ADT
SOLO SHOW
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ABE SOARE
Little Whelan’s • Sun 9th June 2024
ADT (Alan Daniel Tobin) is a member of Irish band LOWmountain and honorary member of the legendary Interference. His two solo albums – Volume I & II – were recorded remotely in his garden cabin, and produced by multi-instrumentalist, Justin Grounds , from a little room overlooking the beautiful town of Clonakilty, West Cork.
Lives in Carrigaline with his wife, Catherine, and three daughters, Ada Rose, Evie May and Eliza Jean. He also works as a graphic designer, amateur film-maker and photographer.
ADT flexes between the sadness and delight of every day life. He paints the darkness with atmospheric soundscapes and simple words. Hugely influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, the West Cork landscape and his family, he has a minor obsession with lighthouses.
“It’s bloody masterful… ” – Glen Hansard – The Frames, The Swell Season
Abe Soare Bio
Abe Soare; meaning Honest Sun. Adopted from Romania as a baby to Irish parents, Their original name was Ioana Soare. This directly translates to Joan Sun in English. The name Sun (Soare) reflects how Abe has learned to always keep a positive outlook on life and wants to continue spreading light and love through their music. As the artist has grown up they have realised that they identify as non-binary. A more gender-neutral name such as “Abe” makes the artist feel more comfortable and reflects the trials and tribulations it takes to live an honest life – (Just like an Honest Abe)
Abe Soare is a renowned singer-songwriter from Limerick, Ireland who has quickly made a name for themselves in the music industry. With their unique singing and songwriting style, they have a way of captivating audiences and leaving them spellbound. Drawn from the challenges of their life, their songs are personal, and evocative and take the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of life.
Abe looks to songwriters such as Emma Langford and Wallis Bird as an influence. Abe won the Live 95fm Local Hero award 2021 and was shortlisted to one of the 25 acts around the country. Abe was nominated in Hot Press Magazine’s “Hot for 2022” issue and also included in their “Young and Emerging” artist series. Abe also won the Mike the Pies Battle of the Bands competition last year.
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TICKETS
€15 available online from Whelan’s – 50c per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.