Singing guitarist

Al O’Kane

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About Al O’Kane

Westcountry Gumbo from the Somerset Delta.
Singing guitarist
Shepton Mallet
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Al O'Kane blends swampy Avalonian blues into the sound of Celtic resistance rock n roll. A mix of fitting covers and some of his own creations - Al aims to please and embrace his audiences. This is “West Country Gumbo from the Somerset Delta!” “His music is a cry for action nestled into a fiery acoustic blend” Davey Ray Moor (CousteauX) Having recently completed a European tour before the pandemic, Al had also just won the Shrewsbury Folk Festival open mic competition and performed twice at the 2022 festival - selling out of CDs! 2020-2021 saw four self-produced releases from Al, which are available on all music providers, along with his self-titled debut album. Whether it’s a private function, wedding or pub / club gig - Al can perform solo or with his incredible power trio. “Al is Set for BIG things” BBC Bristol.

Musicianship
Genres:
Folk rock, Folk, Originals, Americana, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Indie, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Acoustic, Covers
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Concert, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Recording session, Corporate event, Wedding, Virtual event, Charity event, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Arranger, Lyricist, Audio engineer, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Fluent improviser, Community music worker, Animateur
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Song list

Animals - Al O’Kane
Lake of Fire - Nirvana
Skyrocket - Al O’Kane
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Fallen Star - Al O’Kane
It Helps to be in Love - Al O’Kane
Losing It - Al O’Kane
May You Never - John Martyn
Better Place - Al O’Kane
Man on the Moon - REM
Sweet Nothing - Al O’Kane
Let Me Touch You for A While - Alison Krauss & Union Station
Hunger - Al O’Kane
La Cienega Just Smiled - Ryan Adams
Energy Call - Al O’Kane
Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground
I Want Some Peace - Al O’Kane
Winter Blues - Al O’Kane
Stop Pretending - Al O’Kane
Ties That Bind - Al O’Kane
Two of Us - The Beatles

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Al O’Kane
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Holly S
3 months ago, for a Concert in Frome BA11
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5 out of 5

Al has been booked numerous times for the monthly Frome Independent monthly market as he always plays a fantastic set. A great mix of covers and original songs that never fails to please and entertain - highly recommended!

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Matt O
9 months ago, for a Concert in Bath
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5 out of 5

Al O’Kane is a rare breed of guitarist - one equally accomplished solo with his acoustic, in the guise of a bluesy singer-songwriter, or kicking out the jams with his band, tearing through a set of barn-burning Rock’n’Roll! He ploughs a deep furrow of integrity and graft, and having booked him numerous times, I can attest he never fails to deliver.

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