Louise Loves: New Music from Limerick’s Michelle Grimes

LIMERICK lady, Irish pop singer and multi-instrumentalist Michelle Grimes arrived on the scene with a voice, panache and pop/ R&B sensibility that instantly set her apart from her musical peers.

No stranger to the stage, Michelle has performed in Trafalgar Square to over 20,000 spectators as part of ‘Pride in London’, she has sung for the King and Queen of Belgium as well as singing for An Taoiseach anseo in Éireann and the U.S Presidential party in June last year when they visited Ireland.

Growing up in Limerick, Michelle’s love of music and performance was supported and championed by family, friends and Limerick peers, also in the industry. After the release of her first single ‘Going, Going, Gone’, Hotpress nominated Michelle alongside the likes of Dermot Kennedy and Denise Chaila for Irish artist of the year and one to watch.

Michelle’s debut single performed well on Irish radio, and she made her way onto playlists across the country as well as making the airwaves on the BBC. Her debut single reached number 3 in the breaker's charts on Irish radio too.

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With a sound that’s already been compared to the likes of Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Dua Lipa, the Irish star-in-the-making blends elements of pop and R n’ B, in her feel-good music.

Speaking about her new single ‘Servin’ It Up’ due out this Friday Michelle says: “It is a fun, cheeky, sassy track! This song is a celebration of love!

“I love, love and this song is about being able to love yourself for exactly who you are”.

“Love is love is one of the most important lyrics in the song. We should be able to love freely regardless of sexual orientation or gender. and as Mama Ru says “If you can’t love yourself? How in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?”

‘Servin’ It’Up’ is produced by Danny Lanham and Dry Lane studios and mastered by Richard Dowling, Wav Mastering, in Limerick.

You can support Michelle on social media @michellegrimesofficial

MILFORD’S SANTA CYCLE
Milford Hospice are organising their 4th Annual Limerick Santa Cycle.

The cycle takes place on Sunday December 4, starting at the Hurlers Bar in Castletroy, going through Limerick City and back.

A brilliant cause to get out, get on your bike and to celebrate the really great work Milford hospice do for the people of Limerick and beyond. All proceeds raised are in aid of Milford Hospice who are currently recruiting “as many people as possible’ to get involved in the cycle.

Registration for the event is via Eventbrite search “Limerick Santa Cycle 2022” or alternatively, people can donate via the GoFundMe link if they cannot attend or participate.

All cycling Santas will receive a Santa suit and lights for their bike and Christmas celebrations will kick off after the event at the Hurlers Bar with some great raffle prizes sponsored locally! This year's event will be in memory of Alan Kavanagh.

TO DO
Christmas in Limerick
It’s officially Christmas in Limerick and there is something for everyone on the Limerick.ie/
Christmas in Limerick schedule! Find a festive event near you and join the fun this winter.

TO LISTEN
CIAN DUCROT – “I'll Be Waiting”
A plain-speaking, emotionally eloquent, universal ballad!

Ducrot has built a 1.1M-strong audience on TikTok and following a breakthrough year with the release of his debut EP and more than 100 million streams globally, a second headline tour of the UK and Ireland, and a first UK Top 20, things are only getting bigger for Cian.

TO SEE
SODA BLONDE at DOLANS
Saturday November 26

Having emerged from Little Green Cars, Soda Blonde are ready to take on the world. The four-piece fronted by lead singer Faye O’Rourke are an alt pop affair not to be missed.

Tickets @ Dolans.ie