Emilys Eldest an indie folk duo comprising well-known Cavan musician, Eileen Tackney, and Ben Tiernan from Oldcastle, are set to play at the Body And Soul stage on Saturday at Electric Picnic.
Eileen says they're delighted with the prestigious coup."It's a great opportunity, especially considering we're only together a year," said the Maudabawn native who is well regarded for her work with Song Sisters, Blue Valentine's Night Of Tom Waits Music and Cavan Cathedral choir, as well as teaching and arranging work.
When Eileen and Ben starting playing together after they met at a poetry reading, there was an instant creative connection. Their sound is an original, personal and experimental fusion of contemporary and folk music. Eileen plays keyboard, Ben the guitar and they share vocals. "We realised we work very well together and complement each other's music well. As far as we're concerned, this is a long-term venture," explains Eileen.
Eileen was at the Electric Picnic as a punter two years ago and didn't so much as have designs on taking to the stage."I hadn't even met Ben back then, so I wasn't thinking along those lines. It's great to be back as a performer this time," she says.
I'm expecting big things, not because she used to be my nextdoor neighbour, but because their sound is amazing, keep and eye out for their new self titled EP released September 12th.
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