A New Project

[singing taxi driver]

Hey everyone and I hope you are all well and in good spirits.

On a day when both Ireland and England departed the Rugby World Cup, I decided to share with you some news of a project I am working on, the result of my attendance at the book launch in EMI.

For many years, the music of Matt inspired me, and yet it was the result of a conversation with Michele, that I realised, just how connected I am with the family. Everyone is on their own personal journey and that is why Matt's performance of The Impossible Dream meant so much to me, at times without me realising it.

Since returning home, I got talking with my musical director, and I told him of how I wanted to play my part in paying tribute to The Man with the Golden Voice. So after some phone calls and meetings, I am delighted and excited to announce that I will perform two Christmas Concerts in my home town of Cobh in December, and the title will be "A Golden Christmas" - A tribute to Matt Monro. My plan also is to follow this with further performances in 2012. The concerts will feature many of the favourite songs that people will remember, and I do believe there is an audience for this great music here in Ireland and beyond.

As I have further details to hand, I will post them here, and while I know, it will be difficult for people to travel here in December, it is my intention to film a DVD of these concerts and then sell them with proceeds going to a charity.

Have a great weekend everyone,
Darragh

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Well what a great posting Darragh, and wonderful news that you will be performing Two Christmas concerts in your home town as a tribute to our Matt, and to follow with a further concert in 2012.
We are really happy for you and Michele will be delighted to hear this too.
We shall look forward to hearing more news of these events and what a treat in store to have a DVD of these concerts and to aid charity is a lovely thought.
Thank you very much Darragh, we both wish you every success.

[Marian]

Wishing you every success in your ventures Darragh.

[MAC]

Great stuff Darragh

I am constantly getting compliments from audiences re the easy listening kind of music. It makes a change from the 60's style pop. They usually say 'that was my kind of music'. So many people love it and especially the songs of Matt. They'll love you. I hope you geat a truely great response. (In fact, I'm sure you will).

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