Fil Campbell is an Irish singer from the border village of Belleek in Co.
Fermanagh.
She sings the popular Irish folk songs of
the 30s and 40s mixed with traditional songs, contemporary pieces and
some of her own compositions.
She accompanies herself on guitar
and performs either solo,
in a duo with percussionist Tom McFarland or in a trio with Tom and
mandolin player Brendan Emmett.
"Her sweet voice and lilting chords bring emotion and life to songs that others 'just' sing"...iTunes review
UPCOMING
DATES
Thursday 3rd May 6.30pm
Croc an Oir
Mullinahone,
Co. Tipperary
www.crocanoir.com
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LATEST NEWS
Home from Germany
Here are some pics from the first day of our German tour.
Thanks from Tom and myself to all the promoters and audiences who made this a wonderful trip for us. Really looking forward to being back your way again.
http://fil-campbell.blogspot.co.uk/
Posted on 27th April 2012
Happy Easter Everybody!
Posted on 8th April 2012
New CD update:
I finally have a short list of songs that I'm happy with for the new recording - it's been a really interesting process, sifting like this - so far I've roughly recorded about 60 songs, and probably gone through 200 to get down to a final 20 or so. Can't wait to get them into a presentable shape.
Fil
Posted on 8th February 2012
Bridie Gallagher R.I.P.
Bridie was one of the first ladies of Irish Song that was profiled in Songbirds. She was Ireland's first international superstar and had a massive influence on Irish country music. Many of the songs I learned as a child had first been recorded by her, including "The Homes of Donegal". Here's a clip from Songbirds of her singing "The Boys from the County Armagh" May she Rest in Peace.
Posted on 20th January 2012
Pre buy Fil's new CD
The working title for the new CD is "more songs from my grandfather's house" - we've nearly finished pre production and start recording on the 23rd. If you'd like to prebuy the CD through our crowdfunding site at Sponsume.com - and there are plenty of other cool incentives as well
Posted on 13th January 2012
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2011 is nearly over
It's been a brilliant year for gigs and music for me this year - thank you to everyone who came to our concerts, bought CDs, played tracks on radio shows, made a gorgeous TV documentary, came to classes and joined in. Blessings of the season to you all
Posted on 16th December 2011
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Warrenpoint Community Choir
Every Monday night, our community choir meets in Warrenpoint Town Hall at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join. It is aimed at singers of all abilities and takes the form of a group singing class, followed by harmony singing, singing world songs in rounds and there's a chance every week for everyone who wants to to sing a bit solo.
Posted on 7th November 2011
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Nationwide
Nationwide on RTE 1 TV will broadcast a programme about Fil and her music going out at 7pm on Wednesday
6th July.
Posted on 4th July 2011
"Songbirds"
(The First Ladies Of Irish Song)
