SHAUNA Scanlon is to perform back where it all started for famous musicians like Enya and Moya Brennan.
Singer-songwriter Shauna, from Ballybofey, blends a captivating mix of funk, soul and pop influences in her hugely popular music.
Since releasing her debut single in February 2024, she has released five hit singles and an EP.
Shauna made an immediate impact with her debut single Homebird (2024), a song that struck a chord with listeners through its reflection on home, identity and the choice to stay rooted in rural Ireland.
Her fans say she is rooted in Donegal but reaching far beyond it.
Shauna Scanlon is set to play in Leo’s Tavern on September 25.
Shauna said of her song Keeping On: “It is an anthem of hope and triumph through tough times.”
In an interview with RTE she said: “My music is a mix of soul, funk and RnB with a modern twist and even a bit of folk thrown in sometimes.
“I write about things that I’ve experienced myself or that people close to me are experiencing.
“I love anything funky and soulful, Olivia Deane being one of the modern singers I admire.
“My harmonies and vocal arrangements are inspired a lot by Ariana Grande, I love how she layers vocals and creates a really full sound with them.
“The first gig I went to was Boyzone at the Mary From Dungloe festival, they were very young and so was I.”
Her success generated airplay on iRadio, BBC Ulster and RTÉ 2FM and she has performed her single Brand New on Virgin Media One’s evening TV programme called The Six O’Clock Show.
Shauna has headlined the Balor Theatre in her hometown and last year opened SULT Féile.
Shauna brings a fresh, modern take to classic soul and pop with her soulful vocals and funky melodies.
Now she is set to play in Leo’s Tavern on September 25.
It is one of Donegal’s most famous pubs and dubbed the home of Clannad and Enya.
The tavern is in the Gaeltacht village of Meenaleck is near Crolly on the scenic Wild Atlantic Way.
Music fans will know its significance as the family roots and musical starting block of world-renowned band Clannad, including Enya and her late sister Moya.
Their father was Leo who is credited with supporting the siblings as the band was set up in 1968.