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PRESS RELEASE In the spirit of The Great Escape, John Maguire is taking his family and music on tour to the Southern Hemisphere for the next year, starting in New Zealand in April. John will be recording the entire expedition, which will include travelling in New Zealand and Australia, gigs down under, and the story of his family as they embark on the journey together. The tour begins with a launch gig in Whelan’s, Wexford St, Dublin on 11 April. The tour was featured on RTE’s Tubridy Show on Radio 1 (February 2010), and Kieran Kelly on the Sin E show on Dublin City FM (January 2010). John has been touring his new album, Emerging, around Ireland over the past year, including Whelan’s, Wexford St, Dublin; Crane Lane Theatre, Cork; McHugh’s, Drogheda; the Flat Lakes Festival, Clones, Co. Monaghan, and MacCarthy’s, Dingle. He has also shared stage with members of The Horslips, Henry McCullough of Paul McCartney and Wings fame, Peter Mulvey (USA), and played support for Baby Gramps (USA), Eleanor Shanley, Paul Kelly and Frankie Lane. PRESS RELEASE (2010) Live radio interview with John Maguire and his album (Emerging) tour, on Dublin City fm, the Sin É show Tue 12th Jan, 9-11pm PRESS RELEASE (2009) John Maguire, a native of Clones, Co. Monaghan, highlights yet another artistic talent from this region of Ireland, with his current album, Emerging. The album represents a fresh, vibrant, and unexpected mix of Folk, Jazz and Roots, that is sure to amuse, impress and arouse a questioning eyebrow! From the toe-tapping, foot-slapping energy of Cult Hippie, and Joey, to the poignant and haunting tones of Honoured, and the downright cheeky Organic Baby, the album reflects the versatile style of a storyteller at work. A guest appearance by Martin Tourish brings another distinctive sound to enhance John’s lyrical style. Catch John Maguire this summer as he goes on a nationwide tour to celebrate the launch of Emerging. Tower Records, In-Store Gig, Dublin Date TBC The album will be available in Tower Records and all good record stores from 11 July. Check out John’s websites for further updates, free downloads and gig information. Photos for use with magazines and newspaper PR:
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