About
John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world.
As an artist his music appeals to listeners across many genres and generations. His vocal style has a unique almost sean-nós like quality and his performances shimmer with the magic realism that permeates many of his songs as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent humour. John has the ability to charm, mesmerise and entertain in equal measure.
A native of Cork, the County he lovingly describes as "the centre of the universe" and a source of huge creative influence throughout his career. John's music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.
In April 2021, John released his first independent album in 20 years, 100 Snow White Horses. In October 2022, John released 'In Another Light'; a career spanning album recorded live at the Right Here Right Now Festival at Cork Opera House in November 2021.
