Maeve O'Boyle
| Maeve O'Boyle | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 6, 1987 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Website |
www |
Maeve O'Boyle (born 6 October 1987, Glasgow) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. O'Boyle is known for her voice and her songs and stories.[1]
O'Boyle's Career began at the age of 16 as a top-line lyricist and melody writer for various pop acts. By the age of 21 O'Boyle had secured her own record contract and began touring, she has released 2 studio albums and 3 EP's to date.
In 2015 O'Boyle left the following message on Facebook,"Its been wonderful, Lets leave this paradise". Fans interpretations have differed but speculation is that O'Boyle has retired from live performance.
Charity work
In January 2008, O'Boyle founded the M.I.M.A project (music industry made accessible) a music program and school based in Glasgow, dedicated to supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
On 1 February 2013, O'Boyle announced that she would donate all profits from the sales of her "Brothers In Arms" release to the Combat Stress charity.[2]
Notable performances
O'Boyle was invited to perform at the White House in Washington, D.C. on 12 December 2012 after a member of the White House staff saw the video for her song 'Brothers In Arms" on YouTube. She was the first woman from Scotland to perform at The White House.[3]
O'Boyle was asked to perform at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow on 16 September 2010 for Pope Benedict XVI where he was performing an open-air mass for 100,000 people. Also performing that day was Susan Boyle.[4]
Discography
- All My Sins (2009)
- Intermission (2011)
- An A' That (The Robert Burns Session) (2013) *Reached Number 7 in the Swedish iTunes chart*
- Being Patient (2013)
- Tomorrow EP (2015)
References
- ↑ Lyons, Beverley (Oct 6, 2006). "To Be Blunt, She's Got It". Daily Record. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
- ↑ "Brothers In Arms helps Combat Stress… Maeve O'Boyle". Maeveoboyle.co.uk. 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
- ↑ "'Maeve O'Boyle on playing White House & performing for Pope with Susan Boyle'". STV. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
- ↑ Deanie, Marc (2010-09-27). "'X Factor's scarier than singing for the Pope'". The Sun. Retrieved 2013-02-28.