Old blue eyes is back for three new shows

Nov 18 2009 by Sam Wonfor, The Journal

IT has been six years since Gary Phelan sang his 21-year-old heart out to the nation on the BBC1 talent show, Fame Academy.

The Cramlington-born singer made it to the all-important live shows and stayed there for three weeks, thanks to his singing and songwriting skills, as well as his blue eyes, we wouldn’t wonder.

Anyway, since his exit from the show (the now anonymous Alex Parks was crowned winner of the series). Gary – who narrowly missed getting a place in McFly don’t you know – has been working on his own material... even using the world-famous Guy Chambers (who was Robbie Williams’ writing partner for years and has since worked with pretty much any big pop act you’d care to name) as a sounding board.

He has also been working and managing bars in Newcastle (Madame Koo’s at the moment) since returning from a stint in London.

Now he’s ready to let the wider world hear what he’s been up to, with his debut single, Find Love, available to download now.

He’s also playing three consecutive Newcastle dates, starting tonight at The Cluny 2 in the Ouseburn. Tomorrow he’ll play World Headquarters, and on Friday, he’ll be at Mr Lynch’s in Jesmond.

:: Visit www.myspace.com/garyphelan  to hear examples of what will be in store.

:: And make sure you get the next issue of Culture Magazine (out free with The Journal on Tuesday, December 1) which will feature an interview with the man himself.