Described as having that indefinable ‘IT', Kieran's technical proficiency and gift for writing melodies and playing them with such evocative expression has enthralled audiences worldwide. His repertoire is a constant work in progress, show-casing intricate compositions, captivating soulful ballads, and infusions of tight, funk-jazz. He must be heard to be believed. Having released 4 albums, the latest, ‘PER SE', gathered massive sales on recent tours to Japan and the USA . All tracks on ‘PER SE' were composed, arranged and produced by Kieran. This album, more than previous releases, highlights Kieran's ability to blend numerous genres into one entirely his own. Kieran's career is already well advanced on a world scale. Kieran has recently toured as opening act for Tommy Emmanuel's EU Spring '08 and Summer '07 tour in the USA , receiving standing ovations night after night. The tour included the now famous four-day Tommyfest, with Kieran once again sharing the stage with Tommy in a celebration of guitar music. Kieran's technical and musical brilliance has caught the attention of other musical greats. Following rave reviews from his tour performances with Michael Frant & Spearhead in Australia , he was recently asked to perform with the group at the massive Bonaroo Music Festival in Tennessee USA, as well as the band's NYC show at Nokia Theatre in Times Square . Kieran's musical brilliance has also caught the attention of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston , where he's fine tuning his craft, studying on a full scholarship whilst also managing to tour globally. The recent USA tour has elicited numerous invitations to perform at European festivals and to tour the globe. November 2007 marked the beginning of touring in Japan to promote not only ‘PER SE', but also Kieran's inclusion on Sony Music Japan 's latest compilation release ‘Guitar Paradise'. To quote the liner in the album ‘PER SE', for Kieran, ‘this is just the beginning'.

WHAT THEY SAY...

‘...watch this guy, he's going to be something huge in the music world in the next 10 years...'

Michael Franti - introducing Kieran at Bonnaroo Music Festival

‘...he plays with such a confidence and groove, and composes some incredible music, and I brought him over here, because the world NEEDS to hear him!'

Tommy Emmanuel - introducing Kieran in NYC

'...the young man played like a man possessed, and became a crowd hero. It was the surprise package of the night, and a moment not to be forgotten!'

FasterLouder - Review of performance with Michael Franti & Spearhead at The Forum, Melbourne, 2006

'...he left the audience awe struck…you have to hear Kieran to believe that it is just him and his guitar'

Maton Showcase

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS AND PERFORMANCES

2008

• Opening Act for Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band guitarist – during his TR3 tour)
• European tour – Opening Act for Tommy Emmanuel
• Musikmesse, Frankfurt , Germany – Kieran is sponsored by Maton Guitars

2007

• Release of SONY Music Japan 's ‘Guitar Paradise ', inclusion of Kieran Murphy's ‘PER SE' track, The Chase
• Release of new album ‘PER SE'
• Japan tour – Promotion of ‘PER SE' album
• Performance with Michael Franti and Spearhead at Nokia Theatre in Times Square NYC
• USA tour – Opening Act for Tommy Emmanuel
• Invited to perform with Michael Franti at Bonaroo Festival , Tennessee , USA

2006

• Falls Festival
• On tour as guest guitarist with Michael Franti & Spearhead
• East Coast Blues and Roots Music Festival – solo
• East Coast Blues and Roots Music Festival – as guitarist in Michael Franti & Spearhead, also performed with Jackson Browne, The Cat Empire, Afro Moses and Blue King Brown
• Opening act for Los Lobos, The Forum, Melbourne
• Apollo Bay Music Festival
• Tamworth Country Music Festival

2005

• Melbourne International Music Festival – solo
• Melbourne International Music Festival – as guest with Michael Franti & Spearhead
• East Coast Blues and Roots Musical Festival – guest guitarist with Michael Franti & Spearhead
• Opening Act for Michael Franti and Spearhead in Byron Bay , Australia