Shirley Barr may be late to the table, but her recently discovered passion for compelling songwriting and performance shows she’s earned her place. Quirky, insightful, and sumptuously layered, she melds beautiful melodies with novel lyrics to create soundscapes that leave you wanting more.Summer 2024 will see the release of her debut EP, Begin Began Begun.
Shirley Barr may be late to the table, but her recently discovered passion for compelling songwriting and performance shows she’s earned her place. Quirky, insightful, and sumptuously layered, she melds beautiful melodies with novel lyrics to create soundscapes that leave you wanting more.Summer 2024 will see the release of her debut EP, Begin Began Begun.
Testimonials
"What a fabulous record by Shirley and the matching video! Beautiful."
Mike Scott
(The Waterboys)
"Shirley’s songwriting is intricate and understated. Her delivery
is gentle and genuine, her sense of musicianship makes it hard
to believe she has only been in the business for a relatively
short time."
Ewan MacPherson
(Hushman, Salt House, Shooglenifty)
"Shirley is a cool new voice on the roots side of the Scottish music scene. Bound for greatness I’d say!"
Mattie Foulds
(Caribou Recording)
Stages: The Album
Moniack Mhor, Scotland’s Creative Writing Centre, presents this new collaborative album, Stages, an exciting showcase of bright new songwriting talent.
Participants on the Stages songwriting programme worked with some of the finest musicians and music industry professionals to bring you an energetic and eclectic album of new music.
Hosted by Stages tutors Boo Hewerdine and Findlay Napier, this album was launched with an acclaimed live show at Eden Court, Inverness on the 28th of October 2023.