Singer/Songwriter, Guitar, Bass, Piano. Leonardo / Highlands / Sea Bright NJ

The direction of these songs, I believe, speaks to some of the challenges and circumstances most folks face in the act of day to day living.
 My intention is to continually update this collection with new songs and enhancing or re-recording some of what’s already here.  As I believe that connecting with active listeners is what turns privately created music into "art", hope you can connect and enjoy it....

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Great original music recorded by great local musicians in the Asbury Park, NJ greater area. Enjoy!

Debut album, "Tilly & The Postmaster" Out Now!

Order: https://darraghodeamusic.bandcamp.com/merch

Irish songwriter Darragh O’Dea is known for his wistful storytelling, creating nostalgic nuggets of joy and despair. His music conveys the moods and elements of his surroundings and is delivered in an honest and alluring manner.

Released on 29.10.2021 the debut album, “Tilly & The Postmaster", has been described as a love letter to Ireland – all its madness and beauty. Opening with a spoken word prelude from his grandfather and named after his grandparents, the record is full of colourful and engaging indie-folk yarns.

Including singles, 'Split The Difference (La Résistance)' - the story of two childhood friends who struggle to hold onto their friendship as they become adults, due to different political influences on their lives. 'Guerrilla Warfare In Your Back Garden' which features Birmingham singer Katherine Priddy - a song about fighting over land and inheritance, and title track, ‘Tilly And The Postmaster’ – a song touching on death during a pandemic and not being able to attend the funeral of your loved ones, written about his grandparents through the eyes of his grandmother.

The album tracks have gone on to receive airplay on both BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales and be playlisted on RTE Radio 1.

Recorded between Sunstreet Studio's, Stable Productions and Turf Shed Studio in Tuam, Darragh worked with three producers (Kenny Ralph, Mike Connolly and Dylan Connolly) over the past two years to create the album. It was mastered by Peter Montgomery.

The artwork was created by Mike O'Dwyer and was inspired by the work of Aaron Douglas and the Harlem Renaissance.

Darragh has taken to the stage of the Moseley Folk Festival (Birmingham), Whelan’s (Dublin) and The Harrison (London).

"Not a lot of music holds the determination and depth Darragh O’Dea shows on Tilly and the Postmaster. This is a disc for anyone who appreciates the power of music – to expose, to endure and in the end, to provide hope" - Folk Radio UK

"A song-writing maturity and lyrical sensitivity that sets him apart from many of his contemporaries" - Cian O'Connell (Connacht Tribune)

“Deliciously uncool in a heart on sleeve way” - Donal Scannell (Born Optimistic)

I'm Bob Dylan back when he was funny, only older and not as prolific. I play gigs and also write books if you're into that sort of thing. Thanks for stopping by!

DISCLAIMER: All these recordings are done in one take, so there are mistakes. I do not claim to be a competent musician. My dream is that REAL musicians will play my songs someday, bringing to life the bare bones you hear here. Comments welcomed.

Bill Ackerbauer is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and a founding member of The Insolent Willies.

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