Briagha (pronounced Bree-uh) McTavish is an award winning, young singer-songwriter from Lafayette, Indiana, who has a unique and special sound, and a definite style, all of her own. Her lower range is killer; her upper range is soft and melodic, and her ability to write and perform music is magical.

Briagha songs are deep and meaningful, especially considering her youth. They run the gamut of human emotions and issues ranging from the joys of young love to grief, regret, abuse, and addiction. She has won many awards for her songwriting, the latest being the winner of the Pop category of the 2015 West Coast Songwriters International Songwriting Competition.

Briagha has over two hundred and fifty performances under her belt. When creating her music, Briagha alternates between piano and guitar, and this is also the case when she performs, making for shows that are diverse, interesting, full of passion, and that draw her audience into the magic of her music.  Her good humored, quirky banter between songs keeps things entertaining and light. Along with her original songs, Briagha can also draw from a large repertoire of songs by a wide variety of artists - Johnny Cash, Selena Gomez, Alanis Morissette; to name only a few

Briagha has been writing and performing music all of her life. She is classically trained in piano and viola, she taught herself to play guitar and several other instruments, and she has been writing music since before she can remember. Currently, Briagha studies with vocal and performance coach, Steven Memel (Sara Bareilles, Adam Levine, Maroon 5, Jesse McCartney, Drew Barrymore), and song-writing coach, Judy Stakee (Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry, Michelle Branch, Gavin DeGraw, Jewel). She is constantly writing, recording, and experimenting with new styles and instrumentations.

Briagha says, “I like music that’s real and tells a story; that draws you in so far you feel like it’s a part of you.  I like music that’s full of life, which has a melody that soars, and is meaningful.  That’s the music I like to write.”  And, Briagha does exactly that.


ACHIEVEMENTS

August 2015: Winner ("Is It Weird") and Honorable Mention ("Sick") in Pop Category of 2015 West Coast Songwriter's International Songwriting Competition

November 2014: TEDx, Lafayette, Indiana; "Chick Singer Night" at the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville; Featured interview on Taxi TV with Michael Laskow, President of Taxi A&R, Los Angeles

May 2014: Featured performer, Canadian Music Week, Toronto, Ontario

January 2014: Singer/Songwriter of the Year - ThinkLafayette Magazine

Nov/Dec 2013: Featured independent artist for national trade magazine "I Am Entertainment".

September 2013: "Simple Things" wins as one of the Top Five Songs of the Month by Songwriter Universe magazine, Los Angeles

July 2013: Winner ("Always On My Mind") and Runner-up ("Simple Things") of the national radio series In Search of a Song's Searchlight Song Competition. As winner Briagha was the subject of a one hour show and broadcast nationally on select NPR and Public radio stations. Listen here: https://www.prx.org/pieces/100607-in-search-of-a-song-briagha-mctavish

October 2012: A Winner for "Always On My Mind" and an honorable mention for "Sick" in the Blooming-Tunes Songwriting Competition

May, 2012: Winner, SAMI Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters for song "Sick"


PRESS

"Briagha McTavish - Indie Artist Making Her Way:  ... Michael Jackson, was an Indiana native. Not to mention Janet Jackson, John Mellencamp, Kenneth ‘Baby- face’ Edmonds, David Lee Roth, and Axl Rose...all Indiana-born. And now, it looks like Briagha McTavish is prepping herself to join this elite group of musical geniuses. Get to know her before she becomes a household name." – I Am Entertainment Magazine

"Her arsenal of songs for piano and acoustic guitar — she often switches between the two during a gig — are sweet, beautiful and full of substance. An expert voice and classically trained piano chops are wonderful conduits for Miss McTavish’s tunes." – Tim Brouk, arts and entertainment contributor, Think Lafayette Magazine

"The Next Taylor Swift? ...She mirrors Taylor Swift with her tall, lean body topped by blonde hair. Likewise, her whimsical but versatile voice is complimented by the guitar and piano she plays, along with many other instruments. Briagha McTavish, ...may be the next big star. With only 18-years under her belt, her sensible character is revealed through her animated and bubbly personality, a perfect combination for the spotlight." – Purdue Exponent

"...Briagha McTavish has it all:  songs with engaging lyrics, a compelling voice and a contemporary folk-pop presentation over an underlying current of classical music training.  Whether on piano or guitar, original songs or covers, from LA to Indiana, this winner of the 2012 Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters is going places fast!” – Joe Peters, host of "Acoustic Blend", WBAA AM920 - Public Radio from Purdue University

TJ Rosa is a singer+songwriter+guitarist from West Lafayette, IN who combines the sounds of current artists like Taylor Swift, Sara Bareilles, and Passenger with classic artists like The Beatles, Blind Melon, and Kenny Loggins to create her own unique and always evolving sound. Her songs range in subject matter from love songs to lullabies, and most things in between. 
Her most recent accomplishment is winning first place in the Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters. She attends Purdue University for English Education and Creative Writing. 
For more info, including upcoming events, booking info, and music videos, visit her website www.tjrtunes.com

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