Folk Bands and Artists
Paul Mulligan
Kinvara, Galway, Ireland
https://paulmulligan.bandcamp.com/releases
Paul Mulligan was born in Dublin and spent his formative years in Kells Co. Meath. He began his musical journey at the age of fourteen, as soon as he was able to play his first tentative chords on a borrowed plywood guitar. Although influenced by such American songwriting giants as Dylan, Waits, and Prine, his own songs have a distinctly Irish identity.
In 1996 Paul moved to Kinvara, Co. Galway and soon after met John Prine, who was on holiday nearby. John bought a cottage in Kinvara, and Paul and himself became close friends. Paul would sometimes travel with John, as his opening act, and/or guitar tech. They would often play together in Kinvara at Mary Greenes Pub.
“A talented and sensitive songwriter – Mulligan plays excellent acoustic guitar backed up by a bevy of capable musicians -The music inhabits the territory between Hank Williams, James Taylor and Christy Moore, painting an aural picture of personal angst without touching the hell realms of Damien Rice et al.” (Keith Fitton – Rock and Reel Magazine)
“A beautifully understated collection of dreams gone by and the
usual unrest with everyday life. The songs are both penned and delivered with poise and
sensitivity, asking the right questions and tugging at the right heartstrings.” (Mike Wilson – folking.com)
“Don’t be fooled by the sweetness of the music, folks…this guy’s lyrics have teeth!” (Frances Dutton – Blu FM, Australia)
Genre: Americana,Ceilidh,Celtic Folk,Folk revival,Irish Trad Folk,World
