Jack O’Rourke is a singer/songwriter from Cork. His debut album, “Dreamcatcher”, was released in 2016, with its edgy baroque pop, plaintive ballads, noir blues and startlingly honest reflections on the world around him. The album was play listed on national and regional stations. Jack won the prestigious International Song writing Competition for lyrics for the album’s centerpiece ballad, “Silence” (performed live on the Late Late Show), as well as having sell-out shows around the country.
Here is a short performance by Jack as he chats to Sheena Crowley about his plans for the future and plays a selection of his songs.
To view the full interview visit our YouTube channel here.
This recording is part of a special programme of events to mark 40 years of the Rory Gallagher Music Library, 40 years of service to the music loving people of Cork, 40 years of pleasure and enjoyment to library users
The series is about contemporary Cork musicians, old and young of diverse styles and backgrounds. They are invited to do a half hour interview in the music library, followed by a couple of songs. Each episode is professionally recorded, and kept as part of the Cork City Library Music Archive to reflect the musical culture of Cork.
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