PAL STEELO(Paul McDonnell) “Songwriting reaching a rare level of perfection.”- Evening Herald “I have been searching a long time for music of this calibre, just pure and raw talent.” Donny Sellon, BROADJAM, Wisconsin, USA “This album gave me goosebumps”. Bob Katz, Grammy Winner, production, USA “If this takes off it could be enormous” Jackie Hayden. Hotpress Pal Steelo is just back from Nashville where he co-wrote a song with the very established writer- Kim Richey(Dixie Chicks, Trisha Yearwood). He also co wrote 2 songs with 2008 Grammy nominated artist Ruby Amanfu. Pal Steelo‘s songwriting and musical skill is evidently heavenly. Strong influences on Pal Steelo‘s musical talents range from Simon and Garfunkel, Sting, Don McLean to Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. As an artist Pal Steelo has stored up a wealth of experience as the former lead singer with De Danann and Cellar Club. Recently one of Pal Steelo’s songs “A Life Like Mine” has been recorded by multi platinum selling artist Tommy Fleming and is the title track of his current Universal release . Pal Steelo are Paul McDonnell and Dave Molloy. Paul McDonnell is a very hard working live artist playing in excess of 180 gigs per annum. Dave Molloy is a very accomplished multi instrumentalist(mainly guitar) and a highly respected producer. As a direct result of a showcase at MIDEM 2001 Pal Steelo recorded an album with award winning producer Shawn Pearse in Vancouver, Canada. 3 of the songs from the debut album were synchronised for TV worldwide on shows for Alliance Atlantis(Cold Squad) and CBC(Edgemont). At MIDEM 2005 Pal Steelo signed a world-wide publishing deal with Monica Benson of BOK Music, Los Angeles and it is their hope that their new album “You My Favourite Shadow”(Produced By Dave Molloy) will be picked up by Managers, Labels and that they continue their success in music placement. Currently Pal Steelo (Paul McDonnell) and Dave Molloy are promoting their single “Josephine” in Ireland. It was chosen as track of the month on Downtown Radio Belfast and is “A” listed on U105.8.It has also made several play lists throughout Ireland and reached No.1. on www.downloadmusic.ie. “Josephine” showcases the high standard that Pal Steelo set for themselves as writers. It was inspired by the book written by Jean Dominique Bauby the former editor in Chief of Elle Magazine, France. “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” is the true story of a man suffering from Locked In Syndrome. He was paralysed save for the blinking of one eye. With this eye he devised a method of dictating his thoughts from his hospital bed to a caring nurse. Josephine was a woman he was in love with in his past . He upset her on a road trip to Lourdes and Pal Steelo’s inspired song is an apology he may have offered. For more info , live video etc please go to www.myspace.com/palsteelo