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Genre : Pop
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Luka Bloom
In 1979, he moved to Groningen, Holland for three years. In 1980, he released 'In Groningen' which includes his version of the popular, fan-favorite Felix Pappalardi's 'One Last Cold Kiss'. His song 'Remember the brave ones' from the 1982 album 'No Heroes', would later be covered by 'Moving Hearts'. Between 1983 to 1986, Barry adopted the rockstar route and formed a pop/punk band called 'Red Square'. In 1984, Barry's son Robbie was born for whom he wrote 'Gabriel'. He also covered Mike Scott's 'Sunny Sailor boy'.
1987 saw Barry move to America. With the change in location, the change in name followed. Barry adopted 'Luka Bloom' as his public moniker; 'Luka' from a Suzanna Vega song and 'Bloom' from a part of James Joyce's Ulysses. His American journey began with performances in Washington D.C. and New York City. He performed frequently at 'Red Lion' in New York's Greenwich village, which saw Eileen Rivers playing fiddle as backup in his 'Irishman in Chinatown' tour. She was also featured in his 'Riverside' album. His performances at Red Lion proved lucky when a talent scout from 'Reprise' offered him a deal. With them, he released Riverside (1990); Acoustic Motorbike (1992) and Turf (1994). Luka received humongous praise from critics and fans alike for his folksy, ballad-esque rendition of LL Cool J's 'I need love'. In the same album, there is also a terrific version of Elvis Presley's 'Cant' help falling in love'.
After returning to Ireland, Luka released his album 'Salty Heaven' (1999). This album was part recorded at his home in Birr, and completed in London's Abbey Road Studios. Following 'Salty Heaven', he recorded an album including covers like 'Keeper of the Flame'(2000). His albums include the compilation 'The Barry Moore Years'(2001); 'Between the Mountain and the Moon' (2002); the live album 'Amsterdam' (2003); 'Before sleep comes' (2004); 'Innocence' (2005); Tribe(2007) and 'The Platinum Collection' (2007). With a strong voice, Bloom sings in a masculine baritone that clashes somehow perfectly with the sensitivity of his lyrics. The music is tunefulness and lyrics insightful.
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Artist Biography - Luka Bloom
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 As a child, Luka Bloom never knew tickets to his concerts would be selling in countries around the world. He was born Kevin Barry Moore on 23 May 1955 to Nancy Power and Andy Moore of Kildare, Ireland. A love for playing guitar and writing songs came to him naturally as his was a family of singers and writers. Kevin's unique style of 'Electro-Acoustic' guitar came into being after 'Tendonitis' restricted his initial style of 'strumming'. Besides, Luka is blessed with the ability to give voice to his melancholy, gracefully and passionately.
At the age of 14, he accompanied his elder brother Christy Moore, an influential Irish Folk singer, on tours of English Folk clubs. Professional touring began after Kevin performed extensively throughout the country, from the legendary McGanns in Doolin,where the best traditional Irish Music is played to Hot spots like the Meeting Place. In 1977, he was part one-third of the band 'Ichiquin', others included Noel Hill and Tony Linnane. They toured England and Germany with Micho Russell, who would become Kevin's mentor and hero. Kevin wrote 'Hands of a farmer' for Micho. 'Treaty Stone' consisting of several Kevin Bloom songs was released in 1978.
Luka has always given music to worldly issues. Initially, he proudly participated in the Anti-Nuclear Festivals in Carnsore Point. Also, he has always spoken out for issues related to the environment. Fans will buy his records and tickets to listen to the prolific songwriter/musician/ performer, for whom cover songs is a process of learning/ creating and a display of his terrific, unstoppable talent.
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