Frowning Hours is a new Indie Folk project created by Ger Kelly, who studied acting at Trinity College, Dublin and has worked in theatre for the past 15 years. Ger has performed on stages such as The Abbey, The Gate, and The Olympia, appearing in plays by O’Casey, Shakespeare, and more.
He lent his haunting voice to numerous productions, including original scores by composer Tom Lane and classic musicals by Sondheim. It was during this time that he realized his talent for songwriting and attempted to study at BIMM. However, he had to exit the course early due to a theatre job.
Ger has amassed a devoted following of fans who are eagerly anticipating the release of his own music. While he has been busy balancing his acting career with his newfound passion for music-making, he has taken the time to craft a message that is both meaningful and impactful. Now, he is ready to share his music with the world and showcase his unique voice and style.
Ger is a multi-talented musician who has spent the last decade perfecting his debut EP. He has performed on some of the biggest stages in Ireland, including Whelan’s, Electric Picnic, and All Together Now, and has even opened for well-known artists such as Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill.
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Ger used the time to take a breather and curate his music, resulting in an EP that is sure to impress.
Ger will soon be seen in the upcoming Netflix series ‘Bodkin’ as Teddy, a burly blacksmith with an incredible singing voice.
ABOUT THE TRACK
Ger Kelly under the pseudonym ‘Frowning Hours’ is set to make a splash with his long-awaited debut EP ‘A Single Window’ (named after the F Scott Fitzgerald quote whose material Ger was working on during his writing process).
Ger made a name for himself on the singer/songwriter/open mic scene in Dublin playing headline shows in the likes of The Song Cycle (Whelans) and The Ruby Sessions. He’s since gone on to open for Mick Flannery in Cork Opera House and De Barra’s (West Cork) and played Whelan’s Ones To Watch and Electric Picnic (2023). This EP (A Single Window) will be his professional debut and ‘Someone Who Won’t’ is the rousing first single.
An expansive array of musical influences and Ger’s vast experience (10+ years) as a professional actor give him a unique viewpoint as a songwriter which is guaranteed to engage audiences. Ger’s celestial voice and storytelling ability add a timeless depth to his work which transcends fads.
‘Someone Who Won’t’ was recorded and produced by the renowned Christian Best (Mick Flannery, Susan O’Neill) at Monique Recording Studios.
The song illustrates a fork-in-the-road moment in the narrator’s life and the consequences of a major decision. There’s deliberately no mention of an individual in the recurring refrain “For every someone who lets you down there’s someone who won’t” to suggest that while we can have a “saviour”, we can also save ourselves. It’s a call to show up for yourself first in order to be in a position to show up for others in your life.
