RAWNEY
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Little Whelan’s • Thur 24th October 2024
“…a bright and bold EP.” pitchperfectsite.com
“Many talents come and grow in Clonakilty, but Rawney’s voice, guitar playing, drumming and all round musicality make him one of #guitartownsMVPs.” Clonakilty International Guitar Festival
Multi-instrumentalist Rawney (Ciarán Calnan) is an independent artist hailing from Clonakilty in West Cork. His blend of rock, indie, folk and pop has drawn comparisons to The Frames, Mic Christopher, Incubus, Foo Fighters and Stereophonics, among others.
Renowned for his powerful vocals and energetic live performances, he has honed his craft over the past decade by performing hundreds of gigs in Ireland, UK, Australia, Canada, USA, Vietnam and Spain.
Music is in the blood. Son of the late Billy, drummer of popular showband The Calnan Brothers, it’s no surprise that Rawney has continued that legacy.
Having played in various bands from the age of 12, most notably Setmaker, he has been focusing on solo endeavours of late and his debut EP, Say It Loud, was released in July ‘22.
The past two years has seen Rawney release his debut EP ‘Say It Loud’ and tour the country, performing in top venues including DeBarra’s Clonakilty, Little Whelan’s Dublin, Coughlan’s and Winthrop Avenue in Cork, Connolly’s of Leap, Levis’ Ballydehob, Monroe’s Galway, Spirit Store Dundalk and The Green Room in Dingle. There have also been support slots with the likes of Mick Flannery, Susan O’Neill and Pauline Scanlon amongst others.
His songs have been been played on radio stations nationwide, including 2FM, Ireland’s Classic Hits, Cork’s RedFM, Cork’s 96 FM, KCLR FM, WLR FM, LCR FM, along with other local community and online stations.
His debut single Say It Loud won The Cork Playlist Song of the Month for June ‘22.
In February ‘23, as part of Hotpress Irish Music Month, Rawney was announced as a finalist with Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio in the ‘A New Local Hero’
competition, which gained national coverage.
Rawney returned to the studio recently with new releases and gigs planned for the autumn, including a slot at Clonakilty International Guitar Festival 19-23 September, plus shows in Cork, Dublin and Galway.
Check out @rawneymusic on the usual social media platforms to stay up to date.
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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.
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best (€5 cover charge), plus Late Bar.