Sinéad was born and raised in Co Sligo. She has been singing in public since the age of 4. Having undergone Classical vocal training with Dr Veronica Dunne and Soprano Judith Sheridan, Sinéad is currently training under Jennifer Hamilton as part of a degree at the Conservatory of Music in Dublin’s DIT. While she is classically trained Sinéad loves to sing in all different styles including Soul, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Gospel, Rock, Traditional Irish and Folk and can tailor her voice to suit any genre. She has recently been recruited as a vocalist with the Hothouse Big Band and the DIT Big Band comprising some of Ireland’s most talented musicians.

In 2005 Sinéad was Part of Vocal group “The Conway Sisters” who reached the final 6 in ITV’s popular TV show “The X Factor”. The siblings also wrote and recorded the album “Waiting for you” in 2003 which included 3 Irish top 20 radio singles. Having appeared on live TV shows such as The Late Late Show with Pat Kenny, This Morning with Philip Schofield and Fern Britton, UK’s Richard and Judy, GMTV and Ireland AM, the quartet were also guests on radio stations all over the UK and Ireland. The sisters went on to tour the UK with the X Factor live show and then supported Westlife at over 20 of their concerts on their ‘Turnaround’ tour in 2003/04 in the UK and Ireland.

While studying for her degree in music performance, Sinéad is very actively on the music scene in Ireland singing with many different outfits in numerous genres. Sinéad performed with the DIT Big Band at the Derry Jazz Festival in May 2010 and 2011. Her band ‘Anything Goes’, a five piece vocal and instrumental group, which she fronts, went down as one of The highlights of the Derry Jazz Festival in 2011. Anything Goes are due to perform at The Cork Jazz Festival in October 2011 as the Festival Club Band. Sinead is also a member of The Dublin Gospel Choir and has performed on the main stage at Electric Picnic, The opening of The Aviva Stadium and The Special Olympics among other events. Sinead is lead singer with Dublin based 80′s band Redshoes and is a regular guest vocalist with Sligo’s premier jazz trio, The Odd Couple. Through working with The Odd Couple, Sinéad has teamed up with their piano player Kieran Quinn whose versatility enables him to accompany her in any setting.

Kieran Quinn

Born in Australia and raised in Sligo, Kieran’s musical background is also diverse. Classically educated and possessed of a keen ear, his school and university years were spent composing, arranging, and performing popular tunes. Upon discovering the music of Oscar Peterson and Dr. John however, his musical direction and focus changed, and after some time at the Newpark Music Centre’s prestigious degree course in Jazz Performance, Kieran began work as a professional musician.

The variety in his education is evident in his playing – Kieran’s influences range from Chopin to Nina Simone, from Lennon/McCartney to Scott Joplin and his talent allows him to move seamlessly between genres. He is equally at home as an accompanist or band leader, and you are as likely to be entertained by him in an intimate musical setting or at a swinging party.

Kieran is the pianist with the North West’s premier jazz outfit, The Odd Couple, he has featured on recordings with many artists, including No Crows and young jazz virtuoso Matthew Halpin. Since 2008 he has been the musical director of Coolera Dramatic Society’s hugely successful Christmas pantomime in Sligo.

In addition to a busy perfoming schedule, Kieran operates a successful private teaching practice, and arranges music for musical groups of all sizes. He is in constant pursuit of the betterment of his craft, having studied with musicians of the calibre of Rufus Reid and Bill Carrothers, and has recently returned from a week of study in New Orleans with renowned pianist Tom McDermott.