Simon Fagan – Bon Jovi Opening Act Competition (Final)

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Simon Fagan will be preforming with full band in Vicar St this Thursday for the final of the Bon Jovi Opening Act Competition.

There will be 5 bands performing on the night, with 2 bands picked to open for Bon Jovi in the RDS on June 29th & 30th.

Each band will perform 3 songs and will be judged by Peter Aiken (Aiken Promotions) Mark Crossingham (Universal Music) and Carol Dooley (Radio Nova) and other music professionals.

You can purchase tickets for the Vicar St final on Ticketmaster for €10

Doors 7.30pm, first act on at 8pm.

Full line up:

  • Jody Has A Hitlist
  • Doris
  • Simon Fagan
  • The Riptide Movement
  • The Fallen Drakes

Simon Fagan – London Shows

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Simon will be in London this week for City Showcase: Spotlight London.

While there, Simon will be performing 2 showcase gigs:

Thursday 5th May – The Regal Room, The Distillers Pub, Hammersmith (Doors 8pm, show starts 8.30pm)

Saturday 7th May – National Geographic store on Regent Street, W1 (On stage at 5.30pm sharp)

Both these gigs are free and open to all.

City Showcase has been responsible for breaking some of the best names into the industry since 2003, including Amy Winehouse, Gabriella Cilmi, Keane, Newton Faulkner, Ray LaMontagne, Razorlight, Scouting for Girls and Seth Lakeman.

If you require any further info please e-mail: info@simonfagan.net

Simon Fagan confirmed for City Showcase in London

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Simon has been invited to perform at this years City Showcase: Spotlight London.

He will be performing in the National Geographic store on Regent Street. (Odd place for a gig, I know!) on Saturday May 7th at 5.30pm.

City Showcase has been responsible for breaking some of the best names into the industry since 2003, including Amy Winehouse, Gabriella Cilmi, Keane, Newton Faulkner, Ray LaMontagne, Razorlight, Scouting for Girls and Seth Lakeman.

This is a free gig and open to all.

http://cityshowcase.co.uk/event/live-at-national-geographic

Simon Fagan Nominated For 3 ISC Awards

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3 songs from Simon’s album ‘Outside Looking In’ have been nominated for this years International Songwriting Competition in Nashville. The competition is judged by some pretty cool musicians including; Peter Gabriel, Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, Ben Folds, Jeff Beck, Ben Harper, Adele…

Obviously,Simon is over the moon the receive such recognition for his writing, but he is more excited about having his music reach the ears of some true musical legends! All we can do now, is wait and see…

Fingers crossed and watch this space!!!

You can listen to the three songs here:
ISC Finalist Songs by Simon Fagan

“Damn Honey” - AAA (Adult Album Alternative)
“Memphis” - Adult Contemporary (AC)
“Love Don’t Work” - Performance

Grab a copy of Outside Looking In from Simon’s store or if you prefer on iTunes

Damn Honey – UK Release

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That’s right, Damn Honey is getting a UK release.

I recently got some news Damn Honey has been selected for Music Xray Compilation – Great Tracks by Independent Acts.
The album is to be released exclusively in HMV in the UK. Due out late Feb ’11.

But even more exciting then that, Damn Honey will be one of the three singles taken from the album and will be promoted to UK radio through one of the majors (not aloud say which one yet!).

Please leave a comment below and share the video on your Facebook and Twitter. The more hits we get over the next few weeks, the quicker radio stations will start spinning the track.

Astral Plains – Times and stuff.

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A little note on stage times etc… for Astral Plains this weekend.

Astral Plains is taking place in Birr Castle next Saturday 26th June. There is a cracking line up and loads of other quirky entertainment. I’ll be taking to the stage from 4.15-5.15 on the main stage. I’ll have a few friends joining me for a couple of songs and planning a big set.

Tickets for the festival are €42 and can be bought in any HMV or online from Ticket Group and will also be available on the day.

The festival kicks off at 11 am, so arrive early  as there are close to 40 acts performing. With some great bands including Fred, Jaded Sun, Cathy Davey, Doctor Leaves to name a few.
There is camping at the event also, which will cost an extra €10 but will be a fancy dress party for those of you who are up for an all night session!…  I plan on camping with the rest of the band, so grab your tent and join us for a party with us!
For more information about the event, please go to www.astralplains.ie or www.facebook.com/astralplains
We hope to see some of you guys there.
Cheers

Simon

PS. There’s fancy dress so grad your wigs and pack your fake glasses!