" In a world which often values the transient above the consistent, Noel Shine and Mary Greene are a source of constant comfort. Together, Noel and Mary create an excellent interaction of voice and guitar work, some of the most genuine music you are likely to hear”.Pat Ahern, Irish Examiner."Mary’s voice, capable of a world of emotion is rich, clear and true." Ita Kelly, Irish Music Magazine."
"SEA OF HEARTS" Mary's solo album was awarded 8/10 by Hotpress.
To coincide with the launch of their single 'I'm Only Writing Sad Songs Now' from their upcoming album, GREENE AND SHINE embark on a series of concerts nationwide over the coming months.
Noel Shine and Mary Greene have long been an important element of the Cork and national Folk and Americana scene. From Noel's role as one of the founders of Cork Folk Festival, right through to the couple's work alongside their daughter Ellie as RTE Folk Awards nominated band Greenshine, Noel and Mary have been a constant in the musical firmament. Greene and Shine's music straddles the boundaries of Folk, Indie and Americana with intertwining harmonies, skillful stringwork and fine songwriting, prompting RTE's Sheelagh Dempsey to describe primary songwriter Mary Greene as "A songwriter like no other." Between them, Noel and Mary have lent their talents to the recordings of Christy Moore, Republic of Loose, Mick Hanly, Frances Black and John Spillane amongst many others, but it's the quality of their musicianship which has garnered them the most accolades. Noel is a wonderful multi-instrumentalist whilst Mary's songwriting has propelled them to the No. 1 spot of the RTE Radio 1 playlist on several occasions most notably with her song 'The Girl in the Lavender Dress' not only reaching the top of the chart, but going on to be 2nd most played Irish track in the year of its release, while their debut album 'The Land You Love The Best' was placed in the top 3 Folk albums of the year in The Irish Times. Mary's solo album of 10 original songs 'Sea of Hearts' was awarded 8/10 by Hotpress.
