Cathal O'Briain enjoys writing original contemporary ballads. He sings and plays fingerstyle acoustic guitar, drawing upon aspects of human nature, history, and current international events in his songs.

His album Self-Determination is a body of work from his collaboration with legendary Producer Peter Eades who has worked with some of Ireland’s top acts such as Clannad, The Chieftains, Thin Lizzy, The Dubliners, Moving Hearts and De Danann.

"The right to self-determination is a core principle of international law that entitles all peoples to control their own destiny."

AC Record Label ©

Listen to my original productions and remixes all right here in one place. You can also find my various mixtapes by following the link.

Pavey Ark are a cinematic indie folk band from Yorkshire in the UK. Atmospheric vocals, strings and horns glide over finger-picked guitar, melodic bass and complex percussion. The result is a beautiful orchestral-folk sound that evades immediate comparison. Upon further listening, the band’s wide range of influences start to reveal themselves – from the laid back ’60s and ’70s sound of Jackson C. Frank and Love, through to Nick Drake and Radiohead. Known for their sublime live shows, Pavey Ark are showcasing at SXSW 2025 in Texas and played the Glastonbury Acoustic Stage in 2022 – huge achievements for an independent act. Close Your Eyes and Think of Nothing received excellent reviews from UNCUT, Record Collector, Folk Radio and BBC Radio 6 Music airplay. It was chosen by the BBC as one of their picks for National Album Day in 2022. Their second album, More Time, More Speed, is due for release in spring 2025.

Supporting, promoting and showcasing the best in local, original music.  We host occasional evenings of original acoustic music from exceptional artists and larger events like Deepdale Hygge & Deepdale Festival at Deepdale Backpackers & Camping on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast.

We produce the Deepdale Podcast, a chat about Deepdale Backpackers & Camping and the North Norfolk Coast.  In the words of Groove Armada, ‘If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air, Quaint little villages here and there’, then this podcast is for you.

www.robburgessmusic.wordpress.com
All songs written and recorded by myself under the registered business title of Uber Studios Hull.
All my information can be found at the Wordpress site above

Mostly work in progress here. 

Closer to the Snow 2010
Whispering Trees 2013
To the Lighthouse 2016
Days of the Rocks 2020

A big thank you to all who stop by to listen. I am grateful for any and all support!

My first album, Head on Straight, can be found on all streaming platforms. My second album, A Long Way from Hell, will be out sometime this summer. You can find versions of many of the songs that will be on it here. 

You can also follow my YouTube Channel, if you would like. Someday I will add content... promise. https://www.youtube.com/@damiansmithandthejourneymen

About Me:
While I do record and release music independently, my true passion is in the songwriting. I would love to write with or for independent artists, so if you are interested in co-writing for your personal release or recording one of my songs, please reach out.

Trumpeter studying Jazz & Pop Music at the University of Hull.

Plays all styles but specialises in Jazz, Reggae and Ska.

 Also plays piano and composes mainly through that medium.

Followers of Pavey Ark