TONY BOWEN - The First Move (I Can't Stand Myself)

Flynn/Kay is a songwriting partnership that was formed in July 2011. Rory mainly concentrates on the lyrics whilst Simon composes the melodies and takes care of production duties. Together, they write songs with strong lyrical themes/concepts and infectious, catchy melodies. Songs created to stand the test of time. The sort of songs that'll be murdered by cruise ship crooners for years to come.

So far, they have amassed a back catalogue of over 90 songs in styles ranging from pop and dance to R&B and ballads.  May 2015 saw the release of a remixed version of their song "Butterfingers" by Italian House DJ Marco Palladino (Milleville Records).


Both Rory and Simon have been involved in the music business for many years. Rory has had a number of songs signed and Simon used to play keyboards for Ultramarine (Warner Bros).  

Their influences range from Bacharach/David  and the Beatles to more contemporary writers such as Diane Warren, Guy Chambers, Cathy Dennis and Ryan Tedder.

Feel free to listen to some of the tracks on this page and let them know what you think.

You can email Flynn/Kay at flynn_kay@hotmail.co.uk

Born in Rome on a cold November day, daughter of a storyteller and a music talent scout, I am a modern troubadour narrating life adventures with a ukulele. My feel-good music is a blend of folk, blues and jazz sonorities. Let my uke and I take you on a magical journey. 

For bookings or collaboration - tonybowen_music@yahoo.co.uk
I'm a singer songwriter from South West Wales, now living in London.
I've been writing with other songwriters, playing different instruments for many bands including The Heart Strings, Being Buffalo.
As well as working with XFM, Global Radio and Danny Wallace and being known as the #HumanJukebox!

Support indie musicians! Anouk, Michelle Chamuel, Brian Scartocci, Will Champlin & many others in my YouTube playlists...and always adding more.  Check out list of great indie musicians who I'm following  & liking their songs.

Call me a musical weirdo,a happy hippie,a lover of things coz I do what I love and love what I do.....your eardrums are safe with me :)


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Jayson Bratten is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter from Longford in Ireland. Jayson’s music influence and style began to develop in the mid 2000’s when he lived in Galway. While busking on the streets of the city of the tribes, Jayson began to come into his own and develop a distinct style and sound. This was further impacted, by his years traveling to Belgium, Canada and Australia. These experiences led to what would be one of the biggest influences of his song writing. Jayson described “The more I traveled, the more people, places and stories I encountered, song writing became a way of documenting my travels and my experiences”. The eclectic mix of music and lyrical influences during this time can be seen, in his profound use of narrative and poignant lyrics in his songs. Soon after returning from traveling this outpouring of creativity resulted in his first album “Sex and Propaganda” which he released in early 2015.


Following the completion of this album, the groundbreaking Folk scene of Berlin, Germany, drew Jayson from Ireland once again. Within a short time, Jayson began to perform in a variety of venues from bars to beer festivals. These performances began to underpin his viability as a charismatic and distinctive artist. His music soon caught the interest of one of Berlin’s regional television channel s “Alex TV”. Jayson showcased his material on the hour-long hit programme INDIEAHNER - Music for your Tipi. This promoted his music even further and his popularity grew in music circles in the burrows of Berlin. After great success with his album in Germany, he decided to return to Ireland and pursue a career in his homeland.  


Since returning to Ireland in early 2016, Jayson has been promoting himself and playing in well known venues around the country, such as The Roisin Dubh, Galway, The Button Factory, Dublin and Crane Lane Theatre, Cork, as well as many local appearances around the island of Ireland. He has caught the attention of many well known radio broadcasters and has done a showcase slot on “The Green Room” with Orla Barry on Newstalk and “The Saturday Connection” with the renowned Charlie McGettigan on Shannonside FM. Charlie described Jayson’s song “Linda”; “I was very taken by his music, one song in particular, this track called Linda. What a great song, absolutely gorgeous song writing”.


In the last six months, Jayson has created a new collection of material. He will begin recording his new album in September in the acclaimed Grouse Lodge in Westmeath, which is famous for recording other well known artists such as Michael Jackson, REM and Manic Street Preachers. Jayson will be working on his album with distinguished producer John Henry, who recorded material with fellow Irish artists Ryan Sheridan and Scottish band Simple Minds.


Jayson’s unique singing style, coupled with his gifted song writing has created a unique sound. This writing of raw, stripped back songs has become his trademark. He is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s hidden gems.

TONY BOWEN - The First Move (I Can't Stand Myself)

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