Press coverage Photos Maeve Kelly – Irish Singer/Songwriter Dublin-born Maeve Kelly combines the traditions of the Irish story-teller with acoustic folk-rock and elements of world Music. Anyone who’s heard her knows two things: First, you don’t hear a voice like this every day. And second, when you do, it’s rarely singing songs of matching quality. Drawing on influences from classic singer-songwriters like Carole King or Suzanne Vega, the songs also evoke the work of a diverse range of artists from other music genres – including Ella Fitzgerald, Kate bush and Coldplay. True to the traditions of the Irish story-teller, Maeve draws her audience into her narrative. Direct and accessible, her lyrics mix bold pragmatism with desperate longing and a late-evening feeling that creates a powerful emotional bond with an audience. "I’m really an upbeat, optimistic person, but I like the dark side of music. What can I say? I’m Irish – melancholy is pre-programmed..." Download this text