PIO HARTNETT

Tuesday April 18th, 7pm, Main Room

Pio Hartnett is a singer-songwriter and producer from Galway. His sound blends folk, pop, indie and can be identified by his intricate harmonies, distinctive voice and poignant lyrics. His live sets are intimate no matter how big the crowd – he is an artist that is truly capturing people’s hearts, with listeners from Ireland to Canada to Japan.

With a BIMM Diploma in Modern Music (specialising in songwriting) under his belt, Pio has a real knack for relatable songs which have been described so far as dazzling, cinematic and heartfelt. Fans of Ben Howard, Matt Corby and David Keenan will love Pio’s ability to bounce from haunting soundscapes to feel good acoustic songs. Having already collaborated with acclaimed artists, received impressive media coverage and with his most recent releases ‘Broadway’ gaining 63k streams and ‘Will you be back before dark?’ at 21.4k and counting, the future looks bright for Pio.

“Pio was a dream for Low Light Sessions, he created a beautifully intimate atmosphere from the moment he started to the final goodbye, capturing the entire venue’s attention and admiration” – Eoghan O’Dowd (Venue Booker)

“While Hartnett’s vocals are rich and bold, there is also haunting in the soulful execution” – Nicole Mendes, The Other Side Reviews

“Nothing short of phenomenal” – Sha, The Bops Collective

“Astounding vocals and enchanting instrumentation” – Karley Myall, Strike A Note