Brigid O'Neill - The Truth & Other Stories (2023)

A bit about the album... I was fascinated by the concept of ‘truth’ and intrigued by the concept of everyone having a different version of their truth... a personal viewpoint, their own narrative, their own story. The title plays a bit with shades of meaning - a ‘counter positioning’ if you like. The ‘other stories’ may challenge the truth, but ‘the truth’ retains that sense of the absolute. In the songs I hope to present the realities of different characters through short stories. Over time and through the pandemic however, different stories came to light and sometimes the focus would shift. Ultimately though, I have been living with these stories and these characters for some time now.

"The voice is pure and true, the vibe of deep felt love and collaboration is warm and the songs simply unforgettable. There are some gorgeous tales of hard won wisdom and battle worn beauty to be unfolded across these eleven tracks. Real life journeys told with real compassion and wrapped up in blankets of rich roots music born in both Ireland and Nashville."
Ralph McLean - BBC Radio Ulster