All forms of music that come from the heart and soul,should it be trad ,rock, jazz ,pop,country, classical .In terms of people my utmost respect goes to all those men and women who kept this tradition alive when it wasn,t "cool".
Brendan Hendry hails from Bellaghy in South Derry.Nov 2008 saw the launch of the instrumental album TUNED UP an album which has capured the heart of those people who have listened to it and reviewed it.
FROOTS "this is an album so damned good that its essence should be bottled and force fed to all Irish infants"
FOLKING.COM "this is an album of the most beautifully pure music" Mike Wilson
FOLK RADIO UK, "tuned up is a stunning album a classic that will breathe new life into Irish Traditional music"
FOLK WORLD "this is something special" Alex Monaghan.
LIVE IRELAND AWARDED BY BILL MARGESON INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2009 .This is a fantastic achievement when you look at all the instrumental albums that were released in 2008 and up for this award.
Brendan Hendry is about to record again with vocalist,harpist and pianist Nollaig Brolly accompanied by Paul Mc Sherry a combination which has been labelled a dream line up .It is also worth mentioning that Brendan Hendry and Brendan Mulholland will record again in 2009 with a new twist to their FIDDLE AND FLUTE SOUND which has been described inseperable, they really do have "SOMETHING SPECIAL".
Cheers Brendan, used their 'listen again' feature and it was a lovely show. Heard your good selves too, sounding super of course! Look forward to hooking up soon.
Well Brendan! How's it goin'? It has been a brave old time since I've had an auld toon with you. Gonna have to fix that. I Hope all's well with you! All the best!
Hi Horse Just droppin by! Hows the form with ye? Did ye get any songs gathered up yet? Have been listening to the tunes last couple of days, will make a shape at them soon. Sligo starts next week - need to be on the ball with that too. Any joy gathering up those fews bits and pieces? P
hé brendan! hope you're well and happy! how's the trio? been gigging? ah, i'm ok as can be... c'ter crashed, lost all my schoolwork, can't be saved anymore...
at least there 's music in my life :) take special care lievehugsx
Hello Brendan, Good to hear from you. Are you still playing with Mel? I enjoyed the session we had, nice stuff that night. Look forward to sharing some tunes again sometime.
Hi brendan hope your well hopin to get up the road some time in april with the bould murt will try and hook up with you all the best give my regards to the family sean
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