Origins Promo Presents: BILL COLEMAN + Fiona Fitzpatrick - Saturday 16th October

"Essentially, Bill Coleman is a finger-picking-guitar-style singer-songwriter from Cork, Ireland. He released his debut album I'll Tear My Own Walls Down in February '07, and has some free downloads on his website. I go to his live show every chance I get. The guy knows how to put on a show, especially when he has his full band (at times, reviewers try to compare his live shows to The Flaming Lips, for the sheer zanyness, and po......sitive, uplifting vibes to come from the music and the persona of Bill himself.

Some songs may dredge you through the darkest areas of the mind at times, but somehow, Bill always manages to find some light at the end. His quiet/sad songs are simply sublime and majestic. His upbeat songs leave you with a smile on your face, and the feeling everything will be alright."

"It's getting crowded out there in singer-songwriter land, but make room for this guy..." - The Irish Times

"There hasn't been a debut album from an Irish singer/songwriter this impressive since O" - Totally Dublin