Mick Flannery and Susan O'Neill

In late February 2020, Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill appeared live on The Late Late Show in Ireland to perform their stand-out song Baby Talk, which was released the following week. The performance sparked a creative connection between the two artists that would soon grow into something much bigger.

Soon after, Mick and Susan began writing and recording together, ultimately creating a full album of original songs. The result, In the Game, was released in September 2021 to widespread acclaim. It debuted at No. 1 on the Irish Independent Albums Chart, remained in or near the Top 20 for several weeks, and went on to become the biggest-selling record in Ireland by a non-major label in 2021.

Mick and Susan took In the Game on the road, touring extensively across Europe and North America. Their performances captivated audiences, with the album’s songs forming the backbone of a moving, timeless narrative about the life of musicians—on stage and off, in love and in struggle. In the Game has since become a cherished record both in Ireland and abroad, where it continues to find new listeners.

Now, five years after that first performance, Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill return to the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.

Are We Free (Official Video): https://youtu.be/NVar5di5c0o

Chain Reaction: https://youtu.be/81cX2BcTxG4

Trouble: https://youtu.be/f79T2WLQKoM

Baby Talk (The Late Late Show): https://youtu.be/i5htWVUruxM

Angel From Montgomery: https://youtu.be/jEuNOUp7lEw

Praise for the record:

“Superb”

Clash Magazine

“Sorrowful Masterpiece”

American Songwriter

"I love this fucking record" 

Phoebe Bridgers

★★★★ 

“Two stars are reborn” 

The Irish Times

9/10 “Electrifying energy” 

Hot Press

★★★★

 “Exquisite” 

Sunday Business Post

★★★★

“Seductive, beautiful crafted album” 

The Sunday Times

★★★★

“..his gravelly tones and her soulful vocals are a perfect match”

Mail on Sunday (Album of the week) 

★★★★ 

“Overwhelmingly beautiful and pure.”-

Written in Music

“Think an Irish gothic take on Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra – or Nick and Kylie’s Where The Wild Roses Grow with a dash of Flann O’Brien”

The Irish Examiner