Dara MacGabhann has been writing songs and poetry since her teenage years but it wasn't until she set up the Monaghan Poets & Song Writers' Group (Moposogs) in 2010 that she got the confidence to 'sing out' her material. Oozing with confidence now, Dara fronts a 6 piece jazz & blues band and released her debut album in January 2017 in the Market House, Monaghan. ‘Release’ is a mix of full band and soulful piano & vocal tunes, which also manages to incorporate deep South Gospel and Swing. Although Dara writes in many genres she has become better known for her sultry blues and jazz style. Facebook Music Page: https://www.facebook.com/daramacgabhannmusic/notifications/youtube Channel :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY3OmCc7WPi-LbM38ZcAXgGive Me Breath Lord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=782SdoMTMEoReview of ‘Release’ 'Great voice, complemented by great arrangements: love it" ‘All the elements of fun, mischief and passion are in this album, and while the lyrics are complex they are not complicated, as is the case with most good blues’ (Barry Devlin – musician, script & screen writer & broadcaster)Performance review:Dara Mac Gabhann and her band performed for us at Carrickmacross Arts Festival and our 12 Pubs Music Trail. She never fails to bring a touch of class to the lineup! Well-crafted songs with blues, jazz and folk influences & a powerful vocal which weaves through warm melodies with ease – a pleasure to listen to. Dara’s backing band is also the epitome of cool, knowing exactly when to hold back and when to let loose. Tight vocal harmonies and varied instrumentation aplenty, there is definitely something very special about this Monaghan band – (Carrickmacross Arts Festival Committee)