Darren A. Flynn
Darren A. Flynn Biography
Darren A. Flynn is an award-nominated singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland. His sound covers a spectrum
of classic Americana from folky introspection right thru to good old fashioned rock n roll.
In September 2024, Darren was responsible for the foundation of the Drogheda Songwriting Festival. The inaugural event took place in the Droichead Theatre, Drogheda, on Sept 29th, 2024, with workshops and appearances by Brendan Murphy (The Four of Us), Emma Langford, Charlie McGettigan and SJ McArdle, among others. The sell-out event was a resounding success, with and overwhelming majority of the participants vowing to return next year.
“Big Blue Moon”, his latest single, is available on all streaming platforms now. It draws on influences from
the likes of old-school Country and Bluegrass music (such as the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Dillards and
even a little bit of Sweetheart of the Rodeo-era Byrds) and has an energetic sound somewhere towards the
poppier end of the turf occupied by the likes of Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers and The National Parks.
The song was written, produced and recorded by Darren, mixed by Alan Gregson (famous for producing the
seminal “Brimful of Asha” by Cornershop), and features guest banjo playing by the incredible Johnny Butten
- recognized by Guinness World Records as the Worlds Fastest Banjo Player – who has played with the likes
of Hayseed Dixie, Oakridge Boys and Albert Lee, among others.
More singles will follow in 2025.
Darren has performed at myriad Irish festivals such as: The Electric Picnic, Kilkenny Roots Festival, Vantastival, Sligo Live, Knockanstockan, Canalaphonic, Bloom Festival, Doolin Folk Festival, Spraoi Waterford, Carlow Arts Festival, Boyle Arts Festival, BARE in the Woods, Dublin City Soul Festival, Oktoberfest Dublin, YouBloom Festival, Rock n Roll Half Marathon, Blues Roots and Brass Festival Dublin, Dublin Rock n’ Roll Festival, Valentia Isle Festival, Swell Festival & Secret Garden Music Festival, as
He has played internationally in: Denmark, The US, The UK, Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands &
Italy.
The album was nominated for the Choice Music Award (the Irish equivalent of the Mercury music award).
His various videos have amassed well over half a million views on social media. His first album, with the band Moo, sold close to five figures independently.
well as
at International Music Festivals: Feito a Man Festival, Santiago De Compostela (Spain), Focus Ireland
Festival, Noia (Spain), Camping Be Cider Seaside Festival (UK)
He has performed live on National Irish Television (RTE 1), recorded sessions for National Irish Radio (RTE
Radio 1) and appeared on many different local radio stations: Radio Nova, KCLR96FM, Cork 96FM, KFM,
Highland radio, Dublin South FM, Dublin City FM, Flirt FM, Near FM, Ocean FM
With his former band Mongrel State he released the album “Mestizo” which was produced by Gavin Glass
(who has worked with Billy Bragg, Joe Jackson, John Grant & Paul Brady amongst many others) and had its
lead single playlisted on national Irish radio (RTE Radio 1).
His debut single as a solo artist was “Mountain Whiskey” which received airplay on national radio (e.g. Brian
Lally's “Country Time” on RTE Radio 1, several shows on RnaG), and also received airplay internationally in
Australia, the UK and the US, where it has featured on several nationally syndicated shows such as KAFM
88.1's show “Bluegrass and Beyond”.
Quotes about Darren's music:
“Addictive music and performance with a new twist.” -
"Mighty fine ...perfect for a hooch special" -
"When it's good, it's good. And it's a good one!" -
“...a great bustling, rousing energy...” -
Moya Brennan, Clannad
Brian Lally, RTE Radio 1
Pat James, Radio Nova
“...exude a compelling energy....”
"If your boots aren't moving, check your pulse" -
Joe Breen, Irish Times
Eoin O'Donnell, Dublin South FM
Danny McIlhinney, Irish Mirror
“...vibrant; showcasing a sharp, animated sound" -
“....reckless brilliance...” -
Stephen White, The Last Mixed Tape
Danny Kilmartin, Goldenplec
"Most enjoyable" -
Weallwantsomeone.org
Ray Burgess, DJ, Nashville Worldwide Radio
"As lively as they come and the kind of track that just encourages hand claps from the getgo"
"A groovy indie country and folk jam with some lively arrangements and an upbeat nature"
"Very authentic and raw sounding (in a good way)" -
rockthepigeon.com
- mp3hugger.com
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For bookings: darrenaflynnmusic@gmail.com or (00353) 85 1022649 Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Darrenaflynnmusic https://www.instagram.com/darrenaflynnmusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dDf6M1fuHLlol10nVFdJe?si=tHI-VPFDQECx85hR1Jo-eA https://twitter.com/DarrenAFlynn1
https://www.darrenaflynnmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClZ-FtZaReG45xP01GQe-ng
Videos:
Big Blue Moon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqkCoVGNZ_4
Mountain Whiskey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNkD2I8FxcY
Pinebox (live at the Bone Yard):
https://fb.watch/jscSgDG_zX/
Live from my kitchen:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYUnwxkIvuF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
And there are tons videos of recent live performances on Facebook and Instagram.
(With Mongrel State):
How Many More Times (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBD19RHUX_w Stray Dogs (Live on Irish TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edqMkc5XL40