Savage Hearts | The Hopeful Kind | Patrick McMenamin
Now in it’s 9th year The Ghostlight Sessions is one of the country's longest running established original emerging music nights. Each night features 3 30 minute sets performed by some of Ireland’s best new musical talent. Featured this month are Savage Hearts, Patrick McMenamin and The Hopeful Kind.
Headed up by former Strypes drummer Evan Walsh Savage Hearts have spent significant time at an undisclosed location collaborating in secret to put together a setlist of wild and unhinged rock ‘n’ roll songs that are sure to thrill.
Since forming in 2022 The Savage Hearts have made appearances at festivals such as Electric Picnic (headlining the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow), Kaleidoscope and Cavan Arts Festival. The band have also played several prestigious venues across the Irish gigging scene including a celebrated performance with The Boomtown Rats in July 2023.
The Hopeful Kind are a Donegal based indie pop duo comprising of vocalist/songwriters Cara Ward and Ruth Teeling.
The duo’s debut single Wherever You Go was released in February 2024 receiving local and national radio play from the likes of Highland Radio, LMFL and 2FM’s Beta Da Silva (The New Music Show). Their latest single Close To You secured them a place as finalists in Hot Press’ A New Local Hero competition.
2025 marks a new chapter for the band. There’s a new batch of songs showcasing their growth as writers and producers and further underlining the reputation as a exciting new sound on the Irish music scene.
Patrick McMenamin, a seasoned performer from Ballybofey, County Donegal, combines soulful vocals, honest songwriting, and expressive guitar work to create a sound that’s both raw and heartfelt. After years of playing live and refining his craft, he’s now ready to release his original music to the world. Drawing inspiration from artists like Bruce Springsteen, Ben Howard, and Kings of Leon, Patrick’s music explores universal themes of love, loss, and hope, all wrapped in the unique spirit of his hometown. He is currently working on his debut EP, set for release later this year.
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