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| '''Conor Michael John Walsh''' (born November 12, 1997), known professionally as '''Conor Walsh,''' is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actor, radio host, and ]. He has released 3 studio albums, 2 studio EP's, 1 live EP, and several singles. He is the former host and producer of and ., and is the current host of '' ,'' and '''' | '''Conor Michael John Walsh''' (born November 12, 1997), known professionally as '''Conor Walsh,''' is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actor, radio host, podcaster, talk show host and ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-30 |title=Bio |url=https://conorwalsh.music.blog/bio/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Conor Walsh |language=en}}</ref> Conor Walsh is also the owner and founder of CMJW Entertainment. He has released 3 studio albums, 2 studio EP's, 1 live EP, and several singles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Conor Walsh |url=https://conorwalshmusic.bandcamp.com/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Conor Walsh |language=en}}</ref> He is the former host and producer of and ., and is the current host of '' ,'' and ''''<ref>{{Cite web |title=92.7/96.9 WRRV – The Hudson Valley's Alternative – Hudson Valley Rock Radio |url=https://wrrv.com/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=92.7/96.9 WRRV |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| Over his career, Walsh has taken heavy influences from artists from the early 2000s and 2010s such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. He also admires Country artists such as ], ], ], ], and ]. Some of his longest, and most enduring influences include ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | Over his career, Walsh has taken heavy influences from artists from the early 2000s and 2010s such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. He also admires Country artists such as ], ], ], ], and ]. Some of his longest, and most enduring influences include ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | ||
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| Walsh then moved to ] to study music at The ]. There, he worked at several local music venues as a live sound engineer, usher, hospitality assistant, and booking manager. On campus, he was very active emceeing many live events and participating in several clubs such as the Music Industry Student Association, along with giving tours and sitting on admissions panels. Towards the end of his college career, he became the Director of Social Activities, as part of the Student Association. During the pandemic, he became the host of and . | Walsh then moved to ] to study music at The ]. There, he worked at several local music venues as a live sound engineer, usher, hospitality assistant, and booking manager. On campus, he was very active emceeing many live events and participating in several clubs such as the Music Industry Student Association, along with giving tours and sitting on admissions panels. Towards the end of his college career, he became the Director of Social Activities, as part of the Student Association. During the pandemic, he became the host of and . | ||
| After earning his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Music Industry at the College of Saint Rose, Walsh has been working in radio at ] of the Hudson Valley, hosting shows such as '' ,'' and '''' |
After earning his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Music Industry at the College of Saint Rose, Walsh has been working in radio at ] of the Hudson Valley, hosting shows such as '' ,'' and '''' | ||
| == Walsh Wednesday == | |||
| '''' is a talk show created by Conor Walsh to promote music, arts and entertainment. The show later expanded to also promote more public affairs and social issues in conjunction with the arts. | |||
| The story goes that in December of 2013, Conor Walsh was encouraged by some friends to play his guitar for everyone in his high school cafeteria. People posted videos and pictures of the performance using the hashtag #walshwednesday. Due to the positive reactions and interest, it became an on-going performative series until his graduation in 2016. | |||
| In 2016, in his freshman year of college, Conor Walsh launched the first online iteration with the ''Walsh Wednesday'' podcast and web series. This early iteration of ''Walsh Wednesday'' focused interviews surrounding community events, charities and local entertainment in the Hudson Valley and Capital Regions of New York. | |||
| Notable episodes included highlighting members of the ], ’s Pie to the Face Challenge, “Morning Mayor of the Hudson Valley” and esteemed radio host , Guiness World Record Holding Pianist ], award-winning Nashville songwriter and artist , and Platinum-Selling musical acts like ] and ]. ''Walsh Wednesday'' grew and developed through 2021, leading to spin-offs such as ''Walsh Wednesday: The Concert Series'' which took a lot of inspiration from ''], ],'' and ''; Walsh Wednesday Spotlight'' which focused more on community activism and events; and ''Walsh Wednesday: The Reflective Series'' which honed into mindfulness during the pandemic. Also during the pandemic, Conor Walsh did weekly livestreams on Wednesday's playing music and taking requests. | |||
| ''Walsh Wednesday'' went into hiatus in late 2021, around the time Conor Walsh was hired by ] of the Hudson Valley, where he began to host a weekend radio show on 92.7/96.9 ], ''Keepin’ Company w/ Conor.'' Later, Conor Walsh went on to host and produce from August of 2022 to November of 2024. During that time, he released over 120 episodes of ''In Touch.'' While the host and producer of the program, ''In Touch'' won the Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for “Outstanding Public Affairs Series” in and , and “Outstanding Editorial/Commentary” in from the New York State Broadcasting Association. | |||
| He then created the Arts and Entertainment-Based Spinoff of ''In Touch'' called '','' which ran from April to November of 2024, releasing over 30 episodes''.'' Notable guests included New York Yankee Legend and Renowned Jazz Musician ], Grammy-Nominated Platinum-Selling Artist ], Hollywood Icon ], The ''Long Island Medium'' ], acclaimed comedic actress and founder of The ] Foundation ], Golden Globe Nominated Actress ], super model and filmmaker ], and TV Legend ]. | |||
| On January 8th, 2025, Conor Walsh relaunched ''Walsh Wednesday,'' debuting with the likes of: | |||
| # ] writer Harrison Mark. World History Encyclopedia is the largest and most-read history site on the internet, often referring to itself as the "world's most-read history encyclopedia." / 2024 APHL Champion Hockey Player Trevor Souza talks about what led to their championship win in their inaugural year as a team. | |||
| # Clinical Social Worker from Hudson Valley Therapy Megan Hawkins about post-holiday/seasonal depression, how to create new habits and break old habits, and breaking down misconceptions of mental health brought up through social media / From '']'' Conductor/Pianist/Composer Paul Loesel talks about his 21-year run with the Broadway musical, how it has changed over the years, and about the impact of the '']'' | |||
| # From "The Music of the Hudson Valley Book Series," author Mercedes Barreto, photographer Joe Mack, and musician John Newhall. Each person talks about their involvement in the book series and the importance of promoting local art. | |||
| # President & CEO of Dutchess Tourism Melaine Rottkamp about local events happening this winter and programs that are helping Dutchess County be more accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities / IAABO Board 114 Interpreter and Officials Versus Cancer Board Member Terry Walsh about the Officials Versus Cancer Charity Tournament and about the current referee shortage / New York Yankee Legend, World-Renowned Jazz guitarist, and Founder of Tune In To Lung Health ] talks about the current free agent season in the MLB, recounts his free agency that forever impacted the face of baseball, his time as a jazz musician after retiring from the Yankees, and how losing his father to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis inspired him to create Tune In To Lung Health to spread awareness and raise money for research for interstitial lung diseases. | |||
| == Awards & Accolades == | == Awards & Accolades == | ||
| Walsh has been the recipient of , and winner of ]'s ''.'' | Walsh has been the recipient of <ref>{{Cite web |title=NOMINATIONS FOR INDEPENDENT MUSIC NETWORK AWARDS SET National Radio Hits |url=https://nationalradiohits.com/nominations-for-independent-music-network-awards-set/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=nationalradiohits.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=ConorConor |date=2024-06-18 |title=Hudson Valley Radio Show Wins 2 New York State Broadcasting Awards |url=https://wrrv.com/hudson-valley-radio-show-wins-2-new-york-state-broadcasting-awards/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=92.7/96.9 WRRV |language=en}}</ref>, and winner of ]'s ''.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celebration of Music - Conor Walsh |url=https://celebrationofmusic.com/conor-walsh |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=celebrationofmusic.com}}</ref> | ||
| Songs such as "Spend Some Time," "Yes," "Regret," "Dance With Me," and "My Eyes" have received radio airplay in multiple countries, including on local Hudson Valley radio stations such as ], ], and ]. | Songs such as "Spend Some Time," "Yes," "Regret," "Dance With Me," and "My Eyes" have received radio airplay in multiple countries, including on local Hudson Valley radio stations such as ], ], and ]. | ||
| He has appeared on television programs like '''' to promote his 2022 album, ''Always & Forever.'' | He has appeared on television programs like '''' to promote his 2022 album, ''Always & Forever.''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.pbs.org/video/aha-817-lngllz/ |title=AHA! A House for Arts {{!}} AHA! {{!}} 817 {{!}} Season 8 {{!}} Episode 17 {{!}} PBS |language=en |access-date=2024-08-20 |via=www.pbs.org}}</ref> | ||
| In 2024, he featured in (labeled the “We Are the World” of New York) and will be included in the accompanying upcoming documentary. | In 2024, he featured in (labeled the “We Are the World” of New York) and will be included in the accompanying upcoming documentary.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Here |first=Home From |title=Home From Here. |url=https://homefromhereshow.com/the-lifted-project |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Home From Here. |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| In regard to television, he worked as a background actor in the ] series '']'' | In regard to television, he worked as a background actor in the ] series '']''<ref>{{Citation |title=Pretty Little Liars (2022 TV series) |date=2024-08-17 |work=Misplaced Pages |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/Pretty_Little_Liars_(2022_TV_series) |access-date=2024-08-20 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| Following the pandemic, Walsh's theatrical credits include Massachusetts-based comedy troupe ''The Berserkshires,'' ’s ''],'' and ’s '']'' where he played Eddie, made famous by the legendary Meat Loaf. | Following the pandemic, Walsh's theatrical credits include Massachusetts-based comedy troupe ''The Berserkshires,'' ’s ''],'' and ’s '']'' where he played Eddie, made famous by the legendary Meat Loaf. | ||
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Conor Walsh
| Conor Walsh | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Conor Michael Walsh |
| Born | (1997-11-12) November 12, 1997 (age 27) Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S |
| Genres | Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Country Rock, Alternative |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, radio DJ, entertainment journalist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2016-present |
Conor Michael John Walsh (born November 12, 1997), known professionally as Conor Walsh, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actor, radio host, podcaster, talk show host and entertainment journalist. Conor Walsh is also the owner and founder of CMJW Entertainment. He has released 3 studio albums, 2 studio EP's, 1 live EP, and several singles. He is the former host and producer of St. Rose Rocks and Walsh Wednesday., and is the current host of Keepin' Company w/ Conor, In Touch, and Townsquare Spotlight.
Over his career, Walsh has taken heavy influences from artists from the early 2000s and 2010s such as Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Lifehouse (band), 3 Doors Down, Daughtry (band), Five for Fighting, Hootie & the Blowfish, Amos Lee, Passenger (singer), Ed Sheeran, Fall Out Boy, The All-American Rejects, and Green Day. He also admires Country artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eli Young Band, Luke Combs, Toby Keith, and Restless Heart. Some of his longest, and most enduring influences include Bob Seger, Meat Loaf, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Bon Jovi, Foreigner (band), Phil Collins, Journey (band), REO Speedwagon, Styx (band), and Jimmy Buffett.
Early Life
Walsh was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was the only child of Terence Michael Walsh (born 1961) and Loretta Macrillo Walsh (born 1961). For elementary and middle school, Walsh attended St. Peter's Catholic School in Hyde Park, New York. He later went to high school at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (Hyde Park, New York).
Walsh then moved to Albany, New York to study music at The College of Saint Rose. There, he worked at several local music venues as a live sound engineer, usher, hospitality assistant, and booking manager. On campus, he was very active emceeing many live events and participating in several clubs such as the Music Industry Student Association, along with giving tours and sitting on admissions panels. Towards the end of his college career, he became the Director of Social Activities, as part of the Student Association. During the pandemic, he became the host of St. Rose Rocks and Walsh Wednesday.
After earning his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Music Industry at the College of Saint Rose, Walsh has been working in radio at Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley, hosting shows such as Keepin' Company w/ Conor, In Touch, and Townsquare Spotlight.
Walsh Wednesday
The Walsh Wednesday Podcast is a talk show created by Conor Walsh to promote music, arts and entertainment. The show later expanded to also promote more public affairs and social issues in conjunction with the arts.
The story goes that in December of 2013, Conor Walsh was encouraged by some friends to play his guitar for everyone in his high school cafeteria. People posted videos and pictures of the performance using the hashtag #walshwednesday. Due to the positive reactions and interest, it became an on-going performative series until his graduation in 2016.
In 2016, in his freshman year of college, Conor Walsh launched the first online iteration with the Walsh Wednesday podcast and web series. This early iteration of Walsh Wednesday focused interviews surrounding community events, charities and local entertainment in the Hudson Valley and Capital Regions of New York.
Notable episodes included highlighting members of the American Cancer Society, Manic Kat Record’s Pie to the Face Challenge, “Morning Mayor of the Hudson Valley” and esteemed radio host Joe Daily, Guiness World Record Holding Pianist Ethan Bortnick, award-winning Nashville songwriter and artist Ash Taylor, and Platinum-Selling musical acts like 3oh!3 and Jay Sean. Walsh Wednesday grew and developed through 2021, leading to spin-offs such as Walsh Wednesday: The Concert Series which took a lot of inspiration from VH1 Storytellers, MTV Unplugged, and 1 Mic 1 Take; Walsh Wednesday Spotlight which focused more on community activism and events; and Walsh Wednesday: The Reflective Series which honed into mindfulness during the pandemic. Also during the pandemic, Conor Walsh did weekly livestreams on Wednesday's playing music and taking requests.
Walsh Wednesday went into hiatus in late 2021, around the time Conor Walsh was hired by Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley, where he began to host a weekend radio show on 92.7/96.9 WRRV, Keepin’ Company w/ Conor. Later, Conor Walsh went on to host and produce In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award–Winning Public Affairs and Issues Program from August of 2022 to November of 2024. During that time, he released over 120 episodes of In Touch. While the host and producer of the program, In Touch won the Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for “Outstanding Public Affairs Series” in 2023 and 2024, and “Outstanding Editorial/Commentary” in 2024 from the New York State Broadcasting Association.
He then created the Arts and Entertainment-Based Spinoff of In Touch called Townsquare Spotlight, which ran from April to November of 2024, releasing over 30 episodes. Notable guests included New York Yankee Legend and Renowned Jazz Musician Bernie Williams, Grammy-Nominated Platinum-Selling Artist Five For Fighting, Hollywood Icon Clint Howard, The Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo, acclaimed comedic actress and founder of The John Ritter Foundation Amy Yasbeck, Golden Globe Nominated Actress Mel Harris, super model and filmmaker Katie Cleary, and TV Legend Tony Danza.
On January 8th, 2025, Conor Walsh relaunched Walsh Wednesday, debuting with the likes of:
- World History Encyclopedia writer Harrison Mark. World History Encyclopedia is the largest and most-read history site on the internet, often referring to itself as the "world's most-read history encyclopedia." / 2024 APHL Champion Hockey Player Trevor Souza talks about what led to their championship win in their inaugural year as a team.
- Clinical Social Worker from Hudson Valley Therapy Megan Hawkins about post-holiday/seasonal depression, how to create new habits and break old habits, and breaking down misconceptions of mental health brought up through social media / From WICKED: The Musical, Conductor/Pianist/Composer Paul Loesel talks about his 21-year run with the Broadway musical, how it has changed over the years, and about the impact of the Wicked Movie.
- From "The Music of the Hudson Valley Book Series," author Mercedes Barreto, photographer Joe Mack, and musician John Newhall. Each person talks about their involvement in the book series and the importance of promoting local art.
- President & CEO of Dutchess Tourism Melaine Rottkamp about local events happening this winter and programs that are helping Dutchess County be more accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities / IAABO Board 114 Interpreter and Officials Versus Cancer Board Member Terry Walsh about the Officials Versus Cancer Charity Tournament and about the current referee shortage / New York Yankee Legend, World-Renowned Jazz guitarist, and Founder of Tune In To Lung Health Bernie Williams talks about the current free agent season in the MLB, recounts his free agency that forever impacted the face of baseball, his time as a jazz musician after retiring from the Yankees, and how losing his father to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis inspired him to create Tune In To Lung Health to spread awareness and raise money for research for interstitial lung diseases.
Awards & Accolades
Walsh has been the recipient of 3 Independent Music Network Award Nominations, 3 NYSBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, and winner of PBS's Celebration of Music Talent Competition.
Songs such as "Spend Some Time," "Yes," "Regret," "Dance With Me," and "My Eyes" have received radio airplay in multiple countries, including on local Hudson Valley radio stations such as 97.7/106.1 WEXT, Q92.1 Lite-FM, and KISS 96.1.
He has appeared on television programs like AHA! A House For Arts to promote his 2022 album, Always & Forever.
In 2024, he featured in The Lifted Project’s “We Won’t Be Broken,” (labeled the “We Are the World” of New York) and will be included in the accompanying upcoming documentary.
In regard to television, he worked as a background actor in the HBO Max series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.
Following the pandemic, Walsh's theatrical credits include Massachusetts-based comedy troupe The Berserkshires, The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck’s Little Shop of Horrors, and Core Theatre Group’s Rocky Horror Show where he played Eddie, made famous by the legendary Meat Loaf.
Discography
Albums
- Spend Some Time (2017)
- Away From Home (2020)
- Always & Forever (2022)
- Never Be A Hit (2025)
EP's
- By Your Side (2018
- Show Them What You Got (2019)
- Live From WMHT's "Aha! A House for Arts" (2023)
Singles (Not Attached to Other Projects)
- "Dance With Me" (2020)
- "Tip of My Tongue" (2022)
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- ConorConor (2024-06-18). "Hudson Valley Radio Show Wins 2 New York State Broadcasting Awards". 92.7/96.9 WRRV. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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