Michael
@Michael McGloin solton sound
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Ireland
Joined Aug 8, 2009
Music was in our family. My grandfather played the fiddle and my father played the accordion. Our house was a "Rambling House" where visiting neighbours would call each Friday night to play music, sing songs, dance and tell stories. My father taught me my first tune on the accordion when I was 6 yrs old.
For many years as well as my day job, I played my music all around the North West of Ireland. I played with bands like The Mellowtones, Ivy Leaf and Pearl Express. In 1990 after a lot of encouragement from supporters, I became a One-Man-Band called "Solton Sound". This took me on a totally different journey. The following year I recorded my first tape "Rose of My Heart" which got airplay on local radio. This opened up new areas for me. I was very lucky. I got bookings from Northern Ireland as well as the North West. In the years that followed I recorded another 3 tapes There was a lot of travelling and not getting home most mornings until 6 or 7 o'clock. Then a quick change of clothes and off to the day job. However I enjoyed every minute of it and I hope I brought a little joy to those I came in contact with.
In 1997 it all started to go wrong when I started to have difficulty breathing. As a result of smoking and playing in smokey pubs, clubs, halls and community centres. I Had my first Respiratory Arrest on 10th October 1999. At that time I was diagnosed with having a Chronic Lung Disease known as C.O.P.D. An umbrella name for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This leaves you very breathless on exertion and is very frightening.
Although I spent a lot of time in hospital, I always had it in mind that I was going to record again and so against medical advice and against the odds I went back to the recording studio and recorded a 14 track CD entitled “Against the Odds”
In the meantime I have been referred for a lung transplant evaluation.
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Hayley Oliver
Aug 30, 2009
Hello Michael,
just stopped by to say thanks so much for the station adds, it's appreciated.
Have a great day. :)
Hayley
Hayley Oliver
Aug 09, 2009
Hello michael, and welcome to soundclick! :)
thank you for adding me to your friends network. it's been a real treat to listen to your lovely songs over on your band page. i left some ratings for you and i wish you all the very best with your fabulous music.
hope you're enjoying the weekend
Love
Hayley
Hey would u check out some of my songs and feel free to add them to your station, Thank You http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1056543