Paddy Dennehy began performing in 2013 and made quite the first impression: his first gig in Dublin was on the 'Late Late Show'; his first gig with a band was at Electric Picnic; and his first gig in Cork was at the personal invitation of Glen Hansard to join him on-stage at the Everyman Theatre to perform his single 'Hard Times'.
His forthcoming album 'Little Light' draws from a much deeper well than his first attempts. Song by song he tackles religion, parenthood, love and loneliness through a mixture of character driven stories and personal recollections.
Over the past seven years these songs have been taken apart and put back together again, leaner and more concise. He has honed his stagecraft by supporting Irish stalwarts such as Imelda May, Mick Flannery and Lisa Hannigan, headlining venues such as Dolan's Warehouse and Cyprus Avenue, and by performing at major festivals across the country. The release of his debut album in June looks set to be a highlight on the Irish musical calendar.
