NY based, Irish songwriter Niall Connolly has released 9 studio albums, a live album and an EP. His latest album The Patience of Trees features guests Javier Más (of Leonard Cohen’s band), Anna Tivel, and Mick Flannery. The album was produced in New York by Len Monachello, with some notable assists from Brandon Wide, E.W. Harris, Chris Foley and M.J. McCarthy. Mastered by Ruairi O' Flaherty (Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift). Connolly is the founder of Big City Folk Collective. Big City Folk hosts dozens of events annually throughout New York City and state. www.niallconnolly.com "The Patience Of Trees is remarkable. It is much like Blood On The Tracks or Plastic Ono Band in its honesty and raw emotions. Connolly has come up with his masterpiece." - AARON BADGELY, THE SPILL MAGAZINE 9/ "Niall Connolly’s The Patience of Trees welcomes us into a world where hope and kindness are the bravest of things" - CASEE MARIE, IMPERFECT FIFTH "Terrific. Disarming and beautifully crafted folk-pop. Connolly is a witty storyteller and not-to-be-missed songsmith." -Chicago Tribune "Amongst the most vibrant, poignant, and authentic indie folk artists in New York City." - No Depression "Connolly's songs are both sad and uplifting. They're real. They speak to the goodness in people, that need to do something to make the world just a little better." - Budapest Times