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Biogs....

Rob Halligan....

Rob Halligan is a singer/songwriter based in Coventry, UK. He's been writing and performing since he was 15 years old and has appeared on a number of independently recorded albums. In 2002 he released "Streets of This Town", an EP of songs written after his father was killed in the 9-11 attacks on New York, recorded live at Electric Raiser in Coventry 2002. The CD sold out and received some great reviews:

"Streets of this town is the strongest musical tribute to the day [9-11] that I have heard" - Paul Gabaccini, BBC Radio 2 presenter


"Rob is at his finest when he writes songs that lift the heart of the hearer and stir the gut in response to his words" - Mike Rimmer, Cross Rhythms Magazine

"These are certainly very powerful songs" - Bob Brolly BBC WM

"Magical"- Chris Tobin

With a number featured slots in radio, TV and the press and an impressive list of venues Rob has built up a steady following. Last years roster alone notched up appearances on BBC WM radio, Central Television, BBC Coventry and Warwickshire radio, Stoke City Radio, UCB Radio and gigs as far apart as The Sanctuary in Milton Keynes, UK to a guest appearance at the Bandshell in Reading, Pensylvania.
His latest recording is Dancing With Seagulls, an EP of 7 songs available at gigs and from his website.

You can visit Rob's Official Website at http://www.robhalligan.co.uk