Maurice Ramsbottom

Biography:

Having spent almost five years playing guitar, bass, drums, cello and even the didgeridoo in various rock bands, Maurice Ramsbottom has embarked on his own solo career. Hailing from Kilkenny city and in his early 20s he is certainly no stranger to the music scene.

Armed only with his guitar and his remarkably distinctive voice he has spent the last year playing gigs anywhere he can and is finally making an impact. Having been brought up listening to the true greats; Dylan, Bowie, Neil Young and Lennon, whilst also being heavily influenced by Nina Simone and Robert Johnson, his own music has a fantastic eclectic flavour which tends to resonate in ones mind for weeks after hearing him.

Although his ambition of writing and playing all of his own material alone went into a kind of hibernation whilst playing in bands such as Sweet Jesus, Lux, White Noise and Running With Scissors, Maurice has gained the important experience of playing live and the confidence he needs to tackle todays music scene. He is currently writing and recording with a view to releasing an E.P.

What the press is saying:

KILKENNY VOICE TUE 24TH JAN 2006

“Maurice Ramsbottom blew audiences away at a recent support gig in Cleere’s. His spine tingling vocals combined with skillful guitar technique, honest lyrics and pure soul, brought silence to the venue as the full house looked on in admiration as a talented musician reminded the crowd that music is a form of expression.”

“Maurice proved that musical expressionism, when portrayed properly, is a powerful tool that provokes the listener to dive into the song and relate to every word. That is what a real songwriter can do and Maurice did just that.”