ARTISTS MUSICIANS LISTING
BLACK '47
Well-known band based in the Bronx, USA with a number of albums under their belt. Perform a mixture of Rock /Reggae/Blues/ Rebel Songs.
Web: http://www.black47.com
BLACK IRISH BAND
based in California USA performing Irish and Folk.
Web: http://www.blackirish.com
Carmel Gunning
lives in Sligo town where she holds traditional music classes for locals and visitors to Ireland all year round. She is also director of Queen Maeve International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music Song and Dance and this year 2002 students from 10 countries and 7 counties in Ireland attended.
Registration forms can be obtained by writing to Carmel at 4 Church View Crescent, Ballytivnan, Sligo Town Ireland or e.mail carmelgunning@hotmail.com or phone 071-62008 or 087-6250454. She also has 2 CDs on sale at the moment, The Lakes of Sligo and Around St. James Well.
Her website address is http://www.cisl.ie/tradmusic and she has many gigs around Connaught playing irish traditional music and irish country music for the mixed audiences. She is also a composer of irish traditonal music and writes country songs as well.
Web: http://www.cisl.ie/tradmusic
Email: carmelgunning@hotmail.com
Tel: 071-62008
Tel: 087-6250454
4 Church View Crescent,
Ballytivnan,
Sligo Town
Ireland
Carol Alban
Professional Flautist, Composer and Vocalist based in Oakland, Calif., USA. She performs at concerts, weddings, parties and other events. Part Irish, Carol loves to play Irish music on the flute and is currently recording a CD of Irish Music. http://www.myspace.com/carolalban
Web: http://www.carolalban.altpro.net
Email: CarolAlban@aol.com
DAVEY ARTHUR
Based in Cork, Ireland performing Irish traditional music and Ballads
Davey Arthur became one of Ireland's most successful artists when he joined the Furey Brothers who, along with the Chieftains and the Dubliners, were one of the biggest folk acts ever to come out of Ireland.
Davey has toured the world bringing Irish music to the attention of a whole new section of the listening public and his work is featured on a staggering 28 albums. He is currently touring with his own band.
Web: http://www.paulbrady.com
Djursvallens Spelmän
mix Irish music with some Swedish influences. Hope to tour Ireland in the near future.
Contact: Henrik Olofsson
Email: tomas.olofsson@herjenet.net
Dust Rhinos
Butt kickin' Celtic Rock from the Canadian prairies
Web: www.dustrhinos.com
Email: Blair.McEvoy@mts.ca
Frank Simon
Based in Co. Roscommon, Frank Simon is a fiery player of Irish music on the Guitar, a style he calls Irish Flatpicking!
Web: http://www.loughkey.com
FRED GILLEN JR
writes simple, poetic, evocative songs and sings each one as if it is the last song he will ever sing. Though the subject matter of the songs is emotionally intense, Gillen's music conveys an overwhelming sense of hope, elation, and honesty. The lyrics range in subject from the human condition to social commentary, to love and heartbreak, to mortality, God and Satan.
After a four year stint as bassist with the regionally acclaimed band Rain Deputies, Gillen embarked on his career as a solo singer/ songwriter, forming his label Dys Records and releasing his first full- length CD "Intentions As Big As The Sky" in 1997. He has since concentrated on releasing a new CD every eighteen months, including 1998's "Tales Of The Misplaced," 2000's "Nervous Laughter," and 2001's "Grace," and touring extensively. Selling over a thousand CD's at shows and on the Internet, Gillen has developed a loyal following in the Northeast. In 2002 he toured in Europe for the first time and in 2003 plans on touring nationally and in Ireland, while seeking a manager and U.S. booking agent.
Irish Tour (May 20th 2003 to May 25th 2003): Tues- May 20th-Deburgos, Galway City, County Galway; Wed-May 21st-Holborne St pub, Sligo City, County Sligo; Thursday-May 22nd,I-Vibes- Donegal,County Donegal; Friday-May 23rd- venue TBA, Kilmacthomas, County Waterford; Saturday May 24th- Gleeson's Pub Clonmel County Tipperary; Sunday May 25th- Gleeson's Pub County Tipperary
Irish Music From Henry Martin's Ghost
Web: http://www.hmg-irishmusic.com
KALAMAZOO
Kalamazoo, despite the name, are a traditional Irish group comprising three members, Willie McSweeney who plays mandolin and banjo, Sean O' Loingsigh, accordians and whistles and Richie O'Rourke on guitars and vocals. The group play a wide selection of tunes from all the various Irish traditions but specialise in the playing of the music of Sliabh Luachra, the area of North West Cork which is famous for it's polkas and slides which are commonly played for set dancing. Based in Cobh, Co Cork, Kalamazoo play many local venues and are regular attenders at the weekly Wednesday night session at The Roaring Donkey, a recent winner of the Irish Music Pub of the Year Award. Kalamazoo released their first album, Uisce Beirithe, in June 2000 featuring 13 tracks including jigs, reels, polkas, slides, a waltz, a slow air and two songs.
Email: rorourke@iolfree.ie
Tel: +353-21 4812960
Kevin Smith: Traditional & Contemporary Irish Music
Irish-American singer/guitarist Kevin Smith performs the classic songs of Ireland. His repertoire features material by: The Wolfetones, Tommy Makem, The Clancey Brothers, Christy Moore and Kevin's own. Website includes bio, discography, sound samples and contact info.
Web: http://www.irishkevinsmith.com
Leperkhanz
I'm in an American band that is playing a new kind of Celtic music. We're doing a tour of Europe this summer and are looking for dates.
Web: www.leperkhanz.com
Monsieur Cannibale
We're a dutch band and did some tours in the UK before with big succes. Besides the UK we've also visited Germany, Belgium and Denmark. In the Netherlands we've played a lot of venues and the cd we've just released got a lot of positive reviews! The music we make describes itself as singer/songwriter based rock/pop. Therefore we're able to play in different settings. We can play in an acoustic setting with percussion, violin, bas, guitar and vocals but also in a complete band setting with drums, violin, bas, guitar and vocals. Promos available on: http://www.myspace.com/monsieurcannibale
Web: http://www
Email: frankvandenende@hotmail.com
Tel: +31 6 46618526
Padraig Lalor
“Irish singer/songwriter Padraig Lalor is set to become one of the foremost folk singers of his generation” Irish Post, May 2006
Web: http://www.padraiglalor.com
Email: padraiglalor@hotmail.co.uk
PATRICK BONNER
I live in Glasgow, Scotland. I have been performing Irish rebel & folk songs here for almost 20 years.
Web: http://padraigmor.com
Email: padraigmor1798@yahoo.co.uk
SEAN BRADY
olo guitar/vocalist/entertainer of Irish songs. Covering everything from Old Time ballads, through to Christy Moore, Van Morrisson, Pogues, Wolfe Tones, Singalongs, also John Denver, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, etc.
Web: http://www.bradysmusic.co.uk/sean
Email: sean@bradysmusic.co.uk
Slaìnte
Based in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), performing irish, scottish and breton folk since 1993
Web: www.slainte.cjb.net
Email: cornamusica@yahoo.es
TARA'S FIRE
is a traditional and modern Irish Folk group based in the Northeast Ohio, USA area.
The band is composed of four members and many more skills. The core consists of strong vocals, melodic bodhran playing, haunting finger-style 12-string guitar and hard-pounding six-string guitar. This combination gives a unique and welcoming sound, and offers familiar tunes in a new light, as well as many original tunes that will have you coming back.
Contact: Greg Stumbo
Manager, Tara's Fire
Web: http://www.tarasfire.com
Email: manager@tarasfire.com
Tel: 440-227-2861
Traditional Music Around the North Antrim Coast
Web: http://www.causewaymusic.co.uk
Email: DickGlasgow@causewaymusic.co.uk