Cathy Davey

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Cathy Davey

Background information
Born Flag of Ireland Wicklow, Ireland
Origin Flag of Ireland Dublin, Ireland
Genre(s) Alternative rock
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s) Guitar, piano, etc.
Years active 2003 – present
Label(s) Regal Recordings
Associated acts Tom Waits, PJ Harvey, Björk, Sneaker Pimps, Kate Bush
Website cathydavey.ie

Cathy Davey is an Irish Choice Music Prize-nominated, Meteor Award winning musician and songwriter. She has released two albums, Something Ilk (2004) and Tales of Silversleeve (2007), which garnered her a Choice Music Prize nomination, Meteor Award for Best Irish Female, and spawned a number of successful singles including "Reuben" and "Sing for Your Supper".

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[edit] Career

Cathy Davey released her first album, entitled Something Ilk, in 2004. It had mixed commercial success, though it did lead to a notable and diverse cult following. Her second album, entitled Tales Of Silversleeve was released on October 12, 2007; recording a lot of it herself in her home and then finishing it with Liam Howe of Sneaker Pimps. This proved to be a very successful move as it led to a Choice Music Prize nomination for 2007 Irish Album of the Year. [1]

Cathy also appeared on the Elbow track "Grace Under Pressure" and the Autamata track "Jellyman". She also supported R.E.M. on one night during their sold-out Live Reheasrsal shows at the Olympia in Dublin in the summer 2007.

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Cathy Davey's track 'Moving' features in a Vodafone commercial aired on Irish TV in Spring 2008.

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