John Breen, a native of Arklow, County Wicklow Ireland, has a pure powerful singing style traditional of the likes of the legendary Ronnie Drew infused with a bit of Ernest Tubb and Johnny Cash thrown in for good measure. A passionate singer of well known Irish as well as his original songs, combined with an intriguing blend of contemporary Celtic music, John Breen comes from a pedigree musical background.

On his second album "Origins", John Breen explores this journey of the origins of Celtic music and its evolution. "Origins" traverses the Celtic exodus to America and the pockets of Irish settlers in the Appalachian Mountains, down a melodic path combining Celtic music with Bluegrass, Old-Time Country, Southern Gospel, Contemporary Country, and Folk music. Singing his way from the Wicklow Mountains to the Appalachian Mountains, and bringing it all back home again.

His 3rd album is titled, "Old Men In Hats", released in 2021 by Emphasis Records in the USA. "Old Men In Hats" is an excellent representation of John Breen's voice, and the summation of the Celtic Nation as a whole, filled with emotion, triumph, good times, loss and the ever present over-coming resilience of the Irish spirit.

From traditional favorites to original songs, John Breen impels young and old alike to follow him on a wonderful musical journey.

On this long awaited 15 song album, John Breen's clear, expressive and emotional voice is captivating, making these tracks of eclectic self-penned tunes, original and traditional songs, an enjoyable listen and well worth the wait.

From rhythmic cuts that will get your toes tapping "Rosemary Bailey", to John's engaging vocal nuances on stellar ballads "Ringsend Rose", "Old Man", and boosted by several pre-eminent Irish musicians to include: band members Mick Redmond (well crafted mandolin and banjo influences throughout), Brian Doyle accordion and whistle accompaniments, driving bodhran beats from Peter Walker (check out "Maggie"), world champion Irish piper Larry Cullen, and the talented tin whistler Tommy Breen (of Boru and Fenian Folk) contributing a fine solo instrumental "Eagan's Polka'", this album delivers magical vocal and musical performances.

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Origins: the point or place where something begins, arises. The Celtic exodus to America led pockets of Irish settlers into the Appalachian Mountains. Bringing their music with them, they enveloped their experience into an ever evolving kind of music.

On his new 11 song album, John Breen's vocal mastery shines as he explores a melodic path combining Celtic music with Bluegrass music, Old-Time Country music, Southern Gospel music, Contemporary Country, and Folk. The album is solid, artfully crafted, and traverses the journey of the origins of Celtic music and its evolution in America by the Irish settlers in the Appalachian Mountains. Singing his way from the Wicklow Mountains to the Appalachian Mountains, and bringing it all back home again, John Breen puts his heart and soul into every song on this album.

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"I Still Believe" is the first single from the anticipated forthcoming John Breen album "Origins". This new contemporary Celtic/Folk single is a perfect example of what John Breen does so well. Emotional pay-dirt. His powerful Irish voice carries us through a lyric that hints at life's struggles, yet the mood is uplifting in recognition of the power in believing. Excellent production, melodically brilliant, smooth vocals.

With lyric by award-winning Charlotte Hannon, produced and engineered by Stevie Hawkins (Daryle Singletary, Doug Stone), and backlit with multi-instrumental work by Tim Crouch (Alan Jackson, Rhonda Vincent), the violins and mandolin set the mood while the tin whistle and Celtic harp create a distinctly Irish atmosphere. The overall warm lush sounds carry us right along until we too find ourselves believing.

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Our sister label, Alternative-Urban Records, released John Breen's stellar debut album to headline Atlanta Music Group's foray into the Celtic and World Music market. This 13 song album combines the best of traditional Irish music with unique contemporary interpretations.

The John Breen album combines the best of traditional Irish music with unique contemporary interpretations of the same by the world influenced "Mad Hatter's Celtic Orchestra." The songs reflect both the ballads that John Breen is best known for along with the kind of rollicking good fun associated with Ireland's foot tapping Celtic beats. The John Breen album is a concept album delivering a fresh perspective of songs with roots rich in tradition yet broadened by music schooled in dynamics and foundation, intelligently embracing the sounds of ancient Celtic times and interweaving it with the Ireland of today. This is an album of Celtic passion delivered in John Breen's compelling vocal styling that truly instills a desire to listen to it one more time.

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