Barry Walls
Barry Walls was raised in a musical family and his experience shows itself in his music. Old, aching themes and stories are expressed in his finger-picking style and haunting vocal lines. Laughter and tears, memories and hopes dance together in songs that sound like they belong coming off an old favourite vinyl record.
From:
Cork
Currently Living in:
Loughrea
How long playing:
9 years
How long have you been writing:
7 years
What Inspired you to write:
Just an unexplainable urge to do it. I felt that if I didn't do it I wouldn't be happy.
Thoughts on the local scene:
It's not as vibrant as it could well be. There's a lot of people playing for themselves at home without any opportunity such as the songwriters night to get out there and play original stuff. A lot of pubs just aren't open to live music or open mic scenarios, this kind of night is a great thing for the Irish music scene.
Long-term plans:
I'm not dwelling on it too much... I won't be too upset if nothing pans out, I just want to enjoy it the best I can.
