Americana/folk rock singer songwriter Simon Fagan is regularly compared to Ray LaMontagne, Ryan Adams and Paolo Nutini. Simon's love of music began when he was 5 yrs old, which resulted in him joining...
Americana/folk rock singer songwriter Simon Fagan is regularly compared to Ray LaMontagne, Ryan Adams and Paolo Nutini. Simon's love of music began when he was 5 yrs old, which resulted in him joining his local brass band. The classically trained composer and trumpet player studied at both the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
In 2009 Simon performed over 70 live shows through out Ireland, the UK and Egypt, appeared on 25 radio sessions (including 9 BBC prime time shows and Today with Pat Kenny) and released 2 EPs. A hard working performer, Simon has shared the stage with act such acts as Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie and Laura Izibor.
New album out 14th May "Hired And Fired … Fagan's infectious and inventive, with brilliant vocals" CD of the Fortnight – Hot Press "Damn Honey … Wow I love it – an excellent song & performance " Mike McCready - Huffington Post, USA