Accomplished singer-songwriter/guitarist Donnacha Toomey has just released his new album entitled "Carnival of Colours"
Following recent solo appearances at festivals including "Spirit of Voice" in...

Accomplished singer-songwriter/guitarist Donnacha Toomey has just released his new album entitled "Carnival of Colours"
Following recent solo appearances at festivals including "Spirit of Voice" in Galway, "Exile on South Main St." in Wexford and the "Limerick Acoustic Guitar Festival" Donnacha has shared the stage with a number of well established performers including Freddie White, Luka Bloom, Sheila Chandra, Director, Hazel O'Connor and Clive Carroll.

"Carnival of Colours" is Toomey's debut album release, an 11 track studio recording which serves as an introduction to his solo roots based material.

Since its release, tracks from "Carnival of Colours" have been featured on radio stations including RTE Radio 1, RTE Raidio na Gaeltachta, numerous BBC radio stations and 4FM. The album has also received significant airplay on a number of radio stations in the United States.

"Possessing about the smoothest and most pleasant voice heard for some time now Toomey is one artist going places".

"Ghostly yet sublime"

"This album showcases what an awesome prospect he is"

MAVERICK MAGAZINE

"A languid mix of cool pop with dappled jazz inflections.
Delightfully intricate guitar & trumpet set this collection apart from its attention-seeking peers."

THE IRISH TIMES

"Approaches each tune with the grace and confidence of a master craftsman"

IRISH EXAMINER

"Musical magic, the writing and production are ably complemented by a strong but gentle voice"

IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE- Nicky Rossiter

"Donnacha Toomey has a richly honeyed voice that he applies with loving care to his judiciously crafted songs... thoughtful arrangements and top drawer musicianship"

"We can't really afford to ignore talents like Toomey"

HOTPRESS - Jackie Hayden