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As hailed from Time Out London
“ Sounding like a young sting/ Van Morrison with more appeal”The talented musician from Boston now based in Ireland is set to release his exciting debut album, a move which will thrill his army of fans across the world. Brian Hanlon is preparing to release his debut album 2011, marking a huge stage in the career of the multi-talented singer-songwriter. Brian, who lives in Cork, Ireland, has just put the final touches to the album, and is now preparing for the imminent release that will build upon his increasing fan base and get his music heard by more people than ever. The album, ‘Switched’, consists of eleven original songs from Brian, each providing a combination his high-energy guitar playing, melodious vocals and heartfelt lyrics. The rhythmic undercurrent is punctuated throughout with elements of reggae, hip-hop, jazz, pop and R&B. The album was recorded at Sonas Studios in Ireland, and its creation was supported by musicians who have been associated with Van Morrison, Steve Winwood, and Santana. Produced by triple Platinum engineer/artist Tony O’Flaherty and Dave Collins, the man behind Sting, Ben Harper, The Police, Janet Jackson and Sheryl Crow. Some of his most recent performances include headline gigs at the Cork Jazz Festival,606 club U.K, Proud camden Uk., and Berklee 939 in Boston. Recent exciting news include a song on the soundtrack Focus Features major motion picture “Eagle of the Ninth” Starring Donald Sutherland and Jamie Bell. Guest appearances on famed Irish musician Eamonn Dillon’s new cd, and writing
new material for brian’s next cd with multi grammy winning songwriters & producers in the U.S.

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