Matt McGinn (born 1978)

Matt McGinn (born 26 December 1978) is a Northern Irish singer/songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger.[1][2] He has released three albums, as well as a number of E.P.s and collaborations with other artists. Folk Radio UK have described some of his recordings as "drawn[ing] comparisons to Glen Hansard but, there's definite hints of Paul Simon in there too".[3]

Matt McGinn
Irish Songwriter Matt McGinn pictured in the Mourne Mountains
Background information
Born (1978-12-26) 26 December 1978
OriginCo. Down, Northern Ireland
GenresFolk music, indie, folk rock, Americana
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano, bass, percussion
Years active2001–present
LabelsSelf, Bin-Lid Records
Associated actsBen Glover, Malojian, Juliet Turner, Gareth Dunlop, Kim Richey
Websitemattmcginnmusic.com

Career

Matt McGinn became a professional musician in 2004 after leaving Queen's University in Belfast where he was reading music. Performing as a multi-instrumentalist and session musician guitarist with Juliet Turner and Gareth Dunlop,[4][5] McGinn also found work as an engineer.[6]

A songwriter and performer in his own right, McGinn has written and produced three albums.[7][8]

In February 2012, McGinn played at the Belfast Nashville Festival, performing 'in the round' with Nanci Griffith.[9]

In 2014, he won RTÉ 2FM's competition 'Play the Picnic', giving unsigned artists the opportunity to play Ireland's largest festival, Electric Picnic.[8][10]

Together with other contributors to the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust, McGinn recorded a CD of songs intended to support those with learning difficulties.[11]

In 2016, McGinn teamed up with fellow Northern Irish songwriters, Ben Glover & Malojian and toured Ireland and Europe under the moniker 'Northern Lights'.[12]

His music production credits include Jack O'Neill, an award-winning album with Guys & Dolls, and the debut album of Na Leanai.[13]

Personal

Matt McGinn was born in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, County Down on 26 December 1978. He now lives in Hilltown, County Down with his wife and family.[2]

Selected discography

Albums
  • 2020 – Lessons of War[14]
  • 2018 – The End of the Common Man[15]
  • 2015 – Latter Day Sinner[16]
  • 2012 – Livin'[16]

Collaborations and EPs
  • 2015 – Alasdair Roberts – Missed Flights & Fist Fights[17]
  • 2014 – Ben Glover – Atlantic[18]
  • 2012 – Ben Glover – The Crossroads Sessions[15]

References
  1. Williams-Nash, Julie (21 November 2014). "Matt McGinn – Live in Belfast – Folk and Tumble". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  2. Campbell, Brian (14 November 2014). "Hilltown blues – The Irish News". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  3. Davis, Mike (13 March 2015). "Matt McGinn – Latter Day Sinner | FRUK". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  4. "BBC Radio Ulster – Ralph McLean – Local Voices, 23/08/2017, Gareth Dunlop – What It Wants". 23 August 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  5. "JULIET TURNER AT CULTÚRLANN UÍ CHANÁIN " Irish Music Magazine". 9 November 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  6. "Atlantic – Ben Glover | AllMusic". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  7. Chilton, Martin (30 December 2015). "Best Folk albums of 2015". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  8. "Matt McGinn, Singer Songwriter". Hot Press. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2019 – via pressreader.com. Matt McGinn was the winner of RTÉ 2fm's 'Play the Picnic' competition in 2014. He has released three albums, including The End of the Common Man (2018)
  9. "Rising Star: Ria Maguire | Culture Northern Ireland". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  10. Healy, Dan. "2fm brings back Play the Picnic with Oxfam – RadioToday". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  11. "Annual Report" (pdf). Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  12. Roy, David (27 May 2016). "Glastonbury calling: Malojian talks festival fun and Steve Albini – The Irish News". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  13. Campbell, Brian (11 December 2015). "Na Leanai show that Down family Sands are still on the up – The Irish News". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  14. https://folkandtumble.com/audio/lessons-of-war-matt-mcginn/
  15. "Matt McGinn: The End Of The Common Man". folkradio.co.uk. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  16. "Matt McGinn Music - Shop". mattmcginnmusic.com. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  17. Gallacher, Alex (11 September 2015). "New Album: Alasdair Roberts with Brad Gallagher, Bill Lowman – Missed Flights and Fist Fights | FRUK". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  18. Campbell, Brian (11 September 2014). "From Donegal to the deep south – The Irish News". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
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