Maeve "Mona" Monica O'Boyle (6 October 1987, Glasgow) is a Scottish musician, signed to Linn Records. Aged 21, her unique blend of melodic pop, folk and rock have already won the acclaim of many established musicians and lovers of music.
Contributors
Indeed, contributors on her forthcoming debut album include:
Legendary Blue Nile producer Calum Malcolm; Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue, James Blunt); Gordon Goudie (Echo and the Bunnymen); John McLaughlin (Busted, Westlife, Shane MacGowan); Francis Macdonald (Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits) John McCusker (Kate Rusby,Roddy Woomble, Transatlantic Sessions).
Rise to Prominence
Performing from an early age, Maeve first came to prominence in 2006 when invited to perform at Celtic Connections where she won a "Danny" on The Danny Kyle Stage for new acts. Later that year she won the Artist's category in the Daily Record National Talent Search,
The following months saw Maeve adding to her songbook, with the help of writers Gordon Goudie, Ricky Ross and Francis MacDonald. Writing and performing with Scotland's musical elite inspired Maeve and she carried this energy into acclaimed performances nationwide including dates with John Cale (Velvet Underground) and Sandi Thom on her sold out UK tour.
Reputation
Captivating audiences up and down the country, Maeve soon gained a reputation for her natural ability to perform and to write songs. Testament to her mounting status was an entry into The Scotsman "Scots Women of the Year" in 2007 and a recommendation by the Daily Record showbiz editors as "One to Watch For".
In 2008, Maeve performed with her band in London and Glasgow as part of The JD Set showcase. She also headlined in a sell-out date at Glasgow's prestigious Oran Mor before accepting an invitation to perform at Live at Loch Lomond with Ocean Colour Scene and The Sex Pistols. Her growing reputation and versatile approach saw her perform acoustic sessions with such artists as Eleanor McEvoy (Only a Woman), Martyn Joseph, Boo Hewardine and The Mercurymen.
Album Release
She has recently recorded her debut album "All My Sins", with Blue Nile producer Calum Malcolm and Stuart McCredie. The album is due to be released in June 2009 on Linn Records. The first single Swimming Upstream is out on March 9th 2009.
Contributors
Indeed, contributors on her forthcoming debut album include:
Legendary Blue Nile producer Calum Malcolm; Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue, James Blunt); Gordon Goudie (Echo and the Bunnymen); John McLaughlin (Busted, Westlife, Shane MacGowan); Francis Macdonald (Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits) John McCusker (Kate Rusby,Roddy Woomble, Transatlantic Sessions).
Rise to Prominence
Performing from an early age, Maeve first came to prominence in 2006 when invited to perform at Celtic Connections where she won a "Danny" on The Danny Kyle Stage for new acts. Later that year she won the Artist's category in the Daily Record National Talent Search,
The following months saw Maeve adding to her songbook, with the help of writers Gordon Goudie, Ricky Ross and Francis MacDonald. Writing and performing with Scotland's musical elite inspired Maeve and she carried this energy into acclaimed performances nationwide including dates with John Cale (Velvet Underground) and Sandi Thom on her sold out UK tour.
Reputation
Captivating audiences up and down the country, Maeve soon gained a reputation for her natural ability to perform and to write songs. Testament to her mounting status was an entry into The Scotsman "Scots Women of the Year" in 2007 and a recommendation by the Daily Record showbiz editors as "One to Watch For".
In 2008, Maeve performed with her band in London and Glasgow as part of The JD Set showcase. She also headlined in a sell-out date at Glasgow's prestigious Oran Mor before accepting an invitation to perform at Live at Loch Lomond with Ocean Colour Scene and The Sex Pistols. Her growing reputation and versatile approach saw her perform acoustic sessions with such artists as Eleanor McEvoy (Only a Woman), Martyn Joseph, Boo Hewardine and The Mercurymen.
Album Release
She has recently recorded her debut album "All My Sins", with Blue Nile producer Calum Malcolm and Stuart McCredie. The album is due to be released in June 2009 on Linn Records. The first single Swimming Upstream is out on March 9th 2009.
Female vocalists British