Hi... I don't say a lot on stage... never did! Any political or religious views I have or don't
have are left in my local, 'Shoot the Crows', & even there you'll find me quiet. So when
asked to do this I frowned, ...FROWNED I TELLS YA.
So here goes. I'm a singer, always have been from the age of ten; my first band was with my two
sisters which Mum managed, (thanks for the start Mum). In my teens I joined a band called
Reverb (classy name). That's where I met Martin, and I've been singing with him since
(O.K. I stressed him out when I was 22 & fecked off to the States for 3 years)
But I think everything clicked when Christy joined; I could finally say yes, I'm in a
fuckin' band (sorry Mum). Christy is much more than an excellent drummer; his workload on
arrangements and in the studio far outweighs mine.
Singing may at times feel like 'a job', but it never feels like work. Martin, well what
can I say about a life long friend without sounding gay... I think anyone who knows the
lyrics of an Indian song knows why I sing with Indian. Any singer, writer, or painter who
knows what it's like to get lost in their work knows why I do this... the rest of you... well
whadya gonna do.
Aidan... Christy's right - 'our life saviour'. I wouldn't be frowning over
this if it wasn't for you... but it's a good frown... a cool frown. Thanks Rob for everything
we hear on Blue Flowers, Pat... always a pro... and Paul, great job
on the album & at the gigs.
One last thing; heroes living and dead - thank you... Mr Mercury, Mr Lennon, Mr Young, Mr
Waites, Mr Bowie, Mr Sinatra, Ms Franklin, Mr Hewson, Mr Wilson, Mr Hicks... the list goes on.
To my friends and family, thank you for being... Ahhh, the frown is lifting.
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Well?
I've had this music virus for some time now, the best part of too many years and try as I might just can't shake it!
The same can be said for my fellow inmates on this album, just can't shake them either!
Martin bud!, with lyrics only
you can write, you've been true in your belief, wisdom and friendship (although there have been a few weird trails).
Joe..you are the goods, stay on the planet!
Having been sacked from numerous bands in the past, I finally found a group of guys who knew no better. They let me play,
sing and fantasize!. Being involved with these gangsters has both enriched and aged my life, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
Aidan our life saviour, many thanks. Rob... you taught me a lot during those long hours at Mad Studios! You and me,
Christmas Eve!; you're one mad mother!
Patrick... glad you came out to play!
This album I hope you enjoy, the music I hope it makes you dream and the words... I hope they make you listen!.
Enjoy and luv ye Ma!
C.
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Pat was born in Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh into a family steeped in a rich tradition of Irish
music, so it was inevitable that he would take up an instrument. Pat chose the Fiddle, which
he learned from his American born Irish father, himself an accomplished player of both Fiddle
and Saxophone. He also learned tunes from his mother who is a fabulous Irish and Contemporary
singer, with a wealth of tunes passed down over many generations by way of lilting or by those
who could play (or afford) an instrument.
As a child, Pat, his brothers and sisters and parents all performed live in a family band.
During this time he entered many competitions; and by the age of eleven he had won the All-Ireland. At fourteen, he won the Fiddle of Oriel in the adult category.
As a teenager, Pat took up the guitar, encouraged by local musicians such as Cathal McConnell of
'The Boys of the Lough'.
By his late teens, Pat and his brothers, John and Tommy, were beginning to feel the influence
of less traditional music; and after becoming a big fan of Irish band 'Horslips', began to
explore Rock music. They formed their first outfit, 'Pulse' which developed into 'Mama's Boys'.
The band quickly grew in popularity across Ireland, and they recorded their first album on their
own label. Before long interest grew from the major labels and the band were signed to Jive in
the U.K. and Arista in the U.S.
'Mama's Boys' went on to have international hits and toured extensively in the UK, US, Europe
and the Far East. During this time, they worked with acts such as Scorpions, Foreigner, Bon
Jovi, Sting, and many more. Pat was also called to do sessions for such diverse acts as John
Parr of 'St. Elmo's Fire' fame, to 'Tricky' by Massive Attack on his highly rated
'Pre-Millennium Tension' album.
In 1994, Pat's brother Tommy, the drummer in 'Mama's Boys' died after a long battle with
Leukaemia which he bravely fought from the age of seven. This left Pat and John unable to
carry on with the band, as it was always the three of them and it wouldn't be right to replace
Tom.
After a time of reflection, music seemed the best way to heal their loss, and Pat and John went
on to write new and different material, incorporating both rock and their love of Irish
music; and out of this came 'Celtus'. They were signed by 'Muff Windwood' to Sony on his S2
label. Albums, singles and tours followed, all favourably met by critics, culminating in
winning best new album at the Irish music awards.
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I join words together and everyone else makes the song 
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