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Mary Coughlan is seldom out of the news and local fans will be delighted to hear she has a greed to a date at Kilworth's Village Arts Centre on Friday night, September 13. It might be Friday 13th, but Mary is relishing the thyought of returning for a gig in Kilworth.
A lot has been written and a lot has been said, whispered, recounted, alleged, supposed and presumed. It’s all quite forgotten now and the songs remain the same, they remain a testament to Mary Coughlan’s seemingly timeless and endless talent. Her smoky, bluesy, boozy drawl has always been a seduction, no matter what the subject. The vocal marrying of sardonic wit, visceral rage, orgiastic passion, the tenderest of sorrowful regrets; this is Mary’s talent. Regardless of the elements she chooses to manipulate with flawless ease, Mary’s voice has always been an unforeseen, sudden seduction. This is why she is so loved.
Throughout the over 25 years of her quite extraordinary recording career Mary has drawn heavily from her legendary heroes; Billie Holiday’s grievous, teary outpourings, the husky flirtations of Peggy Lee, Van Morrison’s soulful wails, the defiant chanteusery of Edith Piaf. All are present and correct in her delivery. Even so, Mary, with her naked honesty makes every song her own; they belong to her and nobody else. Who else could possibly present 'Double Cross' or 'Magdalen Laundry' or 'The Ice Cream Man' with such dedication and effortless zeal?
Mary Coughlan makes a very welcome return to the Kilworth stage on Friday, September 13. Tickets (€18) are now on sale from the usual outlets. Ring 025-32227 or call 087-6492514.
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