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ANNETTE BUCKLEY

'Happy Go Lucky'

Release date: Weds Feb 29, 2012     

 

'Happy Go Lucky' is the new single by Annette Buckley, a spring-summoning song set for release on Feb 29th. Think Billie Holiday and Bjork, and you'll get some idea of Annette's unique vocal dexterity on a tune sprinkled with sunbeams.

 

If Cork kept a secret, Annette Buckley might be that gem. However, by opening for artists such as Imelda May, Florence & the Machine, The Magic Numbers, Villagers, Lisa Hannigan and Duke Special, Annette has seeped into the wider consciousness to become a respected vocalist and songwriter.

 

Her debut album 'The Ever Changing Colours of the Sea' earned her glowing reviews in the Irish music press with an 8.5/10 from Hotpress Magazine and featured on HMV's definitive collection of Ireland's best new music.

 

A keen collaborator and instigator of many diverse musical projects; she recently recorded a duet of her song ‘Whirlwind’ with UK singer/songwriter Jamie Lawson, and has taken vocal duties on music by influential Irish instrumentalists Rest. Her recent video for her version of Joy Division’s classic, ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ features a stunning cameo from The Frank & Walter’s Paul Linehan.

 

Unafraid of changing creative direction, the last few years have seen Annette make her acting debut. Involved in a number of plays and productions for theatre which toured several national and international festivals, Annette then went on to play the role of Movita in a docu-drama about Irish boxer Jack Doyle for RTE.

 

‘Happy Go Lucky’ brings some of Annette’s pop sensibilities to the fore, using her dynamic vocal range and not losing sight of a what makes a truly well-crafted song.

 

“Buckley’s beautiful voice does justice to her evocative lyrics”

(HOT PRESS)

 

“One of Cork’s most accomplished singer/songwriters.”

(IRISH TIMES)

 

“Annette Buckley is back where she belongs, with her haunting, deeply original songs.”

(IRISH INDEPENDENT)

 For more information contact Blue Monkey PR

Linda Plover: linda@bluemonkeypr.com, 086 1971953
Michael Carr: michael@bluemonkeypr.com, 087 9335033

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