Mick Hanly is one of Ireland's best singer/songwriters in recent years and is best known for his song 'Past the Point of Rescue' made famous by Hal Ketchum in the USA and Mary Black in Ireland. Mick has been singing and writing since the 1970's, which included a time as lead singer with "Moving Hearts".

His musical career spans three decades and he has a string of fine albums behind him, including the latest "Wish Me Well" (reviewed in Maverick March issue) now on the shelves. The album has a companion book, effectively Hanly's autobiography, and this is clearly justification for the current tour, his first for several years. The birth of the book is an interesting story in itself. Hanly explained to the audience that when out mowing the lawn (yes, even musicians have to cut the grass!) he sustained a nasty cut on his finger which rendered guitar playing impossible. He occupied himself by writing what started out as extended sleeve notes for his current album. He lost the run of himself and the sleeve notes became a book!

"I Thought That It Might Be Good To Deliver The New Songs With A Full Compliment Of Instruments" Said Hanly, "We'll Be Playing All The New Album Material, Plus A Few From The Back Catalogue".

"Wish Me Well", On The Doghouse Songs Label, Has Been Picking Up Some Excellent Reviews, As Has Hanly's First Book "Wish Me Well Notes On My Sleeve", Published By Gill&Macmillan, See Www.Mickhanly.Com He Continues To Go From Strength To Strength As A Songwriter, And "Wish Me Well" Is Deemed By Many To Be His Best Work To Date. The Gigs Will Also Feature Guest Appearance From Ger Wolfe.

The Former Moving Hearts/ Rusty Old Halo Frontman Is Still Delivering Top Quality Songs And Thursdays In The Greenroom, For The Month Of September, Sound Promising To Say The Least.


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