For the last quarter-century, singer Mary Black has been a dominant presence in Irish music, both at home and abroad. She has shared stages, tv shows and recording studios with some of the most revered performers of her time.

Mary is Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues singer and one of our most openly raw performers. In a career fast approaching its 40th year. Mary has made some of the most uncompromising, wholly personal, and universal music by any Irish artist.

Angeline Ball is an award winning actress/singer/songwriter from Dublin. She grew up in Cabra on the Northside in the 70’s and 80’s. She’s currently writing her first novel set in Dublin in the 70’s.

Stephen James Smith, born in Dublin, is an Irish poet, writer, performer, playwright, and educator. Their short poetry films have captivated millions, earning them the opportunity to perform alongside notable names like Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Patti Smith, Bono (U2), Imelda May, and Glen Hansard.

Apart from Performing as Special Guest at The International Music Industry Person of the Year Award presentation to Jacqueline Saturn (President Virgin Music Group North America) Shobsy has performed numerous sold out shows at prestigious Irish venues over the past year including at The Workman’s Club, The National Concert Hall and Whelan’s. In July he was one of a handful of Irish acts (alongside Dermot Kennedy & Gavin James) invited to perform at a special Irish Music Industry showcase event hosted by the President of Ireland at the President’s residence in Dublin.