> They say appearances are everything, but in the case of North Carolina's tattooing troubadours, Old Heavy Hands, appearance is a livelihood.  The unassuming trio comprised of Nate Hall, Larry Wayne and David Self are crafting some of the finest modern, southern music from their home base, Legacy Irons; a tattoo shop in Greensboro, NC owned by Hall and operated by the three.  Although this incarnation is new to North Carolina's alt-country music scene, songwriters Hall and Wayne are no strangers to life on the road; as rockers in previous bands as well as traveling tattoo artists.  The tunes speak to these experiences; hearkening absence and a strong yearning for home.  In keeping with the traditions of their peers, there are songs of love and loss, however the music, paired with Hall and Wayne's unique voices, creates something cut from a different cloth. 
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> Recorded by the Dynamic Soundworks team at Northstar Post and Sound in Wilmington, NC, Old Heavy Hands' self-titled debut captures a raw and "rough around the edges" classic vibe while maintaining the high-fidelity feel associated with current recordings.  Drawing influence from country and rock staples as well as alternative music icons, Old Heavy Hands S/T lives just as comfortably on the record shelf next to Willie Nelson or Neil Young as it does nestled between Lucero and Wilco.

Hi, my name is Gem. I write Alt. Country / folk music. 
Drop me a line on: mail@gemandrews.co.uk to get in touch.

"His nautical-themed acoustic balladry brought the crowd to a hush; quite the feat, considering the excitement pulsing through the venue" - Colm O'Regan - **HOTPRESS**

"a mix of Ray LaMontagne and Fleet Foxes lead man Robin Pecknold. The chattering stopped. By the end of his first number, ‘The Fisherman’, Cleary had the crowd oo-ooing along with him. One to watch" - Jonathan deBurca Butler - **IRISH EXAMINER** 

Garr Cleary is literally starting to make waves in the Irish music circuit. Since 2012 Garr has released his Debut EP - ‘Goodbye to Yeahman', played all major Irish festivals Including Electric Picnic and Castlepalooza  and even some major shows in New York.

The Dublin native is becoming a strong favourite in the Irish music industry. This original singer-songwriter cannot be boxed into one particular genre. His music is raw to the soul; real, yet, modestly honest. The lyrics he composes are tangled with true life stories and experiences beyond his years. His unique voice and lyrics hold you in awe but then his unusual guitar playing (he plays a right-handed guitar, strung right-handed upside down) has been known to turn a few heads.

In 2010, Garr’s love of the sea brought him to live on the remote Collanmore Island off the coast of Mayo. The isolated surroundings offered him the opportunity to concentrate on his song writing whilst pushing his musical boundaries. This particular place also allowed him to open up whilst using the environment to capture the natural venting of his soul. From this he created and captured his sound.

2014 saw Garr support Hozier and Ellie Goulding in the Spirit Store, Dundalk as part of Guinness Amplify. This featured heavily in the Irish media with Garr getting recognition from all major newspapers and online blogs. 

2015 brings the release of Garr’s second EP - ‘LOVE LOSS HOPE’  in mid April with a UK and Ireland tour to follow.

For more info on live shows visit garrcleary.com.


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