Carmel Conway, The New Mastersounds, Patty Larkin March 14, 2008

Having wowed audiences all over Ireland with her incredible vocal technique and unique stage presence, she is setting her sights on impressing audiences further afield with the songs from her upcoming album. Featuring a great mix of new, contemporary material and a few of her own versions of better-known songs, Limerick's best kept secret may soon be a household name.

The New Mastersounds hail from Leeds, England. Led by virtuoso guitarist Eddie Roberts, the band also features Hammond player Bob Birch, bassist Pete Shand and drummer Simon Allen.

Patty Larkin is a Cape Cod-based performer, once reviewed as having a 'Bonnie Raitt influence,' but she's much more than that. Her passionate, rhythmic, sometimes quirky, songs showcase her virtuosic guitar work, distinct vocals and her tendency to explore different musical frontiers.