Edel Meade - Blue Fantasia Album Launch

Acclaimed Irish vocalist and composer, Edel Meade, celebrates the release of 'Blue Fantasia', her debut album with a 7-piece band!

This is sophisticated, romantic and beautifully unpredictable music. Her songs are almost episodic in structure, meandering through vivid ensemble instrumentation, bursts of Funk, and intimate balladry, all led by her soulful – and vulnerable – voice.

Following on from the video release of 'Blue Fantasia', an enthralling experimental piece earlier this year, and 'Sideways', a gorgeous, evocative lullaby of sorts, with it’s lush vocal harmonies and intimate lyrics, Edel says “I’ve always been drawn to artists who speak from the heart, the ones who are honest and fearless in their approach. Certainly I’ve been inspired by Joni Mitchell and singers like Billie Holiday and Nina Simone who share a piece of their soul with you when they sing.”

Meade first gained recognition with her Swoo-Beh Project in 2011, establishing herself as one of the most exciting young composers to emerge in recent years. In 2014 she toured across Ireland and Denmark with The Joni Project, performing her unique interpretations of the music of Joni Mitchell while 2015/2016 saw her performing sell-out concerts across Ireland with her acclaimed ‘Tribute to Lady Day’, celebrating the legacy of jazz vocalist, Billie Holiday.

Meade’s songwriting came to the attention of Irish jazz vocalist Honor Heffernan in 2008, who has been singing Meade’s song ‘Love Lost’ ever since. Her original music has been recorded by Irish jazz pianist Scott Flanigan on his 2015 piano trio album ‘Point of Departure’ and on Chilean jazz guitarist Roberto Danobeitia’s nonet recording, ‘La Ironia del Tiempo’ featuring Sunnyside recording artist, Camila Meza, following a chance encounter in New York in 2012.

"Edel Meade has what it takes. Remember the name. You'll be hearing it again.”

SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

"Another Meade original, the gently melancholy "Love Lost," has the mark of a jazz classic.”

ALL ABOUT JAZZ

“Meade veers from catchy grooves to free-wheeling improvisations with results that are deeply intriguing.”

METRO HERALD

“An undoubtedly beautiful voice”

ALL ABOUT JAZZ

“She brings warmth, freshness and good timing.”

SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

"Elegant vocals"

THE IRISH TIMES

“A particularly sultry voice!”

LE COOL- DUBLIN

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Venue Information - Bello Bar

Located below the Lower Deck, BelloBar is reviving a Dublin tradition of live music at Portobello Harbour. From low key intimate performances to vibrant gigs, BelloBar will showcase local and international acts across the wide spectrum of contemporary music. BelloBar is working to become a part of the music community in Ireland with a focus on facilitating and promoting memorable live performances.