Biography
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Marc Roberts
has been writing songs since he was ten years of age & always had the
burning desire to perform. While
learning his craft in all the pubs, clubs & hotels in Ireland, Marc
concentrated on his songwriting. At
an early age his peers recognised his talent when in 1995 he was selected by IMRO
(Irish Music Rights Organisation) on the first ASCAP
songwriters trip to Nashville, Tennessee in the prestigious company of Jimmy
MacCarthy, Mick Hanly, Charlie McGettigan, Eleanor McEvoy & Sinead Lohan.
His performance at the ‘Bluebird Café’, songwriting mecca,
was a resounding success & an appearance on the Pat Kenny TV show
‘Kenny Live’ followed. |
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In
1997 Marc came to international prominence when he represented Ireland in the Eurovision
Song Contest & came a credible second with “Mysterious Woman”.
Marc’s first self-titled album was released shortly after & he
toured extensively throughout Europe & appeared on all the top TV shows in
the UK. Three more albums
followed. “Meet Me
Half Way”, “Once in your Life” & his current album “The
Promise”.
All
of his albums are collections of self penned, co-writes & covers. The
albums, establish Marc as a writer of classic songs. They are rich in
emotional depth and bursting with heartfelt sentiment. They are songs of love
and the politics of personal relationships. They trail through the trials and
tribulations of life, offering hope and inspiration. Marc’s songs mirror our
own life and times. |
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Marc
has also become a mentor to his showbiz pal Daniel O’Donnell, guiding
and encouraging the superstar to become a songwriter. Realising that
Daniel’s turn of phrase had a lyrical quality, Marc coaxed him into
co-writing songs with instant success. The fruit of their partnership had led
to several O’Donnell/Roberts songs appearing on Daniel’s recent
top-selling albums including entry into the Top 30 UK singles charts &
album charts. |
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Marc has been carving out a lifestyle as a live performer, singer/songwriter and even finds time to host a popular afternoon radio show on Galway Bay FM. The radio show is a ‘feel good’ music programme & transports the listener to a three hour oasis of calm in the afternoon.
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