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Seán Mathews - Welcome to Ballsgrove (above)
New EP "Charcoal Dawn Sessions" out now (below) 
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In the challenging world of Folk Music, Seán Mathews, a young father grinding day to day, has consistently delivered new music over the past 5 years. The song “Our Jack” from his last project, "Welcome to Ballsgrove," caught the ears of RTE Radio 1, earning a spot on their playlist and winning over many supporters in the Irish Folk Music community. Deeply rooted in Drogheda, Ireland, his 2019 debut Album, "Dreaming is Allowed," includes the track "Days of our Prime," featured in a video by the St. Patrick's Day organizing committee in his birthplace. Moreover, his live streams during the pandemic cultivated a dedicated global audience. Seán Mathews latest release "The Charcoal Dawn Sessions" unfurls the exhilarating interplay between darkness and light, capturing a nuanced dance of hope and introspection. Every track functions as a vibrant vignette, intricately woven to vividly amplify the profound emotions of the song's subjects. Recorded live, devoid of drop-ins, splices, or edits, the EP candidly encapsulates the raw and unfiltered experience. The Charcoal Dawn Sessions includes Seán’s rendition of Jimmy Webb's "The Highwayman," now a fixture in his live performances. Additionally, "The Years Are Flying By" celebrates his sister Jolene's first child. Jolene, in collaboration with her partner, Drogheda artist Rodney Thornton, crafted the album cover. In a world driven by success, this release promises a compelling and sonorous live performance for Seán's audience. |
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