I'm Bob Halligan Jr, a songwriter, musician, composer, and producer with a career spanning decades in the rock, Celtic, and Christian music scenes. My songs have been recorded by Judas Priest, Kiss, Joan Jett, Cher, Blue Öyster Cult, Night Ranger, Helix, and more, and I've produced and co-produced albums for my Celtic rock band Ceili Rain. I've spent over a decade teaching songwriting at Syracuse University, mentoring students in MUI 400, MTC 551, and other courses. Beyond writing and performing, I've created scores for silent films, written music for television pilots and commercials, and performed live with film scores at festivals. I enjoy sharing the craft with aspiring songwriters and performing for diverse audiences, from arena stages to cinema houses, and even a Papal event in 2015. My work blends storytelling, melody, and a love of collaborative music-making.

Bob Halligan Jr

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I'm Bob Halligan Jr, a songwriter, musician, composer, and producer with a career spanning decades in the rock, Celtic, and Christian music scenes. My songs have been recorded by Judas Priest, Kiss, Joan Jett, Cher, Blue Öyster Cult, Night Ranger, Helix, and more, and I've produced and co-produced albums for my Celtic rock band Ceili Rain. I've spent over a decade teaching songwriting at Syracuse University, mentoring students in MUI 400, MTC 551, and other courses. Beyond writing and performing, I've created scores for silent films, written music for television pilots and commercials, and performed live with film scores at festivals. I enjoy sharing the craft with aspiring songwriters and performing for diverse audiences, from arena stages to cinema houses, and even a Papal event in 2015. My work blends storytelling, melody, and a love of collaborative music-making.

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I’m Bob Halligan Jr, a songwriter, musician, composer, and producer with a career spanning decades in the rock, Celtic, and Christian music scenes. My songs have been recorded by Judas Priest, Kiss, Joan Jett, Cher, Blue Öyster Cult, Night Ranger, Helix, and more, and I’ve produced and co-produced albums for my Celtic rock band Ceili Rain. I’ve spent over a decade teaching songwriting at Syracuse University, mentoring students in MUI 400, MTC 551, and other courses.
Beyond writing and performing, I’ve created scores for silent films, written music for television pilots and commercials, and performed live with film scores at festivals. I enjoy sharing the craft with aspiring songwriters and performing for diverse audiences, from arena stages to cinema houses, and even a Papal event in 2015. My work blends storytelling, melody, and a love of collaborative music-making.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Performer at PaulTheBeatle (Beatlemania Stage Show)
December 31, 2019 - October 16, 2025
Plays Paul McCartney in Beatlemania stage show; 30 shows booked in 2019; performs a one-man show.
Composer/Conductor at Ceili Rain
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Composed scores for silent films (Alfred Hitchcock and Laurel & Hardy) and performed them live with Ceili Rain at film festivals, including Julien Dubuque Intl Film Fest, in 2017 & 2018.
Public Performer at Papal Event (Italy)
January 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025
Sang at a Papal event in Italy in 2015 for approximately 60,000 attendees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Hamilton College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975

Qualifications

Contemporary Christian Rock Song of the Year: 'I Can, I Will' (co-written with Rick Cua)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
CableACE Nomination for Best Original Song (Roundhouse)
January 1, 1992 - October 16, 2025
Unity Award - Music Group of the Year, Ceili Rain
January 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025
Unity Award - Rock Song of the Year, 2005
January 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025
SAMMY Award – Hall of Fame
June 1, 2007 - October 16, 2025
Unity Award - Songwriter of the Year
January 1, 2010 - October 16, 2025
Contemporary Christian Rock Song of the Year
January 1, 1989 - January 18, 2026
CableACE Nomination for Best Original Song
January 1, 1992 - January 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other