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".
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
Well Brendan! How's it goin? I got in touch with with Chad Dougi who's says a big hello to you. I hope it's all goin well for you. let me know if you're gonna be tippin it up to belfast for a tune. all the best brendan
Hi Brendan! How are tippin along? This is a late reply if ever you saw one! Tis well over time for tune now. T'wad be mighty to see in Maddens Bar for one or two.
Hi, just popped over for my ocassional nosey and spotted something interesting, strange and possibly irrelevant to anything but did you notice you have 777 friends? A funny number just, thats all
Hey Brendan, I thought your guitarist friend Paul, might enjoy hearing something from a guitarist friend of mine Jay. Here is his site http://www.jayumble.com/home.html It's ok for you to enjoy it too
Brendan Henry dear: Thanks for having accepted my friendly musical invitation. Your Irish music is beautiful and has been doing well to my ears, heart and soul. Hope you think my simple provincial music is worthy hearing. Please, receive a fraternal musical embrace from your Brazilian admirer,
