Irene is a powerful singer, songwriter and guitarist who wears her heart in an easily accessible place during her performances.  She  draws the audience into her world from the first note to the last strum singing stories of loss, strength, and love.  A native Philadelphian, Irene has played at the Tin Angel, Puck, Milkboy, and the World Cafe Live, plus venues in Vermont, NJ, NYC and LA. She was recently featured as a Local Vanguard in Philadelphia Style Magazine, and is currently featured on the cover of Philly Edge's "Ladies on the Edge" Issue, on newsstands now.

Malloy studied songwriting with Cat Cohen at Musicians’ Institute.

You can find out more about Molloy at her website at www.5thstcoffeehouse.org/prev_artist_2006.htm.