Mention the city of Liverpool and thoughts immediately go to the Beatles. If Aardvark Records has its way, such thoughts will also include the acoustic singer songwriter Steve O’Connor.
Aardvark Records is pleased to confirm that Liverpool-based performer Steve O’Connor will be performing live in New York City in April. Following the success of his single ‘Hail Caledonia’ in America, Steve will be appearing as part of the The Art and Music of Scotland event hosted by the St George’s Society of New York. He will also perform during Tartan Week and at an evening hosted by the New York Caledonian Club. These dates will be the singer-songwriter’s first live performances in America.
O’Connor came to the attention of Scottish Americans when his acoustic pop-rock single "Hail Caledonia" was heavily promoted by George A Campbell, the 76th Chief of the New York Caledonian Club, who picked it up and put it on the influential American organisation's new website. It is the only music entry on the club's website. Campbell was so taken with the single he has been personally promoting it to other American Scottish societies. "I want to give special thanks to Steve O'Connor for giving us permission to play his wonderful tune," Campbell said.
Since its release in January, the single has enjoyed heavy rotation on Celtic and Folk music radio stations in the UK and North America. It has also become something of an unofficial Scottish national anthem amongst Scottish Americans, much like ‘Danny Boy’ amongst Irish Americans.
When asked about his first live performances in America, O'Connor said: "I'm looking forward very much to my trip to New York, the first of many I hope! And being the guest of the New York Caledonian Club is indeed a great honour. So, my thanks go out to George & Priscilla Campbell, Virginia Polifroni and all connected with the club for organising the venues for my performances. See you in New York!"
It comes as little surprise then that his first performances in New York are much anticipated.
Signed to the UK independent record label, Aardvark Records, 2007 saw O’Connor's debut album ‘The Reach’ enjoyed around the globe. Aardvark Chairman, Andrew Reeve, said: “We hear stories of how patrons of Scottish American bars and pubs stand and sing along to the song. It’s something I would love to see!"
To hear ‘Hail Caledonia’ online, visit: www.last.fm/music/Steve+O’Connor/_/Hail+Caledonia
Details for the events are:
31 March 2008: The Art and Music of Scotland; an evening hosted by The St George Society of New York. Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Venue: The National Arts Club, Address: 15 Gramercy Park South, NYC. Entry: $20 reservations required. Please contact: Rebecca Kubu: email rebecca.kubu@stgeorgessociety.org or call 212-682-6110
2 April 2008: New York Caledonian Club presents Steve O' Connor Live on Stage . Time: 7.30pm, Venue: Connolly's Pub and Restaurant at the Klub 45, Address: 121 West 45th Street (bet. 6th Avenue & Broadway) New York City Entry: $15. You can pay on line at www.nycaledonian.org Contact Person: Chief George Campbell: email clashnessie@earthlink.net or call (212) 662-1083
4 April 2008: Tartan Day Pre-Parade Ceilidh
Time: 7pm till late Venue: Abigail Adams Auditorium Address: 417 East 61st Street, New York City Entry: $20 You can pay on line at www.nycaledonian.org Contact Person: Chief George Campbell: email clashnessie@earthlink.net or call (212) 662-1083
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For more information regarding this press release, please contact Alex di Savoia:
Tel +44 (0) 1326 376 707 or email alex@aardvarkrecords.co.uk or Mark Cope: email: mobee@pacbell.net
For more information about The St George’s Society of New York, please visit www.stgeorgessociety.org email info@stgeorgessociety.org or contact: John Shannon, Executive Director Tel: (212) 682 6110
For more information about The New York Caledonian Club, please visit www.nycaledonian.org or contact: Lesley Denninger Tel: (212) 662-1083
For more information about Steve O’Connor, please visit www.aardvarkrecords.co.uk/steve_o’connor.htm
About Steve O’Connor
Steve O'Connor was born and raised in Liverpool, a cultural, charismatic city with a rich and famed musical heritage.
Steve has travelled extensively in his life, which has helped him to understand and appreciate the diverse cultures and traditions of the world. With musical influences such as Dan Fogelberg, Jackson Browne, the Eagles and, of course, The Beatles - to name but a few - this held him in good stead for the musical journey that lay ahead.
It wasn't until he moved to the highlands of Scotland, however, that his natural gift for song-writing began to manifest. This ancient land steeped in a music legacy all its own provided inspiration, both visual and spiritual. It was here that Steve taught himself to play guitar and subsequently write his own music and lyrics. After several fruitful and memorable years in Scotland, he returned to Liverpool where he continued to nurture his talent for song writing. His words and melodies captivate and enchant, while his warm and genial manner, coupled with his native Liverpool wit, engage his audiences in live performance. He has learned his craft well. While Steve takes his musical influences from both sides of the Atlantic, he remains a contemporary singer-songwriter with his own style.
About Aardvark Records
Aardvark Dance is the new dance music division of Aardvark Records, a subsidiary of the privately held Aardvark Music Ltd.
Established in 2001, Aardvark Records is one of the UK's most creative record labels with an international reach disproportionate to its small size. Its staunchly independent stance and pioneering spirit have produced a string of well-received releases worldwide, spanning a variety of music genres: dance, pop and rock. Aardvark Dance’s current hit-making writers and producers include: EricM, Zetan Spore, Thabani, Everett Young, Yahel and Jeff Alford.
Based in Penryn, Cornwall, Aardvark started life as a local record label handling a variety of Cornwall-based artists. It became a small national independent label in 2002 and has since grown into an international label with a network of in-house licensing agents and A&R spread around the globe.
Its directors bring a collective 25 years' music industry experience to the label.
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