Josie Harrington

Introducing Josie Harrington, a blossoming Cork singer and songwriter and her magical debut solo Album ‘The Red Road'  

This Folk Angel meets Blues/Rock Queen is originally from Blarney in Co Cork . Josie comes from a very musical family and began playing the piano and button accordion from and early age. The self-taught guitarist took her first tentative steps into songwriting as a teenager composing across a number of genres. 

This diverse musical base is reflected in ‘The Red Road’, which showcases Josie's original sound and style, and her unique ability and versatility to step outside genre stereotyping. Each of the magical songs on the new album have been carefully crafted, composed and produced by Josie herself. 

The Cork musician’s instinctive approach to writing helps to create a distinct flow within the album and a sound that is constantly evolving, from Folk and Rock to Blues and beyond. 

Her dynamic voice captivates listeners and has been described by critics as "soft and sensual, smooth like honey and yet it can reach altitudes of raw power that make your hair stand on end".

Well-known within the Irish music scene Josie regularly performs live and has appeared across a number of high profile television and radio programmes including TG4’s Greantraí  & Féilte and Fleadh ceoil. Her stunning voice has also guested on different albums not least, Patricia Clark's CD – ‘The Lark's March’.

The multi-talented young Cork musician is a firm favourite with audiences on the festival scene and has performed in Ireland, UK, France, Norway and the USA. Over the years she has supported major national and international acts like The Hothouse flowers, Mundy, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Guidewires and Flook.

The launch of ‘The Red Road’ this week marks a groundbreaking first step on a journey that will bring her to an even wider international audience, watch out for this unique songstress who continues to enthrall.