Described by Joe Duffy on Christmas Eve as ‘The Woman who gave her Heart to the Nation’, Eleanor
McEvoy announces the release of ‘If You Leave…’ her first all new studio album since I’d Rather Go
Blonde in 2010

The new recording features 8 news songs and 4 interpretations including God only Knows, True Colors,
and Lift the Wings from Riverdance. Recorded live in the studio with some of Ireland’s finest players this
album of soulful performances shows Eleanor in a bluesier neo-retro style.

To coincide with the If You Leave…’ album launch Eleanor plays selected dates round Ireland on
her ongoing GIRL IN A BLACK CAR TOUR

Her performances are intimate, emotional, uplifting affairs in which she explores soul, love and humour,
using own compositions and interpretations from other songbooks, with her unique voice and beautiful
playing.

Formerly a session musician, including a long stint with The NSO, she decided whilst, with The Mary
Black Band, that she should cash in the savings and develop her own career.

One week her life changed. Mary”s label owner heard Eleanor play a self-penned song that would give
a name and title track to their planned all woman compilation… ‘A Woman’s Heart Ireland’s best selling
album

Simultaneously she was signed to Geffen where her eponymous album went on to sell ¼ million copies.
Precious Little was a Billboard hit and Sophie has become a worldwide focus and comfort to millions of
young people with eating disorders.

Her most recent album Alone is a collection of her best-loved songs performed solo.

Watch out for the BIG BLACK CAR as it comes your way, a large Australian Ford
Fairlane Estate (one of only 3 ever privately sold)

March

Fri. 1              Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James St, Derry

Sat. 2              The Errigle Inn, 312-320 Ormeau Road, Belfast

Thurs. 7            The Crane, Sea Road, Galway

Fri. 15             Seamus Ennis Centre, Main St, Naul, Co. Dublin

Fri. 22             The Leeson Lounge Dublin 4

Sat. 23             The Lodge, Ballyellis, Mallow, Co. Cork           

April

Fri 19th            Cork Opera House, Cork

Eleanor and MOSCODISC are pleased to announce that Eleanor’s album Alone is now available for purchase in the United States directly from her website. The cost of the album is $12.00 plus a shipping and handling charge of $3.99 for first CD. An additional $2.00 shipping charge will be added for each subsequent CD purchased. Payments will be made through PayPal.

Dara Records are proud to announce the release of the outstanding new single The Secret of Living written by Eleanor McEvoy and featuring Eleanor, Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan, Gemma Hayes and Hermione Hennessy. The Secret of Living will be availble on iTunes for download Friday 27 July. It is the first single to be taken from the forthcoming album A Woman’s Heart – 20th Anniversary Collection, due for release in September. Only A Woman’s Heart, which featured Eleanor with Mary Black , was a ground-breaking hit in 1992 and contributed to the phenomenal success of the album A Woman’s Heart.

The highly anticipated new Collection will feature a unique mix of new recordings and hits from the original Woman’s Heart line-up, supplemented with the addition of Gemma Hayes and Hermione Hennessy – both of whom are currently appearing on the live ‘Woman’s Heart’ tour.

‘A Woman’s Heart’ is live at the Olympia Theatre for 5 nights, 29 Aug – 2  Sept and features performances from Eleanor McEvoy, Dolores Keane, Hermione Hennessy, Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan and Gemma Hayes. Tickets are on sale now from €25 including booking fee.

Wednesday 22 May

The Glad Cafe

1006A Pollokshaws Road

Glasgow

Scotland

Tickets available at Glad Cafe Tickets

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Thursday 23 May

Berit and Browns

2 Parklands Avenue

Scotland

Doors 7.30

Tickets available from WeGotTickets

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Saturday 25/Sunday 26 May

4th Haal Festival

Portsoy

Scotland

Tickets available from 01261 842571

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Friday 31 May

Illawarra Folk Club

P.O. Box 5289

Wollongong

NSW

Phone: 1300 887 034

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Saturday 1 June

Cat and Fiddle Hotel

452-456 Darling Street

Balmain

NSW

Phone: 9810 7931

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Sunday 2 June

Humph Hall – Sold Out

B5 Allambie Road

Allambie

NSW

Info: Contact Wayne Richard (02) 9939 8802

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Wednesday 5 June

The Clarendon Guest House

68 Lurline Street

Katoomba

NSW

Bookings/Enquiries: + 61 2 4782 1322

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Thursday 6 June

The Old Museum

460 Gregory Terrace

Bowen Hills

Brisbane

QLD

Tickets available HERE

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Friday 7 June – Monday 10 June

National Celtic Festival

Portarlington

VIC

Phone: 0409 017 130

Email: mail@nationalcelticfestival.com

Tickets available HERE

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Wednesday 12 June

Northcote Social Club

301 High Street

Northcote

VIC

Tickets in person: Corner Box Office 57 Swan Street, Richmond

Tickets online HERE

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Saturday 15 June

The Polish Club

20 New Town Road

New Town

TAS

Contact: polishclub@live.com

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Sunday 23 June

Folk at the House

Colchester

Essex

England

Enquiries by ph. +44 (0)1206 863666

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Saturday 17 August

Forever Sun Festival

Came House

Dorchester

England
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Saturday 21 September

Soundwaves Festival

Skerries

Ireland

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Thursday 10 October

Market Place Theatre

Arms Centre

Armagh

Northern Ireland

Box Office Tel: 028 3752 1821

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WOMAN’S HEART DOCUMENTARY RTE RADIO 1

Alone available at Amazon.com and iTunes