Shane opening for Max T Barnes in Cork Opera House

Well it is my own blog so might as well advertise my good news this week.

On March 19th I get to open for the legendary country songwriters Max T Barnes & Craig Curtis on the Cork Opera House stage. Max T, who has written countless hits for many of my idols,(Collin Raye,George Jones,Gene Watson,Randy Travis,Diamond Rio,Joe Diffee, Jodee Messina,Trace Atkins & so many others) has had nine number 1's in the USA.

Max has been a staff writer and producer in Nashville for nearly thirty  years. Working under contract for Sony, Warner Brothers, Polygram, MCA, Island Bound, Curb And Ray Stevens. Early on however he also played lead guitar. Touring with Bobby Bare,  Shelly West,  Joe Sun, Linda Davis and Tanya Tucker to name a few. He did tours with Reba, Garth Brooks, The Judds, Merle Haggard, George Jones and too many more to mention.


“Love, Me", the career launching hit For Colin Raye also took Max T. to the CMA awards as a CMA “Song of the Year” Nominee. But Max T.  did not win it that time around. Among other greats, he was up against his dad, legendary songwriter and Hall of  Fame member, the late Max D. Barnes. His father took home the award that night with  “Look At Us”, a co-write with Vince Gill

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As for Craig Curtis another successfull writer he has had countless songs recorded by big stars Craig landed his first gig at Fiddle and Steel Guitar Bar and soon became a household name on Printer's Alley and several other local establishments. After several years, Craig became a fixture on Broadway with a two year run playing at the world famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge.

Nine years after his sojourn to Nashville and making a living out of the tip jar, Craig met up with songwriters/producers Max T. Barnes and Gary Hannan. The result of this collaboration is Craig's first CD, the self-titled "Craig Curtis". The CD was recorded at the legendary Curb Records under the direction of Barnes/Hannan and engineer Craig White. Curb Records is home to mainstay artists such as The Bellamy Brothers, Lee Greenwood, Hal Ketchum, Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Ray Stevens, and Hank Williams, Jr.

Craig's first CD was released in May, 2005, and displays the versatility and dedication inherent in his music. In his own words, Craig's goal is "To preserve the true meaning of Country Music today".

I am so looking forward to singing a few of my own songs. I will be joined onstage by guitar player, songwriter, singer and local legend - The Mr Padraig Parker. Its great to see another great local singer songwriter Michelle Cotter on the bill. Rock on Cork. Please share or pass this along to any of your friends in the Cork area

Shane Supple being interviewed on Youghal Radio Fri 21st Feb 2014 by Shane Supple on Mixcloud

Listen in here to Shanes interview with Justin Maher on CRY today Friday 21st Feb 2014