Damien Dempsey

In order to standout in the cutthroat music world, you need something that will make you stand out. For Damien Dempsey, he uses his Irish culture to blend it together with modern lyrics to produce something very unique. He also sings both in English and Irish, which can make you just swoon when you watch him perform his live set.

The six foot two performer commands your attention despite having a band behind him; including, a keyboardist, violinist, and bass player. As soon as the first chord is strummed, you can already sense that there is something about the song that makes it completely unique and unlike anything you’ve ever heard. As you watch him play his guitar and sing, you can see how much emotion he is filled with from the words that he wrote, and you immediately start to feel the same emotions. He is extremely personable, and speaks between each of his songs as he tunes up his guitar. Sometimes he’ll talk about the inspiration about a song; sometimes he’ll tell a little anecdote about something that involved him and a past performance. I really enjoyed watching his live set, and left telling myself that I needed to make another opportunity to watch his live show.

Gemma Hayes is an alternative rock, folk, and indie rock singer from Ireland. She has a lovely sweet voice that can reach high notes perfectly. She plays her own guitar during her shows instead of depending on a band at all times.

Her song of "Shock to the System," will always have to be my favorite of hers. Listen to a few of her songs and you will instantly fall in love with the melodies she composes for all to enjoy. She is a great performer and got that way without taking the low road of becoming a Hollywood puppet like most entertainers.

Take my advice here, when her tour is set to come to your town or to a town near you then please grab those tickets as soon as you can! You definitely won't regret it! The crowd is usually full of young adults and teens but her music is loved by all. Everybody sways in harmony together emanating good vibes to each other.

Gemma Hayes is such a cool down to earth woman who talks to her fans during the show. She's always laughing and smiling and she will make you do the same!