Audrey Bridgeman

Audrey is a singer/songwriter/musician who started playing piano at age 8 and drums at age 14 under the tutelage of her late father, legendary Irish drummer, Noel Bridgeman. She studied drums/percussion in Havana, Cuba with some of the top players from the Afro-Cuban tradition. Audrey's songwriting comes from a rhythmic perspective and is influenced by a range of genres, including soul, blues, country, classical, rock, jazz, reggae and world music. Audrey's debut album, FIRE IN YOUR SOUL, was released on 22nd April 2022 and has been well received gaining airplay here at home and internationally.
Audrey's next release, I Know That You Did is out on 20/03/2026. Audrey has released a number of singles since the release of her album. Her most recent release was 'Not Around' in October 2025. This track along with 'Till The End' (released in June 2025) and some tracks from her album have received airplay on college radio in the USA. 'Songbird' was released in January 2025, and 'Climate Change' was released in March 2025. The songs were written by Audrey and Gerry Hendrick. All tracks feature Audrey on vocals, drums and percussion and Gerry on guitars and bass. Salvatore Urbano plays Hammond and keyboards on most tracks also.

‘Songbird’ received a ‘Special Mention Award’ for 2024, in the singer songwriter category, from the UK Songwriting Contest which is a long running songwriting event that was launched in 2002 in association with major music bodies. Audrey has been busy during the last few months writing and recording new material due for release in 2026.

Audrey released 'Come Away With Me' in January 2024 and as well as being chosen as Hotpress 'track of the day', the music video for the song was screened and was awarded Best Music Video at the LA Movie Awards on 26th May 2024. The song also won 2 awards in San Diego at the Accolade Global Film Competition and is nominated for best music video at the 15th Underground Cinema Awards in Dublin which will be held on 16th November 2024. An award for original song and an award for music video. 'A Celtic Woman', another original song written by Audrey and guitar player, Gerry Hendrick, was released in June 2024. The video for the song was directed by John Bermingham and shot at Mahon Falls and Dunhill castle ruins, Co. Waterford. Audrey released 'Highway' in September 2024. The track has a blues/jazz feel with a cool Miles Davis inspired muted trumpet.