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Richard Murray

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I'm a post graduate musician and songwriter from N. Ireland. Ive been writing and playing professionally throughout the world since 2001.
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Belfast
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I am a pro musician with years of gigging, writing, and recording experience. My main instruments are guitar and bass (with vocals) but I can also play a few other things. I have an B.A. Hons degree in Pop Music studies, an M.A. Degree in Popular Culture, and my grade 8 guitar exam. I have extensive experience in cover/showbands, original bands, tribute bands, uk/international touring, theate shows and music technology. I recently released my 2nd debut album of original material 'Borealis' and I have also been involved with TV commercials and music promo videos. Most recently have completed contracts in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and China as bandleader and guitar/vox in top hotels and nightclubs. Also as lead guitar/vox in Isreal as part of a showband. In recent years I have signed a publishing deal with Vigilante Music for the album Desert Wind'. Also worked as guitarist/vocalist with The Fuse onboard DFDS and P&O ferrys. Also MD/bassist/vocalist on various international cruise ships and hotels/nightclubs in China, Dubai, Greece, Isreal, UK, along with seasonal residencies and tours in Scandinavia, French and Swiss Alpine resorts and Corfu. I also play bass and vocals on stage for the touring UK theatre show 'Born in the USA'. Have co-written, performed on and produced albums with many artists including Eden James, Will Kevans, Viv Youell and Lucy Layton. I am available on acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar or electric upright bass and vocals. I also play harmonica, mandolin, dobro, percussion and ukulele. I also work as a staff composer at Deqoy Music, producing exclusive pieces of music for TV/Film licensing. I am based in Northern Ireland I work all over the UK and the world and am happy to travel.

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