Don Mescall - December 2009
In his native country of Ireland, the name of Co. Limerick's Don Mescall is synonymous with acoustic music of the highest order and deepest emotional depths, playing sell out shows to audiences who know what they're letting themselves in for and keep coming back for more. His singles, "Trouble Is" and "Left in L.A.", from debut album "Innocent Run", are A-list favourites on Irish radio stations, and as a regular on The Late Late Show, Pat Kenny's radio show and Ireland AM-TV shows, Don continues to play live throughout Ireland and the UK.
In describing Mescall's music, the press typically makes reference to the styles of classic artists such as Paul Simon, Jackson Browne or a laid-back Springsteen, whilst the fresher-faced draw somewhat clichéd parallels to hugely successful contemporary singer/songwriters, the likes of David Gray and fellow Irishman, Damien Rice.
Since releasing his debut album "Innocent Run" in 2006, Don's reputation as a songwriter has sky-rocketed with his songs being snapped up by a diverse range of top pop, country, folk and even classical artists and reaching the top of the charts on international shores.
Just a few of the stars who have enjoyed hits with Mescall's songs are Rascal Flatts (a band described as "bigger than U2 in America"), Boyzone, The Backstreet Boys, Canadian Idol winner Theo Thams, Canada's No 1 male artist Garou, the hugely successful American Idol contestant, Clay Aiken, Woodstock's legendary Richie Havens, multi platinum artist Ronan Keating, new Irish stars The High Kings, the new Celtic Woman star Lynn Hilary, US country star Neal McCoy and Irish artist Frances Black, to name just a few. For further songwriting successes check out Don's discography.
Don has been partly responsible for the sales of more than 4 million records worldwide.
Don recalls, "The last year or so has been an amazing journey for me as a songwriter. It's been my dream to work with some of the finest songwriters and artists in the world, I've enjoyed every moment of it."
Originally from the small parish of Ahane/Lisnagry in Co. Limerick, Mescall now splits his time between the UK, Ireland & USA.
Don Mescall is currently published by Chrysalis Music Publishing Worldwide.
What The Media Say:
"Another BLISTERING performance!" - Janice Long, BBC Radio 2
"Daily doses of Don Mescall as artist, as writer, or both will lead to good musical health" - Paul Gambaccini, BBC Radio 2
"Don Mescall is a genius. His songs have the ability to touch you on the deepest of levels. He can write about complex emotions in a way that marks him out as a great artist. I bow down to his genius!" - Ralph McLean, BBC Northern Ireland
Just some of the co-writers Don has worked with:
- Randy Goodrum
- Mike Reid
- Steve Robson
- Craig Wiseman
- Richard Marx
- Steve McEwan
- Don Shlitz
- Trey Bruce
- Lori Mckenna
- Stephanie Smith
- Leanne Rimes
- Danny Orton
- Chris Braide
- Ronan Hardiman
- Paul Brady
- Graham Lyle
- Carl Falk
