MIX '14 showcase for Odessa tonight

A special once-off show comes to Dublin this evening, as four exciting, unsigned Irish acts take the Odessa stage from 8pm. The acts are Raphaels, Steven 'Scoops' Cooper, BeRn and Aoife Cullinane, all of whom were participants in the Hot Press MIX' 14 course and who typify the talent of the Irish Independent scene.  The night itself is free and anybody wishing to attend should email head to the Odessa for 8pm. There will be capacity restrictions so make sure to arrive on time.

The line-up:
 
Raphaels are an energetic rock/indie/pop band based in Dublin. A lot of bands claim to have a new sound, but the diverse influences brought together in these four lads really do spark something interesting and fresh sounding. Led by prominent Dublin singer-songwriter Ray Mullan, the songs have meaningful lyrics backed up by music you just can't help dancing to. Their debut EP Colours & Sounds is scheduled for release in October 2014.
 
Steven ‘Scoops’ Cooper is a Dublin based musician priding himself on his adept guitar playing ability and the scope between his songs. Scoops has supported Walking on Cars and is set to release numerous singles and an EP in 2014 with an album to follow in 2015.
 
Dublin based singer/songwriter/guitarist and poet BeRn, calls her stuff ‘Frock’; an eloquent mix of folk, punk angst, rock ‘n’ roll, feminism, ire, laughter and irrepressible spirit. Raw and uplifting, she takes to the stage with a fiery presence offering a heady mix of emotion and rebellion.In 2013 she opened for Martha Wainwright in San Francisco, played at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Copenhagen Songwriter’s Festival. BeRn has shared stages with Patti Smith, Shane Mc Gowan, John Spillane, Jane Siberry, Clannad, The Indigo Girls plus many more…
 
Aoife Cullinane is a singer-songwriter from Cork. She began writing songs a few years ago while in hospital recovering from a life threatening illness. Still at the beginning of her career her desire to express herself through music will cement herself as a notable inclusion on the Cork singer/songwriter scene and is set to release an EP in 2015.