Mark Dignam

Irishman Mark Dignam was raised in a working-class Dublin neighbourhood defined by music in its many forms.

In the late 1980s Mark and his friend Glen Hansard began busking on Grafton Street, with Mic Christopher, Kila, Les Keye et al, and they established a street performing phenomenon that’s now a storied part of the city’s musical history. And its present, indeed.

Mark became a popular member of Dublin’s influential songwriter scene, performing at legendary sessions in historic venues such as Whelan’s, The Bailey, McDaids, the International Bar and The Ruby Sessions, to name but a few.

A highly respected lyricist, leaning into the folk-rock traditions of the past, Ireland’s ‘Hotpress Magazine’ voted ‘Poetry and Songs from the Wheel’ one of its top ten debut albums of the year, and hailed Mark as a powerful voice on the singer/songwriter scene. He has since released a further four highly regarded albums.

Well known for his deeply engaging poetic lyrics and impassioned vocal, Mark creates a strong and emotive connection with live audiences.

Mark has lived in the USA for 20 years and now plays shows in NYC, elsewhere in the USA and Europe. He still returns to Dublin regularly to play gigs in his beloved Whelan’s.