie for all live, Venue, Festival bookings, or Streamed Events.

Videos:

The Pope (Music Video):

It’s Alright feat. Strange Boy (Music Video):

Social Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strange.boy.theweirdo/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/strangeboywha?lang=en

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LXxi3hXUQ0TEeQtmuWLY4?si=OEwMBarbTn-d4p1P7WPAoQ

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/strange-boy/1215627698?l=en

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCmRNfYRfsyAbxkMRXErwlpg?feature=share

Traditional & Celtic Bands Featured (Home) Just Signed

The Shamrock Tenors

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02/02/2021
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The Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s newest and most electric Celtic five-piece harmony and multi-instrumental group, combining classic Celtic melodies and exciting modern-day traditional Irish vocals.  Hailing from Ulster, this cross-community band features some of Ireland’s most exciting new musical talent who have not only featured in West End shows such as Les Miserables but have won Irish dance championships across the world.
Their debut single, a cover of the iconic Irish song “Grace”, went to number 1 on the iTunes World Music Charts in June of 2020 and their videos online have amassed over one million views in the last year alone.  They are set to appear on PBS television in the United States this year and plan to tour the world in 2022.  The boys are on a mission to bring their favorite traditional Irish songs to a modern and worldwide audience.
The Shamrock Tenors setlist would include –
  1. Rocky Road to Dublin
  2. Belfast
  3. Wild Mountain Thyme
  4. Red is the Rose/Loch Lomand
  5. Wild Rover
  6. Whiskey in the Jar
  7. Seven Drunken Nights
  8. Danny Boy
  9. Fields of Athenry
  10. Black Velvet Band
  11. Galway Girl
  12. Grace
  13. Bring Him Home
  14. Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
  15. Auld Lang Syne
  16. Ireland’s Call

Direct Bookings – email [email protected] ( call + 353 1 201 3660 ) or ( + 353 862 504 795 )

Featured (Home) Emerging New Talent & Bands from Ireland International Just Signed Male Artists

Jacob Koopman

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25/11/2020
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Indie-Electropop Artist Jacob Koopman continues to widen his influence with a new dark-Billie Eilish-esque single “Is that what you wanted?”. 

Returning after the successful release of the last single “Weight of the Wave” which has now over 30k listens on Spotify and 35k for the music video on YouTube. Jacob has once again teamed up with the producer and composer Brian Dwyer to deliver a tasty new track.

Hailing all the way from Bali (Indonesia), Jacob busks on Grafton Street, Dublin in between playing festivals and touring sold-out shows around Ireland. Throughout the 2020 pandemic, he has continued to grow his online presence by streaming live performances multiple times a week.

Jacob has had a productive few months in quarantine expanding his repertoire and he has big things in store for the coming months and 2021.

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Socials

Instagram (17.4k followers)

Youtube (20K subscribers)

Facebook (6.2k followers)

Contact 

Email; [email protected]

Tel: +353862504795
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Paddy Casey

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25/11/2020
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Paddy Casey has been at the forefront of the Irish music scene since his debut album Amen (So Be It) in 1999, while his second release Living became the biggest seller in Ireland out-selling U2. Book direct here, get direct fees.

PADDY CASEY RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘WON’T TAKE MUCH’ OUT & ANNOUNCES NEW DOUBLE ALBUM 

Paddy Casey is set to release his brand new single ‘Won’t Take Much’ on Friday 26 March 2021, alongside announcing the release of his fifth album ‘Turn This Ship Around’, a double album due to be released this summer.

‘Won’t Take Much’, the latest release from the album is a bouncy, uplifting, guitar-driven song bursting with brass and strings. Featuring on the first part of the double album ‘Turn This Ship Around’, the single reflects the upbeat, electric, synth and guitar driven side to the album, while the second part embodies a more laid-back, acoustic vibe.

Speaking of the single, Paddy Casey said: “‘Won’t Take Much’ is an independent production, recorded and produced in my own home studio. To capture the energy of a new song ‘coming to life’ the single was written and recorded in the same day with friends and bandmates being called on later to add strings and horns.”

Having been at the forefront of the Irish music scene since his multi platinum selling debut album ‘Amen (So Be It)’, Paddy Casey’s career has taken him all over the globe touring with acts like The Pretenders, R.E.M, Ian Brown, Blondie and Tracy Chapman to name a few. Closer to home he has played all over Ireland, including a sold out Dublin Castle, RDS and a record-breaking week long run in The Olympia Theatre, alongside special guest spots with U2, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan and more.

Paddy Casey’s hugely successful debut album ‘Amen (So Be It) achieved many international highlights including tracks being featured in hit television shows such as ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Roswell’ alongside extensive American and European tours. Further establishing himself as one of the country’s most successful artists, his second album ‘Living’ went on to become one of the biggest ever selling albums in Ireland (approximately 15 times platinum).

This was followed by the release of ‘Addicted To Company, Part 1’, with this album seeing Paddy Casey continue to tour across America, performing on The Late Show with David Letterman, securing a week-long slot on MTV and even managing to have drinks with Beyonce and Jay Z along the way. After the release of this  album Paddy Casey decided that it was time to part ways with his record label and go independent  in order to let himself and his music veer off in any direction the wind carried them, resulting in his first release ‘The Secret Life Of’ – a resounding success with the album reaching platinum status.

‘Won’t Take Much’ the brand new single from Paddy Casey is set for release across all digital platforms on the 26 March, with ‘Turn This Ship Around’ was released in Sept  2021.

 

Official Profiles 

For more information:

Paddy Casey Official Website

Paddy Casey Facebook Page

Paddy Casey Instagram Page

Paddy Casey Twitter Page

About The Artist

  • Paddy Casey has been at the forefront of the Irish music scene since his debut album Amen (So Be It) in 1999, while his second release Living became the biggest seller in Ireland out-selling U2. Catch his ONLY exclusive live Dublin Dates in the Regency Hotel, Dublin on Dec 5th 6th 12th 13th this year not to be missed.
  • In more recent times Paddy has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with that very band on their Vertigo Tour, he has had a week-long sold-out residency in Dublin’s prestigious Olympia Theatre and RDS. He has even been invited onto and performed on the Hit American CBS Chat Show ” The Late Show” with David Letterman.
  • After a five-year hiatus, Paddy Casey returns with his fourth album The Secret Life Of on November 9th. It was recorded, produced, and mixed at home in Paddy’s kitchen by Paddy and Pat Donne. Pat worked on the first album Amen (So Be It), as well as on the demos for all the other albums.
  • Paddy finished touring his third album Addicted To Company in mid-2009 and decided then that it was time to make an album on his own, without a label. He wanted to let the songs come naturally but found that, almost immediately, they came along in droves. So he began recording them all over the next few years, and in the last 6 months, he chose the 11 tracks that makeup.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLrnXbgZ9u8

International Male Artists Profile

Gilbert O’Sullivan

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17/05/2019
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Gilbert O’Sullivan has finally taken his rightful place as one of the country’s top singer/songwriters… A great evening – a great concert from a great performer.
– Bristol Evening Post

 Artist Biography; 

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan was born Raymond Edward O’Sullivan in 1946 in Ireland. He moved to Swindon, England with his family aged 7 and after a formal education became a student at Swindon Art College, specializing in graphic design.
  • But he had another love – music – and after forming and joining local bands as a drummer/vocalist, he started writing his own songs, heavily influenced by The Beatles as writers and Bob Dylan as a performer. Calling himself Gilbert, with a very distinctive image, two singles released by CBS Records and one with the Major Minor label, got little attention. Undeterred, he sent a demo tape to Gordon Mills, the man behind Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck, who impressed with his song writing, became his manager. The result was his first single on the MAM label, Nothing Rhymed, became a UK Top Ten hit in 1970.
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  • More hit singles and a debut album Himself followed. But it was 1972’s Alone Again (Naturally) that sealed his fame, topping the USA charts for six weeks and garnering three Grammy nominations. Soon after, he got his first three British number one hits with Clair, Get Down and LPBack to Front. Gilbert was named “Songwriter of the Year” at the 18th Ivor Novello Awards, embarked on an 18-city UK tour and a USA tour, performed sold-out concerts, clocked another UK Top 10 hit with Why Oh Why Oh Why and in 1974 won a third Ivor Novello award.
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  • A few years later, Gilbert parted company, due to musical differences, with his manager, and following new representation teamed up with Gus Dudgon (Elton John, Chris Rea) as a producer for his next album. The critically acclaimed Off Centre released by CBS in 1990 produced the international hit What’s In A Kiss.
  • Litigation with former manager and record company prevented him from releasing any new product for a number of years. However, even during this period he never stopped writing. That to him is the key to everything he does as an artiste. As Gilbert says, ‘Without the songs, there is no artist.’
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  • 1990 saw the release of the album In the Key of G, producing a minor hit So What Whilst recording his second album in the 90’s, Sounds of the Loop, which contains the now classic Peggy Lee duet Can’t think straight, he was involved in another law suit, this time against rapper Biz Markie for sampling Alone Again (Naturally) without permission. Gilbert’s win set a new benchmark for protection against copyright infringement.
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  • The 2000s have seen Gilbert enjoying a career revival with The Berry Vest of Gilbert O’Sullivan returning him to the UK Top 20 in 2004, Gilbertville (2011) enjoying success in the UK and Japan where in 1994 he had a number 1 with the song Tomorrow, Today, and well-received performances at the 2008 Glastonbury Festival and London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2009.
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  • Gilbert is still writing, recording, performing and touring with success. His lasts concerts received rave reviews for his undiminished voice and “…the enduring quality of his work – the sheer tunefulness, lyrical gymnastics and wit” (Daily Post, March 2012).
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  • His current compilation entered the UK album charts at Number 12 Gilbert O’Sullivan: The Very Best Of – A Singer & His Songs (2012) and following this ‘Ooh Wakka Doo’ became the theme song for National Lottery adverts across the UK. Cover versions of his songs continue to be released, in particular ‘Alone Again, (Naturally)’, with the latest being Neil Diamond and Diana Krall featuring Michael Buble.

AMA Music Agency proudly represents Waterford born Singer/Songwriter and Grammy Awards nominee Gilbert O’Sullivan.

He was the superstar who topped the UK and US single charts in the 70s with songs of endearing tunefulness, unabashed sentiment and existentialist musings. Today, British singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan continues to be regarded with tremendous affection and his songs remain well-loved around the world.

Official Website Profile;

Website – http://www.gilbertosullivan.co.

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The Coronas

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17/05/2019
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coronas logo AMA Music Agency 2021.jpg The Coronas have established themselves as one of Ireland’s biggest bands. AMA are direct booking agents for the Coronas. Their high energy live shows have made them one of the country’s most popular concert attractions, and with 6 sell out nights in the Olympia in December, and 2 platinum-selling albums under their belts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKyd4waydvY

Upcoming Gigs

02/DECBig Top, LimerickBUY NOW

03/DECBig Top, Limerick

06/DECOpera House, Cork

07/DECOpera House, Cork

09/DECUlster Hall, Belfast

16/DECThe Olympia Theatre, Dublin

17/DECThe Olympia Theatre, Dublin

18/DECThe Olympia Theatre, Dublin

19/DECThe Olympia Theatre, Dublin

27/DECRoyal Theatre, Castlebar

28/DECINEC Arena, Killarney

07/FEBBlack Box, Galway

08/FEBBlack Box, Galway

09/FEBBlack Box, Galway

23/APRSligo Live

27/MAYLive At The Marquee, Cork

01/JULThe Summer Series at Trinity College, Dublin

27/SEPSaint Lukes, Glasgow

28/SEPAcademy 3, Manchester

30/SEPShepherds Bush Empire, London

23/OCTNochtspeicher, Hamburg, Germany

24/OCTFrannz Club, Berlin, Germany

25/OCTMusiktheater Piano, Dortmund, Germany

27/OCTStrom, Munich, Germany

28/OCTPapiersaal, Zürich, Switzerland

29/OCTJazzhaus, Freiburg, Germany

30/OCTParadiso Noord, Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

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The 4 Of Us

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17/05/2019
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THE 4 OF US hail from Newry, Co. Down. This multi-award-winning band have seven fine albums under their belt and a back catalogue of memorable songs that have featured on American, British and Irish TV and film soundtracks. To this day, their smash hit Mary, remains one of the most played tracks on Irish radio and is currently featured on SingStar, one of Sony PlayStation”s most popular games. Founding members and brothers, Brendan and Declan Murphy have been captivating audiences on their recent tours of Germany and Ireland with their superb acoustic performances.

WEBSITE : http://the4ofus.com 

SOCIAL:

https://www.facebook.com/The4OfUsOfficial 

https://twitter.com/the4ofus 

  • YouTube: The4OfUsMurphyMusic

Upcoming Tour Dates
November 25, 2021GIBNEY’S | Malahide, Dublin

SPIRIT STORE Dundalk – SOLD OUTCo. Louth
December 28, 2021

SEA CHURCH | Ballycotton, Cork
Ballycotton, Cork
December 29, 2021

DOLANS | Limerick
Limerick
December 30, 2021

THEATRE ROYAL | Waterford
Waterford
February 11, 2022

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