Shadows and Light

Maura, Dave and Paul have a long musical pedigree – Dave and Paul have been playing together for 25 years, while Maura has been singing with the guys for 4 years as part of Shadows and Light who are based in Dublin. Dave has a Degree in Jazz Performance from Newpark Music School, Paul is currently a full-time composer, and Maura has a Masters in Music and is a full-time Music teacher.

Maura:  I have been haunted by Joni Mitchell for years. Since college days, when my room-mate played her hits over and over on CDs, sang them with a guitar, or played them on the piano. The piano sat where most people’s TVs sat. Her lyrics haunt me too. I’ve always been one for lyrics. They roll around on my tongue till I get used to them.  

It has been so cool to finally get a chance to sing some of her tunes with great musicians who love this music nearly more than me!

“I want to knit you a sweater,

I want to write you a love letter, 

I want to make you feel better,

I want to make you feel free”