If you don’t know the name Ray Heffernan, you’re probably not aware of his history in a songwriting world, from producing Declan O’Rourke’s first demo, giving Wallis Bird her first ever studio experience back in 2003, but on the grandest scale, being the original songwriter of the Robbie Williams smash hit Angels. Amazingly Ray signed a deal for €7,500 for the rights to the song to Robbie and Guy Chambers and it went on to earn in and around 8 million.
Well that man, now that you’re all caught up, is to release a brand new album, ‘New Dress Woven’ on Friday 8th March with The Grand Canal band, his 7 strong assembly of the best known musicians in Italy. Tour dates for Ireland are plotted for later in the year and we’ll update you with that information once it’s all confirmed.
Check out the video for Amy’s Answer, a heart-breakingly beautiful song about the historic Glasnevin pub, and “Amy’s Answer”, a new take on Irish balladry and of story-telling within the song.