I play solo and do session work but also play with:
Fiona MackenzieA singer and songwriter of great acclaim; singing in English and Gaelic. See her Myspace on my friends list.
MacGregor, Brechin & Ó hEadhraI am fortunate to be in a trio with two of the finest traditional musicians in Scotland; Bruce MacGregor and Sandy Brechin. Check out our Myspace from my top friends list.
AnamConsisting of myself on Guitar and Vocals, Fiona Mackenzie on Bodhran and Vocals, Nuala Kennedy on Flute, whistle and Vocals, and Gordon Gunn on Fiddle and Mandolin.
Anna MurrayA great piper and Gaelic singer from the Isle of Lewis.
The Invers We do local gigs in the Highlands. I am on Guitar & Vocals, Graeme Scott is on fiddle and Melanie Simpson is on Piano Accordion.
Kjetil Haugbro A great Norwegian friend and guitarist/singer. We do the odd gig in the Highlands or in Norway.
Christine PrimroseOne of the most wonderful and accomplished Gaelic singers. We go out as a duo now and again.
Etkilendikleri
Where do I start???
Styles: Trad Irish, Trad Scottish/Gaelic, Trad Scandinavian, Trad Hungarian, Trad Breton, Cajun, Bluegrass, Americana, Country, Trad Metal, Rock, Disco, Jazz, basically I like well played music!
Artists (too many to mention) include: Beatles, Tom Waits, Planxty, my parents!, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earl, Bothy Band, Marta Sebastian, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Metallica, Queen, James Taylor, Led Zepplin, Liz Carrol, Simon & Garfunkle, Police, Dylan, The Clancy's, Hothouse Flowers, Fiona Mackenzie (my wife!), Christine Primrose, Kevin Burke, Chet Baker, Nickel Creek, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Seumas Begley, Murdo Macdonald
Brian Ó hEadhra is from Dublin in Ireland,
and is now resident in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland. He sings
traditional and newly composed Irish and Scottish Gaelic songs as well
as being a prolific singer & songwriter in English. He works in event management and also teaches Scottish Gaelic (Ulpan method).
Between
the ages 2-7 Brian lived in Newfoundland, Canada, which is where he first
experienced traditional Irish music, song and dance. He started writing
music in his early teens and formed the traditional & contemporary
Celtic music band -Anam while studying for a BA Hons. degree in University
College Dublin in Irish Folklore and English Literature. As band manager,
singer/songwriter & guitarist, Brian has toured the world over (Europe,
Far East, Australasia, North America) with Anam playing festivals, concerts,
TV & radio. Anam have recorded 5 albums over the past 9 years.
Brian has played as a live and recording session
musician with many accomplished Celtic music acts/artists over the years
including Deaf Shepherd, Tabache, Mackenzie, Upstairs in a Tent, Cliar,
Sandy Brechin, Bruce MacGregor, and Christine Primrose. He also has taught
guitar, bodhrán, and traditional singing at various festivals and
music schools such as Celtic Connections, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Celtic
Colours, Fèisean Nan Gaidheal.
As well as being a musician, Brian has been director
of various music and cultural festivals (Ceòl Nis & Fèis
nan Òran) & events in the Scottish Highlands and also runs,
and participates in various arts & music events and classes in Scotland.
Brian is the Director of Nos Ur, the first Celtic and Scots Languages Song Competition which was first held in Inverness, June '08.
Brian is the Artistic Director of the Blas Music
festival which is an acclaimed annual festival celebrating Highland music and culture.
Brian has recorded an album of Irish and Scottish
Gaelic song called 'An Turas' with the highly respected Scottish Gaelic
singer Christine Primrose. His most recent release (Nov. 2005) is a cd
of his own songs. This album is called 'Life' and is his most personal
and accomplished solo project to date. Brian also continues to collaborate
with other singers/musicians on various projects.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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Warm regards
Christian
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Dear Brian, Please support me during “Dublin City Soul Festival Rising Stars Search ‘09” IRELAND that I'm part of, MIRIAM SIELICKA “Not Here With Me” Vote with artist code 1063
Hello a charaid, taing airson na “add” Tha dragh orm gu bheil mi fas caran “social networking crazy” aon site eile agus cha bhith tide agam airson Reflexology! Tha mi an dochas gu bheil a h-uile rud a dol sgoinneil comhla ruit. Ruth xx
Hello ..... Brian, Warm Springs Greatings May Bring You Thanks for the friendship. LOVE + PEACE & Joy
From, Miriam Sielicka
and family.
+ I LOVE YOUR MUSIC +
I just uploaded a new song "Not Here With Me" It's dedicated to my grandmother that died last year. Feel free to listen to it in your free time. M.
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Warm regards
Christian
CountryHome Magazine Editor Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany
Hi Brian hope all is well with you. A happy new year to you.You are now on my top friends - I move it around every so often. By the way Bill the Dog is a very good friend, no less than yourself or Gerry O Connor so you're not in the 'Dog House' down there! Nice singing.
Chuala mé do leagan na "Buachaill ón Eirne".. Tá sé iontach. Is breá liom amhrán seo. Is maith liom "mo bhalachan ban" freisin. Grma as amhránaí seo! :)
