Ciarán Flynn ^{1, 2, 3}
noun
[pron: Kier-Awn Flinn]

^1. Independent Irish songwriter, usually seen around the world with a guitar and a boarding pass in-hand.

^2. Musical and cultural explorer.

^3. Performing Artist.

Origin

Traditional Irish ballads.

Genesis ^{i, ii, iii, iv, v}

^i. Influenced by Dylan, Donovan, Simon & Garfunkel, Planxty, Neil Young, Woody Guthrie, Tracy Chapman and Radiohead.

^ii. The poems, songs and voice of Luke Kelly imposed a romantic vision of the inherited Ireland.

^iii. Poetry of Patrick Kavanagh presented as the english language at its best - written, sang and read in familiar accent.

^iv. Influenced again by The Frames, Springsteen, Prayerboat, Tom Waits and Nick Drake.

^v. Later employed guitar to deliver orignal songs in folk clubs and venues around Europe, Scandinavia, North & South America.

Present

Moving target. Last seen in Dublins' inner city; writing, recording, performing and dreaming up the next big adventure.

Future

The future can be found on the stages of live venues around Ireland and beyond.