Early in 2004, Eileen was featured on a national television series highlighting Canadian folk music. Hosted by Connie Kaldor, @ Wood River Hall showcased some of Canada's finest folk and roots musicians, including Canadian icons Bruce Cockburn and Sylvia Tyson.

Internationally acclaimed singer Mary Black recorded Laverty's song, Wildest Dreams, and a few months later invited Eileen to support her tour of Ireland. The song was released Worldwide as the single for Black's Best of 1991-2001 cd.

Eileen has shared the stage with many accomplished performers over the past few years. She has supported several major acts, including Ian Tyson, Tom Cochrane, and Canadian tenor, John McDermott, who invited Eileen to join his Canadian Tours in 2001 and 2002.

Laverty's first recording effort, Dancing With Angels, won a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Roots Recording and continues to draw praise at home and abroad. Her song, Tread Softly, is featured on the US release, Songs Inspired By Literature alongside tracks from David Bowie, Tom Waits, Rosanne Cash and Steve Earle, released in March 2003. Her music is featured on several compilation cds, television and radio programs.

Rooted in universal themes, Eileen's songs will leave you with a sense of hope. As one festival director remarked, "Her beautiful voice and passionate lyrics are a soulful mix..."

"Laverty's songwriting shows a great deal of depth, and she has a fine sense of melody... It's her pure, rich voice that is her calling card..." Dirty Linen Magazine (US)

Eileen is currently recording a new cd for release early in 2006.

Performance Highlights

Toured with:

• Kenny Rogers, MTS Centre, Winnipeg; Casino Regina (2006)
• Mary Black, Irish Tour (2002)
• John McDermott, Canadian Tour ( 2001, 2002)
• SK Centennial Tour with Tom Cochrane (2005)

Festivals

• Ottawa Folk Festival, ON
• The Dawson City Music Festival, YK
• London Home County Festival, ON
• Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, BC
• Canmore Folk Festival, AB
• Vancouver Island MusicFest, BC
• The Islands Folk Festival, BC
• Octoberfolk, ON
• Ness Creek Music Festival, SK
• Regina Folk Festival. SK
• Regina Mid-Winter Celtic Festival, SK
• Saskatchewan Festival of Words, SK
• Saskatoon Fringe Festival, SK
• Taste of Saskatchewan Festival, SK
• Flatland Music Festival, SK

Clubs

• Nickelodeon Music Club, AB
• The Rogue Folk Club, BC
• Orillia Folk Society, ON
• Victoria Folk Music Society, BC
• Regina Guild of Folk Arts, SK
• Medicine Hat Folk Music Club, AB
• Uptown Folk Club, AB

Radio & Television

• Art InClined, with Heather Cline (Episode 11, 2007)(featured artist)
• The Middle of Somewhere, with Sean Virgo (Episode 2, "Call of the Wild" 2007)(music featured)
• Renegade Press, 2006 (music featured)
• Madly Off in All Directions, with Lorne Elliot (2005)(featured performer)
• Saskatchewan Centennial Canoe Quest (Documentary, 2005) (music featured)
• @Wood River Hall, with Connie Kaldor (2003)(featured performer)
• CBC's Sounds Like Canada with Shelagh Rogers (2002) (featured songwriter)
• Prairie Music Awards, televised on CBC and Much Music (2000)(featured performer and presenter)

Special Events

• Artist in Residence, U of S Kenderdine Campus at Emma Lake, 2007
• SOCAN's Songwriter Circle, WCMAs (2006)
• Royal Canadian Legion 80th Anniversary Gala featuring Pamela Wallin and John McDermott (2006)(Emceed/performed)
• Guest performer, The Premier's Dinner (2006)
• Featured performer, Saskatoon Symphony's Festival of New Music, under the direction of Mr. Earl Stafford (2001)
• Co-hosted SOCAN Songwriting sessions at Prairie Music Week (1999, 2002)
• Guest performer, Bluebird North Series, Songwriters'Association of Canada (2002)