Archive for Music

New Acoustic Recording.

Have a listen – Would love to know what you think of this version of where Sweeter Rains Fall recorded with Si Hayden  Where Sweeter Rains Fall (Accoustic) by Halligan

Help Us Create The Next Project

We’re putting together a Rob Halligan retrospective which will include a CD, DVD and book with the stories behind the songs and the words and music to the songs. What we want to know is what songs you would like us to include.

Best Thing That’s Gone!

Mixed emotions here as we announce that Rob’s award winning album, The Best Thing That’s Happened, has sold out. We’re now working on a compilation of the top tracks from Rob’s first five albums with some new recordings and arrangements along with a book containing the lyrics, music and stories behind the songs. 

A free song with Actions!

Here’s a song I’ve been working on  for the kids in our church. It’s a free download so enjoy!

Album Launch

On 21st October Rob will be playing at the Forum in Manchester with After the Fire in a gig launching the brand new live album ‘One Rule’. The double CD includes live sets from ATF and fellow early Greenbelters, The Bill Mason Band

Documentary now online

Robs radio documentary ‘Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning’ is now available online at http://www.robhalligan.co.uk/wp/radio/where-were-you/ Featuring contributions from Suzanne Vega, Paul Gambaccini and Iryna Muha, the program looks at musics responce to the events of 9-11.

ONE RULE! New Live Recording

A new recording by After The Fire with Rob on vocals has been release. Currently available as a download album, the CD will be out at the end of september  with all proceeds going to the Dalit people of India.

Rob To Be on ITV Daybreak

Rob will be appearing on ITV Daybreak, Monday 5th December. He’ll be talking about his music and the role that that has played in his journey since loosing his father in the terrorist attacks of 9-11. The show airs between 6am and 8:30am. Rob will also be talking to Channel4 TV and Radio 5 Live [...]

September and Beyond

Tour Dates – TV and Radio Appearances and a Trip to Ethiopia.

America and Beyond

Rob’s just back from America where he joined his name-sake, Bob Halligan Jr, and members of Bob’s band Ceili Rain, Bill Beistine and Joe Davoli, for five dates in the North East. He then went on to Sam’s Lil Bit of Heaven in Long Island for a last minute solo show which went down a [...]