DUBLIN

2007 -

OVERVIEW Owensie is Michael Owens. He has been a well known face on the Irish music scene for a number of years having played with bands such as Puget Sound, Terrordactyl and Domhnach Dubh. As Owensie, he has being playing a mellow acoustic brand of music which is a significant departure from some of his previous punk-rock endeavours. Michael had been playing with Puget Sound until about 2006. After this, he performed with Terrordactyl along with members of Adebisi Shank. However, around this time, he started exploring different music genres. In 2010, he made a 5-track demo EP available as a free download. This gave listeners a first glimpse of what was to come. February of the following year saw the release of 'Aliens', his debut solo album. The 9-track long player was issued on Out On A Limb Records. Tracks included 'Cat And Mouse', 'Cruel Time' and 'Subtle Connections'. Michael also finds time to play guitar with Realistic Train along with Tob Swift [Mongolia] and Ken Sweeney [Easpa Measa]. In September 2012, Owensie returned with a new single, 'Distance Of Her Love', the first cut from his new album 'Citizens'. 2011 - Release of 'Aliens' album [04 February] - Owensie performs as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin [06 - 08 October] - Release of 'I Saw The Flashing Lights - Aliens Remixes' album [09 December] 2012 - Release of 'Distance Of Her Love' single [26 Septmeber] - Release of 'Citizens' album [26 October] - Release of 'The Old Breadline' single [07 December]