The Tuam songwriter behind hits for the Saw Doctors, Christy Moore, Mike Denver and more is launching his new book tonight, Thursday, November 12, in Charlie Byrne’s bookshop at 6pm.
The Wee Sea, It's All Part of Me by Padraig Stevens contains lyrics, stories, anecdotes and photos accompanied by stunning artwork and design as part of a collaboration with visual artist Kate O'Shea.
Originally from Sligo, Stevens’ first rock n' roll band The Problems, was founded in Tuam in 1966, and he has been involved in the music scene in Ireland ever since.
A founding member of The Saw Doctors, Stevens is co-credited some of their hit songs including ‘I Useta Lover’, ‘Still the Only One’ and ‘That's What She Said Last Night’.
His songs have been recorded by a who’s who of Irish and international artists, including Eleanor Shanley, Matt Keane, Sean Tyrell, Citizen Keane, Christy Moore and Michael English, and he has collaborated with The Waterboys, Dé Danann, The Stunning and others.
His book will be launched by The Saw Doctor’s frontman Leo Moran in Charlie Byrne’s.
