Spiritual venue for singer Declan O'Rourke
Thursday February 11 2010
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Irish singer/songwriter Declan O'Rourke will make a welcome return to Cork for two performances this month. He will play a gig amid the atmospheric surroundings of St Mary's Church in Youghal on Saturday, February 27, followed by a gig at Cyprus Avenue in Cork the following evening.
Having launched his career in 2000, O'Rourke gradually made a name for himself as an extraordinary writer and performer, building up a solid fan base around the country.
However, the release of his 2004 debut album 'Since Kyabram', which went straight in at number five in the album charts, earned him widespread acclaim among critics and the record buying public.
The album also resulted in him gaining a number of high profile fans including Paul Weller, who when asked which song from the past 20years he most wished he had written replied Galileo one of the standout tracks from the Since Kyabram album.
His songs have also been recorded by Brian Kennedy, Maura O'Connell and Eddie Reader among others.
His second album, Big Bad World released in 2007, was also well received by the record buying public reaching number four in the charts.
O'Rourke, who is currently recording his third studio album, has toured extensively across England and mainland Europe supporting the likes of Paul Weller, The Cardigans, Paulo Nuttini, Paul Brady and The Beautiful South.
Tickets for both gigs cost €20 from www.tickets.ie
