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Shane Ó Fearghail

Shane Ó Fearghail (pronounced “O Fa-reel”), is an Irish Singer-Songwriter & Artist living in the Kamptal area of Austria. From Dublin, his musical style has been called many things — Irish Indie / Dark Folk / Singersongwriter / Punk. Music is a transient. In the past Shane has been likened to REM, Crowded House, Glen Hansard, Rufus Wainright III and Ron Sexsmith. He takes it all as a big compliment.

Having navigated the waters of the music industry for twenty years, Shane has shared development deals with EMI, short stints with IRL and Polydor, not to mention publishing contracts in Europe and North America. His most recent foray into the record business is with Arge Music Austria. At Arge, he tells us, he can follow the independent path.

Currently working on new material, Shane has embarked on path and idea, which is a step into the more intimate work and relationships. Bringing his fan based closer through his very own ‘Cottage Community’.

Bio

A DEEPER DIVE

Shane’s musical background was born out of sing alongs and sessions at home in Dublin, Ireland. Having worked internationally in the animation industry for over ten years, he played solo shows and Irish traditional music sessions; writing songs and singing wherever he worked and traveled.

His fifth studio album, ‘Lessons in Light’, which was recorded in Austria, Germany and Ireland, with his band ‘The Host’, explore the unique relationship with Ireland, Europe and Appalachia.

‘Lessons in Light’ was released to “Frans First”, and is available now as a 14 Track CD (see music).

Songs from Shane’s albums have received worldwide airplay, and have made their way on to films and documentaries.

Songwriting & Events

Active across the Irish and European songwriting scenes, Shane earned the Best Songwriter Award at the Sofia Singer-Songwriting Festival in Bulgaria in 2019. He is the co-founder of Schottenfest, a cultural festival based in the heart of Vienna, and over the past six years has played a key role in shaping the city’s singer-songwriter community through the Vienna Songwriting Circle. His work has included organising songwriting events and live music nights at venues such as the Acoustic Room, Arte Hotel, and Ruby Hotels. Shane was also instrumental in launching Wombeats, the music shelter at Wombats City Hostels.

New projects include the Schönberg International Songwriting Festival and his Cottage Community concept, created to bring artist and fans back together. In his spare time Shane still animates and works on storyboard projects for small productions. He continues to maintain his indie status.

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For more info on Shane’s new direction, check out the Blog Section. You can also find Shane on Bandcamp and Patreon here, or by using the icons above.

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