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OVERVIEW Annette Buckley is one of the finest vocalists/songwriters of her generation. Originally it was her much-enthused performances at the Lobby Bar, Cork that increased her once quietly murmuring fan base into a cascade of local public recognition. To witness Annette Buckley on stage is an experience nothing short of religiously spiritual. A magnificent voice carries an endless flow of mystical lyrics. Each syllable, one feels, is born of that rare place where the eye of innocence stares into the darker outposts of humanity, and returns more deeply wise. Since then, many have witnessed her inspired performances throughout Britain and Ireland. Annette has also opened for Juliet Turner in her sell out date at the Cork Opera House and the USA based Ryan Adams at the Kilkenny Rhythm'n'Roots Festival in May 2001. More recently she has added Maria McKee, Nina Hynes, Eleanor McEvoy, Neil Halstead, Amy Rigby and the legendary Soft Boys to this number, as well as playing support in several venues to Phonograph on their Summer 2003 tour. In March this year, Annette took part in the Forward The Revolution tour in The Village, Dublin and also played as part of the 2003 Cork Mid-Summer Festival in the Everyman Palace Theatre. In addition, Annette has received further coverage on national TV and radio, performing on TG4's Pop TV, and receiving airplay on 2FM's Jay Aherne show. In November 2001 Annette signed a publishing contract with Toby Darling Ltd in England. Toby represents many artists worldwide including Irish band the Frames. Untitled, Annette's 6 track EP, was launched in July 2001. It is an eclectic collection of both polished and bare songs. It is her voice which sets Annette Buckley apart from her peers, giving her that vital edge on all those who fail that ever burgeoning category of singer/songwriter. "One cannot but be impressed by Buckley's powerful range." Michael Carr of 96FM/Inside Cork authoratively states. In 2004 Annette collaborated with many Cork bands on their debut releases including Green Monitor, Stanley Super 800 and Rest's debut album burning in water, drowning in flame. Rest also appear on Annette's forthcoming release. More recently in May 2004 Annette embarked on a 6 month Irish Tour, playing piano with Dundalk songwriter Stewart Agnew. During this period she finally finished her debut album the ever changing colours of the sea due out in April 2005. Annette also features in the Reflections of Cork book. This is in association with the European Capital of Culture 2005. This book is an insight into Cork life by Cork people. John Spillane, fellow singer/songwriter also features in the book. Reflections of Cork is now available in all good book shops! Annette also featured in the Cork Songsmith's tour as part of the 2005 Cork Folk Festival. Ger Wolfe, Gavin Moore and John Leo Carter also shared the bill! 2006 - Annette Buckley performs as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin [October] 2011 - Release of 'Where No Oe Can Find Me' EP [05 October] 2012 - Release of 'Happy Go Lucky' single [29 February]