Heeeere’s Johnny!

NEW Country Singing Sensation Johnny Brady is thoroughly enjoying his new life as a Country Singer and is relishing the prospect at hitting the road with his own five-piece band in the coming weeks.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Apr 2012, 11:30 BST

Over the course of the last few months the Antrim man has been busy recording his debut album with top producer Jonathan Owens in County Longford and has been doing lots of promotion which has saw him appear at several high profile events sharing stages with acts like Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley and Declan Nerney to name a few.

Inn the build-up to becoming a full time Country entertainer, Johnny said: “It’s been a real dream come true to finally get the chance to see a life-long ambition become a reality and I am really looking forward to taking the show all across the country to the various dancing venues, i

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“It’s been great to get the chance to work with so many great people so far and I am thrilled at how my debut album Living All My Dreams has turned out.”

Johnny has been tipped by various high profile people in Country Music circles to be a major hit on the Country Scene in 2012 and when the likes of the legendary Big Tom gives an accolade that Johnny is a super talent with a big future it’s certainly a glowing reference.

Johnny has to date released four singles of which his original songs Living all My Dreams and My Mother, My Teacher My Friend has received critical acclaim and with six out of 12 tracks on the debut album being original Johnny is destined to put his own fresh stamp on the scene.

They say behind every good singer is a good band and with Johnny thats no different as his band will feature some of Irelands most talented musicians in Chris Dolan (Drums), Clive Cullbertson (Bass), John Fitzpatrick (Fiddle), Noel Mc Guiness (Guitar) and Paul Gardner (Keyboards) making this quintet an attraction to watch out for.

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Johnny’s debut album is on sale from mid-April with the Sharpe Music Label and his Debut Dance show will take place on Thursday, May 3 at the Greenvale Hotel, Cookstown, County Tyrone were Johnny and the band will showcase their show for the first time with lots of special guests on the night including Hugo Duncan, Brendan Quinn, Gerry Guthrie, Jason Mc Gilligan and Brian Coll.

Doors will open at 8.30pm. You can keep up to date with all that’s happening in Johnnys world on facebook or on www.johnny-brady.co.uk

Competition

The Ballymena and Antrim Times has a pair of tickets to see Johnny perform at his debut dance show at the Greenvale Hotel, Cookstown, on Thursday, May 3.

To enter, simply send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and telephone number, to Johnny Brady competition, Ballymena and Antrim Times, 22-24 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AL.

Q. What is the name of Johnny’s debut album?

Normal Morton Newspapers competition rules apply. Closing date is Tuesday, April 24.

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